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South Africa put West Indies in a spin to level T20 series

South Africa put West Indies in a spin to level T20 series

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

South Africa spinners Tabraiz Shamsi and George Linde stifled West Indies' chase as the visitors claimed a 16-run victory in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday to level the five-match series at 1-1.

Spotted! Dhoni, Sachin in South Africa

Spotted! Dhoni, Sachin in South Africa

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Reader Anshul Gagneja sent us pictures of Dhoni, Sachin and Graeme Smith from South Africa.

Cricket Buzz: South Africa's Ngidi to miss Pakistan series

Cricket Buzz: South Africa's Ngidi to miss Pakistan series

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is expected to be sidelined with a knee injury for around 12 weeks, ruling him out of South Africa's home Test series against Pakistan starting next month as he seeks to be regain full fitness for the 2019 World Cup.

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan emphasised the need for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team's victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in batting and death overs bowling, and acknowledged the painful setback of a narrow defeat to South Africa.

South Africa seal series

South Africa seal series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

South Africa celebrated victory in their ODI series against England after the penultimate game was washed out.

McKenzie named South Africa's batting coach

McKenzie named South Africa's batting coach

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

South Africa have appointed former player Neil McKenzie as batting coach until the end of next month's World Twenty20 in India. McKenzie, 40, retired as a player last month and has been roped in to help South African batting line-up that has looked fragile recently. He will work with the team in home Twenty20 series against England and Australia, as well as the World Twenty20 that starts on March 8. "It's been something that we have been trying to do for a long time," South Africa head coach Russell Domingo told reporters on Wednesday. "We have explored a few options and finally one guy has committed to us, we are ecstatic that Neil will be joining us. "He will work with us until the end of the World Cup. Things will be assessed from there, it's the end of the cricket season, and we will look at things going forward."

Krishna meets Irfan in South Africa

Krishna meets Irfan in South Africa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Reader Krishna Sudhakar sent us a picture of Irfan Pathan from South Africa.

Amla anchors South Africa

Amla anchors South Africa

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

South Africa were 155 for two in reply to New Zealand's first innings of 593 for eight declared when bad light ended play in the 12th over after tea.

'Selfless' du Plessis quits as South Africa captain

'Selfless' du Plessis quits as South Africa captain

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Senior batsman Faf du Plessis on Monday stepped down as captain of South Africa's Test and T20I teams with immediate effect. Du Plessis, who gave away the ODI captaincy to wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock, for the recent series against England, said he took the decision to help South Africa start a new era.

Boxing Day Test: Green rips through South Africa on Day 1

Boxing Day Test: Green rips through South Africa on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

South Africa in trouble at 58-4 in 'Boxing Day' Test

PCB invites South Africa to Pakistan for T20 series

PCB invites South Africa to Pakistan for T20 series

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

A reliable source said that the South African board had given a positive reply and in all probability the tour would go ahead next year.

'When it's your day, you make it count': Jaiswal's big message

'When it's your day, you make it count': Jaiswal's big message

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

With limited opportunities coming his way in the ODI format, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said his focus was on making his starts count as he smashed a fine unbeaten century to guide India to a nine-wicket win in the third match against Afghanistan in Chennai on Saturday.

PICS: India in semis after Netherlands shock South Africa

PICS: India in semis after Netherlands shock South Africa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between the Netherlands and South Africa, in Adelaide, on Sunday.

South Africa's Phangiso cleared to bowl ahead of World T20

South Africa's Phangiso cleared to bowl ahead of World T20

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

South Africa left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso has been cleared to play at the World Twenty20 tournament in India after an independent reassessment of his bowling action found it to be legal, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Tuesday.

India cancel tour match in South Africa ahead of Tests

India cancel tour match in South Africa ahead of Tests

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The Indians have instead, as per CSA, opted for training sessions on those days.

Rinku cannot be batting at 8: Ashwin slams team selection

Rinku cannot be batting at 8: Ashwin slams team selection

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin criticises India's team combination and batting order after their 76-run defeat to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, questioning Rinku Singh's No.8 slot and Axar Patel's omission.

Sri Lanka Cricket Board Faces Overhaul After T20 World Cup Flop

Sri Lanka Cricket Board Faces Overhaul After T20 World Cup Flop

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Following Sri Lanka's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, the Sports Minister is considering an interim committee to restructure the cricket board.

