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Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.

'He's off my Christmas card list': Broad after being penalised by father

'He's off my Christmas card list': Broad after being penalised by father

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Stuart was docked 15 per cent of his match fees and a third demerit point was added to his disciplinary record - a punishment made on the recommendation of Broad senior for using inappropriate language against Pakistan's player Yasir Shah during the first Test in Manchester.

IPL auction: The stars who could attract big money

IPL auction: The stars who could attract big money

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

India batter Shreyas Iyer, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal along with Australian dasher David Warner are expected to be the top draws as over 1,200 players registered themselves for the Indian Premier League mega auction scheduled for next month.

Ban on water bottles, cold drinks during India-SA Kanpur ODI

Ban on water bottles, cold drinks during India-SA Kanpur ODI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Confirming the news, SSP Shalabh Mathur said the state administration official has also decided to put up a 10-feet net in front of the stands so that a similar incident wouldn't be repeated.

Amla to miss warm-up game vs India 'A'; Albie yet to get visa

Amla to miss warm-up game vs India 'A'; Albie yet to get visa

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

South Africa Test captain Hashim Amla will miss the opening T20 warm-up game against Board President's XI at Palam, New Delhi, on Tuesday because of personal commitments.

South Africa fined for slow over-rate during 2nd Test

South Africa fined for slow over-rate during 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The victorious South African team were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second Test against India, which concluded in Pretoria, on Wednesday.

Kohli, Gambhir clash after match; teammates intervene!

Kohli, Gambhir clash after match; teammates intervene!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir were involved in an ugly face-off following RCB's 18-run win over LSG in Lucknow on Monday.

SA confirm two COVID-19 cases ahead of Lanka series

SA confirm two COVID-19 cases ahead of Lanka series

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The selectors have added uncapped batsman Raynard van Tonder, seamer Lutho Sipamla and all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius to the squad.

De Villiers, Du Plessis tons seal SA win over Australia

De Villiers, Du Plessis tons seal SA win over Australia

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis struck sublime centuries as South Africa chased down a massive score to beat Australia by seven wickets in the second One-Day International of the triangular series on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day Two

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day Two

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Photos from Day 2 of the 3rd Test match played in Nagpur on Thursday

Quinton de Kock named Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

Quinton de Kock named Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

This is the second time Quinton de Kock has won the Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

If any team deserved to win the IPL, it's KKR, says Dhoni

If any team deserved to win the IPL, it's KKR, says Dhoni

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

After winning the Indian Premier League for the fourth time, Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni remained tight-lipped on his participation in the next year's edition of the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament.

Malan stars as England secure series whitewash

Malan stars as England secure series whitewash

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

England impressively chased down an imposing target to beat South Africa by nine wickets

1st T20: Brilliant Bairstow guides England to victory

1st T20: Brilliant Bairstow guides England to victory

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Jonny Bairstow bludgeoned a brilliant unbeaten 86 from 48 balls as the tourists chased down 180 to beat South Africa by five wickets

India's vs South Africa: 5 Key Moments

India's vs South Africa: 5 Key Moments

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century and Yuzvendra Chahal's superb show with the ball along with Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spell helped India begin their World Cup campaign with a confident victory.

Coach Fleming not worried about CSK's losing run

Coach Fleming not worried about CSK's losing run

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming sought to play down concerns over the team's middle-order which has not been able to get going in recent games after they suffered their third defeat in a row, against Punjab Kings in Dubai on Thursday.

CSK retain big names, release Wood, Khsitiz, Kanishk for IPL-12

CSK retain big names, release Wood, Khsitiz, Kanishk for IPL-12

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

In a statement issued on Wednesday, CSK revealed England fast bowler Mark Wood and uncapped Indian players Kanishk Seth and Kshitiz Sharma have been released.

CSK's batters targetting 200-plus strike rate: Conway

CSK's batters targetting 200-plus strike rate: Conway

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

CSK has been aiming for 200-plus strike rates on good batting surfaces to put up imposing totals, said opener Devon Conway.

Australia's Marsh out of IPL with side strain

Australia's Marsh out of IPL with side strain

Rediff.com1 May 2016

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will return home from the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a side strain and will be assessed ahead of Australia's tour of West Indies next month, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday.

Dhoni's inconsistent Pune favourites against slow starters Punjab

Dhoni's inconsistent Pune favourites against slow starters Punjab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Getting his team composition right will be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's primary aim as Rising Pune Supergiants meet an out-of-sorts Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League cricket tournament encounter, in Mohali on Sunday.

IPL: Smith-led Pune face tough opener against Mumbai Indians

IPL: Smith-led Pune face tough opener against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

With a new captain in place, Rising Pune Supergiants would look to make amends for a poor last season but have a tough opening battle at hand against two-time former champions Mumbai Indians.

RCB seek return to winning ways against resilient CSK

RCB seek return to winning ways against resilient CSK

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to shrug off the crushing defeat in the previous outing and get their mojo back when they take on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's resilient Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Sharjah on Friday.

