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Fiery Rabada leaves Bangladesh reeling

Fiery Rabada leaves Bangladesh reeling

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as Bangladesh were bowled out for 147 in their first innings on the second day of the second Test and forced to follow-on by South Africa at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.

'Impressive' Klaasen gets Test call-up for series vs Aus

'Impressive' Klaasen gets Test call-up for series vs Aus

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

While wicket-keeper-batsman Klaasen recently notched 69 runs from 30 balls in South Africa's six-wicket win over India in the 2nd T20I, 20-year-old Mulder has played a single ODI against Bangladesh at East London in October 2017.

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis to miss first Test vs England

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis to miss first Test vs England

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will miss the first Test against England at Lords starting on Thursday due to family reasons, the cricket board confirmed.

Pujara sustains bruised forearm, fit to bat

Pujara sustains bruised forearm, fit to bat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

ndian team management confirmed that the forearm injury sustained by Cheteshwar Pujara is not very serious and he will be able to bat during India's second innings.

'You don't get replacements for Amla and De Villiers overnight'

'You don't get replacements for Amla and De Villiers overnight'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

'We are at this stage where we have lost almost all of our experience'

Koregaon-Bhima case: Activists to remain under house arrest till Sep 12

Koregaon-Bhima case: Activists to remain under house arrest till Sep 12

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The bench, which also comprised Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud, told the Maharashtra government to make its police officials "more responsible" on matters pending before the court.

Here's why Faf Du Plessis will be distracted

Here's why Faf Du Plessis will be distracted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

South Africa captain Faf Du Plessis admitted that it is normal to get distracted by the weekend's Indian Premier League auctions as the cash-rich T20 event 'plays a big part in their lives'.

Activists' arrests: Cops get 90 more days to file chargesheet

Activists' arrests: Cops get 90 more days to file chargesheet

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The Pune Police had moved the court Saturday for extension of the 90-day period for filing chargesheet against the five persons, citing fresh arrests in the case.

After India debacle, SA get De Villiers back to keep wickets in Tests

After India debacle, SA get De Villiers back to keep wickets in Tests

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Batsman AB de Villiers will return to the role of wicketkeeper for South Africa in the opening two Tests of their four-match home series against England starting in Durban on Boxing Day.

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

With the national selection committee and the team management deciding to promote Rohit as an opener, keeping his spunky strokeplay in mind, the next five Tests could be a make or break for the 32-year-old stylish right-hander.

Kohli reaches 900-point mark, emulates Gavaskar

Kohli reaches 900-point mark, emulates Gavaskar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Tendulkar and Dravid came close to the 900-point mark, but were unable to break the barrier

South Africa take control despite superb show by Pandya

South Africa take control despite superb show by Pandya

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Hardik Pandya stood tall amid ruins with his all-round prowess but hosts South Africa were still very much in command with a current lead of 142 runs against India after an enthralling second day in the first Test in Cape Town

2nd Test: South Africa caught in a web of spin as Sri Lanka sense sweep

2nd Test: South Africa caught in a web of spin as Sri Lanka sense sweep

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Chasing an improbable target of 490 to level the series, the tourists finished day three on 139-5, their highest total in the spin-dominated series, at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

Durban Test: Finn's triple strikes helps England close on victory

Durban Test: Finn's triple strikes helps England close on victory

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

England's Steven Finn took three wickets as South Africa, chasing an unlikely 416 for victory, struggled to 136 for four on the fourth day of the first Test.

Dale Steyn rips through Windies, Proteas post huge win

Dale Steyn rips through Windies, Proteas post huge win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Dale Steyn ripped through the West Indies top order to claim his 25th five-wicket haul in Test cricket and give South Africa an innings and 220-run victory on the fourth morning of the first Test on Saturday.

Philander shines as Proteas close in on victory

Philander shines as Proteas close in on victory

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Vernon Philander took five wickets as South Africa closed in on victory having reduced West Indies to 76 for two in their follow-on innings at the close of play on day three of the opening Test on Friday.

Rabada destroys Bangladesh as South Africa win series

Rabada destroys Bangladesh as South Africa win series

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada bagged another five-wicket haul to take his Test match tally past 100 as his side wrapped up a comprehensive innings and 254-run victory over Bangladesh in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

HC disapproves practice of people writing directly to PM, President

HC disapproves practice of people writing directly to PM, President

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The law permits a person to approach the police or a magistrate to lodge a complaint and get their grievances addressed, the court noted.

PHOTOS: Philander leads South Africa's comeback after Steyn blow

PHOTOS: Philander leads South Africa's comeback after Steyn blow

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth, on Friday.

