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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.

Flawless Morocco qualify for FIFA World Cup

Flawless Morocco qualify for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Meanwhile, Egypt and South Africa also took significant steps towards following the Atlas Lions, moving closer to featuring in the marquee event, which will be played across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Between April and August this financial year, passenger car exports rose 8.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while domestic sales fell by 8.5 per cent.

'My intent was...' Ashwin clarifies CSK-Brevis remarks

'My intent was...' Ashwin clarifies CSK-Brevis remarks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

My intent in video was to talk about Brevis' batting, not about his IPL signing amount: Ashwin

South Africa crush Pakistan to lift WCL trophy

South Africa crush Pakistan to lift WCL trophy

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

AB de Villiers rolled back the years with a blistering unbeaten century as South Africa Champions crushed Pakistan Champions by 9 wickets to win their maiden World Championship of Legends (WCL) title.

Can Siraj prop India with a fifer at The Oval?

Can Siraj prop India with a fifer at The Oval?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The 31-year-old Hyderabad pacer was instrumental in India's victory in the second Test at Edgbaston, where he blew away the English team with a fiery spell of 6/70.

India's Foreign Policy Panchnama

India's Foreign Policy Panchnama

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

There has never been a moment in India's history when it has been so adrift in the world, so confused about what it stands for and against and so humiliated, asserts Aakar Patel.

Can Upton toughen up Indian hockey team?

Can Upton toughen up Indian hockey team?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Upton, who was a part of the support staff under head coach Gary Kirsten during India's 2011 Cricket World Cup-winning campaign, is currently associated with the national men's hockey team at the ongoing Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar.

'Lara told me that I should have tried to break record'

'Lara told me that I should have tried to break record'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has revealed that legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara told him that he should have tried to break the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket.

Sonny Baker's ODI debut ends in disaster

Sonny Baker's ODI debut ends in disaster

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Sonny Baker's dream moment turned into an absolute walking nightmare after he went at the top of an unwanted record

England Plunge To New Depths In 50-Over Format!

England Plunge To New Depths In 50-Over Format!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

England's torrid run in the 50-over format has plunged to alarming depths after they lost their first ODI series to South Africa since 1998.

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'For the longest time, he was not an activist.' 'He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.'

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.

Young Pretorius dazzles on debut for South Africa

Young Pretorius dazzles on debut for South Africa

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 153 on debut and Corbin Bosch an unbeaten maiden century as a much-changed South Africa reached 418 for nine on the opening day of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Saturday.

'Some selectors understand it, some do not'

'Some selectors understand it, some do not'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Former South African batter AB de Villiers hoped that Team India seamer Jasprit Bumrah will carry his red-ball form into the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, but felt the pace spearhead might not feature in all games in the continental tournment.

'Efficiency of E20 is more or less on a par with petrol'

'Efficiency of E20 is more or less on a par with petrol'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'Crude oil prices are around $66-67 per barrel now but could fall to $55-60 if global disturbances ease.'

Why Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu Film Is Delayed

Why Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu Film Is Delayed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Close probing revealed that the real reason behind the delay is not the change of venue but something else.

After scrappy win, Fulton admits India were below-par

After scrappy win, Fulton admits India were below-par

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Chief coach Craig Fulton was not fully satisfied with Indian men's hockey team's performance against lowly China in their Asia Cup opener, but stressed that the most important thing was to start with a win.

Ganguly's cricket brain key to SA20 coaching debut

Ganguly's cricket brain key to SA20 coaching debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The former South African pacer said Ganguly will get to know more about his role once he joins the team and meets the players.

Trump-Ramaphosa Clash Over Farmer Claims

Trump-Ramaphosa Clash Over Farmer Claims

Rediff.com22 May 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, a former anti-apartheid activist and freedom fighter, responded to Trump's claims at their meeting in the Oval Office diplomatically, countering Trump's assertions.

Abhinav Bindra Named IOC's Mental Health Ambassador

Abhinav Bindra Named IOC's Mental Health Ambassador

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has been a long-time advocate for athlete mental health.

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

South Africa's two heaviest defeats have transpired when they fielded first and were accompanied by a lack of discipline as well as dropped chances.

African Union becomes permanent member of G20

African Union becomes permanent member of G20

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The African Union on Saturday joined the G20 after all member countries accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to bring the key bloc of the Global South to the high table of the world's top economies, a major diplomatic achievement of India's presidency.

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Such is the race for breaking news that if an Indian player sneezes, a report may immediately go out stating he may have caught the flu bug and could be a doubtful starter!

150 locomotives with world-class amenities to be exported to Guinea

150 locomotives with world-class amenities to be exported to Guinea

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The Railway Ministry will deliver the advanced locomotives to the African nation over the next three years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first locomotive for export on Friday.

Nigeria joins India in race to host 2030 CWG!

Nigeria joins India in race to host 2030 CWG!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

India is not the lone bidder for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and will face competition from Nigeria to get the hosting rights of the multi-sporting event as the African nation has also submitted its formal bid before the August 31 deadline.

'Ashwin Should Have Stayed At CSK'

'Ashwin Should Have Stayed At CSK'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'He moved to few other teams but never felt settled at those teams.'

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.

Jemimah Rodrigues headlines Indian picks in WBBL 10

Jemimah Rodrigues headlines Indian picks in WBBL 10

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Cricket Australia informed in a release that middle-order batter Rodrigues, a 'fan favourite' in Brisbane, was retained by the Brisbane Heat

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.

HOW The Proteas STUNNED The Aussies!

HOW The Proteas STUNNED The Aussies!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the World Test Championship final, where South Africa pulled off a magnificent win against favorites Australia.

ICC ODI rankings: Gill stays on top; Kuldeep drops

ICC ODI rankings: Gill stays on top; Kuldeep drops

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kuldeep slips to third in ODI rankings, Maharaj regains top spot

Zimbabwe's Williams bags century but South Africa lead

Zimbabwe's Williams bags century but South Africa lead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

A South African side missing several regulars will resume on 49 for one on the third morning after Zimbabwe made 251 in reply to the tourists' first-innings score of 418 for nine declared.

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.

Can India do without Russian oil?

Can India do without Russian oil?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

'Indian refiners can operate without Russian crude from a technical standpoint, but the shift would involve major economic and strategic trade-offs'

Swiss Count On Federer To Escape US Tariff Bombshell!

Swiss Count On Federer To Escape US Tariff Bombshell!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Swiss government would not object to tennis legend Roger Federer or FIFA President Gianni Infantino intervening to reduce the country's tariff burden after the US slapped a 39 percent import duty on its goods, President Karin Keller-Sutter said.

Coventry receives golden key as new IOC President

Coventry receives golden key as new IOC President

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

New IOC head already counting down to LA 2028

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The point to note for India is that we must not panic. The United States may be our largest export destination, but high tariffs will not exactly mean gloom and doom. Sure, we can throw some morsels as we continue negotiating, but we must be firm that some red lines cannot be crossed, no matter what, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Stokes joins exclusive list of Test all-rounders

Stokes joins exclusive list of Test all-rounders

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes becomes 3rd all rounder to have 7,000 runs, 200 wickets in Test cricket

Hermann, Van der Dussen fire SA into T20 tri-series final

Hermann, Van der Dussen fire SA into T20 tri-series final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Chasing 145, the visitors were briefly rattled at 22/2 before Hermann and Van der Dussen stitched together a game-defining 106-run stand.