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Check out schedule for India's home series vs Aus, SA

Check out schedule for India's home series vs Aus, SA

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Mohali and Delhi are among nine Indian cities that will host back-to-back white-ball matches against Australia and South Africa, respectively, starting September 20, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Wednesday.

PIX: South Africa dig in to deny Australia series sweep

PIX: South Africa dig in to deny Australia series sweep

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

South Africa dug deep to deny Australia a 3-0 series sweep with a battling draw in the rain-disrupted third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, finally finding some fight on the final day of a miserable tour.

PHOTOS: Iyer, Kishan guide India to series-levelling win

PHOTOS: Iyer, Kishan guide India to series-levelling win

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday.

South Africa cruise past Sri Lanka in first T20I

South Africa cruise past Sri Lanka in first T20I

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 International series, on Friday.

PHOTOS: SA start series on high, register narrow win over India

PHOTOS: SA start series on high, register narrow win over India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Images from the rain-curtailed 1st ODI between India and South Africa in Lucknow on Thursday.

PHOTOS: When Chahal spun a web around clueless Proteas

PHOTOS: When Chahal spun a web around clueless Proteas

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Chahal finished with 5-22 in 8.2 overs, ripping through the middle-order as India won the toss and skittled their hosts for 118, South Africa's lowest total in home ODI matches.

India to host South Africa, Australia in Sept-Oct

India to host South Africa, Australia in Sept-Oct

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The T20 World Cup bound Indian team is set to play three games against Australia and South Africa before leaving for the ICC mega event.

'Writing Warner off is probably the wrong thing to do'

'Writing Warner off is probably the wrong thing to do'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

David Warner retired on 200 after tea in cramped-up exhaustion after tormenting the Proteas in a Melbourne Cricket Ground furnace, quashing all debate about his place in the side.

How SA exposed India's weakness against pace

How SA exposed India's weakness against pace

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Lungi Ngidi decimated India's top order as South Africa triumphed by five wickets

'De Kock's Test retirement has crippled SA further'

'De Kock's Test retirement has crippled SA further'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

A weakened South African batting line-up has been 'crippled further' by the sudden retirement of the seasoned Quinton de Kock, said the country's former star batter Hashim Amla.

Heat turned on Boxing Day pitch

Heat turned on Boxing Day pitch

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Melbourne Cricket Ground is under pressure to produce a pitch that delivers a fairer contest between bat and ball in the Boxing Day Test

Who is 'Baby AB'?

Who is 'Baby AB'?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Brevis has many similarities with how AB used to ba

'Proteas a blooming disaster'

'Proteas a blooming disaster'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Former South African players have blamed the humiliating defeat in the Johannesburg Test to "boastful over-confidence".

T20 WC: Shadab, rain to the rescue as Pakistan stay alive

T20 WC: Shadab, rain to the rescue as Pakistan stay alive

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

On the ropes at 43-4 early in their innings, Pakistan rallied behind spectacular half centuries from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan to post 185 for nine and delight the lively crowd of 30,000 roaring them on at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

South Africa have New Zealand reeling in second Test

South Africa have New Zealand reeling in second Test

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

All-rounder Colin de Grandhomme struck a belligerent half-century to steady New Zealand in the second Test on Saturday after South Africa's seamers torched the home side's top order during a see-sawing Day 2 in Christchurch.

Cricket South Africa to hit 'reset button' after T20 WC debacle

Cricket South Africa to hit 'reset button' after T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Living up to their 'perennial chokers' tag, South Africa lost to the Netherlands in their concluding Super 12 match to crash out of the T20 World Cup.

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

Southee bags 5 wkts as New Zealand rout South Africa

Southee bags 5 wkts as New Zealand rout South Africa

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

New Zealand needed just an extended session to complete an innings and 276-run victory over South Africa in the first Test, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, to register their first Test victory over the Proteas in 18 years.

South Africa's T20 World Cup records

South Africa's T20 World Cup records

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

South Africa finished their engagements with five points from as many games.

Batters in focus as West Indies take on South Africa

Batters in focus as West Indies take on South Africa

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Smarting from opening game losses, a good batting display will be high on the agenda for South Africa and defending champions West Indies when the two teams lock horns in a Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup in Dubai on Tuesday.

Miller terms Klaasen's knock as 'phenomenal'

Miller terms Klaasen's knock as 'phenomenal'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

David Miller lavished praise on fellow teammate Heinrich Klaasen for his 'phenomenal' knock.

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa as he is "absolutely fit" but ruled out the participation of pacer Mohammed Siraj.