All you need to know about the Left-wing activists who were arrested

All you need to know about the Left-wing activists who were arrested

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Maharashtra police on Tuesday raided the homes of prominent Left-wing activists in several states and arrested at least five of them for suspected Maoist links. Near simultaneous searches were carried out at the residences of prominent Telugu poet Varavara Rao in Hyderabad, activists Vernon Gonzalves and Arun Farreira in Mumbai, trade union activist Sudha Bhardwaj in Faridabad, and civil liberties activist Gautam Navalakha in New Delhi. Subsequently, Rao, Bhardwaj and Farreira were arrested. Although Navalakha was also arrested, the Delhi high court ordered police not to take him out of the national capital at least until Wednesday. According to unconfirmed reports, others whose residences were raided are Susan Abraham, Kranthi Tekula, Father Stan Swamy in Ranchi and Anand Teltumbde in Goa. The raids were carried out as part of a probe into the violence between Dalits and the upper caste Peshwas at Koregaon-Bhima village near Pune after an event called Elgar Parishad, or conclave, on December 31 last year. Here are their brief profiles:

BJP buying MLAs with note ban cash: Digvijaya Singh

BJP buying MLAs with note ban cash: Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The comments came in backdrop of the political crisis in Karnataka after some Congress-Janata Dal-Secular MLAs resigned and the 10 party legislators in Goa joining the BJP.

'What's wrong with Uddhav meeting the PM?'

'What's wrong with Uddhav meeting the PM?'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Congress-NCP-Sena leaders discount reading too much into the meeting between the Maharashtra CM and prime minister.

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The top court also expunged adverse remarks of the Delhi high court against the National Investigation Agency made in its May 27 order while dealing with the bail plea.

PHOTOS: India v SA, second Test, Day 1

PHOTOS: India v SA, second Test, Day 1

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Images from the India v SA, second Test, day 1, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru.

2nd Test: Sri Lanka shine with the ball before South Africa fight back

2nd Test: Sri Lanka shine with the ball before South Africa fight back

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

"It was tough up front, the Sri Lanka bowlers didn't give us much to work with," Markram told reporters.

Steyn puts South Africa in control

Steyn puts South Africa in control

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Fast bowler Dale Steyn took four wickets as South Africa seized control of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Day 2 and went to the close on 126 for four, an overall second innings lead of 170 runs.

1st Test, Day 1: Seamer Fernando puts Sri Lanka on top

1st Test, Day 1: Seamer Fernando puts Sri Lanka on top

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Vishwa Fernando bagged four wickets as Sri Lanka took the honours on day one of the first Test against South Africa by reducing their hosts to 235 all out at Kingsmead on Wednesday.

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the first Test.

SA drop Boucher ahead of ODIs against Sri Lanka

SA drop Boucher ahead of ODIs against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

Wicket-keeper Mark Boucher was one of three players dropped, on Friday, when South Africa named their squad for next month's One-day Internationals against Sri Lanka.

HC questions Maha police's media briefing in case against activists

HC questions Maha police's media briefing in case against activists

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

"How can the police do this? The matter is sub judice. The Supreme Court is seized of the matter. In such cases, revealing information pertaining to the case is wrong," Justice Bhatkar said.

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: 'If we don't, who else will present our version?'

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: 'If we don't, who else will present our version?'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'We told the victims this was the only opportunity for them to get their story recorded.' 'If they did not recount their version the other side would concoct their own theory about what happened at Bhima-Koregaon.'

'Grateful' Amla bags century in 100th Test as S Africa take control

'Grateful' Amla bags century in 100th Test as S Africa take control

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He joins an elite group of players who have made a century in their 100th Test -- the others being Colin Cowdrey, Javed Miandad, Gordon Greenidge, Alec Stewart, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Ricky Ponting (both innings) and Graeme Smith.

3rd Test: Olivier bags five as SA surge ahead versus Pakistan

3rd Test: Olivier bags five as SA surge ahead versus Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

South Africa's fiery seamer Duanne Olivier took five wickets as the hosts powered into the ascendancy on day two of the third and final Test against an outgunned Pakistan at the Wanderers on Saturday.

Centurion Test: Amla, De Villiers share record stand to flay WI

Centurion Test: Amla, De Villiers share record stand to flay WI

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Captain Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers shared a record unbroken double-century stand as South Africa took control of the first Test against West Indies on the opening day at Centurion on Wednesday.

'It's a clear declaration of emergency': Rights groups on raids on activists

'It's a clear declaration of emergency': Rights groups on raids on activists

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Pune police on Tuesday raided homes of prominent Left-wing activists in several states and arrested at least five of them -- poet Varavara Rao in Hyderabad, activists Vernon Gonzalves and Arun Ferreira in Mumbai, trade unionist and lawyer Sudha Bhardwaj in Faridabad and Chhattisgarh and civil liberties activist Gautam Navalakha in Delhi.

South African pacer Rababa gets Test call-up for Windies series

South African pacer Rababa gets Test call-up for Windies series

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

South Africa have named teenage speedster Kagiso Rabada in a 14-man squad for their three-match home Test series against West Indies, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: King Kohli hits double ton as India rule supreme

PHOTOS: King Kohli hits double ton as India rule supreme

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

India captain Virat Kohli chalked up his seventh double hundred in Tests before his pacers claimed a few early wickets to leave South Africa reeling, on Day 2, of the second Test against South Africa at Pune.

Watch: ICC honours for Kohli, Smith

Watch: ICC honours for Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Kohli, who also led India to the top of the world's Test rankings during the period, received the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, which team mate Ravichandran Ashwin had won last year.

I have learnt my lessons from 2015 tour: Du Plessis

I have learnt my lessons from 2015 tour: Du Plessis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Du Plessis had a tough time in 2015, scoring just 60 runs in seven innings.