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PHOTOS: Australia remain on top but Morkel cuts through tail

PHOTOS: Australia remain on top but Morkel cuts through tail

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban on Saturday.

PIX: Priyanka, Madhuri, KJo at the glitzy SAIFTA

PIX: Priyanka, Madhuri, KJo at the glitzy SAIFTA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

The awards show held in South Africa over the weekend was a magnificent affair.

SA captain Du Plessis out of India series with injury

SA captain Du Plessis out of India series with injury

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

It is another injury blow for the Proteas, who have already lost AB de Villiers due to a finger injury for the first three matches of the 50-over series against India.

Devotee murdered in temple; priest missing

Devotee murdered in temple; priest missing

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

The temple murder has shocked the local Indian community.

South Africa unveil bumper summer ahead of World Cup

South Africa unveil bumper summer ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Cricket South Africa have announced their home schedule for the 2018/19 season that will see tours by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with the focus on One-Day Internationals ahead of the World Cup next year.

South Africa pick Ngidi for India ODIs

South Africa pick Ngidi for India ODIs

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Young pace sensation Lungi Ngidi has been rewarded for his recent performances with a place in South Africa's squad for the six-match ODI series against India starting in Durban on February 1.

Cricket Buzz: Oldest living Test cricketer turns 103!

Cricket Buzz: Oldest living Test cricketer turns 103!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The world's oldest living Test cricketer, South Africa's Norman Gordon, turned 103 on Wednesday.

'Potentially this England team can do some really good things'

'Potentially this England team can do some really good things'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

England have the makings of a strong future test team, captain Alastair Cook said on Wednesday after a comprehensive 241-run win over South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead.

Retired life isn't so bad, Tendulkar tweets

Retired life isn't so bad, Tendulkar tweets

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to just-retired South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis, calling him a "true champion" who always played the game in the right spirit.

Confirmed! Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

Confirmed! Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Birmingham has been chosen as the host venue for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, organisers announced on Thursday with the Midlands city being the only bidder.

SA cricketers banned for racist abuse

SA cricketers banned for racist abuse

Rediff.com25 Dec 2005

Twenty players were banned for three years each for being involved in racist abuse and violence.

Australia's Hazlewood keen to keep the wood on Amla

Australia's Hazlewood keen to keep the wood on Amla

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

"I had some good success against him in Australia and hopefully with these conditions pretty similar to those, I can get on top of him early and put that pressure back on him," Hazlewood's told Cricket Australia website (cricket.com.au).

How many Tests has India won in SA? Check out stats dossier!

How many Tests has India won in SA? Check out stats dossier!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

A look at the players' record and their individual performances ahead of the two-Test series.

2nd Test: New Zealand thrash Zimbabwe by 254 runs

2nd Test: New Zealand thrash Zimbabwe by 254 runs

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Part-time spinners Ish Sodhi and Martin Guptill bagged three wickets each as Zimbabwe folded on the final day of the second test to hand New Zealand a comprehensive 254-run victory on Wednesday. New Zealand won the two-match series 2-0 after bowling Zimbabwe out for 132 in their second innings, though the home side were also hampered by poor umpiring decisions.

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

At 17 years, 292 days, Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest player ever to score a double hundred in men's List A cricket, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Armaan escapes high-speed shunt unhurt

Armaan escapes high-speed shunt unhurt

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

Armaan Ebrahim emerged unscathed after a major shunt at 160-kmph during practice sessions ahead of the A1 Grand Prix of South Africa

South Africa-New Zealand first Test ends in a damp draw

South Africa-New Zealand first Test ends in a damp draw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The first test between South Africa and New Zealand ended in a damp draw on Tuesday without a ball bowled over the final three-and-a-half days due to a sodden outfield at Kingsmead. Only 100 overs were possible in the match with New Zealand frozen on 15 for two wickets in their first innings for 11 sessions after the players left the field prior to lunch on the second day never to return. The tourists were replying to South Africa's first innings total of 263 all out on a difficult batting surface in what was the first winter test to be played in Durban.

School bars Ind-origin teen from wearing nose ring

School bars Ind-origin teen from wearing nose ring

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

An Indian-origin teenager in South Africa has moved the court challenging a regulation in her school that barred her from wearing a nose ring.

'IPL will keep me in shape for 2015 World Cup'

'IPL will keep me in shape for 2015 World Cup'

Rediff.com22 May 2014

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis, who retired from the Test format, has set the IPL T20 league as his launch pad for his mission World Cup 2015.

Indefatigable and inspiring, Kallis leaves rich legacy

Indefatigable and inspiring, Kallis leaves rich legacy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

It turned out to be an emotional 12 months for Test cricket as South Africa's indefatigable warhorse Jacques Kallis quit the format, having cemented his place as statistically the greatest all-rounder ever and a modern great of the game.

Rohit rues lack of good partnerships in SA ODIs

Rohit rues lack of good partnerships in SA ODIs

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Rohit Sharma says the South African conditions are not a problem for the Indian batsmen and the fault lay mainly in the lack of big partnerships, which he said resulted in the visitors already losing the three-match series after back-to-back defeats.

