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Smith, Bancroft not to challenge ball-tampering ban

Smith, Bancroft not to challenge ball-tampering ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Former captain Steve Smith and batsman Cameron Bancroft will not contest the sanctions imposed on them by Cricket Australia (CA) for their role in last month's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, the banned duo said on Wednesday.

Amla anchors South Africa

Amla anchors South Africa

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

South Africa were 155 for two in reply to New Zealand's first innings of 593 for eight declared when bad light ended play in the 12th over after tea.

Shane Bond out of South Africa tour

Shane Bond out of South Africa tour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

A recurring knee injury has put the fast bowler out of the rest of New Zealand's ongoing tour.

Watch: 'Gutted' Smith breaks down, takes full responsibility for tampering shame

Watch: 'Gutted' Smith breaks down, takes full responsibility for tampering shame

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The 28-year-old, who has been banned for a year by Cricket Australia and stripped of captaincy, broke down repeatedly in a five-minute press conference after his arrival from South Africa today.

Warne takes six as Australia triumph

Warne takes six as Australia triumph

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

'Gibbs not to tour India'

'Gibbs not to tour India'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

The cricketer's father feels even if Herschelle is given the all clear by the Indian police, the pressure would be too much for him to travel to India.

Harmison to boycott Zimbabwe tour

Harmison to boycott Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com19 Sep 2004

The England fast bowler said he had decided to boycott the trip for political and sporting reasons.

Why Bipasha is the new talk of the town

Why Bipasha is the new talk of the town

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The actor model was the showstopper was Falguni and Shane Peacock at LFW.

Now, back spasm swells Captain Virat Kohli's woes

Now, back spasm swells Captain Virat Kohli's woes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

India's skipper missed out on what would have been his 99th Test on the morning of the second match of the series against South Africa in Johannesburg, adding to an intriguing drama that is unfolding around him on an almost daily basis now.

South Africa secure narrow win over Pakistan after rain

South Africa secure narrow win over Pakistan after rain

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Rain ended an intriguing chase from Pakistan and handed South Africa a four-run victory via the Duckworth/Lewis scoring system in the first Twenty20 international in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

KP on how to play spin in India

KP on how to play spin in India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

England batting great Kevin Pietersen has said his relentless defensive drills at the nets was the mantra to his success during the triumphant 2012-13 tour of India.

Preview In Numbers: KKR vs SRH

Preview In Numbers: KKR vs SRH

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 2 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders versus Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Smith could miss Australian tour

Smith could miss Australian tour

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Smith injured a finger on his left hand attempting to take a catch during the fifth ODI between India and South Africa in Mumbai.

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann has not resigned and will continue to coach the Australia men's team

Dippenaar out of India tour

Dippenaar out of India tour

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

The right-handed batsman will be out for four weeks, which rules him out of the ODI series in India next month.

Weather and error caused Cronje crash

Weather and error caused Cronje crash

Rediff.com7 May 2004

South Africa's Civil Aviation Authority deemed "the probable causes of the accident to be human factor-related, with weather and mechanical as well as technological factors contributing.

Proud to be your son: Ben Stokes on dad's recovery

Proud to be your son: Ben Stokes on dad's recovery

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes wrote a heartfelt note for his father and hailed his strength after he made a full recovery and was discharged from hospital. Stokes' father Gerard, 64, spent 37 days in a hospital in Johannesburg where he was admitted before England's first Test against South Africa on December 23.

Lara completes another 100

Lara completes another 100

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

SA replace Peterson with Adams

SA replace Peterson with Adams

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

India's showing when Jaffer excelled

India's showing when Jaffer excelled

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Of the seven occasions when Wasim Jaffer has scored 75 or more runs in an innings, India has won one and lost one. On remaining four occasions the match has ended in a draw.

Bula swims into history

Bula swims into history

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Indian swimmer Bula Chowdhury crossed the Three Anchor Bay to became the first woman to swim round five continents

Proteas paceman Steyn says Clarke rivalry blown out of proportion

Proteas paceman Steyn says Clarke rivalry blown out of proportion

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

South African paceman Dale Steyn played down his rift with Australia captain Michael Clarke on Tuesday, saying their supposed feud had been "a bit silly".

Records tumble for West Indies

Records tumble for West Indies

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

Anni Dewani murder: Extradition hearing begins in UK

Anni Dewani murder: Extradition hearing begins in UK

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The extradition hearing of Indian-origin businessman Shrien Dewani, accused of plotting the murder of his Indo-Swedish wife during their honeymoon in South Africa, opened at court in London on Monday.

SBI to open branches in Bangladesh,South Africa

SBI to open branches in Bangladesh,South Africa

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

State Bank of India is planning to open branches in Bangladesh and South Africa while proposing a slew of launches in the domestic market to benchmark itself and achieve world-class levels of efficiency and service.

PHOTOS: Late wickets leave India in a mess on Day 1

PHOTOS: Late wickets leave India in a mess on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

South Africa seamer Dale Steyn grabbed his first Test wicket after an injury absence of 14 months as the hosts fought back against a fired-up India on an enthralling first day of cut-and-thrust cricket in the opening Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

Freddie is fine, assures Vaughan

Freddie is fine, assures Vaughan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

SA give Boucher shock recall

SA give Boucher shock recall

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

South Africa take control

South Africa take control

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Fast bowlers Makhaya Ntini and Charl Langeveldt claimed nine wickets between them as South Africa took control of the third Test against England.

England struggle against SA

England struggle against SA

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Jacques Kallis scored his 19th Test century to inspire South Africa's bowlers on the second day of the third Test against England.

Smith banking on Gibbs and Kallis

Smith banking on Gibbs and Kallis

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

Warner's leadership skills are unmatched: Laxman

Warner's leadership skills are unmatched: Laxman

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

David Warner's inputs and influence on the team members makes him an important part of the leadership group at Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Kallis keen to test the Indians

Kallis keen to test the Indians

Rediff.com14 Nov 2004

Worst batting collapses in ODIs

Worst batting collapses in ODIs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

How online abuse pushed this SA cricketer over the edge ... to alcoholism

How online abuse pushed this SA cricketer over the edge ... to alcoholism

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The online abuse affected her mental health, which led to her drinking excessively.

Here's how Women's Premier League can help Indian team

Here's how Women's Premier League can help Indian team

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Poonam Yadav believes the WPL will not just provide a great opportunity to senior players to come back into national reckoning

Buttler questions use of stump microphones

Buttler questions use of stump microphones

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Buttler was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point after swearing repeatedly at South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander