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Markram, Maharaj set up SA's big win over England

Markram, Maharaj set up SA's big win over England

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Keshav Maharaj took 4/22 as South Africa thrashed a woeful England side by seven wickets after dismissing the hosts for just 131 runs in the first One-Day International.

Salt destroys SA bowlers as England breach 300-run mark!

Salt destroys SA bowlers as England breach 300-run mark!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Phil Salt set Old Trafford ablaze with a destructive century, smashing multiple records, as England hammered South Africa by 146 runs to level the three-match T20 International series 1-1 on Friday

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Even as the focus remains on the T20 World Cup which is less than a month away, Kohli and Rohit will hog the limelight in the three ODIs over the next seven days.

Kohli rises to No. 4 in ICC ODI rankings; Rohit top

Kohli rises to No. 4 in ICC ODI rankings; Rohit top

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli moved up to No. 4 in the latest ICC rankings with a match-winning hundred against South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi boosting his ascend.

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A look back at some of the most painful moments when South Africa came heartbreakingly close -- but always fell short -- before finally breaking the curse at Lord's.

How To Stay Safe During Umrah

How To Stay Safe During Umrah

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Tips to avoid the heat, crowds, and travel risks, including incidents like the tragic Mufrihat accident that killed 45 Indian pilgrims.

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers in SA20 opener

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers in SA20 opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Dewald Brevis' brisk 57 and all-round show from Delano Potgieter - 12-ball 25 not out and 5/10 in three overs - powered them to a massive 97-run win in the tournament opener.

EPL: Arsenal crush Villa, Wolves shock Man Utd

EPL: Arsenal crush Villa, Wolves shock Man Utd

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Arsenal closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 on Tuesday to surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

England recall all-rounder for SA, Ireland T20Is

England recall all-rounder for SA, Ireland T20Is

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The T20I series against South Africa will be played from 10-14 September, following the ongoing ODI series where the Proteas hold an unassailable 2-0 lead heading into the final match on Sunday.

Breetzke blitz steers SA to ODI series win over England

Breetzke blitz steers SA to ODI series win over England

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Matthew Breetzke became the first player to score half centuries in each of his first five One-Day International appearances as South Africa beat England by five runs in the second ODI at Lord's on Thursday.

N Srinivasan is back! CSK gets its mastermind again

N Srinivasan is back! CSK gets its mastermind again

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The 80-year-old Srinivasan was appointed CSK chairman in the franchise's board meeting a couple of weeks ago.

'Great to be back again'

'Great to be back again'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'I'm feeling strong. I am feeling fit, and I am feeling ready to go,'

Kuldeep's Class on Full Display in Series-Winning Show

Kuldeep's Class on Full Display in Series-Winning Show

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Now in 16 ODIs against South Africa, the spinner has taken 36 wickets at an average of 17.58, with a strike rate of 21.3 and an economy rate of 4.95.

Bosch replaces Nortje in SA's Champions Trophy squad

Bosch replaces Nortje in SA's Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Bosch, 30, who made his international debut in December last year, has played just one ODI, scoring an unbeaten 40 and taking a wicket with his right-arm pace bowling.

Why South Africa are suddenly beating everyone again

Why South Africa are suddenly beating everyone again

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Sticking to the basics and drawing from a larger talent pool, fighting for limited spots in the team has led to South Africa's resurgence across formats in the past couple years, according to pacer Anrich Nortje.

Spin magic in Ahmedabad: Varun seals record-breaking T20I year

Spin magic in Ahmedabad: Varun seals record-breaking T20I year

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The 34-year-old mystery spinner rewrote the record books during the fifth and final T20I against South Africa at Ahmedabad on Friday, casting a spell of his bamboozling spin magic on the Proteas batters, four of them surrendering to his bowling.

'World-class': Gambhir hails Kohli and Rohit's impact

'World-class': Gambhir hails Kohli and Rohit's impact

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

At this moment, the Indian think tank is doing a tough balancing act of building the team around a new set of players without completely cutting ties with the old guard.

Maxwell holds nerve as Aus edge SA in thriller

Maxwell holds nerve as Aus edge SA in thriller

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Australia's Glenn Maxwell produced an unbeaten half-century in a tense chase to help the hosts edge out South Africa by two wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International and complete a 2-1 series victory in Cairns on Saturday.

Will Karthik, Ashwin play in Lanka Premier League?

Will Karthik, Ashwin play in Lanka Premier League?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'For the very first time, Indian cricketers are expected to join the action, their names will be revealed soon.'

Airtel to approach DoT on AGR in coming days: MD

Airtel to approach DoT on AGR in coming days: MD

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Telecom firm Bharti Airtel will approach the government on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) it has to pay the exchequer following the Supreme Court's judgment that the government can reassess all AGR dues, according to vice-chairman and managing director Gopal Vittal.

