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Batting Treat For Orange Army!

Batting Treat For Orange Army!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Fifties from Heinrich Klassen, Abhishek Sharma, and Travis Head tore the Mumbai Indians bowling attack apart as SunRisers Hyderabad registered the highest score in IPL history.

Abhishek's destructive IPL form will pave way for India call up: Markram

Abhishek's destructive IPL form will pave way for India call up: Markram

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad's South African import Aiden Markram believes Abhishek Sharma's destructive IPL form would fetch him an India cap in the not so distant future.

Miller eyes T20 World Cup battle with Bumrah

Miller eyes T20 World Cup battle with Bumrah

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Talking about the T20 World Cup next month, Miller is looking forward to intense battles with likes of Jasprit Bumrah.

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after a year

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after a year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Currently, only one cheetah, named Pavan, is roaming free, with officials noting that he is difficult to spot and capture.

Records tumble as India crush SA in dominant Test win

Records tumble as India crush SA in dominant Test win

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

India inflicted a crushing 10-wicket defeat on South Africa in the one-off Women's Test in Chennai

South Africans get 'Taste of India'

South Africans get 'Taste of India'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday announced a new partnership with dairy major Amul for the T20I series in India.

Amla named South African Cricketer of the Year

Amla named South African Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Veteran South African cricketer Hashim Amla has reportedly become the third player from the country to be named his country's 'Cricketer of the Year' on two occasions, when he received the award for 2012/2013 season at a gala Cricket South Africa (CSA) banquet.

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I get enormous pleasure from seeing the uplift of an underprivileged or poor person.' 'I feel elated when I walk on the street and see someone who pushes a handcart talking on a cell phone.' A revealing glimpse from Peter Casey's The Story of Tata: 1968 to 2021.

Rahane to play County Championship for Leicestershire

Rahane to play County Championship for Leicestershire

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The 36-year-old is signed as a replacement for South African Wiaan Mulder, who is expected to travel to the West Indies with the Proteas in August.

Ramandeep Takes A Stunner!

Ramandeep Takes A Stunner!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Ramandeep Singh showed great composure to settle under a high catch for the key wicket of SRH's Rahul Tripathi.

Fans Chant Hardik! Hardik! At Wankhede

Fans Chant Hardik! Hardik! At Wankhede

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'See you soon, Wankhede,' Hardik tweeted a selfie with the World Cup trophy on his arrival at Mumbai airport.

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.

SA20 ropes in AB de Villiers as 'Brand Ambassador'

SA20 ropes in AB de Villiers as 'Brand Ambassador'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

SA20, South Africa's premier T20 cricket league, has roped in former Proteas skipper AB de Villiers as its official 'Brand Ambassador' for the second season.

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets.

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'

RR add Keshav Maharaj in place of Prasidh Krishna in their squad

RR add Keshav Maharaj in place of Prasidh Krishna in their squad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Prasidh recently underwent a surgery on his left proximal quadriceps tendon and is currently recovering.

Hardik Pandya first Indian to top ICC T20I all-rounders' rankings

Hardik Pandya first Indian to top ICC T20I all-rounders' rankings

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Hardik Pandya rose two places to become the first Indian to occupy the No 1 spot in the ICC's T20I all-rounders' rankings.

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan on Wednesday assumed the role of Lucknow Super Giants team mentor.

Markram admits SA 'tried to kill the chase too early' vs WI

Markram admits SA 'tried to kill the chase too early' vs WI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

South Africa captain Aiden Markram acknowledged that the Proteas erred a bit in attempting to finish off the chase

Why did India plan to pick cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan?

Why did India plan to pick cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Due to the differences in circadian rhythms between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, some cheetahs developed thick winter coats during the Indian summer and monsoon last year, anticipating the African winter (June to September).

Simbine runs season's fastest 100m; Lyles best in 150m

Simbine runs season's fastest 100m; Lyles best in 150m

Rediff.com19 May 2024

South Africa's Akani Simbine cruised through the finish of the 100 metres at the Atlanta City Games a tenth of a second ahead of Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala, with American Kendal Williams finishing third in 10.05s.