India's WORST five batting displays in Test cricket

India's WORST five batting displays in Test cricket

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

India were bundled out for 36 -- their lowest innings score in 88 years of Test cricket -- in the second innings of the Adelaide Test.

PHOTOS: De Kock steers SA to easy win over England

PHOTOS: De Kock steers SA to easy win over England

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Captain Quinton de Kock smashed a sparkling century as South Africa eased to a seven-wicket victory over World champions England in the opening One-Day International, at Newlands, on Tuesday.

Jayawardene to boost Asia XI

Jayawardene to boost Asia XI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

The Sri Lankan batsman will strengthen the Asia XI batting for the second Afro-Asia Cup ODI against Africa XI.

Stats: Pujara in record books; betters Dravid, Ganguly

Stats: Pujara in record books; betters Dravid, Ganguly

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Statistical highlights of the opening day in the second and final Test between India and South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban.

'Kallis' impact on SA cricket has been immense'

'Kallis' impact on SA cricket has been immense'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

South Africa's Jacques Kallis, the greatest all-rounder of his era, will retire from Test and first-class cricket after the Boxing Day match against India in Durban, the Cricket South Africa said on Wednesday.

Mahatma Gandhi's march of 1913 re-enacted in South Africa

Mahatma Gandhi's march of 1913 re-enacted in South Africa

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Hundreds of people joined a special commemoration of the centenary of what is now known as The Great Transvaal March by Mahatma Gandhi and his followers in 1913 at the town of Volksrust in South Africa.

'Technique displayed by the Indian batsmen was brilliant'

'Technique displayed by the Indian batsmen was brilliant'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Hailing the technique and mental approach of the Indian batsmen in the first Test, former South African captain Kepler Wessels said the visitors are expected to continue their "brilliant" show in the second match, starting Thursday in Durban.

England tour and Barmy Army's big income boost for South Africa

England tour and Barmy Army's big income boost for South Africa

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Barmy Army are bringing much more than just their thirst and their songs to the Test cricket arena in South Africa over the next month - an expected 10,000 visitors also provide a marked income boost for the sport, says South African cricket supremo Haroon Lorgat.

Team India Report Card: Kohli, Pujara 8/10; Rohit Sharma 2/10

Team India Report Card: Kohli, Pujara 8/10; Rohit Sharma 2/10

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Harish Kotian makes an assessment of the Indian players' performance in the South Africa series.

King Kallis walks into the sunset in fairytale script

King Kallis walks into the sunset in fairytale script

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Jacques Kallis, one of the greatest all-rounders of the game, bid adieu to Test cricket after an illustrious 18-year career in a fairytale script as he hit a century in his swansong match in South Africa's 10-wicket thrashing of India in Durban.

PHOTOS: Steyn lifts SA to victory as Kallis bows out on a high

PHOTOS: Steyn lifts SA to victory as Kallis bows out on a high

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

South Africa crushed India by a convincing 10-wicket margin to win the second Test at the Kingsmead in Durban, on Monday to give their batting great Jacques Kallis a winning farewell.

PHOTOS: Kallis ton leaves India battling to save Test

PHOTOS: Kallis ton leaves India battling to save Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Photos of the day four play of the second Test between India and South Africa, being played in Durban

Stats: Jadeja first left-arm Indian spinner to take four wickets

Stats: Jadeja first left-arm Indian spinner to take four wickets

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Statistical highlights on the third day of the second and final cricket Test between India and South Africa in Durban.

Don't write Indian bowlers off: Domingo

Don't write Indian bowlers off: Domingo

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

South Africa coach Russel Domingo said that it will be a foolish thing to "write off the Indian bowling attack" as the pitch at Kingsmead isn't exactly to the liking of the home team as they square off in the series decider in Durban on Thursday.

BASIC experts meet to focus on climate change

BASIC experts meet to focus on climate change

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

On Saturday, Environment Ministers from these countries -- called BASIC group of nations -- will meet in Chennai to review the decisions taken at last year's Doha climate conference and plan future steps for taking the global process for an ambitious and equitable agreement under the Durban Platform, official sources said.

Proud to beat the No 1 ODI team, says SA skipper A B de Villiers

Proud to beat the No 1 ODI team, says SA skipper A B de Villiers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

South Africa's skipper A B de Villiers is a satisfied man as his team took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against World No 1 India. And AB de Villiers felt that his team ought to be proud of this achievement.

Expect more aggressive bowling: Steyn

Expect more aggressive bowling: Steyn

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

South African pacer Dale Steyn has warned the Indian team to "expect more aggressive bowling" in the second ODI in Durban on Sunday, saying that the visiting batsmen might end up "frightened" by their pace attack.

Indian team is not scared of anyone: Kohli

Indian team is not scared of anyone: Kohli

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

India vice-captain Virat Kohli dismissed South Africa pacer Dale Steyn's notion that he and his team-mates were 'frightened' of the Proteas' attack, saying they were good enough to tackle the host pace battery.