News for 'Cape Town'

Trott's ton puts England in command

Trott's ton puts England in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

England's Jonathan Trott overcame a painful blow to the knee to strike a brave century, as he and Matt Prior savaged Australia's attack to build a 346-run lead at stumps on the second day of the fourth Test on Monday.

Kallis involved in car accident

Kallis involved in car accident

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis had a close shave this morning when he banged his car against the gate of a house in Wynberg, a suburb in the south of Cape Town.

Stats: India vs SA, 1st Test, Day 1

Stats: India vs SA, 1st Test, Day 1

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Statistical highlights on the first day of the opening Test between India and South Africa in Nagpur on Saturday.

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.

Varun Kumar's allegation a distraction, plans in place

Varun Kumar's allegation a distraction, plans in place

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

It's a distraction, it's challenging: Coach Fulton on rape allegations against defender Varun Kumar

FIFA unveils new, improved World Cup ball

FIFA unveils new, improved World Cup ball

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

FIFA unveiled the official ball for next year's World Cup on Friday, with the makers billing it as the first perfectly round ball and the most accurate yet. Aerodynamic bumps on the ball would allow for stable flight and grip under all conditions, makers adidas said at the launch in Cape Town.

World Cup draw to map out familiar path

World Cup draw to map out familiar path

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Whatever surprises the draw for South Africa 2010 provides in Cape Town on December 4, the path to glory at the first African World Cup will be a familiar one.

Can India finally end South African jinx?

Can India finally end South African jinx?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

World No 1 India may feel they have never had a better chance of winning their first ever Test series in South Africa.

New Zealand win toss and choose to bat vs Pak

New Zealand win toss and choose to bat vs Pak

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat in the Twenty20 World Cup first semi-final in Cape Town, South Africa on Saturday.

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.

Travelling the world with Nimrat Kaur

Travelling the world with Nimrat Kaur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Happy birthday, Nimrat!

Akshay Kumar's new look!

Akshay Kumar's new look!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The superstar changes his style for a cola commercial.

What to expect from Khatron Ke Khiladi tonight

What to expect from Khatron Ke Khiladi tonight

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

The new season promises to have twice the excitement with scarier and more dangerous stunts than the first.

Who's the new man in Sunny's life?

Who's the new man in Sunny's life?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The actor's American co-star Mark Buckner is just too hot to handle.

Kirsten's mother passes away

Kirsten's mother passes away

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

India cricket coach Gary Kirsten's ailing mother Gayl Hall passed away in Cape Town on Friday after losing a battle against cancer. Gayl was 64 and undergoing treatment for lung cancer at the Vincent Pallotti Hospital.

Juicy orange attack too sharp for Uruguay

Juicy orange attack too sharp for Uruguay

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The Dutch did not serve up a footballing master class on Tuesday but the tide of orange attackers still proved too much for Uruguay in the World Cup semi-final in Cape Town.

Van Marwijk wants Uruguay's passion in Dutch team

Van Marwijk wants Uruguay's passion in Dutch team

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk believes Uruguay's passionate approach should serve as an example for his team when the sides meet on Tuesday in the first World Cup semi-final at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town. Van Marwijk revealed on Monday that before one of the first Dutch matches of this campaign he has used the South Americans as an example of how to play matches at this level.

Spain advance to semis after Villa's late winner

Spain advance to semis after Villa's late winner

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Spain's irresistible striker David Villa grabbed a late winner for Spain as they beat Paraguay 1-0 in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Van Persie in hospital for scan on arm

Van Persie in hospital for scan on arm

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Netherlands striker Robin van Persie was taken to hospital on Saturday for a scan on an arm injury three days before their semi-final with Uruguay in Cape Town, coach Bert van Marwijk said.

Argentina's Romero ready for Germany shootout

Argentina's Romero ready for Germany shootout

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero is likely to see more action in Saturday's quarter-final with Germany than he has in their World Cup matches so far.

Will BCCI clear India's tour of South Africa amid Omicron?

Will BCCI clear India's tour of South Africa amid Omicron?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The fate of India's upcoming tour of South Africa amid the trepidation triggered by new COVID-19 variant Omicron will be addressed when the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds its 90th Annual General Meeting in Kolkata on Saturday.

Portugal maul North Korea 7-0 in goal riot

Portugal maul North Korea 7-0 in goal riot

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The 19th FIFA World Cup saw its first real goal-fest with Portugal pummeling North Korea 7-0 in a rain-soaked Group G match to bolster their campaign and eliminate the Asian side at Cape Town on Monday.

