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Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada stamped his class on the biggest stage-rocking Australia and leapfrogging legends in the record books.

'This is obviously why the Impact Player rule is there'

'This is obviously why the Impact Player rule is there'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

When Vipraj was dismissed for a brilliant 39 in 15 balls (five fours and two sixes), the equation went down to 42 in 24 balls, which Ashutosh chased down.

Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Rabada reaches new milestone as Proteas take control over Bangladesh, on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh.

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

India went down by an innings and 32 runs -- their worst Test defeat on South African soil.

Dhoni: What The IPL Taught Me...

Dhoni: What The IPL Taught Me...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I always believed that when you're leading a team, you need to understand each other well, not just in passing. Once you know an individual well, you know his strength, his weaknesses, it becomes easier to guide the team in the correct direction,' Dhoni told Star Sports.

Ntini replaces Whatmore as Zimbabwe coach ahead of India series

Ntini replaces Whatmore as Zimbabwe coach ahead of India series

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Zimbabwe axed their coach Dav Whatmore and captain Hamilton Masakadza just days before the arrival of India for a five-match limited-overs tour.

Gibbs, Ntini get the axe ahead of England series

Gibbs, Ntini get the axe ahead of England series

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Herschelle Gibbs and Makhaya Ntini have been left out of South Africa's squad for one-day international matches against Zimbabwe and England.

'How will Rabada ever surpass Dale Steyn's record?'

'How will Rabada ever surpass Dale Steyn's record?'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Kagiso Rabada is already in the pantheon of great South African fast bowlers, but if the Proteas play only a limited number of Tests a year, he can never surpass Dale Steyn's record of 439 wickets, reckoned Makhaya Ntini on Tuesday.

How 'Guru Gary' is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs

How 'Guru Gary' is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Notorious for drugs and crime and afflicted by large-scale poverty, the Khayelitsha township in Cape Town is better known for being one of the biggest slums on the planet. But World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten is attempting to change the image for good through cricket.

Rohit Sharma's childhood coach trains Ntini's son

Rohit Sharma's childhood coach trains Ntini's son

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'He is a good learner. Today he wasn't able to balance while batting, so I guided him about it.'

I was forever lonely: Ntini recalls his time in SA team

I was forever lonely: Ntini recalls his time in SA team

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Makhaya Ntini said he used to avoid travelling in the team bus and preferred running to the stadium to deal with the isolation.

Warriors

Warriors

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The Warriors team for the Champions League T20, which kicks-off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, September 10.

Spotted: Ntini, Gambhir, Hayden and Mishra

Spotted: Ntini, Gambhir, Hayden and Mishra

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Reader Ritu Sharma sent us these pictures from Johannesburg.

Graeme Smith says selection allegations 'extremely hurtful'

Graeme Smith says selection allegations 'extremely hurtful'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Cricket South Africa's director of cricket Graeme Smith on Thursday categorically denied recent allegations levelled against him by ex-wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile around team selections during his time as captain of the national team and termed them "extremely hurtful".

Sehwag's five-best in Tests

Sehwag's five-best in Tests

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

On the eve of his 100th Test, here are five memorable knocks by the 'Nawab of Najafgarh'.

Ntini blasts 'racism' behind Proteas' team selection

Ntini blasts 'racism' behind Proteas' team selection

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has lashed out at his team over the alleged preference of 'white' bowlers in the Test squad as the Proteas squad consider a replacement for injured JP Duminy.

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.

Murali magic at Champions League T20 clinic

Murali magic at Champions League T20 clinic

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Retired Sri Lankan spin-wizard Muttiah Muralitharan was the star attraction when players representing various Airtel Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) franchise teams attended a coaching clinic at a school in Parkmore, Johannesburg, on Tuesday.

Arthur lying about Ntini's race card call: Mali

Arthur lying about Ntini's race card call: Mali

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Former Cricket South Africa president Ray Mali says ex-coach Mickey Arthur's claims that retiring pacer Makhaya Ntini used the race card after being dropped from the side are lies.

Ntini played the race card: Mickey Arthur

Ntini played the race card: Mickey Arthur

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

South African cricketer Makhaya Ntini played the race card when things did not go his way, disclosed former team coach Mickey Arthur in his to be released book.

Bollywood stars for Ntini's farewell concert

Bollywood stars for Ntini's farewell concert

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Bollywood stars, Shahrukh Khan, Anil Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra will bid farewell to retiring South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini at a glittering concert in Durban on January 9. The 33-year-old pacer has decided to retire from all forms of cricket.

Ntini leaves a lasting legacy, says proud Smith

Ntini leaves a lasting legacy, says proud Smith

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

South Africa captain Graeme Smith paid tribute to Makhaya Ntini after the fast bowler announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday.