The Great Collapse: How India's Big T20 Shake-Up Failed

The Great Collapse: How India's Big T20 Shake-Up Failed

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

The Indian team, which looked invincible under Suryakumar Yadav, has suddenly hit rock bottom a few months after winning the T20 World Cup.

All-round India crush South Africa in series opener

All-round India crush South Africa in series opener

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Rahul made 51 not out and Yadav, the world's second-ranked Twenty20 batsman, remained unbeaten on 50 off 33 balls as India romped home with 20 balls to spare.

PHOTOS: South Africa thrash India, win series 2-1

PHOTOS: South Africa thrash India, win series 2-1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Friday.

South Africa thrash hapless Australia in Perth

South Africa thrash hapless Australia in Perth

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

South Africa thrashed Australia by six wickets to take a 1-0 lead in their three-match One-day International series at Perth Stadium on Sunday.

India-South Africa ODI dossier

India-South Africa ODI dossier

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

South Africa must take a stand on 'Black Lives Matter': Ngidi

South Africa must take a stand on 'Black Lives Matter': Ngidi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Across different sports, athletes continue to take the knee to show their solidarity with the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.

T20 WC: Promoted Hetmyer Proves An Asset For Windies

T20 WC: Promoted Hetmyer Proves An Asset For Windies

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

'The way he is batting, I think sometimes, he was kind of wasted down the bottom in the innings. He's such a good player, he can bat in all situations... (against) spin (and) pace..'

South Africa rout Zimbabwe

South Africa rout Zimbabwe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2005

Paceman Monde Zondeki took six wickets as South Africa crushed Zimbabwe by an innings and 62 runs to win the second Test.

South Africa's T20 League cancelled again due to COVID-19

South Africa's T20 League cancelled again due to COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The board said the Mzansi Super League will be replaced by a domestic T20 Challenge tournament featuring eight first division teams.

IPL 2026 Orange Cap race: Abhishek Sharma will have the best chance, says Graeme Smith

IPL 2026 Orange Cap race: Abhishek Sharma will have the best chance, says Graeme Smith

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has backed Abhishek Sharma to finish as the top run-scorer in the ongoing IPL 2026 season ahead of his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Heinrich Klaasen.

South Africa take control

South Africa take control

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Fast bowlers Makhaya Ntini and Charl Langeveldt claimed nine wickets between them as South Africa took control of the third Test against England.

South Africa escape defeat

South Africa escape defeat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

After close call South Africa to fine-tune run-chase

After close call South Africa to fine-tune run-chase

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

South Africa should have been more clinical in the run-chase against Pakistan during the World Cup match in Chennai on Friday, said skipper Temba Bavuma, adding they were lucky to escape by the skin of their teeth.

South Africa crush Bangladesh

South Africa crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2004

South Africa's Du Plessis fined for dissent

South Africa's Du Plessis fined for dissent

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the fourth one-day international against India in Chennai on Thursday.

Matt Henry's Double Delight: Welcomes Baby Boy, Stars in New Zealand's Semis Win

Matt Henry's Double Delight: Welcomes Baby Boy, Stars in New Zealand's Semis Win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

New Zealand's Matt Henry experienced a week of highs and lows, from witnessing the birth of his son to delivering a match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

South Africa to host Australia in Twenty20 series

South Africa to host Australia in Twenty20 series

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Australia's three-match series in South Africa will finalise their World T20 preparations.

Pietersen to represent South Africa in 2019?

Pietersen to represent South Africa in 2019?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen said he has not given up the idea of reviving his international career with his native South Africa even though he would be nearing 40 in 2019 when he re-qualifies.

Magnificent Marsh leads Australia to T20 series win in South Africa

Magnificent Marsh leads Australia to T20 series win in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Australia's new Twenty20 International captain Mitch Marsh scored a second successive unbeaten half century to lead his side to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over hosts South Africa on Friday and claim an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

T20 World Cup: SKY blames batting collapse for India's humiliating loss

T20 World Cup: SKY blames batting collapse for India's humiliating loss

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

India faced a heavy defeat against South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super Eights opener after a batting collapse while chasing 188. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted the failure to build partnerships cost them the game.

PHOTOS: Rabada fires South Africa to victory

PHOTOS: Rabada fires South Africa to victory

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Port Elizabeth on Monday.

Mukesh's key takeaways from South Africa tour

Mukesh's key takeaways from South Africa tour

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

He should have played ahead of Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna in the Test series opener against South Africa but when Mukesh Kumar finally got his chance at Newlands, the Indian team realised what exactly it missed during the mauling in Centurion.