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South Africa to test new game-plan against England

South Africa to test new game-plan against England

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

South Africa coach Mark Boucher says his side is using those to work on a new approach he hopes will reverse a slide in fortunes across all three formats for the side.

How Proteas fought back twice to deny India in Paarl

How Proteas fought back twice to deny India in Paarl

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

India started well as opener Shikhar Dhawan scored 79 from 84 balls and former captain Virat Kohli 51 from 63, but when they were dismissed the touring side struggled to keep up with the required run-rate and finished on 265 for eight.

India wicketkeeper Saha undergoes finger surgery

India wicketkeeper Saha undergoes finger surgery

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

India's Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has undergone surgery to fix a fracture he sustained on a right-hand finger during the Day-Night Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata last week.

'Australia's on-field behaviour has improved'

'Australia's on-field behaviour has improved'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Australia's ill-tempered tour of South Africa exploded in a ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town two years ago, leading to a review of the team culture among other measures.

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

Dravid expects batters to convert starts into big scores

Dravid expects batters to convert starts into big scores

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'I think that was the difference in the first Test where KL Rahul went on to get a hundred for us and we ended up on the winning side.'

'CWG restored Australia's reputation after ball-tampering low'

'CWG restored Australia's reputation after ball-tampering low'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have restored Australia's global sporting reputation that had taken a hit during the recent ball-tampering scandal, Games Organising Committee Chairman Peter Beattie said.

Formula E enters India: Hyderabad to host race on February 11

Formula E enters India: Hyderabad to host race on February 11

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Hyderabad will be the first time a major international racing event

LG to not extend deal with Warner after ball-tampering scandal

LG to not extend deal with Warner after ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Axed captain Steve Smith, Warner and batsman Cameron Bancroft have all been sent home with CA set to announce punishments for the trio later on Wednesday for their role in the scandal that has rocked Australian cricket to its core.

Dravid urges India to seize their moment in history

Dravid urges India to seize their moment in history

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

India have enjoyed recent success in Australia and England, but South Africa remains a mighty challenge for the top ranked Test side

Can Australia win ICC World Cup in 2019?

Can Australia win ICC World Cup in 2019?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Gary Kirsten has no doubts they will bounce back and be challenging for One-day cricket's most coveted trophy next year.

Rabada appeal hearing set for March 19

Rabada appeal hearing set for March 19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will have his appeal against a two-match suspension on Monday as he seeks to play in the rest of the Test series against Australia.

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers of how both teams have fared in Twenty20 Internationals.

'Sandpaper for Sale': SA fans take jibe at Warner, Smith

'Sandpaper for Sale': SA fans take jibe at Warner, Smith

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Looking at the infamous gate, many fans across the stadium were seen holding the banner 'Sandpaper for Sale'.

Can Dravid, Rohit Snap Losing Run?

Can Dravid, Rohit Snap Losing Run?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The defeat in the Centurion Test was India's fifth in a row in SENA countries under Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Cricket South Africa's interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to 'respect' Steve Smith and David Warner

'Ball tampering scam has allowed world to slam boot into Aussies'

'Ball tampering scam has allowed world to slam boot into Aussies'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'I think it is great opportunity for every single country look into its own backyards and think the way they want to play cricket and for what we stand for, including the Australians. Otherwise this opportunity would go'

How the underarm scandal wrecked 'villain' Trevor Chappell's life

How the underarm scandal wrecked 'villain' Trevor Chappell's life

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

In the shadow of the ball-tampering saga that broke out on Saturday and has rocked Australian cricket since, the former cricketer reckons, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft 'will be haunted by it forever'

Sunrisers to wait for Cricket Australia decision on Warner: Laxman

Sunrisers to wait for Cricket Australia decision on Warner: Laxman

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman, on Monday, said the franchise would wait for Cricket Australia's decision David Warner

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday they will conduct an investigation into a ball-tampering scandal during the third Test against South Africa that has prompted calls for captain Steve Smith to step down.