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Rooted in Tamil Nadu, Mali's love story brought him to South Africa, where he started playing again, though his journey was short-lived.

Oval Invincibles renamed MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

Oval Invincibles renamed MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Indian multinational conglomerate Reliance Industries and Surrey County Cricket Club on Wednesday announced their partnership in The Hundred and expectedly renamed the franchise MI London.

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill will be reporting at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence on Monday for his mandatory fitness assessment protocols, which will determine his return to action for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa starting December 9.

Ton-up Jurel rescues India A; Pant falls cheaply again

Ton-up Jurel rescues India A; Pant falls cheaply again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

It was also his third hundred in the last seven innings after going past three digits against Australia A at Lucknow and the West Indies at Ahmedabad.

'World Cup in India will be brutal for bowlers'

'World Cup in India will be brutal for bowlers'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The fourth edition of the SA20 will be played from December 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026, and the ICC's marquee event in all likelihood will be held between February and March.

Comeback kings Villa stun Chelsea; Arsenal, City win

Comeback kings Villa stun Chelsea; Arsenal, City win

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

After Saturday's 2-1 win at Chelsea - their 12th in 13 league matches - Aston Villa have claimed 18 points from losing positions so far this season, more than any other team.

Why Gambhir Should Bring Back Kohli-Era Style Pitches

Why Gambhir Should Bring Back Kohli-Era Style Pitches

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, may have expressed support for the Kolkata pitch, but it continues to draw criticism from all quarters.

Twin tons! Could Jurel edge out Sudharsan for No 3 Test slot?

Twin tons! Could Jurel edge out Sudharsan for No 3 Test slot?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Dhruv Jurel made a strong case for his continued presence in the senior Test eleven with his second hundred in as many innings against South Africa A while fortifying India A's position on the third day of the four-day match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Gill hints at plan to keep Rohit, Kohli match-ready

Gill hints at plan to keep Rohit, Kohli match-ready

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will need a lot of game time going forward now that they play only one format but a decision on how the two white ball legends will stay in rhythm will be decided once the South Africa ODI series is over, skipper Shubman Gill said on Saturday.

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers feels the criticism that has come South Africa's way is unwarranted and they have rather done well to reach the WTC final despite experiencing "so many changes" in the last three to five years.

'Wrong Word, Wrong Time': Gavaskar Slams Conrad

'Wrong Word, Wrong Time': Gavaskar Slams Conrad

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Shukri Conrad's 'grovel' remark has sparked an unexpected storm, and Sunil Gavaskar has stepped in with a sharp reminder: South African cricket has long been supported and in many ways sustained -- by India

Big names out! SA's surprising squad for tri-series

Big names out! SA's surprising squad for tri-series

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Six uncapped players named in South Africa ODI squad

Markram, Bavuma return for SA white-ball series vs Aus

Markram, Bavuma return for SA white-ball series vs Aus

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

S Africa select young guns Brevis, Pretorius for Australia tour

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Hazlewood was initially named in the squad for South Africa, will also return home following the Test series. Xavier Bartlett has been drafted in as his replacement.

Brevis slams century as SA overpower Australia in 2nd T20

Brevis slams century as SA overpower Australia in 2nd T20

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Dewald Brevis smashed his maiden T20 International century to power South Africa to an emphatic 53-run victory against Australia in the second T20I.

'Tricky bounce can wreck SA's line-up'

'Tricky bounce can wreck SA's line-up'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Australia had South Africa reeling at 43-4 at the close on Wednesday after being put in to bat first and scoring 212.

WTC Final can drive resurgence of cricket in SA: Rhodes

WTC Final can drive resurgence of cricket in SA: Rhodes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

South Africa's run to the WTC final has been driven by their dominant performances, especially at home. In those matches, their potent pace attack, featuring Kagiso Rabada (37 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 19.8) and Marco Jansen (29 wickets in 7 matches), has proved to be a game changer.

Inefficiency in MFIs leads to high interest rates: DFS secretary M Nagaraju

Inefficiency in MFIs leads to high interest rates: DFS secretary M Nagaraju

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The reduction in the number of loan accounts and the outstanding amount during the last financial year is a cause of concern and stress for microfinance institutions (MFI), Secretary, Department of Financial Services, M Nagaraju said on Thursday, highlighting "inefficiency" in MFIs that leads to higher rates of interest.

SA's Mulder Shatters 56-YO Record With Double Ton!

SA's Mulder Shatters 56-YO Record With Double Ton!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

South Africa's stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten double century to set a record for a new Test skipper and help his side to a formidable 465 for four wickets on the first day of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Sunday.