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Proteas pick Pitbull's 'Fireball' as theme song in quest for WT20 glory

Proteas pick Pitbull's 'Fireball' as theme song in quest for WT20 glory

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Cricket South Africa on Monday unveiled the Proteas T20 squad's theme song and campaign ahead of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament which takes place in India next month.

'I want to play international cricket until I am 40'

'I want to play international cricket until I am 40'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has said that the thought of playing the World Cup in India last year was extra motivation for him to deal with his Achilles tendon injury and he would have been "shattered" if he was unable to make it.

Anushka And Virat's London Bliss

Anushka And Virat's London Bliss

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are making the best use of time away from their busy lives as movie star and cricketer by enjoying London.

He really brought it to us: Coetzee lauds Ashutosh

He really brought it to us: Coetzee lauds Ashutosh

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Mumbai Indians pacer Gerald Coetzee reserved high praise for Punjab Kings uncapped batter Ashutosh Sharma following his valiant effort in a losing cause in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.

PICS: South Africa trounce Afghanistan, reach first World Cup final

PICS: South Africa trounce Afghanistan, reach first World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Afghanistan and South Africa, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy ground in Trinidad, on Thursday.

Great Danes skittle Kiwis as South Africa take shocking lead

Great Danes skittle Kiwis as South Africa take shocking lead

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

South Africa skittled New Zealand's tail to dismiss their hosts for 211 and take a shock first-innings lead of 31 runs on day two of the second Test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.

Rohit captain; no Kohli in T20 WC Team of Tournament

Rohit captain; no Kohli in T20 WC Team of Tournament

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma was named the captain of the T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament after leading India to their second T20 World Cup crown.

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma, while facing left-arm throwdown specialist Nuwan Seneviratne, got hit on his left thumb by a delivery that lifted from the back of a good length area.

Honour to coach the Proteas: Kirsten

Honour to coach the Proteas: Kirsten

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Gary Kirsten, who guided India to World Cup glory and pinnacle of Test cricket, was on Monday appointed as South Africa coach for a term of two years.

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians replace Dilshan Madushanka with Kwena Maphaka

T20 WC: Afghanistan deserve to be in the semis: Rashid

T20 WC: Afghanistan deserve to be in the semis: Rashid

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Afghanistan scripted history by qualifying for their maiden T20 World Cup semi-final with a win over Bangladesh on Tuesday.

T20 WC: Big-hitting Windies face South Africa in must-win clash

T20 WC: Big-hitting Windies face South Africa in must-win clash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

West Indies will need their all-round firepower against a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash.

Kohli leapfrogs Rohit to add another feather to his cap

Kohli leapfrogs Rohit to add another feather to his cap

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Star India batter Virat Kohli reached another landmark on day one of the first Test match against South Africa in Centurion on Tuesday to become the highest run-getter for India in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2019-2025.

Under pressure, out of breath: Arshdeep's 5 wicket feat!

Under pressure, out of breath: Arshdeep's 5 wicket feat!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Was under pressure as I never took a wicket in any ODIs before: Arshdeep

KP, Kallis pack the Proteas power

KP, Kallis pack the Proteas power

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Even imagined Jacques Kallis and Kevin Pietersen batting together? On Sunday, they did, for the Royal Challengers, but without much success.

Proteas visit Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Proteas visit Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

"Awesome Tiger safari this morning. Dead eye Dale spotted Mr Tiger hiding in the bush, he kindly...." tweeted Steyn.

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

During an action-packed day one of second Test between India and South Africa, a total of 23 wickets fell, which is the second highest number of wickets falling on day one of a Test.

South Africa, fearless and ready to crush India!

South Africa, fearless and ready to crush India!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

We've beaten India here before: Rassie van der Dussen

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.

Proteas ruin Ponting farewell with emphatic win

Proteas ruin Ponting farewell with emphatic win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

South Africa ruined Ricky Ponting's farewell with an emphatic 309-run victory over Australia in the third Test on Monday to clinch the three-match series 1-0 and cement their position at the top of the ICC Test rankings.

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.

Bangladesh claim historic ODI series win over Proteas

Bangladesh claim historic ODI series win over Proteas

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Taskin claimed key wickets to ensure a steady procession of home batsmen, Janneman Malan top-scoring with 39.

Proteas build lead after Bairstow lifts England

Proteas build lead after Bairstow lifts England

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

Jonny Bairstow fell five runs short of a maiden Test century on Saturday before South Africa took their lead in the match to 139 at the end of day three of the third and final Test against England at Lord's.

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign

Stunning Fightback! India edge SA to win T20 World Cup

Stunning Fightback! India edge SA to win T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup FINAL played between India and South Africa in Barbados on Saturday

Hundred high for Proteas captain Graeme Smith

Hundred high for Proteas captain Graeme Smith

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Graeme Smith returns to England to play what is his 100th Test match -- at The Oval. He still captains the South African side and besides his personal milestone also has a major agenda this time around. A win over England in the ongoing Test series will make South Africa the No.1 Test side in the world.

Martin strikes as Proteas collapse

Martin strikes as Proteas collapse

Rediff.com21 Mar 2004

Cook eager to topple Proteas

Cook eager to topple Proteas

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

England captain Alastair Cook is still hurting after the Test series defeat by Pakistan but believes his side are equipped to strike back against the world's number one team in South Africa. As he prepared to fly out with his team to South Africa on Thursday, Cook, who has never won a Test series against the Proteas, described just how important a victory will be."It would mean a huge amount to beat the world number one nation in their backyard," the 30-year-old, leading the current fifth-ranked Test nation, told a news conference. "That's the challenge we've got ahead of us.

Virat Goes Ainvayi Ainvayi...

Virat Goes Ainvayi Ainvayi...

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli is a character. He wears his heart on his sleeve and enjoys his cricket to the fullest.

Why KL Rahul won't keep wickets initially in IPL

Why KL Rahul won't keep wickets initially in IPL

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is all set to play for his franchise from the opening IPL game after getting all clear from the National Cricket Academy but he has been advised against wicket-keeping in the first few games.

Rahul Pulls Bumrah's Leg

Rahul Pulls Bumrah's Leg

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Entertainers on the field, K L Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah enthralled fans off the pitch.

SA debutant skipper Neil Brand scripts history

SA debutant skipper Neil Brand scripts history

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

South Africa's skipper Neil Brand made history on Monday, securing the best bowling figures by a bowler on his Test debut while leading the side.

Kirsten happy with Proteas fringe players' showing

Kirsten happy with Proteas fringe players' showing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

South Africa cricket coach Gary Kirsten, who guided India to the ODI World Cup triumph and the number one Test ranking while in charge of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men, feels the Proteas can be the most dominant team internationally.

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned the death of one of country's finest all-rounders Mike Procter.

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals

How Proteas plan to shrug off chokers' tag

How Proteas plan to shrug off chokers' tag

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'We haven't always got that right in the past, to play our best cricket at the World Cup, because we put so much pressure on ourselves. We want to just focus on enjoying our cricket'

Deepti Sharma surges to joint 2nd in ICC T20I Rankings

Deepti Sharma surges to joint 2nd in ICC T20I Rankings

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Deepti Sharma rose one place to joint second while team-mate Renuka Singh also moved up a spot to 10th in the latest ICC women's T20I bowling rankings

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Pooran Or De Kock? Dhawan or Pandya? Whose batting topped Saturday's contest?

Injured Prasidh out of first 2 England Tests

Injured Prasidh out of first 2 England Tests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Pacer Prasidh Krishna picks up injury during Ranji match