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'Need to take emotion out and make some good, sound cricketing decisions'

'Need to take emotion out and make some good, sound cricketing decisions'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Head coach Mark Boucher says Mumbai Indians will look for replacement of front-line bowlers if they are not fit within time.

Stats Highlights, Eng vs SA, Super Eights

Stats Highlights, Eng vs SA, Super Eights

Rediff.com9 May 2010

# The second wicket partnership of 94 runs between Craig Kieswetter and Kevin Pietersen is Engalnd's best for any wicket against South Africa in the World Cup, obliterating the 55-run partnership between Matt Prior and Owais Shah for the fourth wicket at Cape Town on September 16, 2007.

Deepika: No crash diet for bikini body; just some tweaking

Deepika: No crash diet for bikini body; just some tweaking

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Deepika Padukone talks about the rave reviews she received for her looks and performance in Cocktail.

New twist to Roebuck's death probe

New twist to Roebuck's death probe

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

In a new twist to the inquest into Peter Roebuck's death, forensic experts will investigate whether the DNA samples taken from a bedsheet match that of the celebrated cricket writer who was facing allegations of sexual assault before committing suicide.

Basil D'Oliveira dies at 80

Basil D'Oliveira dies at 80

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

South Africa-born former England all-rounder Basil D'Oliveira, once the subject of one of cricket's biggest controversies, has died at 80, Cricket South Africa said on Saturday.

Inquest into Roebuck's death could take a month

Inquest into Roebuck's death could take a month

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

It will take at least a month before the circumstances of renowned cricket writer Peter Roebuck's suicide in South Africa are revealed with a Police Services official there saying that an inquest has been launched into his death.

Police confirm Peter Roebuck committed suicide

Police confirm Peter Roebuck committed suicide

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

Peter Roebuck, one of the most respected cricket commentators, who also wrote for Indian newspapers, committed suicide at his hotel in Cape Town where he was covering Australia's Test series against South Africa.

Former captain Taylor loses sleep over Oz collapse

Former captain Taylor loses sleep over Oz collapse

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

His phone kept buzzing in the wee hours of the morning when Australia were being annihilated by South African bowlers in Cape Town and Mark Taylor could not believe what he saw when he turned on the television.

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.

McCullum named Kolkata Knight Riders captain

McCullum named Kolkata Knight Riders captain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

The New Zealand wicket-keeper batsmn will replace Sourav Ganguly for the second edition of the tournament, which kicks-off in Cape Town on Saturday.

India's medals tally swells at Commonwealth Weightlifting

India's medals tally swells at Commonwealth Weightlifting

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

India's impressive show at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships continued as their medals tally swelled to 33, including 15 gold, on the second day of the competition at Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday.

'Awards are really not new to me'

'Awards are really not new to me'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Director Wilson Louis talks about horror film Kaalo winning two awards at the South African Halloween Horror Festival.

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

JP Duminy will captain a South Africa Twenty20 squad with three new caps to take on India in three matches later this month, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday.

Cricket Australia appoints ethics expert for culture review

Cricket Australia appoints ethics expert for culture review

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Cricket Australia has appointed an ethics guru to review the sport's culture in the wake of the cheating scandal that has rocked "the gentleman's game".

Aviation companies to get cheaper credit

Aviation companies to get cheaper credit

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Rahul Gandhi's constituency gets paper mill.

Wonderful Scenes From Kanyakumari

Wonderful Scenes From Kanyakumari

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Temple festivals, Christmas mass, sunrise prayers for the new year at Vivekananda Rock -- Tamil Nadu's southern districts are the place to be.

Global leaders call for saving planet

Global leaders call for saving planet

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

On Monday, the Conference will kick off in the Danish capital, and in two weeks, negotiators from over 100 countries are expected to produce a document that captures agreement on key political fronts to tackle climate change that will be worked into a legally binding treaty early next year.

Omicron: Concerns mount as South African Covid rate doubles

Omicron: Concerns mount as South African Covid rate doubles

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last Sunday that there would be no change to the current lowest Level One of the country's five-level lockdown strategy.

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The ten best pics of 2023.

Smith's two-year captaincy ban ends

Smith's two-year captaincy ban ends

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Cricket Australia imposed a two-year captaincy ban on him for his involvement in the sandpaper gate, ball-tampering scandal in 2018.

