News for '-durban'

Dravid, Ajmal top the Test charts in 2011

Dravid, Ajmal top the Test charts in 2011

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

India's veteran batsman Rahul Dravid and Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal finished as the top run-getter and top wicket-taker respectively, in the year 2011.

Fallen Indians remembered in South Africa

Fallen Indians remembered in South Africa

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Mahatma Gandhi was remembered by South Africans as they marked the 150th year since the first indentured Indian workers arrived by boat in Durban.

From Playboy to Aazaan, Candice Boucher's long journey

From Playboy to Aazaan, Candice Boucher's long journey

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

South African model Candice Boucher speaks about her film Azaan, speaking Hindi and, of course, her Playboy shoot.

Samaraweera saves the day for SL, impressive debut for De Lange

Samaraweera saves the day for SL, impressive debut for De Lange

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Thilan Samaraweera with his unbeaten 86 led Sri Lanka to fight back from a shaky start to reach 289-7 on the first day of the second Test against South Africa in Durban, on Monday.

Hit by slowdown, realtors look abroad for help

Hit by slowdown, realtors look abroad for help

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Hit by sluggish sales at home, realtors are wooing non-resident Indians (NRIs). A slew of property exhibitions have been lined up at Dubai, Singapore, London, Durban and New York over the next three-four months.

Gayle signs for South Africa's Dolphins

Gayle signs for South Africa's Dolphins

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle has signed to play for South African franchise the Dolphins in the South African domestic Twenty20 competition, the Durban-based team announced on Thursday.

'Payers picking brains of IPL regulars de Kock, Miller ahead of first T20I'

'Payers picking brains of IPL regulars de Kock, Miller ahead of first T20I'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

De Kock will captain the team in the absence of Faf du Plessis, who will be in India for the Test series.

Sri Lanka seamers keep second Test versus South Africa in the balance

Sri Lanka seamers keep second Test versus South Africa in the balance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Eighteen wickets fell on the second day, the most at this ground since 1914

IOC includes women boxing for youth Olympics

IOC includes women boxing for youth Olympics

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

After getting an entry into Olympics, the women boxing is now all set to make its debut in the Youth Olympics Games in 2014.

South Africa on course for Test win against Sri Lanka

South Africa on course for Test win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

South Africa remained on course for victory at the close at Kingsmead on Friday.

Remembering apartheid

Remembering apartheid

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Archana Shah offers her memories of a childhood spent in apartheid South Africa.

I should be fully fit before South Africa series: Murali Vijay

I should be fully fit before South Africa series: Murali Vijay

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Having missed a few international games in Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka owing to a recurrent hamstring injury, India opener Murali Vijay has said he wants to attain peak fitness before the upcoming home series against South Africa.

Chennai crush Bangalore to storm into final

Chennai crush Bangalore to storm into final

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Suresh Raina's blazing half-century helped Chennai Super Kings crush Royal Challengers Bangalore to storm into the final of the Champions League Twenty20 in Durban, on Friday.

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-controlled owner has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.

Sreesanth registers his 3rd five-wicket haul

Sreesanth registers his 3rd five-wicket haul

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

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

Sreesanth cautioned by Dhoni

Sreesanth cautioned by Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

S Sreesanth was rebuked by his own captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his verbal spat with rival captain Graeme Smith.

No complaint against umpire Davis: ICC

No complaint against umpire Davis: ICC

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday made it clear that it has not received any complaint from Cricket South Africa against umpire Steve Davis, reportedly spotted drunk by South African players on the eve of the second Test against India in Durban.

Another Test century by Team India

Another Test century by Team India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Come Thursday, India will rewrite history books again when they play their 100th Test match against England at Lord's -- making their hosts the first country against which the top-ranked team has played in a century of Tests.

Author assaulted for praising Salman Rushdie

Author assaulted for praising Salman Rushdie

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Zainub Priya Dala was hit in the face with a brick last week after she praised Rushdie's writing at a school in Durban, a city on the country's east coast.

England sweat on Anderson's fitness for Boxing Day Test

England sweat on Anderson's fitness for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

England are to wait until Thursday before making a decision on whether James Anderson can lead the attack in the first Test against South Africa after the fast bowler had a scan on his calf on Tuesday.

'We are confident Pant will do a good job as captain'

'We are confident Pant will do a good job as captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'We decided this is the best time to give him the opportunity to lead the team.'

