News for 'Cape Town Test'

SA-Aus 1st Test, Day 2: A day of numerous records

SA-Aus 1st Test, Day 2: A day of numerous records

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Rajneesh Gupta lists the records made on Day 2 of the 2nd Test between South Africa and Australia on Thursday.

PIX: Kohli ready to return as Team India hit the nets

PIX: Kohli ready to return as Team India hit the nets

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Indian team on Sunday began training for the decisive third and final Test against South Africa here, hoping to recover from the defeat in Johannesburg and claim its maiden series win in the Rainbow Nation.

How Tendulkar aced SA conditions

How Tendulkar aced SA conditions

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Ahead of the 2nd and final Test in Cape Town, Donald has a pro-tip for the visiting team batters.

Team India's Rigorous Training Session

Team India's Rigorous Training Session

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Team India is in Cape Town intensively preparing for the match at Newlands, which begins on Wednesday. In a rigorous training session, players exhibited resilience, showcasing their determination to bounce back.

India in the deciding Test of a series

India in the deciding Test of a series

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

India have won only twice in eight deciding Tests of an overseas series.

Siraj And The Power Of Perseverance!

Siraj And The Power Of Perseverance!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj's match-winning spell in The Oval Test reminded us all what Test cricket -- and fast bowling -- is truly about: Discipline, endurance, and unwavering grit, says Aadharsh A V.

Sandpaper Gate: Vaughan slams CA for piecemeal investigation

Sandpaper Gate: Vaughan slams CA for "piecemeal investigation"

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Ultimately, this shows what happens if you do a piecemeal investigation and leave questions unanswered. It will keep biting you on the backside and does not do anyone any good.'

Prince back to open and lead SA in third Test

Prince back to open and lead SA in third Test

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Ashwell Prince has been recalled to replace the injured Graeme Smith as South Africa captain for the third Test against Australia where he will open the batting alongside debutant Imraan Khan.

'Siraj is India's new bowling leader'

'Siraj is India's new bowling leader'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Siraj, who bowled 185.3 overs in five Tests, ended with 23 wickets and his nine-for in the final Test at the Oval earned India a memorable series levelling six-run win over England.

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A PCB official said due to time constraints between the ICC Champions Trophy and New Zealand tour, Aaqib Javed will continue as interim head coach.

'Kagiso is now back having served the time'

'Kagiso is now back having served the time'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

GT's director of cricket Vikram Solanki. asserted that all procedures were followed by the concerned parties in this case as the 29-year-old Rabada trained with Gujarat Titans ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians.

India aims for consistency, not 'unbeatable' status

India aims for consistency, not 'unbeatable' status

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The first Test between India and England will start in Hyderabad from Thursday, and Rohit said his primary focus is the strategies of his side.

South Africa retain ICC Test Championship mace

South Africa retain ICC Test Championship mace

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

South Africa retained the iconic Reliance ICC Test Championship mace and with it won a cash award of $500,000 following its 2-0 series win over the West Indies in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban rescinded by Cricket Australia

Second Proteas player tests COVID-19 positive ahead of Eng series

Second Proteas player tests COVID-19 positive ahead of Eng series

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The positive result came from a second round of testing conducted ahead of the series, South Africa's first international cricket for eight months.

Bavuma eyes glory as SA gear up for WTC Final

Bavuma eyes glory as SA gear up for WTC Final

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Temba Bavuma-led South Africa on Monday clinched a massive 10-wicket victory over Pakistan

Shami races against time to be fit for SA Tests

Shami races against time to be fit for SA Tests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

They are scheduled to fly out to Johannesburg on Friday.

It will be an emotional week: Bairstow on playing 100th Test

It will be an emotional week: Bairstow on playing 100th Test

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Set to complete a century of Test matches, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow on Tuesday said reaching the landmark "means hell of a lot" to him given that he has had to wade through testing times.

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

He has scored 994 runs in 35 innings at an average of 31.06. However, his statistics suggest his struggle against red-ball giants like New Zealand, England and now South Africa.

Newlands pitch avoid severe sanction after ICC 'unsatisfactory' rating

Newlands pitch avoid severe sanction after ICC 'unsatisfactory' rating

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The Newlands contest lasted 642 balls with India registering a series-levelling victory in the shortest ever Test

Jadeja's comeback boosts hopes for second Test

Jadeja's comeback boosts hopes for second Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Jadeja missed the opening Test match after complaining of 'upper back spasm' during the morning of the first day at the Supersport Park.

Vote! Can bowlers grab quick wickets?

Vote! Can bowlers grab quick wickets?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The third and final India-South Africa Test began at Cape Town on Tuesday.

Can Jaiswal Break This Tendulkar Record?

Can Jaiswal Break This Tendulkar Record?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal is 282 runs short of Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs by an Indian during a calendar year in Test cricket.

3 Cheers For These Navy Lady Officers!

3 Cheers For These Navy Lady Officers!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A have successfully crossed the most dangerous passage in their historic 8-month sailing expedition around the globe.

6 Reasons Why India Lost Leeds Test

6 Reasons Why India Lost Leeds Test

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

This was India's seventh defeat in their last nine matches as their poor run in Test cricket continues following successive series defeats against New Zealand at home and in Australia.

Australia are World No 1 Test team

Australia are World No 1 Test team

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

In the previous update, India had more points in their kitty despite being tied with Australia at 118 rating points each.

Fastest fifties in Tests

Fastest fifties in Tests

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Report Card: Siraj, Bumrah, Kohli 9/10

Report Card: Siraj, Bumrah, Kohli 9/10

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

How India's players rated in the South Africa Test series.

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

After the win in their opening match of the series, South Africa led the WTC25 rankings, but the loss in the second Test meant their win percentage fell down to 50%, the same as New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh.

Kohli should be fine for third Test vs SA, says Dravid

Kohli should be fine for third Test vs SA, says Dravid

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

India coach Rahul Dravid sounded confident that captain Virat Kohli will return for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa, to be played in Cape Town from January 11.

Smith's lucky Test cap found

Smith's lucky Test cap found

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has found his 'lucky Test cap', which he wore for 89 matches, within days of it being allegedly stolen while he was on his way to Durban from Cape town.

Sunrisers seal back-to-back titles in SA20 thriller

Sunrisers seal back-to-back titles in SA20 thriller

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed back-to-back title success in the SA20 with a thumping 89-run victory over Durban Super Giants

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are set for important milestones during the coming series against Bangladesh.

England to play four Tests during SA tour

England to play four Tests during SA tour

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

England will play four tests, five one-day internationals and two Twenty20 internationals on their tour of South Africa in 2009/10, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Friday.

Team India's Worst Collapses In Tests

Team India's Worst Collapses In Tests

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Epic Indian batting collapses in Tests.

South Africa cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

South Africa cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Cricket South Africa confirmed that one of its men's players has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the upcoming limited overs series against England.

SA captain Bavuma on responsibility of being a black leader

SA captain Bavuma on responsibility of being a black leader

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Bavuma, in his Test journey of over a decade, as the first black batter for South Africa, has faced a lot of ups and downs. A magnificent century against England in Cape Town back in 2016 attached to him plenty of expectations.

Here's the update on Kohli, Siraj injuries

Here's the update on Kohli, Siraj injuries

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Head coach Rahul Dravid too provided an update on Kohli's fitness at the media interaction.

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The trio of Bancroft, Smith and Warner were banned for their roles in the ball tampering scandal.