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IPL 2026: 'No finger pointing': Miller backs struggling DC squad

IPL 2026: 'No finger pointing': Miller backs struggling DC squad

Rediff.com7 May 2026

David Miller emphasises Delhi Capitals' unity and focus on winning their remaining IPL games to secure a playoff spot, despite recent batting collapses and fielding lapses.

Centurion Test: Will South Africa unleash full pace attack on India?

Centurion Test: Will South Africa unleash full pace attack on India?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

South Africa are hopeful that both fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will be available for selection in the first Test against India that gets underway in Pretoria on Tuesday, coach Shukri Conrad has confirmed.

'Must-win' mindset the key for South Africa in semis

'Must-win' mindset the key for South Africa in semis

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

South Africa and Australia are set to meet in a semi-final on Thursday. The Proteas thrashed the Aussies by 134 runs in the league stage match last month.

'India, South Africa In Champions Trophy Final'

'India, South Africa In Champions Trophy Final'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

How will India's balanced squad, Pakistan's pace-heavy strategy, Australia's injury concerns and England's focus play out during the Champions Trophy?

Can South Africa find right balance for World Cup glory?

Can South Africa find right balance for World Cup glory?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

South Africa look to balance last of their World Cup preparations

Pakistan's Alam punishes South Africa with century

Pakistan's Alam punishes South Africa with century

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Fawad Alam put Pakistan in control of the first Test against South Africa, chalking up a superb century to lead the home side to 308 for eight by the close of day two in Karachi for a first innings lead of 88 runs.

Kohli 'under pressure to perform' in South Africa: Panesar

Kohli 'under pressure to perform' in South Africa: Panesar

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Panesar pointed out that Kohli would be under immense pressure to perform after losing his ODI captaincy to Rohit Sharma.

ICC T20I Rankings: Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge

ICC T20I Rankings: Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Smriti Mandhana retains her second spot in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, while Harmanpreet Kaur moves up to 14th. Deepti Sharma also climbs to third in the all-rounders' rankings.

Gillespie back in Pakistan cricket as coach of PSL franchise

Gillespie back in Pakistan cricket as coach of PSL franchise

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Australia's former pacer will be back in Pakistan cricket as head coach of Pakistan Super League's new franchise, Kingsmen Hyderabad, after parting ways with PCB in late 2024 following a stint with the national men's team.

The Secret Behind Nitish Kumar Reddy's Bowling Transformation

The Secret Behind Nitish Kumar Reddy's Bowling Transformation

Rediff.com21 May 2026

England pace bowling coach Steffan Jones reveals the training methods and tweaks to Nitish Kumar Reddy's action that led to a significant increase in his bowling speed and accuracy, making him a potential asset for the Indian cricket team.

Stranded Windies await flight home after T20 World Cup exit

Stranded Windies await flight home after T20 World Cup exit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The West Indies cricket team remains stranded in Kolkata due to international airspace restrictions following the T20 World Cup, while South African players also face travel disruptions.

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma despite his poor T20 World Cup run, says there's no concern over his form ahead of South Africa clash.

South Africa hammer Zimbabwe

South Africa hammer Zimbabwe

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

Why Australia Is Resting Key Pacers For Pakistan, Bangladesh Tours

Why Australia Is Resting Key Pacers For Pakistan, Bangladesh Tours

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Australia has strategically rested key pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, while 3 uncapped players get call-up for the upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Will Chahar join Team India for South Africa series?

Will Chahar join Team India for South Africa series?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Senior seamer Deepak Chahar is not in contention to be selected in the playing eleven for the opening T20I between India and South Africa in Durban on Sunday as he is yet to join the squad due to personal reasons.

Harsh Dubey: 'My Big Strength Is My Ability To Turn The Ball'

Harsh Dubey: 'My Big Strength Is My Ability To Turn The Ball'

Rediff.com26 May 2026

'That has been the big factor behind me coming so far in my career.'

South Africa choose to bat

South Africa choose to bat

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

West Indies replaced Corey Collymore and Fidel Edwards with Dwayne Smith and Ian Bradshaw.

South Africa ready to go above and beyond at the Gabba

South Africa ready to go above and beyond at the Gabba

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Elgar said he had told his side to play with courage and to push themselves to the limit, as South Africa go in search of a fourth consecutive series win on Australian soil.

South Africa v Australia series will be Morkel's last

South Africa v Australia series will be Morkel's last

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel will retire from all formats of international cricket after the four-match home Test series against Australia

Rishabh Pant removed as Test vice-captain; Dubey, Suthar, Brar picked for Afghanistan Test

Rishabh Pant removed as Test vice-captain; Dubey, Suthar, Brar picked for Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Rishabh Pant loses India Test vice-captaincy and is dropped from the ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, while K L Rahul returns as deputy and young players earn maiden call-ups.