'At least there was one South African who did not choke'

'At least there was one South African who did not choke'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar praised New Zealand for playing "outstanding" cricket throughout the World Cup, saying the Kiwis thoroughly deserved to be in the final after edging past South Africa in a battle of nerves at Auckland. It was ironic that the Johannesburg-born Elliott, 36, played a stellar knock to push his country of birth out of the World Cup race.

Shafali: Double ton vs SA is a 'precious treasure'

Shafali: Double ton vs SA is a 'precious treasure'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Shafali Verma emerged from a recent slump in batting form with a bang, smashing a record-breaking 205 against South Africa on the opening day of the one-off Test

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Proteas batter played for RCB from 2011-21.

Hasaranga to lead Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Hasaranga to lead Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Hasaranga too is returning from a chronic heel pain on his left leg, which forced him to miss the ongoing IPL.

'Awaiting the moment when...' Saina, PT Usha reach Ayodhya

'Awaiting the moment when...' Saina, PT Usha reach Ayodhya

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Indian Olympic medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal reached Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to take part in the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday and expressed their delight, saying that she feels fortunate to have come for the event.

MP hides behind national security clause on Project Cheetah

MP hides behind national security clause on Project Cheetah

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The Madhya Pradesh forest department has refused to provide information under the Right to Information Act on management of cheetahs brought from Africa and their cubs born in India.

Burden of captaincy affecting Shubman Gill's batting?

Burden of captaincy affecting Shubman Gill's batting?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Shubman Gill's usual consistency has been missing in IPL 2024.

How KKR stormed to third IPL title!

How KKR stormed to third IPL title!

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Kolkata win third IPL title after bowlers rout Hyderabad

How Royals' outfoxed RCB batters to stay alive in IPL

How Royals' outfoxed RCB batters to stay alive in IPL

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals accomplished a nervy chase to stay alive in the Indian Premier League

Despite WC failures, Suryakumar continues to reign in T20Is

Despite WC failures, Suryakumar continues to reign in T20Is

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Afghanistan's opener, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, rose a career-high 12th spot -- Gurbaz is the leading run-getter in the ongoing T20 World Cup, with 156 runs from two innings under his belt.

Coach Fulton hails team spirit of 'underdog India'

Coach Fulton hails team spirit of 'underdog India'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

A bronze medal finish is not what hockey coach Craig Fulton had wanted, but the South African will relish the achievement simply for the fact that "underdog India" lifted themselves up from disappointments when no one gave them a chance.

WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Vinesh has been training with Woller Akos, her personal coach from Belgium and has also worked with South African mental conditioning coach Wayne Lombard.

How India crushed South Africa in ODI showdown

How India crushed South Africa in ODI showdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The Proteas found themselves under pressure right from the opening delivery.

PIX: India beat SA in last-over thriller, clinch ODI series

PIX: India beat SA in last-over thriller, clinch ODI series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Mandhana 136 (120b, 18x4, 2x6) and Harmanpreet 103 not out (88b, 9x4, 3x6) ran roughshod over the Proteas bowlers after being asked to bat first.

Philander becomes fastest South African to take 100 Test wickets

Philander becomes fastest South African to take 100 Test wickets

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Paceman Vernon Philander became the fastest South African to take 100 Test wickets on Friday but India can claim the ascendancy at lunch on the third day of the first Test at the Wanderers.

'Match fixer' Cronje may be more admired than Smith by South African fans

'Match fixer' Cronje may be more admired than Smith by South African fans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Retired captain Graeme Smith has a large and vocal hate club in South Africa as compared to the country's love for late captain Hansie Cronje, whose career ended in disgrace after he admitted to match fixing, before his tragic death in a plane crash.

Batters To Light Up T20 World Cup

Batters To Light Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Batters likely to set the World Cup alight with their big striking...

Agarwal shines as India 'A' beat South Africans in T20 warm-up

Agarwal shines as India 'A' beat South Africans in T20 warm-up

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Mayank Agarwal hammered a 49-ball 87 as India 'A' beat the touring South Africans in their opening warm-up T20 game by eight wickets, with two balls to spare, at the Air Force ground, in Palam, Delhi, on Tuesday.

Bedingham hits ton as South Africa set Kiwis tricky run chase

Bedingham hits ton as South Africa set Kiwis tricky run chase

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

David Bedingham scored his maiden Test century as South Africa handed New Zealand a victory target of 267 on a tricky pitch on the third day of the second and final Test.