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive with win over Netherlands

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive with win over Netherlands

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between Pakistan and Netherlands, in Perth, on Sunday

Nortje warns India: 'We are one of the best pace attacks'

Nortje warns India: 'We are one of the best pace attacks'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

South African pacer Anrich Nortje says Sunday's T20 World Cup clash against India will be a battle between the Men in Blue's top order and "one of the best pace attacks" in the world.

We've set out to win World Cup, nothing less: Starc

We've set out to win World Cup, nothing less: Starc

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

With only five matches in the group and just the top two progressing to the semi-finals, Australia will need to hit their stride in their tournament opener against the Proteas in Abu Dhabi next Saturday, Starc added.

T20 WC: Rain South Africa's nemesis again with wipeout

T20 WC: Rain South Africa's nemesis again with wipeout

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

South Africa were 24 for no loss when the heavens opened up first, and soon after play resumed following the brief interruption, de Kock carted Richard Ngarava for four boundaries, including three on the trot.

South Africa release Rabada on eve of India ODI series

South Africa release Rabada on eve of India ODI series

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The board said no replacement will be brought in for Rabada as there is an extended squad in place in the Bio-Secure Environment (BSE), but George Linde has been retained from the Test team as an extra spin-bowling option for the series.

South Africa need to find ways to combat new ball: Maharaj

South Africa need to find ways to combat new ball: Maharaj

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Maharaj feels some adjustment and a change in mindset could help them combat the swing.

South Africa's players choose IPL over Bangladesh Tests

South Africa's players choose IPL over Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

South Africa's Test players including Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi have chosen to play the IPL over the home Test series against Bangladesh, starting on March 31.

T20 WC: Boucher frustrated with SA's heartbreaking exit

T20 WC: Boucher frustrated with SA's heartbreaking exit

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

"It is quite frustrating because as a player you can at least still have a say in the game. As a coach, you're sort of left to leave it up to other individuals to go out there and try and perform. Yeah, certainly as a coach, yeah, it's up there,"

Focus on India's bowlers in must-win 2nd SA ODI

Focus on India's bowlers in must-win 2nd SA ODI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Deepak Chahar's unavailability due to an ankle injury will complicate selection matters with India looking for a much-improved bowling performance in the must-win second ODI against South Africa, in Ranchi, on Sunday.

CSA announces men's international fixtures for 2022-23 home season

CSA announces men's international fixtures for 2022-23 home season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the men's international fixtures for the 2022-23 home season, with South Africa set to host England, West Indies and the Netherlands.

Australia's top order in focus against in-form South Africa

Australia's top order in focus against in-form South Africa

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Australia, who are searching for their maiden T20 title, enter the tournament on the back of a horrific run, losing bilateral series to Bangladesh, West Indies, New Zealand, India and England.

How bad is Jasprit Bumrah's injury?

How bad is Jasprit Bumrah's injury?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Bumrah left field after sustaining ankle sprain

Spinner Axar could play a key role with the bat...

Spinner Axar could play a key role with the bat...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The Indian team management has asked Axar Patel to be mentally ready as he could be asked to bat in the top six.

Images: Proteas edge past Kiwis

Images: Proteas edge past Kiwis

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

South Africa rode on some excellent bowling to clinch a one-run win over New Zealand in a thrilling Group D clash of the ICC World Twenty20 at Lord's on Tuesday.

De Villiers steers Proteas to series win over Lanka

De Villiers steers Proteas to series win over Lanka

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The dominant home side, playing in a changed pink kit in aid of breast cancer awareness, eased to victory with a full 18 overs to spare as De Villiers led the way with 60 from 61 balls.

Proteas have 'all bases covered' as they chase first ever ODI series win

Proteas have 'all bases covered' as they chase first ever ODI series win

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

'We have just got to play very good cricket. The T20 series is in the past. It is a whole new story now. India will try to bounce back and hopefully we will stop them' 'We have got a very balanced bowling attack. But we don't lean too much on the spinners or the seam bowlers. We have got firepower in all the departments of our bowling'

Bumrah, Rohit among Wisden's five 'Cricketers of the Year'

Bumrah, Rohit among Wisden's five 'Cricketers of the Year'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Bumrah starred for India in their visit to England last summer.

PHOTOS: India suffer another loss; SA take 2-0 lead

PHOTOS: India suffer another loss; SA take 2-0 lead

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Explosive knock from Heinrich Klaasen powered South Africa to a four-wicket win over India in the second T20