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Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Cricket South Africa's interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to 'respect' Steve Smith and David Warner

Sarfaraz in India A squad, Bharat named captain

Sarfaraz in India A squad, Bharat named captain

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The BCCI has also named one inter-squad for a three-day match slated for December 20 to 22.

Smith released from ODI squad to focus on Tests

Smith released from ODI squad to focus on Tests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Opener and former captain Graeme Smith was released from the South African ODI squad, which is currently playing a three-match series against India, to "focus" on his preparations for the Test series, which starts from December 18.

PIX: Bumrah bags 5 as India gain slender edge over SA

PIX: Bumrah bags 5 as India gain slender edge over SA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Wednesday.

First time Australia name two Test vice-captains

First time Australia name two Test vice-captains

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Hazlewood, Marsh named Australia's joint Test vice-captains

COA to review India's Test debacle in South Africa

COA to review India's Test debacle in South Africa

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Committee of Administrators (COA) running the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to conduct a review of India's dismal performance in South Africa.

Hurt Australia seek to start new chapter at the Wanderers

Hurt Australia seek to start new chapter at the Wanderers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The fourth Test will not just be about how the Australian team perform, but how their behaviour is viewed by the watching world as they look to put the recent scandal behind them.

Four-day Test concept called 'ridiculous'

Four-day Test concept called 'ridiculous'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

ICC's proposal to introduce four-day Tests has met with stiff opposition

South Africa to host Australia in Twenty20 series

South Africa to host Australia in Twenty20 series

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Australia's three-match series in South Africa will finalise their World T20 preparations.

Du Plessis looks for positives for 'mentally stronger' SA

Du Plessis looks for positives for 'mentally stronger' SA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

South Africa needed to bat for 146 overs to save the second Test but fell just over eight short as a brilliant spell of bowling from Ben Stokes cleaned up their tail and levelled the four-match series for England in the final hour of the day.

Australia admit ball tampering in third Test against South Africa

Australia admit ball tampering in third Test against South Africa

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Batsmen Cameron Bancroft has been charged by the International Cricket Council and Smith told reporters that it was a deliberate plan from the "leadership group" of the side, but added he would not step down as captain.

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans

How Siraj 'executed his plans' to perfection!

How Siraj 'executed his plans' to perfection!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The India pacer was more pleased about rectifying the mistakes he committed during the first Test against South Africa.

Stokes fires records galore for England in second Test at Newlands

Stokes fires records galore for England in second Test at Newlands

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Following are the records set by England and Stokes en route his magnificent double century and the massive first innings total...

How Warner plans to get his career back on track

How Warner plans to get his career back on track

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Banned Australia batsman David Warner will attempt to get his career back on track by playing the start of the Sydney grade cricket season with Randwick Petersham.

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Kohli holds the record for most Test appearances as India Test captain (68) and he also holds the record for most Test wins by an Indian captain (40). Only Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh have won more matches than Kohli as captain in Test cricket.

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The former umpire's son, Rudi Koertzen Jr, confirmed the tragic news.

Clarke laid low by shoulder injury

Clarke laid low by shoulder injury

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke batted with a broken shoulder on the recent tour of South Africa and has been advised to rest, ruling him out of the domestic first class final later this week, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

IN PIX: Misbah emulates Richard's record of fastest Test century

IN PIX: Misbah emulates Richard's record of fastest Test century

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Misbah-ul-Haq equaled the record for the fastest Test century on Sunday.

2nd Test: Stokes strikes double ton as Proteas chase leather on record-breaking day

2nd Test: Stokes strikes double ton as Proteas chase leather on record-breaking day

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Stokes now holds the record score for an England number six, beating Graham Hick's 187 against India in 1993, and became the first English centurion at Newlands for 50 years.

Steyn rules himself out of third Australia Test

Steyn rules himself out of third Australia Test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

South Africa's fast bowler Dale Steyn has ruled himself out of a possible return for the third Test against Australia which starts next Thursday as he continues his recovery from a troublesome heel injury.

