News for 'Cape Town'

India look for quick solutions

India look for quick solutions

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

It will be a real test of character for the batsmen in the third ODI and another slip-up will only lead to a fresh uproar among fans.

'IPL ban may have spared Smith, Warner wrath of Indian public'

'IPL ban may have spared Smith, Warner wrath of Indian public'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Soon after the BCCI banned the duo from the upcoming Indian Premier League, Smith and Warner were each hit with 12-month bans by the national body for their roles in ball-tampering scandal during the Cape Town Test against South Africa last month.

Why Cricket Australia cleared coach Lehmann

Why Cricket Australia cleared coach Lehmann

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann was as surprised as the thousands of spectators in Cape Town's Newlands stadium and millions more watching at home when images on big screens showed Cameron Bancroft brazenly cheating.

De Villiers ruled out of first three ODIs vs India

De Villiers ruled out of first three ODIs vs India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Free-scoring batsman AB de Villiers has been ruled out of the first three One-Day Internationals against India through injury.

SA close in on WI total

SA close in on WI total

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

South Africa were 218 for five at the close of play on the second day of the second Test in Cape Town on Thursday. West Indies scored 243 in their first innings.

Stats: India v Australia, Day 2, 1st Test

Stats: India v Australia, Day 2, 1st Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

After recording 169 against South Africa at Cape Town in January this year, India's 196 is their lowest score in nine Tests.

Sanjay Dutt's changing faces

Sanjay Dutt's changing faces

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Designed by hairstylist Aalim, Dutt shows off a cool haircut now, as opposed to his older look in Lamha.

Three cities named for 20/20 World Cup

Three cities named for 20/20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban will be the three host cities for the inaugural ICC Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa in September 2007.

Why Khawaja fears he will get the axe

Why Khawaja fears he will get the axe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

In-form Australia batsman Usman Khawaja expects to be squeezed out of the top order in favour of former captain Aaron Finch when they kick off their World Twenty20 campaign against New Zealand next week.

Collingwood fined for visiting lap dance club

Collingwood fined for visiting lap dance club

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Avery declined to reveal the size of the fine but BBC reports said it was 1,000 pounds ($1,994).

Zimbabwe shock Australia

Zimbabwe shock Australia

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The minnows of cricket beat the ODI World champions by five wickets in their opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup.

The numbers game - Day 4

The numbers game - Day 4

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

52 - number of extras conceded by Australia. This equals the worst performance by Australia in an innings. Australia had conceded 52 extras to England at Brisbane in 1982-83 in their score of 309.

Hashim Amla replaces Gibbs

Hashim Amla replaces Gibbs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

The Indian-origin batsman was included in South Africa's squad for the second Test against New Zealand.

Smith delighted with South Africa performance

Smith delighted with South Africa performance

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

South Africa captain Graeme Smith is proud of his team's achievements this season despite being outplayed by England in the one-day series. "In terms of the team, we've realised that we've lost some key players in our one-day setup," Smith, who was forced out of the last three one-dayers through injury, told a news conference in Cape Town on Wednesday.

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.

When World Cup Sid met Arsene Wenger

When World Cup Sid met Arsene Wenger

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

This World Cup is only getting better for me. There I was, tired and patiently waiting at the Cape Town airport for my friends to arrive by a later flight. We were to hire a car and head to green point, the venue for the Spain - Portugal round of 16 clash.

Forget miracle win, South Africa told

Forget miracle win, South Africa told

Rediff.com15 Mar 2006

South Africa's team psychologist is helping concentrate the players' minds on the first Test against Australia

Thatcher's son held for coup bid

Thatcher's son held for coup bid

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's son Mark was arrested in Cape Town Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in a coup plot in Equatorial Guinea.

South Africa to nominate acting ICC president

South Africa to nominate acting ICC president

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

South Africa has been asked to nominate the acting president of the International Cricket Council following the death of Percy Sonn last month.

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?

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.