Cricket South Africa to honour Tendulkar

Cricket South Africa to honour Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Cricket South Africa (CSA) will honour Indian cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar, at the historic Standard Bank International Pro20 match at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on January 9, 2011.

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

Australia-SA first Twenty20 washed out in Port Elizabeth

Australia-SA first Twenty20 washed out in Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Torrential rain forced the abandonment of the first Twenty20 match between South Africa and Australia without a ball being bowled at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

Know your IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals

Know your IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Rajasthan Royals and much more.

Know your IPL Team: Delhi Capitals

Know your IPL Team: Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Delhi Capitals formerly known as Delhi Daredevils and much more.

Johannesburg ODI: Munaf helps India edge SA

Johannesburg ODI: Munaf helps India edge SA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

India scored a breathtaking one-run win over South Africa in a low-scoring second One Day International in Johannesburg on Saturday. The home side made heavy weather of what seemed like a modest chase to be all out for 189 in 43 overs.

'Hit India hard from ball one'

'Hit India hard from ball one'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Wary of an Indian backlash after their humiliating loss in the series opener, South African batting coach Duncan Fletcher on Friday asked his players to hit visiting team "hard" from ball one in Saturday's second cricket one-dayer in Johannesburg.

South Africa completely outplayed us: Dhoni

South Africa completely outplayed us: Dhoni

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted that his side was "completely outplayed" by South Africa in the first one-dayer in Durban.

India beat South Africa by 21 runs

India beat South Africa by 21 runs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

An injury-hit India produced a disciplined all-round performance to notch up an emphatic 21-run victory over South Africa in the only twenty20 international in Durban on Sunday.

RCB to take on CSK in CL T20 semis

RCB to take on CSK in CL T20 semis

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

It is going to be a battle between Mahendra Singh Dhoni's spirited leadership and the strategic acumen of experienced Anil Kumble when their teams Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore take on each other in the Champions League Twenty20 semi-final in Durban on Friday.

Redbacks whip RCB for third straight win

Redbacks whip RCB for third straight win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Skipper Michael Klinger and Daniel Harris produced a 124-run opening partnership to help South Australia inflict a humiliating eight-wicket defeat on Royal Challengers Bangalore and qualify for the Champions League Twenty20 semi-final in Durban on Friday.

I was retaliating to Smith taunt: Sreesanth

I was retaliating to Smith taunt: Sreesanth

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

An unrepentant India paceman S Sreesanth said he did not get personal with Graeme Smith in the second Test in Durban and he was simply retaliating to the South African captain's taunt that he was not a good bowler.

Desperate Mumbai eye victory against Guyana

Desperate Mumbai eye victory against Guyana

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Stunned by back-to-back defeats, Sachin Tendulkar-led Mumbai Indians will be desperate to find their winning ways when they take on a low-profile Guyana in a Champions League Group B match in Durban.

CL T20 Images: South Australia demolish Mumbai

CL T20 Images: South Australia demolish Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Openers Michael Klinger and Daniel Harris scripted a dramatic run-chase as South Australia beat fancied Mumbai Indians by five wickets in a thrilling Champions League Twenty20 match in Durban on Tuesday night.

'India no longer dependant on Tendulkar only'

'India no longer dependant on Tendulkar only'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The series-levelling victory over South Africa in the second Test in Duban proves that India is no longer a one-man team and can win matches without champion batsman Sachin Tendulkar's contribution, feels former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram.

Images: Laxman, bowlers put India on top

Images: Laxman, bowlers put India on top

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

The low-scoring second cricket Test was tantalisingly poised after the third day's play with South Africa needing 192 more runs to win and India also fancying their chances of a remarkable series-levelling victory in Durban.

Zaheer, Harbhajan put India on top

Zaheer, Harbhajan put India on top

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan destroyed South Africa's batting to give India the upperhand at the end of day two in the second Test.

Anything above 250 will be competitive: Laxman

Anything above 250 will be competitive: Laxman

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Batting mainstay VVS Laxman believes a 250 plus score in the first innings at Kingsmead will prove competitive and give India enough cushion to bowl out South Africa in the second Test.

Preview: Indians look to reclaim pride against SA

Preview: Indians look to reclaim pride against SA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Battered into submission in the first Test despite Sachin Tendulkar's batting heroics, world number one India will aim to reclaim their bruised pride and level the series against a rampaging South Africa in the second Test starting in Durban on Saturday.