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Sourav Ganguly urges patience as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi nears India debut

Sourav Ganguly urges patience as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi nears India debut

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Sourav Ganguly advised against placing excessive expectations on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster should be given time to settle into international cricket.

Kohli on captaincy era: 'Everyone felt ownership'

Kohli on captaincy era: 'Everyone felt ownership'

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Virat Kohli discusses his time as captain of the Indian Test cricket team and how a shared sense of responsibility among players contributed to their success.

ICC WC PIX: South Africa steamroll Australia to continue winning run

ICC WC PIX: South Africa steamroll Australia to continue winning run

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Images from the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and South Africa.

India women's team need to rethink T20 strategy: Muzumdar

India women's team need to rethink T20 strategy: Muzumdar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

India's head coach Amol Muzumdar has acknowledged the need for a complete strategic overhaul in the T20 format following the women's team's disappointing group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup.

Why Ishan Kishan Will Struggle To Break Into India's Test Team

Why Ishan Kishan Will Struggle To Break Into India's Test Team

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Ishan Kishan has all the requisite skills to be a successful Test batter but unfortunately the Indian red ball squad doesn't have any place for him, former skipper and ex-selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth said.

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Faf du Plessis believes real test for spinners Motie, Hosein will come against South Africa, India

Mumbai Indians sign Keshav Maharaj as Santner's replacement

Mumbai Indians sign Keshav Maharaj as Santner's replacement

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has been signed by Mumbai Indians as a replacement for New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, who sustained a shoulder injury during a match against Chennai Super Kings.

Red-faced South Africa postpones IPL-style T20 League

Red-faced South Africa postpones IPL-style T20 League

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Failure to secure a suitable broadcast package and a title sponsor meant Cricket South Africa stood to lose about $25 million, representing roughly half of the organisation's cash reserves.

Morkel called up to South Africa's ODI squad

Morkel called up to South Africa's ODI squad

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

All-rounder Albie Morkel has been called up to South Africa's One-day International (ODI) squad as an injury replacement for the five-match series against Sri Lanka, Cricket South Africa announced on Sunday.

South Africa confident of team safety on Pakistan tour

South Africa confident of team safety on Pakistan tour

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

South Africa start the first of two Tests in Pakistan on Jan. 26 as they return there for the first time since 2007.

Selection row escalates in South Africa

Selection row escalates in South Africa

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The selection panel failed to meet CSA guidelines by picking at least seven coloured players in the squad for the Bangladesh tour.

IPL 2026: 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become a proper superstar'

IPL 2026: 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become a proper superstar'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Former South African captain Graeme Smith discusses the Indian Premier League's impact on global cricket, highlighting its role in discovering young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and shaping T20 leagues worldwide.

Wicketkeeper De Kock adds to South Africa's injury woes

Wicketkeeper De Kock adds to South Africa's injury woes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

South Africa's injury list continues to grow as wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock has been ruled out of the remaining four ODIs and the ensuing T20Is series against India.

Deepti Sharma credits self-belief for stellar show vs SA in 4th T20I

Deepti Sharma credits self-belief for stellar show vs SA in 4th T20I

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma attributes her return to form, including an unbeaten 36 and a five-wicket haul against South Africa, to renewed self-belief and strategic bowling adjustments, easing selection concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup.

South Africa pull out of Lanka tri-series

South Africa pull out of Lanka tri-series

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

India will now play Sri Lanka in a three-match one-day series scheduled on August 18, 20 and 22.

India in South Africa: Virat Kohli returns home due to 'family emergency'

India in South Africa: Virat Kohli returns home due to 'family emergency'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

However, he is expected to be back in time for the first Test against South Africa, starting on December 26.

'Kohli would be struggling in South Africa'

'Kohli would be struggling in South Africa'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Spin legend Bishen Singh Bedi believes India skipper Virat Kohli is yet to face real competition and the upcoming tough tour of South Africa will test his batting as well as captaincy skills.

South Africa thump England

South Africa thump England

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Jacques Kallis scored his maiden Twenty20 fifty and led a clinical South Africa to a thumping seven-wicket victory over England in their opening Super Eights match of the ICC World Twenty20 in Nottingham on Thursday. Kallis top-scored with an unbeaten 49-ball 57 in South Africa's run chase of 112 in the Group E encounter to help the Proteas attain the target in 18.2 overs and maintain their unbeaten run in the tournament.

T20 World Cup: NZ vs SA clash will be fierce: Matt Henry

T20 World Cup: NZ vs SA clash will be fierce: Matt Henry

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry highlights the fierce rivalry between New Zealand and South Africa ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup match, emphasizing the historical context and the importance of adapting to conditions.

South Africa rest big guns for World Cup

South Africa rest big guns for World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

South Africa will rest key players for the remainder of the one-day international series against West Indies as they rotate their squad with one eye on the World Cup.