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

Shamsi shines as South Africa down WI in 3rd T20

Shamsi shines as South Africa down WI in 3rd T20

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

South Africa's left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi took 2/13 in four overs as the tourists edged West Indies by one run in the third Twenty20 International to take a 2-1 series lead.

Australia's top order in focus against in-form South Africa

Australia's top order in focus against in-form South Africa

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Australia, who are searching for their maiden T20 title, enter the tournament on the back of a horrific run, losing bilateral series to Bangladesh, West Indies, New Zealand, India and England.

South Africa's David Miller quits first-class cricket to focus on World Cup

South Africa's David Miller quits first-class cricket to focus on World Cup

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Hard-hitting middle-order batsman David Miller has quit first-class cricket in a bid to concentrate on his limited-overs game ahead of next year's World Cup in England and Wales.

South Africa's Rabada heads home from IPL with back niggle

South Africa's Rabada heads home from IPL with back niggle

Rediff.com3 May 2019

South Africa decided to call the pacer back as a precautionary measure ahead of the World Cup.

Dominant South Africa crush Sri Lanka in opener

Dominant South Africa crush Sri Lanka in opener

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

South Africa's bowlers needed a little more than an hour of the final day's play to dismiss Sri Lanka for 281 in their second innings and claim a 206-run victory in the first Test in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Trott's final message to Afghanistan players after T20 World Cup exit

Trott's final message to Afghanistan players after T20 World Cup exit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Outgoing Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott reflects on his three-year stint with the team, highlighting achievements and areas for future improvement following their exit from the T20 World Cup.

Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams

Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams after depleted Aussies lose 1st T20I

Centurion Test: Bavuma reveals the real challenge both India, South Africa face

Centurion Test: Bavuma reveals the real challenge both India, South Africa face

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

South Africa is one of the most challenging places in the world for batters and the side which can adapt to the seamer friendly conditions quickest has the best chance of success in the first Test against India, according to home captain Temba Bavuma.

Travel Uncertainty Looms for Zim After T20 WC Exit

Travel Uncertainty Looms for Zim After T20 WC Exit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Zimbabwe's departure from the T20 World Cup is on hold after Dubai airport closure amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How many Tests has India won in South Africa? Who first captained India in South Africa in 1992-1993? Rajneesh Gupta answers all your questions.

'Want to achieve what no other Indian team has in South Africa'

'Want to achieve what no other Indian team has in South Africa'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Rohit Sharma wants his team to be the first one from India to win a Test series in South Africa.

South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand Test

South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand Test

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

New Zealand eye top spot and a first series win over South Africa.

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 and a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win over West Indies, putting the Proteas on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

How India crushed South Africa in ODI showdown

How India crushed South Africa in ODI showdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The Proteas found themselves under pressure right from the opening delivery.

Revenge on mind as South Africa face Sri Lanka in first Test

Revenge on mind as South Africa face Sri Lanka in first Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

South Africa have slipped to number six in the world, behind fifth-placed Sri Lanka, and have a host of questions to answer, not least around a brittle top six and the balance of the side.

IPL 2026: Cheteshwar Pujara baffled by Rishabh Pant's T20 struggles

IPL 2026: Cheteshwar Pujara baffled by Rishabh Pant's T20 struggles

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Cheteshwar Pujara expresses surprise at Rishabh Pant's inability to replicate his Test cricket success in the IPL, suggesting a need for greater clarity in his approach to T20 batting. Pujara also addresses Hardik Pandya's captaincy and defends Suryakumar Yadav's form.

Johnson has South Africa reeling

Johnson has South Africa reeling

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Left-arm pacer Mitchell Johnson's brilliant spell of bowling helped Australia make a strong comeback and seize the initiative by the end of Day 2 in the first Test against South Africa at the WACA in Perth on Thursday. Johnson registered his best figures in Test cricket as he claimed seven for 42 to leave South Africa reeling at 234 for 8 at close.

South Africa's Albie Morkel announces retirement

South Africa's Albie Morkel announces retirement

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Albie Morkel has decided to retire from all forms of cricket, ending a two-decade career that earned him a reputation as a clean striker of the ball and a bowler full of guile.

South Africa rely on intel from De Kock on Wankhede's ways

South Africa rely on intel from De Kock on Wankhede's ways

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'His experience is immense. In our batting chat today (Friday), we basically listened to him. He gave the batting chat as to what the conditions are like, what to expect.'