Kallis named South African Cricketer of the Year

Kallis named South African Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

All-rounder Jacques Kallis dominated the South African Cricket Awards, winning three honours, including the prestigious Cricketer of the Year.

All you need to know about Australia vs India Test series

All you need to know about Australia vs India Test series

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Factbox on the four-Test series between Australia and India, which begins on Thursday

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Taking to Twitter, United Nations Human Right Council said, 'At its 35th special session, the @UN Human Rights Council decided to create a new fact-finding mission to investigate alleged #HumanRightsViolations in the Islamic Republic of #Iran related to the protests that began on 16 September 2022.'

Unusual summer pics: City upon the sea

Unusual summer pics: City upon the sea

Rediff.com20 May 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

U K Sinha is IOSCO Asia-Pacific head

U K Sinha is IOSCO Asia-Pacific head

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Sinha replaces former Sebi chairman C B Bhave who served as the head of the Asia-Pacific regional committee of IOSCO from June 2009 till February this year.

Spain striker Llorente surprised by praise

Spain striker Llorente surprised by praise

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Fernando Llorente has been surprised by the praise heaped on him after his match-turning performance in Spain's 1-0 second round victory over Portugal on Tuesday.

UK reporter charged for dressing room trespass

UK reporter charged for dressing room trespass

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

South African police have charged a British tabloid journalist with helping a fan gain access to the England dressing room after a World Cup soccer match, national police commissioner Bheki Cele said on Tuesday.

Greek players, Chinese reporters robbed

Greek players, Chinese reporters robbed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Three Greek World Cup players had money stolen from their hotel rooms and Chinese journalists were robbed at gunpoint, officials said on Thursday.

When our time comes, we will dominate: Jemimah

When our time comes, we will dominate: Jemimah

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'Few unfortunate run outs ... but it teaches you that failure is not failure, it's actually a learning. We will take a lot of learning from this and we promised we are going to work hard.'

Bavuma hails De Kock, spinners after slaying India

Bavuma hails De Kock, spinners after slaying India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Openers De Kock (78) and Janneman Malan (91) excelled with the bat as South Africa easily overhauled India's total of 287 for 6 and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

World Cup trophy starts final leg of global tour

World Cup trophy starts final leg of global tour

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Thousands of excited township dwellers gathered in Cape Town's sprawling Khayelitsha on Friday to catch a glimpse of soccer's World Cup trophy at the start of its South Africa tour. Construction workers, civil servants and the unemployed thronged to be photographed with the gold trophy in the city's largest black township before the world's most-watched sporting spectacle kicks offs on June 11.

'Devastated' Smith tearfully pleads for forgiveness

'Devastated' Smith tearfully pleads for forgiveness

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'I take full responsibility ... There was a failure of leadership, of my leadership. I'll do everything I can to make up for my mistake and the damage it's caused.'

Australia can overcome 47 all out: Smith

Australia can overcome 47 all out: Smith

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Australia's vast experience should allow them to get over the calamitous first Test when they were all out for 47 and lost by eight wickets last week, South Africa captain Graeme Smith said on Wednesday.

South Africa ponder extra all-rounder for first ODI v India

South Africa ponder extra all-rounder for first ODI v India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said they are mulling over whether to select a specialist batsman or all-rounder at number six for the opening one-day international against India on Wednesday.

Warner to replace injured Marsh in second Test

Warner to replace injured Marsh in second Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

David Warner will replace the injured Shaun Marsh in the Australian squad for the second and final Test against South Africa, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday.

Steyn, 20th bowler to break into 900 ranking point mark

Steyn, 20th bowler to break into 900 ranking point mark

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

South African pacer Dale Steyn has become only the 20th bowler to break the 900-point mark in the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers after claiming six scalps in his side's eight-wicket win over Australia on Friday.

South Africa reach Women's T20 World Cup semis

South Africa reach Women's T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The Proteas finished second in Group 1, behind defending champions Australia who won all their four matches.

Photos: Smith, Amla steamroll Aussies

Photos: Smith, Amla steamroll Aussies

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands, Cape Town.

Jacques Kallis has a point to prove

Jacques Kallis has a point to prove

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Jacques Kallis, South Africa's likely key performer in the subcontinent, has unfinished business with the World Cup.