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IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

South African pace bowling legend Allan Donald has hinted at the possibility of two new franchises joining the SA20 league in the near future.

Vaughan calls to South African greats to help Proteas

Vaughan calls to South African greats to help Proteas

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

India completed a 3-0 series whitewash of South Africa with a comprehensive innings and 202 runs win in the final Test in Ranchi on Tuesday. The Proteas were no match to the hosts as they suffered two innings defeats in the three-match Test series.

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Smith couldn't hide his emotions while recalling their work in the early days that paved the way for the entry of six IPL franchises in the league.

'DC benefit from Axar's inclusive captaincy style'

'DC benefit from Axar's inclusive captaincy style'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Axar Patel's inclusive captaincy style has played a massive role in Delhi Capitals blazing start to this IPL season, reckons the team's assistant coach Matthew Mott.

Afridi stars as Pakistan outplay South Africa to take 2-0 series lead

Afridi stars as Pakistan outplay South Africa to take 2-0 series lead

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Babar Azam provided 73 in 95 deliveries with the visitors profiting from some sloppy South African fielding as they dropped numerous catches and were not accurate enough with the ball.

'IPL Title Would Be Kohli's Perfect Finish'

'IPL Title Would Be Kohli's Perfect Finish'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'It's great to see him stepping out of his comfort zone, trying new shots, and exploring different aspects of his game.'

KKR sweat over form of overseas keeper-batters

KKR sweat over form of overseas keeper-batters

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

The poor form of Afghanistan's keeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has become a cause for concern for Kolkata Knight Riders

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'It was great to have the Indian roots reflected in full force.'

I-League: Churchill Brothers win Goan derby, stay in title race

I-League: Churchill Brothers win Goan derby, stay in title race

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Churchill move on to 37 points from 19 matches. Dempo, meanwhile, remain ninth with 22 points from 19 matches.

Breetzke's record 150 on debut in vain as SA lose to NZ

Breetzke's record 150 on debut in vain as SA lose to NZ

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

South Africa opening batter Matthew Breetzke broke a 47-year-old record when he made the highest score on ODI debut with 150 in a losing effort against New Zealand in a Tri-Nations match.

Why RCB will break their IPL duck this year

Why RCB will break their IPL duck this year

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'Look at the batting line-up -- it's pure power, then a mix of power and control.'

'No reason why there shouldn't be SA20 women's league'

'No reason why there shouldn't be SA20 women's league'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

South African legend AB de Villiers has mooted the idea of a women's SA20 league, as the success of the men's version across the three editions has given them a "model and recipe" to follow.

IPL PIX: Rohit, Boult dazzle as MI bury hapless SRH

IPL PIX: Rohit, Boult dazzle as MI bury hapless SRH

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma fires again as Mumbai Indians pulverise hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets.

PIX: Calm Buttler guides Gujarat to last over win over DC

PIX: Calm Buttler guides Gujarat to last over win over DC

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad on Saturday

Here's what is hurting South African cricket

Here's what is hurting South African cricket

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Faf du Plessis pointed out that they were missing out on their best players due to the Kolpak deal.

IPL PIX: Bumrah takes 4 as MI demolish LSG

IPL PIX: Bumrah takes 4 as MI demolish LSG

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets as a rampaging Mumbai Indians demolished Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs.

DC Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch?

DC Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

DC's brilliant fielding turned the game in their favour, proving once again that catches win matches.

Rohit's Form Dips, SRH's Batters Flop!

Rohit's Form Dips, SRH's Batters Flop!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

As IPL 2025 enters a crucial phase, both Rohit Sharma and SRH's misfiring stars are running out of time and excuses.

IPL 2025: KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

IPL 2025: KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

It was a day to remember for RCB wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, who had his gloves full-and delivered with aplomb.

Smriti, Deepti in ICC XI; no Indian men in ODI team

Smriti, Deepti in ICC XI; no Indian men in ODI team

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The all-star team announced by the ICC features four players from Sri Lanka, three each from Pakistan and Afghanistan and one from the West Indies.

Will SRH's Big Hitters Dominate IPL 2025?

Will SRH's Big Hitters Dominate IPL 2025?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

2016 champions SRH are banking on a power-packed batting line-up and a revamped bowling attack to end their nine-year title drought.

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both struggling in the Indian Premier League, will be looking to turn their fortunes around when they face each other on Friday.

South Africa's Heartbreak Continues

South Africa's Heartbreak Continues

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The tears flowed freely for the South African players as they realised the trophy they had fought so hard for was once again out of reach.

Reset your mind: De Villiers' advice to struggling Kohli

Reset your mind: De Villiers' advice to struggling Kohli

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate AB de Villiers has advised the struggling Indian batter to "reset" his mind

India T20 series boosts SA players' IPL hopes

India T20 series boosts SA players' IPL hopes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The T20I series against India comes at an opportune time for South Africa's cricketers as it provides an additional stage to highlight their skills before the IPL mega auctio

South Africa aim for place in WTC final

South Africa aim for place in WTC final

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

South Africa are within touching distance of a place in next June's World Test Championship final at Lord's but must win at least one of their two Tests against Pakistan

PIX: Ashwani destroys KKR on dream IPL debut

PIX: Ashwani destroys KKR on dream IPL debut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday

IPL 2025: KKR, Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back after rough start

IPL 2025: KKR, Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back after rough start

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The common theme in their opening game defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.

IPL 2025: Struggling Sunrisers seek turnaround against Gujarat Titans

IPL 2025: Struggling Sunrisers seek turnaround against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad, reeling from three consecutive defeats, will face a resurgent Gujarat Titans in their fifth IPL encounter on Sunday.

South Africans lose money, apparel

South Africans lose money, apparel

Rediff.com12 Aug 2006

The visitors discovered that some of the players' money and apparels were stolen from right under their nose in Colombo.\n

IPL: KKR, Rajasthan search for wins as they lock horns

IPL: KKR, Rajasthan search for wins as they lock horns

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.

Vipraj Nigam Shines On IPL Debut

Vipraj Nigam Shines On IPL Debut

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Vipraj Nigam's all-round heroics not only sealed a sensational win for Delhi Capitals but also announced his arrival on the IPL stage in style.

'Kiwi vs Kiwi and South African vs South African makes IPL intriguing'

'Kiwi vs Kiwi and South African vs South African makes IPL intriguing'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

With Chennai Super Kings notching up a second straight win in Indian Premier League-8, the team's coach, Stephen Fleming, lavished praise on centurion Brendon McCullum while lauding the side's "dynamic" and "sensible" batting.

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Here's a look at the biggest disappointments of IPL 2025 -- the players who've cost crores but delivered crumbs.

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both in strong form after their Champions Trophy triumph with India, look to lead their respective teams, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, to IPL glory in the 2025 season.

South African cricketer tests positive for coronavirus

South African cricketer tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Solo Nqweni is the third cricketer known to have contracted the disease after Pakistan's Zafar Sarfraz and Scotland's Majid Haq.

No Better Sight In Cricket Than Rahul In Flow

No Better Sight In Cricket Than Rahul In Flow

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

K L Rahul's impeccable 93 not out off 53 deliveries propelled Delhi Capitals to an emphatic six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru, on Thursday, April 10 2025.

Arshdeep named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Arshdeep named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Arshdeep Singh starred as India ended their wait for a major ICC trophy win with victory in the T20 World Cup last year.

Marsh Or Surya: Who Batted Better?

Marsh Or Surya: Who Batted Better?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Marsh's 60 or SKY's 67? Who would you vote for?

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Having got off to a start so typical of themselves in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians will hope for a quick turnaround when they take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on Monday.