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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We have stranglehold over India at home: Ntini

We have stranglehold over India at home: Ntini

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'We have the likes of (captain) Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma, who have the ability to dig in and score big runs and I also like the way that Rassie (van der Dussen) has come in and grown in that team.'

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.

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

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: 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.

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.

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."

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'

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.

Transition from Tests to T20s was difficult, says Jadeja

Transition from Tests to T20s was difficult, says Jadeja

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Ravindra Jadeja, who played a major role in Chennai Super Kings' two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, revealed that transition to T20 format after playing Test cricket was 'difficult'.

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.

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.

'When Jadeja plays like that there is nothing much you can do'

'When Jadeja plays like that there is nothing much you can do'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Chennai Super Kings captain M S Dhoni on Sunday said his team did not play well enough but it was "enjoyable" to still end on the winning side against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL in Abu Dhabhi.

PHOTOS: Rohit's century puts India in control on rain-hit Day 1

PHOTOS: Rohit's century puts India in control on rain-hit Day 1

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Rohit Sharma made a dream start as a Test opener with an unbeaten century to put India in control on the rain-hit opening day of the first Test against South Africa.

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.

HPCA rules out coronavirus threat to 1st ODI vs South Africa

HPCA rules out coronavirus threat to 1st ODI vs South Africa

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) general manager Col HS Manhas said all precautions are being taken by the medical teams amid the coronavirus scare.

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.

Australia thrash South Africa to win T20 series

Australia thrash South Africa to win T20 series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Australia's push to win their first ever T20 World Cup remains firmly on track, a 97-run thumping of South Africa in Cape Town handing the Australians four consecutive T20 series wins for the very first time.

Indian team management unhappy with MCA over Wankhede track

Indian team management unhappy with MCA over Wankhede track

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The Indian team management was miffed with the Wankhede track prepared by the Mumbai Cricket Association ground staff for the deciding fifth and final ODI against South Africa which the hosts lost by 214 runs, enabling the visitors clinch the series 3-2

Day night Test, PHOTOS: Australia take control in Adelaide

Day night Test, PHOTOS: Australia take control in Adelaide

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Australia took firm control of the day-night third Test on Saturday when they reduced South Africa to 194 for six at the close on day three, only 70 runs ahead of their hosts.

BCCI-CSA need middle-of-the-road solution over players for IPL

BCCI-CSA need middle-of-the-road solution over players for IPL

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Save for Quinton de Kock, who has retired from Test cricket and will play for Lucknow Super Giants, there is no certainty on whether Proteas pace attack of Kagiso Rabada (Punjab Kings), Nortje (DC), Marco Jansen (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Lungi Ngidi (DC) will be available before the Test series against Bangladesh ends.

South Africa beat Australia in truncated one-off T20

South Africa beat Australia in truncated one-off T20

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Carrara Oval's debut as an international venue looked under threat when a violent storm brought torrential rain to the Queensland coast early in the evening.

Du Plessis tells Aus: Give Kohli silent treatment to keep him from scoring big

Du Plessis tells Aus: Give Kohli silent treatment to keep him from scoring big

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Du Plessis on Friday said that his team gave India captain Kohli the "silent treatment" in an attempt to keep him quiet when the two teams squared off earlier this year.

IPL auction: Stokes, Ashwin, Gayle headline marquee players

IPL auction: Stokes, Ashwin, Gayle headline marquee players

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Troubled England all-rounder Ben Stokes and India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin are among the 16 marquee players for the upcoming Indian Premier League Players' Auction in Bengaluru on January 27 and 28.

'Not every guy has to have a six-pack to be successful in cricket'

'Not every guy has to have a six-pack to be successful in cricket'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'It's unfair to compare different people. He's a guy who will always come and be a power hitter and hit it a long way'