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Kirsten makes surprise return to South Africa cricket

Kirsten makes surprise return to South Africa cricket

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Former South Africa coach Gary Kirsten is to make a surprise return to the national team just months after he resigned by rejoining as a "batting mentor," Cricket South Africa said.

Why South Africa are Cricket's Chokers

Why South Africa are Cricket's Chokers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

When South Africa lost to India on Sunday, they cemented their reputation for 'choking' in ICC tournaments. Rajneesh Gupta tells us why South Africa's record for freezing in important ICC contests is, alas, well deserved.

Who is Subhadeep Ghosh? Former Assam player set to take over as India's fielding coach

Who is Subhadeep Ghosh? Former Assam player set to take over as India's fielding coach

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Former Assam and Railways cricketer Subhadeep Ghosh is poised to become Team India's new fielding coach, replacing T Dilip, with the BCCI making significant changes to the team management.

T20 World Cup: No handshake? SA captain says it's bad for cricket

T20 World Cup: No handshake? SA captain says it's bad for cricket

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Temba Bavuma discusses the no-handshake policy in India-Pakistan cricket, South Africa's T20 World Cup chances, and Indian batters' struggles against spin.

I would say I'm an all-rounder now: Shafali Verma on growing role with ball

I would say I'm an all-rounder now: Shafali Verma on growing role with ball

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

India's explosive opener Shafali Verma says her growing effectiveness with the ball is no accident as meticulous preparation and visualisation have helped her evolve into an all-rounder capable of contributing in multiple roles for the team.

Ashwin: 'Test cricketers should earn their place through first-class cricket'

Ashwin: 'Test cricketers should earn their place through first-class cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin has called for urgent measures to safeguard Test cricket, stressing the importance of first-class cricket as the pathway to the longest format and warning that young players need stronger incentives to pursue red-ball careers.

Cricket Australia plays down IPL control fears in Big Bash League

Cricket Australia plays down IPL control fears in Big Bash League

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said fears that private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL) could lead to the tournament ceding control to Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners are overblown.

Women's T20 World Cup: India Face Must-Win Clash Against Australia For Semi-Final Spot

Women's T20 World Cup: India Face Must-Win Clash Against Australia For Semi-Final Spot

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

India will be desperate to overcome their fielding and batting woes when they take on six-time champions Australia in their final Group A clash at Lord's, in London, on Sunday.

Another Upset! Spirited Netherlands humble South Africa

Another Upset! Spirited Netherlands humble South Africa

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The Netherlands caused the World Cup's second major upset in three days, as it shocked an in-form South Africa by 38 runs.

South Africa, fearless and ready to crush India!

South Africa, fearless and ready to crush India!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

We've beaten India here before: Rassie van der Dussen

Babar Azam Back As Pakistan's Test Captain!

Babar Azam Back As Pakistan's Test Captain!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Babar Azam has returned to lead Pakistan's Test cricket team after Shan Masood was axed from the role.

Cricket Buzz: Amla is South Africa's new Test captain

Cricket Buzz: Amla is South Africa's new Test captain

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Hashim Amla was named the new captain of South Africa's test team on Tuesday, the first non-white cricketer to hold the post permanently.

No Practice Games! Australia's Bold Plan For India Tests Next Year

No Practice Games! Australia's Bold Plan For India Tests Next Year

Rediff.com6 days ago

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has announced that the team will forgo traditional practice matches before their upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series in India, opting instead for a short preparatory camp in sub-continental conditions. This strategic decision aims to better acclimatise players for the challenging Indian pitches.

Warm up, Day 2: Padikkal hits unbeaten 142 as India fight back in Colombo

Warm up, Day 2: Padikkal hits unbeaten 142 as India fight back in Colombo

Rediff.com2 days ago

Devdutt Padikkal hit an unbeaten 142 as India recovered from an early setback to reach 357/6 against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo.

India vs England ODIs: Why is Kuldeep Yadav warming the bench?

India vs England ODIs: Why is Kuldeep Yadav warming the bench?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Former cricketers and experts are questioning India's decision to omit specialist spinner Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI, suggesting the team's focus on batting depth might be compromising its wicket-taking ability.

Can Jemimah Rodrigues Repeat Her Big-Tournament Heroics?

Can Jemimah Rodrigues Repeat Her Big-Tournament Heroics?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

India's path to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals has become more challenging following a defeat to South Africa.

Kallis' strategy to break South Africa's World Cup jinx

Kallis' strategy to break South Africa's World Cup jinx

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Jacques Kallis remarked that the Proteas players should stick to their roles during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India

Noah Thain Enters Record Books As First Injury Substitute In English County Cricket

Noah Thain Enters Record Books As First Injury Substitute In English County Cricket

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Essex all-rounder Noah Thain became the first injury substitute in county cricket, replacing injured captain Tom Westley in a match against Hampshire.

Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name Test squad

Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name Test squad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Australia has announced a 13-man squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Bangladesh, featuring the return of captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon from injury. The series, part of the World Test Championship, sees competition for fast bowling spots with Scott Boland's strong performance, while Jake Weatherald and Cameron Green retain their places despite recent struggles. The squad aims to solidify Australia's top position in the WTC standings.