VIDEO: Ganguly sympathises with Smith, says he is no cheat

VIDEO: Ganguly sympathises with Smith, says he is no cheat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Ganguly backed the under-fire former Australian captain after launching his autobiography titled 'A Century is Not Enough' in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Check Out Team India's 2024 Schedule

Check Out Team India's 2024 Schedule

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India will play as many around 15-16 Tests in 2024.

Outgoing Cricket Australia CEO reveals 'Sandpaper-gate' regret

Outgoing Cricket Australia CEO reveals 'Sandpaper-gate' regret

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Sutherland was watching the match between South Africa and Australian in his Melbourne home but turned off the television before images of Cameron Bancroft using a foreign object to alter the condition of the ball appeared on the screen.

Kallis fourth South African to score a ton in last Test

Kallis fourth South African to score a ton in last Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Jacques Kallis became the fourth South African to score a hundred in his last Test, emulating Pieter van der Bijl, Lee Irvine and Barry Richards.

Was India's late arrival in SA responsible for their poor showing?

Was India's late arrival in SA responsible for their poor showing?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Former cricketer Ajit Wadekar blamed the lack of time for Team India to acclimatise in South Africa for their humiliating Test series loss to the Proteas.

'Won't complain if pitches in India spin from ball one'

'Won't complain if pitches in India spin from ball one'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

England's Ollie Pope, who has scored 2136 runs from 38 Tests since his debut in 2018, does not mind low-scoring Test matches in India.

Sunrisers to wait for Cricket Australia decision on Warner: Laxman

Sunrisers to wait for Cricket Australia decision on Warner: Laxman

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman, on Monday, said the franchise would wait for Cricket Australia's decision David Warner

Shastri backs 'talented' India to win in SA

Shastri backs 'talented' India to win in SA

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'South Africa remains an unconquered bastion. Remember, the Proteas are no pushovers in their own backyard, but we have got the firepower and the arsenal to match that.'

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

India went down by an innings and 32 runs -- their worst Test defeat on South African soil.

Shameful to drop Rahane, Bhuvneshwar, says Prabhakar

Shameful to drop Rahane, Bhuvneshwar, says Prabhakar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Former all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar on Saturday slammed India's team selection in the ongoing Test series against South Africa, saying it is a shame to pick players for a Test match based on their form in limited overs cricket.

England win third Test by innings and 53 runs

England win third Test by innings and 53 runs

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

England needed four wickets to win in their 500th overseas Test, but had to overcome late resistance and feisty 71 from Keshav Maharaj and 39 from debutant Dane Paterson before completing the task 10 minutes before lunch.

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Thursday.

Don't see Smith captaining Australia again, says Ian Chappell

Don't see Smith captaining Australia again, says Ian Chappell

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell doesn't see Steve Smith leading the national team again and said Cricket Australia was right to ban him and David Warner for 12 months.

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav may get promotion in the annual central contracts list for the 2022-23 season.

Steyn eyes return in third Test versus Australia

Steyn eyes return in third Test versus Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is targeting a return to Test cricket in the third match of the series against Australia this month, he said on Tuesday.

India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January

India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

India will tour South Africa for an all-format series in December-January, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday. According to the itinerary announced by CSA, India is set to play three Test matches, as many ODIs and four T20Is during the tour.

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How many Tests has India won in South Africa? Who first captained India in South Africa in 1992-1993? Rajneesh Gupta answers all your questions.

3rd Test: Now, Du Plessis claims Aus bowlers tampered with ball

3rd Test: Now, Du Plessis claims Aus bowlers tampered with ball

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has now reportedly turned the tables on the visitors by claiming that something was amiss about the ball reversing so early on the third day of the decisive third Test at Newlands.

'They have scored runs everywhere'

'They have scored runs everywhere'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were part of India's Test team till earlier this year, but were left out of the tour to South Africa, the selectors pinning hopes on youngsters Shubman Gill and Yashawi Jaiswal to produce the goods in challenging conditions.