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'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'.

'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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav may get promotion in the annual central contracts list for the 2022-23 season.

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.

'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.

South Africa women create history

South Africa women create history

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Beat England to reach maiden Women's T20 World Cup final in Cape Town on Friday.

'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.

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.

PHOTOS: Elgar guides SA to historic victory at Wanderers

PHOTOS: Elgar guides SA to historic victory at Wanderers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played at the Wanderers on Thursday.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

BLM: Does taking a knee really make a difference?

BLM: Does taking a knee really make a difference?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

England all-rounder Chris Jordan says he still believes taking a knee is an important act for sports people, as role models, to show their support for BLM.

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.

Hope India's tour of SA goes ahead: Farhan Behardien

Hope India's tour of SA goes ahead: Farhan Behardien

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Former South Africa batting all-rounder Farhan Behardien is hoping that the new COVID-19 variant, which is causing alarm here, will not jeopardise India's tour of the country next month as young cricketers of his nation need the series "more than ever".

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'

Smith, Warner got away with murder: Ambrose

Smith, Warner got away with murder: Ambrose

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

I believe they will never do it again

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

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Former South African skipper AB de Villiers is all set to take part in the upcoming Mzansi Super League.

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.

Coach Powar defends India women's batting flop vs Pakistan

Coach Powar defends India women's batting flop vs Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India women's team head coach Ramesh Powar is hardly perturbed by the 13-run defeat against Pakistan in the Asia Cup as the team management's primary aim was to test the temperament of the younger lot in a pressure situation.

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Cricketing fraternity, on Thursday, applauded Australia batsman Steven Smith for hitting a century against England, on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, on Thursday.

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.

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played a tournament since his Australian Open semi-final exit against Novak Djokovic last year, undergoing two knee surgeries since.

Virat Kohli steps down as India's Test captain

Virat Kohli steps down as India's Test captain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

'Everything has to come to halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it's now.'

India show they mean business: Four rookies to travel with team to SA

India show they mean business: Four rookies to travel with team to SA

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

In a bid to get quality practice against quick bowlers, India have shelved their plan of playing a tour game and instead summoned four rookie pacers to travel with the team to South Africa.

Will Kohli inspire India to historic triumph in South Africa?

Will Kohli inspire India to historic triumph in South Africa?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Virat Kohli's talismanic presence will be the shot in the arm that India would need in their bid to win the historic first-ever away Test series against South Africa.

Numbers Game: All you wanted to know about the IPL

Numbers Game: All you wanted to know about the IPL

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

IPL Season 11 begins on April 7. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.

Smith 'cried for four days' after ball-tampering scandal

Smith 'cried for four days' after ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Former Australia captain Steve Smith says he cried for four days as he tried to cope with the fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in March.

Steyn returns to competitive cricket with eye on World T20

Steyn returns to competitive cricket with eye on World T20

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

South African speedster Dale Steyn, who has been marred by a string of injuries (groin and shoulder), will be returning to competitive cricket in a club game in Cape Town. Steyn will play for Western Province Cricket Club against St Augustine in his bid to prove his fitness for next month's three T20s against Australia ahead the much-important World T20 in India. Steyn, who missed out owing to a groin injury during the tour to India injured his shoulder in the first Test against England and has been out of competitive cricket since close to two months. Despite his injury, the 32-year-old was included in the squad South Africa keeping a replacement ready if he failed to make it. Proteas T20 skipper Faf du Plessis said, "Steyn looks fully fit but a call could only be taken on whether he will travel to the tournament if he gets through the matches against Australia."