How Wood helped LSG gain psychological advantage over RCB

How Wood helped LSG gain psychological advantage over RCB

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

LSG, despite losing three wickets in Powerplay with just 23 runs on the board, managed to win the game by one wicket on Monday, with the West Indian middle-order batter scoring a 19-ball 62, and blasting the fastest half-century in IPL 2023 off just 15 deliveries.

De Kock continues rich form as South Africa go 4-0 up vs Sri Lanka

De Kock continues rich form as South Africa go 4-0 up vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Opener Quinton de Kock passed the half-century mark for the eighth time in nine innings across all formats to lift South Africa to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth One-day International at St George's Park on Wednesday.

2nd ODI: De Kock shines as South Africa thump Sri Lanka

2nd ODI: De Kock shines as South Africa thump Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

South Africa's Quinton de Kock top-scored with a fluent 94 as they cruised to a 113-run victory over Sri Lanka and a 2-0 lead in their five-match One-day International series on Wednesday.

PICS: CSK demolish KKR, maintain unbeaten home run

PICS: CSK demolish KKR, maintain unbeaten home run

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai.

Steyn returns to competitive cricket with eye on World T20

Steyn returns to competitive cricket with eye on World T20

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

South African speedster Dale Steyn, who has been marred by a string of injuries (groin and shoulder), will be returning to competitive cricket in a club game in Cape Town. Steyn will play for Western Province Cricket Club against St Augustine in his bid to prove his fitness for next month's three T20s against Australia ahead the much-important World T20 in India. Steyn, who missed out owing to a groin injury during the tour to India injured his shoulder in the first Test against England and has been out of competitive cricket since close to two months. Despite his injury, the 32-year-old was included in the squad South Africa keeping a replacement ready if he failed to make it. Proteas T20 skipper Faf du Plessis said, "Steyn looks fully fit but a call could only be taken on whether he will travel to the tournament if he gets through the matches against Australia."

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

It will be a big statement if Virat Kohli's young side could start off with a bang at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'spritual home', a task which will be easier said than done.

What turned the match in Chennai Super Kings' favour

What turned the match in Chennai Super Kings' favour

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina reckons that the early dismissal of South African swashbuckler A B de Villiers proved to be the decisive factor in CSK's 27-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Peerless Buttler Set To Finish As IPL 2022 MVPI

Peerless Buttler Set To Finish As IPL 2022 MVPI

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list Rediff.com's 50 Most Valuable Players ahead of Sunday's IPL 2022 final between the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals.

Real test for South Africa as Gayle back to opening slot

Real test for South Africa as Gayle back to opening slot

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Chris Gayle will return to the top of the batting order as West Indies look to continue their winning run and secure a semifinal berth when they take on South Africa in the ICC World Twenty20 in Nagpur, on Friday.

PHOTOS: Shami too hot to handle for South Africa

PHOTOS: Shami too hot to handle for South Africa

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Mohammed Shami produced a brilliant spell of reverse swing bowling to strike the mortal blows that earned India victory by 203 runs in the first Test.

South Africa's core strength stems from quality bench

South Africa's core strength stems from quality bench

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

For the Proteas, the emphasis is on all 15 players instead of 11.

Pakistan fight back after Nortje takes five-for

Pakistan fight back after Nortje takes five-for

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

South Africa's openers Dean Elgar (15) and Aiden Markram were positive at the start of the innings, but disaster struck as they lost two wickets in the final two balls of the middle session.

Wicketkeeper De Kock adds to South Africa's injury woes

Wicketkeeper De Kock adds to South Africa's injury woes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

South Africa's injury list continues to grow as wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock has been ruled out of the remaining four ODIs and the ensuing T20Is series against India.

MI vs CSK: Why Dhoni sent Curran ahead of himself

MI vs CSK: Why Dhoni sent Curran ahead of himself

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Dhoni has said his team's tremendous 'experience' proved to be a crucial factor in its five-wicket victory

2nd Test: South Africa on top after Pakistan bowled out easily

2nd Test: South Africa on top after Pakistan bowled out easily

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Opener Aiden Markram made a return to form as he scored 78 to help South Africa into a strong position on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Thursday.

Du Plessis wants his batsmen to 'bat big'

Du Plessis wants his batsmen to 'bat big'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'For all of us it is just about converting and I am not different to any one of those players when I get to 50, I want to get a hundred'

Pakistan lose early wickets as SA fight back on Day 1

Pakistan lose early wickets as SA fight back on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Pakistan spinners Yasir Shah and Nauman Ali took five wickets between them to restrict South Africa to 220 all out, but the home side faltered in reply to close on 33 for four on day one of a fast-moving first Test in Karachi on Tuesday.

Pakistan captain urges team to play 'fearless cricket'

Pakistan captain urges team to play 'fearless cricket'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Pakistan will have Babar back after he missed recent Tests in New Zealand with a fractured thumb.