Watch out! England aim to wrap up series

Watch out! England aim to wrap up series

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'It's an exciting time to play,' says Alistair Cook.

India to informally present case at NSG meet

India to informally present case at NSG meet

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

After the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, the NSG is required to change its guidelines to allow the international community to have cooperation in this field with India.

Why Team India was upset with this DRS review...

Why Team India was upset with this DRS review...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Indian players were visibly irked after a controversial Decision Review System (DRS) call, which went in favour of South Africa skipper Dean Elgar as he survived a close leg before shout against Ravichandran Ashwin.

England tour and Barmy Army's big income boost for South Africa

England tour and Barmy Army's big income boost for South Africa

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Barmy Army are bringing much more than just their thirst and their songs to the Test cricket arena in South Africa over the next month - an expected 10,000 visitors also provide a marked income boost for the sport, says South African cricket supremo Haroon Lorgat.

Ball-tampering scandal: Could've been handled differently: Warner

Ball-tampering scandal: Could've been handled differently: Warner

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Ahead of his final Test match at his home arena of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australian opener David Warner reflected on the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.

Umpires stripped of right to terminate matches

Umpires stripped of right to terminate matches

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The International Cricket Council decided to take away the right to terminate matches from umpires and handed it instead to match referees.

Chetan Desai known for controversy

Chetan Desai known for controversy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

Team India's manager on the South Africa tour had snubbed former Test player Dilip Sardesai previously.

SA vs Ind: Rain washes out play on Day 3 of first Test

SA vs Ind: Rain washes out play on Day 3 of first Test

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Heavy showers had been forecast for Sunday and they duly arrived early in the morning. It picked up as the scheduled start time of play approached.

South Africa make three changes for decider

South Africa make three changes for decider

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

All rounder Shaun Pollock and fast bowler Andre Nel would be rested and replaced by all rounder Andrew Hall and fast bowler Dale Steyn in the third and final Test against Pakistan.

Pant needs to figure out right time to attack: Dravid

Pant needs to figure out right time to attack: Dravid

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

India coach Rahul Dravid admitted that there is a need to have a conversation with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant regarding his shot selection.

India win toss, bat first

India win toss, bat first

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

India rung in two changes, Munaf Patel and Dinesh Kaarthick coming in place of VRV Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni respectively, for the third Test against South Africa.

Elgar salutes Rabada for game-changing spell

Elgar salutes Rabada for game-changing spell

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'Sometimes KG needs a rocket. You could then almost sense the intensity and focus... he was in the zone.'

Munaf declared fit for third Test

Munaf declared fit for third Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Indian physio John Gloster has declared paceman Munaf Patel fit for the third Test against South Africa.

Tearful Harmanpreet rues rotten luck in semis loss

Tearful Harmanpreet rues rotten luck in semis loss

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

"We got the momentum back with Jemi (Rodrigues). To lose from here, we weren't expecting this," said Harmanpreet, as she struggled for words after the shattering loss.

South Africa whip India again

South Africa whip India again

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

South Africa beat India by 106 runs in the third ODI go 2-0 up in the five-match series.

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain for Johannesburg Test

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain for Johannesburg Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The move was widely seen as an acknowledgement for his all-format consistency over the years.

I love annoying the opposition: Collingwood

I love annoying the opposition: Collingwood

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Paul Collingwood, who has played a key role making sure England go into Thursday's fourth and final Test against South Africa 1-0 up in the series, said he loves annoying the opposition with long, defiant innings. The middle-order batsman hit 50 and 26 not out in the first Test at Centurion, 91 in the innings victory in Durban and 19 and 40 in Cape Town, the latter spanning 188 balls and leading the visitors to a battling draw.

CERC bags USAID slum project

CERC bags USAID slum project

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Gayle out of third Test against South Africa

Gayle out of third Test against South Africa

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Injured West Indies captain Chris Gayle is out of the deciding third Test against South Africa, the touring team said on Monday.