Why South Africa won't take the knee in England series

Why South Africa won't take the knee in England series

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada said it is a team decision to not take the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in their upcoming white-ball series against England.

Under dogs South Africa to keep calm in final vs Aus

Under dogs South Africa to keep calm in final vs Aus

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

South Africa had been to five previous World Cup semi-finals across all formats without success, but now stand on the brink of a career-defining moment for what is largely a young group of players.

South Africa's Boucher warns England: 'Beware a wounded buffalo'

South Africa's Boucher warns England: 'Beware a wounded buffalo'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Mark Boucher is confident he can turn around the fortunes of the country's ailing test team and has warned England

T20 World Cup: 'International cricket will expose you': Amir fires Abhishek

T20 World Cup: 'International cricket will expose you': Amir fires Abhishek

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir critiques Abhishek Sharma's recent performances in the T20 World Cup, highlighting technical flaws and vulnerability to strategic bowling.

Samson, Bumrah Nominated For ICC Player Of Month Award

Samson, Bumrah Nominated For ICC Player Of Month Award

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah, who played a key role in India's T20 World Cup triumph, have been shortlisted for the ICC men's Player of the Month award for March 2026.

Why India Are T20 World Cup Favourites, According To Chopra

Why India Are T20 World Cup Favourites, According To Chopra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes the Indian women's cricket team are favourites for the upcoming T20 World Cup, highlighting their familiarity with English conditions and the return of key players.

Rabada powers South Africa to triumph in first Test

Rabada powers South Africa to triumph in first Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Kagiso Rabada ripped through the West Indies line-up as South Africa clinched an 87-run win over West Indies in the first Test.

South Africa claim series over Windies with big win

South Africa claim series over Windies with big win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

South Africa had set the tourists an improbable 391 for victory on day four but skittled them out for 106 in 35.1 overs

Australia to reschedule South Africa tour 'as soon as possible'

Australia to reschedule South Africa tour 'as soon as possible'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Australia pulled out of the three-Test tour slated for March-April citing an "unacceptable level of health and safety risk to players, support staff and the community".

Why Cricket Australia is Sticking with Local Curators for Test Pitches

Why Cricket Australia is Sticking with Local Curators for Test Pitches

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Cricket Australia has decided against centralising control over Test pitch preparation, maintaining that local curators are best suited to create unique and high-quality surfaces, despite criticism following the Ashes series.

South Africa captain Smith cleared to play again

South Africa captain Smith cleared to play again

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

South Africa captain Graeme Smith will play in the three-Test series against Australia starting this month after missing the two teams' recent one-day series through injury.

1st Test: Mulder, Sipamla star as South Africa rout Sri Lanka

1st Test: Mulder, Sipamla star as South Africa rout Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Sri Lanka had suffered crippling injuries to their bowling attack in the Test and were also without middle-order batsman Dhananjaya de Silva for the second innings, a major concern for their home series against England that starts on January 14.

South Africa in command

South Africa in command

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Graeme Smith stroked a fluent 13th Test century to keep South Africa on top in the third and final Test against West Indies on Thursday.

Pakistan sweep Test series against South Africa

Pakistan sweep Test series against South Africa

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Hasan took career-best figures of 10-114 in the match as South Africa lost their last seven wickets for the addition of only 33 runs.

When rain gods helped South Africa

When rain gods helped South Africa

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Heavy overnight rain ended New Zealand's hopes of winning the third Test against South Africa and levelling the series at 1-1 on Wednesday when the final day in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

How new coach Boucher brought South Africa back on track

How new coach Boucher brought South Africa back on track

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

South Africa coach Mark Boucher said winning his first Test match in charge was as good as the many victories he enjoyed as a player after his maiden triumph against England on Sunday. The 107-run victory in the first Test at Centurion Park came a fortnight after Boucher, 43, was appointed to the post after a shake-up of Cricket South Africa's structures at the start of the month.

How India steamrolled South Africa in Vizag

How India steamrolled South Africa in Vizag

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Chahal picked up three wickets while conceding 20 runs in his quota of four overs as South Africa faltered in their chase for the first time in the series after picking up victories in Delhi and Cuttack.

New Zealand-South Africa face-off as race to semis hots up

New Zealand-South Africa face-off as race to semis hots up

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The most interesting aspect of the contest is the form of batters from both sides which has been the reason of their success so far.

U-19 World Cup: India down South Africa; enter 9th final

U-19 World Cup: India down South Africa; enter 9th final

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Half-centuries from captain Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas steered India to their ninth Under-19 World Cup final.

Should Harmanpreet continue as India's T20 captain?

Should Harmanpreet continue as India's T20 captain?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign ended in another group-stage exit, putting Harmanpreet Kaur's captaincy under scrutiny and exposing issues with team selection, batting approach, bowling balance and fielding that could trigger a major reset.