India to play two Tests in Sri Lanka in August

India to play two Tests in Sri Lanka in August

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

India's two-Test series against hosts Sri Lanka will be played in Galle and Colombo from August 15 to 27.

Coetzee Replaces Injured Payne In Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

Coetzee Replaces Injured Payne In Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for the injured David Payne for the remainder of the IPL season.

'We are ready with every answer': Gambhir's Tells Team Ahead Of Sri Lanka Test Series

'We are ready with every answer': Gambhir's Tells Team Ahead Of Sri Lanka Test Series

Rediff.com5 days ago

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed confidence in his team's readiness for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15. Gambhir also welcomed new squad members Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi, emphasising the team's preparation for their first ICC World Test Championship assignment since a previous home defeat.

Ngidi sidelined; South Africa's bowling woes continue

Ngidi sidelined; South Africa's bowling woes continue

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

South Africa's Lungi Ngidi ruled out of India T20 series

'India are favourites for T20 World Cup': Jemimah

'India are favourites for T20 World Cup': Jemimah

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

India are not lacking in self-belief after their historic women's ODI World Cup triumph last year and they are the "favourites" to win the upcoming T20 World Cup in England, says star batter Jemimah Rodrigues.

Harmanpreet retained as captain for Asian Games despite T20 World Cup debacle

Harmanpreet retained as captain for Asian Games despite T20 World Cup debacle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur was on Tuesday retained as captain of a largely predictable 15-member India squad for this year's Asian Games in Japan.

South Africa's batting great Kallis retires from international cricket

South Africa's batting great Kallis retires from international cricket

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

South Africa's batting great Jacques Kallis announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on Wednesday.

WCA 'concerned' by ICC's World Cup format changes without player consultation

WCA 'concerned' by ICC's World Cup format changes without player consultation

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has expressed 'concern' over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to revise the format of next year's 50-over World Cup without consulting the players, stating that such significant changes deserve genuine consultation and transparency.

Day 2: South Africa fight back after India's record total

Day 2: South Africa fight back after India's record total

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Proteas began on a convincing note with the bat and remained safe at 29 for no loss at the lunch break.

South Africa appoints Kallis as batting consultant

South Africa appoints Kallis as batting consultant

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Kallis is the latest high-profile name to be inducted in South Africa's coaching set-up after Mark Boucher's appointment as head coach

Women's T20 World Cup: Shafali Powers India to five-wicket win over Bangladesh

Women's T20 World Cup: Shafali Powers India to five-wicket win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Shafali Verma's aggressive 53 laid the foundation for India's five-wicket win over Bangladesh, though dropped catches and fielding lapses remained a major concern ahead of the Australia clash.

Huge blow for South Africa ahead of packed Test summer

Huge blow for South Africa ahead of packed Test summer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

South Africa have a chance of reaching the 2025 World Test Championship final but would likely have to win both Tests against Sri Lanka, and the two-match home series with Pakistan that includes Boxing Day and New Year fixtures.

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is investigating potentially fraudulent activities by an international syndicate attempting to corrupt the domestic game, it said in a statement on Friday.

South Africa overhauls selection policy

South Africa overhauls selection policy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

The South Africa Cricket Board president lost his veto power as the administrators made a complete overhaul of their selection policy in the wake of its controversial transformation policy. Cricket South Africa (CSA) accepted most of the recommendations made by the Transformation Review Committee and accordingly board president Norman Arendse will no longer enjoy the veto power.

Prince to captain South Africa

Prince to captain South Africa

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Sachin Tendulkar Told Me To Start From Zero: Jemimah

Sachin Tendulkar Told Me To Start From Zero: Jemimah

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Indian cricketers Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma reveal the personal motivations and legendary advice that helped them perform under pressure during their maiden ODI World Cup title win last year.

Don't shorten ODIs to 40 overs, play more triangular series: Shubman Gill

Don't shorten ODIs to 40 overs, play more triangular series: Shubman Gill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

India skipper Shubman Gill has strongly rejected the idea of pruning ODIs to 40 overs, instead advocating for more triangular or quadrangular series to revive the struggling format amidst the rise of T20Is.

T20 World Cup: We want to play aggressive brand of cricket vs Australia, says Smriti Mandhana

T20 World Cup: We want to play aggressive brand of cricket vs Australia, says Smriti Mandhana

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Saturday said India will play an "aggressive brand of cricket" against Australia in the must-win Women's T20 World Cup match in London.

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series; go top of WTC Standings

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series; go top of WTC Standings

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Spinner Keshav Maharaj took five wickets as South Africa secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test.

'Fixing' horror returns to haunt South Africa's cricket again?

'Fixing' horror returns to haunt South Africa's cricket again?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Speculation is mounting in Johannesburg that a corruption probe initiated by Cricket South Africa (CSA) may be related to the current RamSlam T20 tournament, which is the only domestic series televised internationally.

South Africa ready to rectify record against Bangladesh

South Africa ready to rectify record against Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Markram added that Heinrich Klaasen, who scored a blistering 109 from 67 balls in the win over England, was working hard to be back up to speed after looking spent while batting in hot and humid conditions in Mumbai.