South Africa pacer Ntini to call it a day?

South Africa pacer Ntini to call it a day?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Pacer Makhaya Ntini, the first black cricketer to play for South Africa, is planning to bid farewell to international cricket after being dropped for the third Test against England. He has reportedly signed an agreement with English county side Middlesex that will keep him from being available for national duty.

Champions Trophy Stats: NZ vs SA

Champions Trophy Stats: NZ vs SA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Following are the statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and South Africa played in Centurion.

Nitini asks Tsotsobe to fill in his boots

Nitini asks Tsotsobe to fill in his boots

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Makhaya Ntini, the first and the most popular black cricketer to represent South Africa, urged young pacer Lonwabo Tsotsobe to step into his shoes.

Largest African crowd to honour Tendulkar, Ntini

Largest African crowd to honour Tendulkar, Ntini

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

South African president Jacob Zuma and a host of Bollywood stars, led by Shahrukh Khan, will be joined by the biggest crowd ever at a cricket match on the African continent to honour iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar and pacer Makhaya Ntini at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Sunday.

Ntini retires from international cricket

Ntini retires from international cricket

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

South Africa fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has formally retired from international cricket. The pacer, who played the last of his 101 Tests in December 2009 but has been out of favour with the national selectors ever since, will make one final appearance in a Twenty20 international against India in Durban on January 9.

Kallis injury blunts South Africa attack

Kallis injury blunts South Africa attack

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Experienced South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis will not be able to bowl in the first Test against England, captain Graeme Smith said on Tuesday.

Ntini, Gibbs get South Africa recall

Ntini, Gibbs get South Africa recall

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Makhaya Ntini and Herschelle Gibbs were recalled into South Africa's limited-overs squad on Monday for five one-day internationals and a Twenty20 match in Australia in January.

Malinga's four wickets in four balls lifts SL to victory

Malinga's four wickets in four balls lifts SL to victory

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his international career to rip through the New Zealand batting order in a Twenty20 International at Pallekele on Friday.

Botha returns to Test squad, Nitini ignored

Botha returns to Test squad, Nitini ignored

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Off-spinner Johan Botha made a Test comeback while pacer Makhaya Ntini got the boot as South Africa named its Test and ODI squads for next month's tour of India.

Strauss hails Onions after surviving SA onslaught

Strauss hails Onions after surviving SA onslaught

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

England fast bowler Graham Onions has been hailed as a legend after taking his team to an incredible third Test draw against South Africa

Australia fight back after early blows

Australia fight back after early blows

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Australia were 341 for 9 against South Africa at the end of first day's play in the first Test at Perth.

Windies skipper Sarwan joins Indian Premier League

Windies skipper Sarwan joins Indian Premier League

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

His teammate Chris Gayle and three South African cricketers have also signed up for the inaugural Indian Premier League, organisers said on Wednesday.

Leeds Test: South Africa in command

Leeds Test: South Africa in command

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

AB de Villiers' sixth Test century put South Africa on the verge of winning the second Test at Headingley after England ended the third day 269 runs behind the visitors on Sunday.

Fleming holds New Zealand together

Fleming holds New Zealand together

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

Fleming was unbeaten on 114 as the visitors reached 265 for six when bad light stopped play 12 overs early.

Gibbs, Nel left out of SA squad

Gibbs, Nel left out of SA squad

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Left-arm spinner Robin Peterson, who took career-best figures of five for 33 in South Africa's innings victory over Bangladesh in the second Test, retained his place in the squad which has Ashwell Prince as Graeme Smith's deputy.

Steyn spearheads South Africa's victory

Steyn spearheads South Africa's victory

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Fast bowler Dale Steyn led South Africa to victory by an innings and 129 runs on the fourth day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The visitors, following on, resumed on 67 for three and South Africa needed only 27.3 overs to bowl them out for 159.

Jayasuriya, Yusuf to join Tendulkar, Sehwag in Road Safety World Series

Jayasuriya, Yusuf to join Tendulkar, Sehwag in Road Safety World Series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Former India cricketers Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha and R Vinay Kumar, all of whom recently announced their retirements, will feature in the India Legends team in the Road Safety World Series starting in Raipur on March 5.

Steyn jumps to third in ICC rankings

Steyn jumps to third in ICC rankings

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

South Africa's Dale Steyn climbed to third in the International Cricket Council Test bowling rankings following his match-winning performances against New Zealand. The 24-year-old fast bowler took 20 wickets in his team's 2-0 series win over New Zealand, moving up five spots to lie just behind team mate Makhaya Ntini in the rankings.