Murray offers sympathy to under-fire Rooney

Murray offers sympathy to under-fire Rooney

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Andy Murray knows a thing or two about shouldering a nation's expectations, particularly during Wimbledon fortnight, so he was well placed to offer some sympathy to England striker Wayne Rooney on Saturday.

Unimpressive Italy, France leave fans wanting

Unimpressive Italy, France leave fans wanting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

When the World Cup draw sent both 2006 finalists to Cape Town for their first matches the locals were delighted but having seen Italy and France in action they could be forgiven for wondering what the fuss is about.

Gibbs headed for bitter divorce

Gibbs headed for bitter divorce

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Herschelle Gibbs has been slapped a hefty maintenance claim by his estranged wife Tenielle, which could see the South African cricketer lose a major chunk of his Indian Premier League earnings. The latest trouble marks yet another personal low for the discarded opener, who was recently arrested for drunk driving.

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara and former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie are currently in self-quarantine, following the government's guidelines for those recently returning from Europe, which has now become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WT20 Statistical highlights: Pakistan vs SA

WT20 Statistical highlights: Pakistan vs SA

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Following are the statistical highlights of the World Twenty20 match between Pakistan and South Africa played on Monday.

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.

S Africa to create 500,000 jobs this year: Prez

S Africa to create 500,000 jobs this year: Prez

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Announcing measures to tackle the impact of the global recession in his country, South African President Jacob Zuma pledged on Wednesday to create 500,000 jobs by the end of this year. Acknowledging that the economic crisis had hit the nation badly, Zuma said the government needed to minimise the impact of the recession primarily on the most vulnerable sectors.

Taylor, Bishop on ICC committee

Taylor, Bishop on ICC committee

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Former Test stars Mark Taylor of Austalia and Ian Bishop of the West Indies have been inducted in the revised ICC Cricket Committee.

Houghton still India coach: Praful Patel

Houghton still India coach: Praful Patel

Rediff.com4 May 2010

All India Football Federation president, Praful Patel on Tuesday dismissed reports that national coach Bob Houghton has put in his papers after being shoddily treated by the AIFF.

How inexperienced South Africa outdid mighty India

How inexperienced South Africa outdid mighty India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher has ranked the remarkable, come-from-behind 2-1 series triumph over world No. 1 India as one of the best in the Rainbow Nation's Test cricket history.

India, China want climate change deal by 2011

India, China want climate change deal by 2011

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Environment ministers of the BASIC bloc -- Brazil, South Africa, India and China -- have said that a legally binding global agreement to limit climate change needed to be completed by 2011, noting that the world could not wait indefinitely for the US to finalise its legislation on the issue.

Stats highlights: Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knig

Stats highlights: Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knig

Rediff.com6 May 2009

The 60-run opening stand between Gautam Gambhir and David Warner is Delhi Daredevils' best for this wicket in the second edition of the IPL. The previous best was 58 (unbroken) between Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag against Kings XI Punjab at Cape Town on April 19.

Rajasthan clinch 'Super' win

Rajasthan clinch 'Super' win

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Yusuf Pathan did the star turn as Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders after a 'Super Over' to register their first victory in the Indian Premier League after three matches.

Statistical highlights: Bangalore vs Hyderabad

Statistical highlights: Bangalore vs Hyderabad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Adam Gilchrist is the first batsman from Deccan Chargers to reach 500-run mark in the IPL -- 520 at an average of 34.66 in 16 games, including one century and four fifties.

IPL boosts SA's image ahead of 2010 WC

IPL boosts SA's image ahead of 2010 WC

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Hosting the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament is helping to burnish South Africa's image abroad and dispel worries about its readiness to host the 2010 soccer World Cup, officials say.

Shot selection is key in IPL-II: Dravid

Shot selection is key in IPL-II: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Apr 2009

Shot selection would be key to the success of batsmen in the second edition of the IPL in the South African conditions, feels Rahul Dravid, who scripted Royal Challenger Bangalore's stunning win over Rajasthan Royals in Cape Town.

Gibbs arrested after drink-driving

Gibbs arrested after drink-driving

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

South African opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs as arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning for drink-driving in Cape Town, reports said on Friday. Gibbs recently signed up to play for Hyderabad in the inaugural Indian Premier League, the multi-million dollar Twenty20 event which begins on April 18, in a deal worth $575,000 dollars.

Dravid, Kumble lay Rajasthan Royals low

Dravid, Kumble lay Rajasthan Royals low

Rediff.com19 Apr 2009

Anil Kumble bagged five wickets for five runs and Rahul Dravid scored a fighting 66 as Royal Challengers Bangalore shocked defending champions Rajasthan Royals in their opening match of IPL 2.