'Smith will always be remembered as a cheat'

'Smith will always be remembered as a cheat'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Smith has been England's tormentor-in-chief in the ongoing Ashes series, which Australia have already retained after winning the fourth Test in Manchester on Sunday.

Ex-captain Taylor says Smith's return could heal old wounds

Ex-captain Taylor says Smith's return could heal old wounds

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Former skipper Mark Taylor has backed the appointment of Steve Smith as Australia's vice-captain more than three years after he was stripped of the captaincy for his involvement in the Newlands ball-tampering scandal.

Lehmann returns to coaching after ball-tampering controversy

Lehmann returns to coaching after ball-tampering controversy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Darren Lehmann is returning to Big Bash side Brisbane Heat in his first coaching role since resigning as Australia boss in the wake of the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal.

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The ten best pics of 2023.

Why IPL will be good for India's World Cup-bound players

Why IPL will be good for India's World Cup-bound players

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Indian Premier League will be a boon, not bane, for India's World Cup-bound players, VVS Laxman believes amid a raging debate around players' workload management programme.

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.

1 huge positive for Team India from South Africa tour

1 huge positive for Team India from South Africa tour

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

South African swashbuckler A B de Villiers found a positive for India in what has been a thoroughly disappointing Test campaign in South Africa so far - their 'lively pace attack' which he says, has surprised the hosts.

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

While form is important, Tim Paine's hopes of retaining his spot may ultimately rest on whether selectors feel he might be a major distraction amid the pressures of an Ashes series.

Imran Khan, 70

Imran Khan, 70

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

How many cricket legends have been elected prime ministers of their countries?

Shameful to drop Rahane, Bhuvneshwar, says Prabhakar

Shameful to drop Rahane, Bhuvneshwar, says Prabhakar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Former all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar on Saturday slammed India's team selection in the ongoing Test series against South Africa, saying it is a shame to pick players for a Test match based on their form in limited overs cricket.

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.

Will CA make ball-tampering investigation report public?

Will CA make ball-tampering investigation report public?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The ball-tampering issue resurfaced when Cameron Bancroft recently hinted in an interview that the bowlers in the team might have been aware of the plot

South Africa unveil bumper summer ahead of World Cup

South Africa unveil bumper summer ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Cricket South Africa have announced their home schedule for the 2018/19 season that will see tours by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with the focus on One-Day Internationals ahead of the World Cup next year.

Why WA can't wait for banned Bancroft to get back onto the field

Why WA can't wait for banned Bancroft to get back onto the field

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Western Australia will be quick to welcome former test batsman Cameron Bancroft back to the fold once his ball-tampering ban expires in December, the state team's coach Adam Voges has said.

T20 leagues are the future of cricket, says Preity Zinta. Do you agree?

T20 leagues are the future of cricket, says Preity Zinta. Do you agree?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The Bollywood actress and businesswoman co-owns the Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kings XI Punjab and has now expanded her cricket empire to include the Stellenbosch Kings in South Africa's newly-launched T20 Global League.

'We will do anything for Shami'

'We will do anything for Shami'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have made a massive impact on him.' A fascinating excerpt from R Sridhar's must-read book Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team.

Warner set to be banned for fourth Test?

Warner set to be banned for fourth Test?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

According to Daily Telegraph David Warner is also set be banned by Cricket Australia for the fourth Test

Injury puts Steyn out of two T20 matches against Australia

Injury puts Steyn out of two T20 matches against Australia

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

A hamstring injury will keep South African fast bowler Dale Steyn of out of the first two Twenty20 internationals against Australia in the next week, Cricket South Africa said.

Saha on his equation with Pant and acrobatic catching

Saha on his equation with Pant and acrobatic catching

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'We always observe each other's wicket-keeping. We work hard in our practice sessions and have a good understanding and co-ordination among ourselves. We always try to point out each other's mistakes. It's been going well so far'