News for 'Cape Town'

PIX: Jemimah shines as India beat Pakistan in thriller

PIX: Jemimah shines as India beat Pakistan in thriller

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Images of the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan played in Cape Town on Sunday

Jet's insolvency brings to fore grey areas in aviation law

Jet's insolvency brings to fore grey areas in aviation law

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The first hurdle is how long Jet Airways can enjoy rights over its parking slots at various airports.

Federer-Zverev match breaks attendance record

Federer-Zverev match breaks attendance record

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

Analjit Singh to raise Rs 2,000 cr for boutique hotels & vineyards

Analjit Singh to raise Rs 2,000 cr for boutique hotels & vineyards

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Four years after setting up a "home away from home" in the Franschhoek winelands of Cape Town, he is increasing his investments in the hospitality sector in South Africa.

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.

It's about 53 wins and status as the top Test-playing nation

It's about 53 wins and status as the top Test-playing nation

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Factbox on Graeme Smith, who announced he will be retiring from international cricket following the conclusion of South Africa's third Test against Australia.

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.

When celebrity guests came calling

When celebrity guests came calling

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Rediff.com takes a look at a few celebrities who were in attendance during the month-long World Cup in South Africa.

World's stunning college campuses

World's stunning college campuses

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Who would want to study in a classroom when you have such a gorgeous campus around you?

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Why South Africa is such a popular vacation spot among Indian celebs?

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers, Australia's Ryan Harris has moved up two places to second following his six wickets against India in the fourth Test at MCG.

Warner heroics in vain as South Africa whitewash Australia

Warner heroics in vain as South Africa whitewash Australia

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

David Warner's brilliant 173 was not enough to save Australia from a 32-run defeat by South Africa in the fifth and final One-Day International at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Bumrah is excited to be playing Test cricket: Shastri

Bumrah is excited to be playing Test cricket: Shastri

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'I remember my first call to him, it was in Kolkata. I asked him would he be interested in Test cricket. He said that would be the biggest day of his life.'

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A former pace bowler, James Sutherland helped turn the game into a commercial powerhouse in Australia's crowded sports market.

Women's T20 World Cup: Ruthless Healy slams Harmanpreet

Women's T20 World Cup: Ruthless Healy slams Harmanpreet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy wasn't sympathetic towards Harmanpreet Kaur following her bizarre run out in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town.

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

AB de Villiers isn't one bit surprised at the possibility of his good mate Virat Kohli playing in this year's T20 World Cup.

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

Check out the Top 10 Test batsmen: De Villiers 1, Pujara 8

Check out the Top 10 Test batsmen: De Villiers 1, Pujara 8

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Australia's David Warner's batting exploits in the third and final Test against South Africa earned him a career-best fifth in the latest ICC Rankings for Test batsmen, even as India's Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli dropped to No 8 and 10 respectively.

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Kirsten said it is not improbable if India can figure a way to make things right in the knockout games.

Rohit Shetty: Contestants will not have to eat worms in Khatron Ke Khiladi 5

Rohit Shetty: Contestants will not have to eat worms in Khatron Ke Khiladi 5

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

From Chennai Express to Singham 2, Rohit Shetty is between two blockbuster films and is quite kicked about his newest stint as host on Khatron Ke Khiladi's latest season.

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.' Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian sailor, Abhilash Tomy.

'Kingfisher not part of oneworld alliance'

'Kingfisher not part of oneworld alliance'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The IATA suspended Kingfisher from its Geneva-based clearing house because of non-payment of dues to airline members.

CLT20: Kolkata will look to bounce back against Auckland

CLT20: Kolkata will look to bounce back against Auckland

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Their morale low after a 52-run drubbing at the hands of Delhi daredevils, IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to bounce back when they take on rampaging qualifiers Auckland in a Group A match of the Champions League Twenty20 in Cape Town on Monday.

Rain interrupts play

Rain interrupts play

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Chasing 211 for victory, South Africa were 111 for two in 27 overs, with capatin Graeme Smith batting on 49 and Shaun Pollock on 25.

PIX: India rout South Africa by 7 wickets; level series 1-1

PIX: India rout South Africa by 7 wickets; level series 1-1

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Jasprit Bumrah took 6/61 as India crushed South Africa by seven wickets to level the two-match series 1-1.

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not been seen in public since June 25. Is he unwell, or has he been purged?

T-shirt on Dewani murder sparks outrage in S Africa

T-shirt on Dewani murder sparks outrage in S Africa

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The apparel with the message 'Dewani Tours -- treat your wife to a killer holiday' apparently refers to the killing of Indian-origin honeymoon bride Anni Dewani in Gugulethu township of Cape Town in 2010, for which her British husband Shrien Dewani is facing extradition plans to stand trial after being implicated in the murder.

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Monday requested the media to abstain from publishing his daughter Vamika's pictures, saying images of the infant shown by broadcasters during the third ODI against South Africa in Cape Town on Sunday was a case of being "taken off guard".

Philander, Peterson help SA dominate Day 1

Philander, Peterson help SA dominate Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

An undefeated century from Alviro Petersen helped South Africa reach 252 for three after they had skittled embattled New Zealand for 45 on a spectacular opening day of the first Test in Cape Town.

WTC: Where does India stand after series loss to SA?

WTC: Where does India stand after series loss to SA?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

India slipped to the fifth spot in the latest WTC points table

PHOTOS: Sibley, Root put England in command at Newlands

PHOTOS: Sibley, Root put England in command at Newlands

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Sibley put on 116 for the third wicket with captain Joe Root (61), before the latter steered Dwaine Pretorius to Faf du Plessis at slip late on.

Fletcher flies to South Africa to attend mother's funeral

Fletcher flies to South Africa to attend mother's funeral

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

India coach Duncan Fletcher has flown to Cape Town, South Africa to attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away earlier this week.

MCC on ball tampering: Change in attitude and culture needed

MCC on ball tampering: Change in attitude and culture needed

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

A major shift in 'attitude and culture' is needed in cricket in the wake of the Australian ball-tampering saga that has engulfed the sport, according to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

3rd ODI: Can India avoid series whitewash vs SA?

3rd ODI: Can India avoid series whitewash vs SA?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Indian team's strategy is expected to undergo paradigm shift with some players getting a subtle yet stern message to lift their games as they face an embarrassing possibility of a clean sweep against South Africa in the third ODI, in Cape Town on Sunday.

Bacher urges talented black cricketers to get out of townships

Bacher urges talented black cricketers to get out of townships

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Former South Africa skipper Bacher Ali believes that young black players cannot make it to the country's cricket if they continue to stay in the township culture.

South Africa call up seamer Jansen for India ODI series

South Africa call up seamer Jansen for India ODI series

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock will be available for the ODI series after his abrupt retirement from Test cricket on Thursday, while all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius earns a recall.

'Gaikwad will do wonders for the Indian team'

'Gaikwad will do wonders for the Indian team'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Chief selector Chetan Sharma heaped praise on in-form opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been selected for the upcoming ODIs against South Africa, saying that the Maharashtra batter will 'do wonders' for the Indian team.

With Kohli stepping down, Dravid faces tricky task of transition

With Kohli stepping down, Dravid faces tricky task of transition

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Only Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh have won more matches than Kohli as captain in Test cricket.

Simply Magnificent, Ananya!

Simply Magnificent, Ananya!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Black, silver and gold mark her presence on the ramp.