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Test cricket under pressure from T20s, says AB de Villiers

Test cricket under pressure from T20s, says AB de Villiers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

South Africa's batting great AB de Villiers is clearly disappointed that the ever-growing popularity of T20 Cricket is putting Test cricket 'under pressure'.

Guess who's starring in Khatron Ke Khiladi 11?

Guess who's starring in Khatron Ke Khiladi 11?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The pandemic can be a spoiler for showbiz, but the show really must go on.

'I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat!'

'I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat!'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'I froze, but all I knew at that point was that I had to do it.'

South Africa rest Bavuma for India limited-overs series; Markram to lead

South Africa rest Bavuma for India limited-overs series; Markram to lead

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

South Africa have rested batter Temba Bavuma for their home white-ball series against India this month after a poor Cricket World Cup, but he will captain the team in the two-Test series which starts on Dec. 26.

Australia thrash South Africa to win T20 series

Australia thrash South Africa to win T20 series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Australia's push to win their first ever T20 World Cup remains firmly on track, a 97-run thumping of South Africa in Cape Town handing the Australians four consecutive T20 series wins for the very first time.

Shami Shines, Bumrah Stumbles

Shami Shines, Bumrah Stumbles

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Seniors like Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara came in for a lot of flak for their below-par showing with the bat, while Jasprit Bumrah also failed to live up to expectations.

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.

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.

India to play 2 T20s, 7 ODIs before Test series in South Africa

India to play 2 T20s, 7 ODIs before Test series in South Africa

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

India's tour of South Africa later this year will commence with the visitors playing Twenty20 and 50-over internationals against the hosts before taking them on in a three-Test series.

PIX: Batters flop as India mauled by South Africa in 1st Test

PIX: Batters flop as India mauled by South Africa in 1st Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

South Africa shredded through the Indian batting line-up to claim victory by an innings and 32 runs in the first Test.

Tendulkar has high expectations from Kohli's men. Will they deliver?

Tendulkar has high expectations from Kohli's men. Will they deliver?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The maestro wants a repeat of the teamwork from the current pace battery.

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell is not in favour of opening batter David Warner getting a farewell Test, saying no one should have the right to pick and choose the venue and date of his choice.

Spotted: Tusshar Kapoor in South Africa

Spotted: Tusshar Kapoor in South Africa

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Reader Ananth has sent us a photograph.

PIX: Nargis goes floral in her latest photoshoot

PIX: Nargis goes floral in her latest photoshoot

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

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.

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.

Hockey Wrap: Indian women enter final; Men beat hosts SA

Hockey Wrap: Indian women enter final; Men beat hosts SA

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

India registered a thrilling 6-3 win over South Africa to advance to the final of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup in Muscat.

Women's T20 WC: Bates stars as NZ thrash Bangladesh

Women's T20 WC: Bates stars as NZ thrash Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

With her knock, Bates became the first batter to score 1000 runs in Women's T20 World Cup.

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies at 90

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies at 90

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid icon who won the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting racial discrimination in the country, died on Sunday. He was 90.

This eatery serves insect-only dishes. Dare to try?

This eatery serves insect-only dishes. Dare to try?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Forget tofu or soy milk. Entrepreneurs out of South Africa have opened a pop-up restaurant dedicated to serving gourmet meals, all made from alternative, insect-based ingredients. Welcome to The Insect Experience which opened in Cape Town last month. Customers are treated to dishes like chickpea black-fly-larvae croquettes, polenta fries made from mopane worm flour and mealworm biscuits. Take a look.

Injured Saha out, Karthik roped in for 3rd Test against SA

Injured Saha out, Karthik roped in for 3rd Test against SA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha was, on Tuesday, ruled out of the third and final Test against South Africa due to a hamstring injury and will be replaced by Dinesh Karthik in the squad.

Harmanpreet believes not being groomed in traditional way is helping Shafali, Richa

Harmanpreet believes not being groomed in traditional way is helping Shafali, Richa

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur lauded Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh after their match-winning knock

Women's T20 WC warm-up: Indian batters disappoint

Women's T20 WC warm-up: Indian batters disappoint

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Indian batters were skittled out for 85 in 15 overs.

How to prevent ball-tampering...

How to prevent ball-tampering...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Federation of International Cricketers Association (FICA) chief executive Tony Irish has advocated the use of educational programs to check the menace of ball-tampering in the game.

'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.

Petersen reminds Shastri of Gundappa Viswanath

Petersen reminds Shastri of Gundappa Viswanath

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished rich praise on Keegan Petersen, saying the South African batter is great world player in the making.

The Many Moods of S Jaishankar

The Many Moods of S Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

He may have spent his entire adult life in diplomacy, but doctorate in nuclear physics Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's face betrays both fusion and fission of his moods.

Nehra on why Bumrah should play in first Test vs South Africa

Nehra on why Bumrah should play in first Test vs South Africa

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Former pacer Ashish Nehra feels the Indian team management can think of handing Jasprit Bumrah his Test debut in the opening game against South Africa as his awkward action and yorkers might prove lethal on the Cape Town track.

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.

What SKY wants to learn from MI teen sensation Brevis

What SKY wants to learn from MI teen sensation Brevis

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Want to learn 'no-look' shots from you: Surya yo MI teammate Brevis

Warner reveals his most cherished moments and unfulfilled dreams

Warner reveals his most cherished moments and unfulfilled dreams

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Warner is poised to wrap up his Test cricket journey with the upcoming third Test against Pakistan at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

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.

How Indian Team Collapsed On Day 3

How Indian Team Collapsed On Day 3

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

VIn a dramatic turn of events on Day 3, India faced a resounding defeat against South Africa in the first Test as their batting lineup crumbled, managing only 131 runs in the second innings after the hosts posted a formidable 408 in their initial essay.

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.

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'

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.

How many Tests has India won in SA? Check out stats dossier!

How many Tests has India won in SA? Check out stats dossier!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

A look at the players' record and their individual performances ahead of the two-Test series.

No point in lifting David Warner's leadership ban, says Chappell

No point in lifting David Warner's leadership ban, says Chappell

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'You're not going to appoint Warner captain of any Australian team, are you? He's too old'

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

LA Knight Riders and MI New York have roped in top international stars for the debut season of the Major League Cricket.

This woman conquered 7 marathons in 7 days over 7 continents

This woman conquered 7 marathons in 7 days over 7 continents

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Susannah Gill battles brutal conditions to claim World Marathon title