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IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans sign Connor Esterhuizen as Banton Replacement

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans sign Connor Esterhuizen as Banton Replacement

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

South African wicketkeeper batter Connor Esterhuizen has been signed by Gujarat Titans as a replacement for Englishman Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League owing to a finger injury.

IPL 2026 Eliminator: Sooryavanshi Has Gayle's Sixes Record In His Sight!

IPL 2026 Eliminator: Sooryavanshi Has Gayle's Sixes Record In His Sight!

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is close to breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in an IPL season.

Historic! Harmanpreet Kaur Is Most Capped Player in Women's International Cricket

Historic! Harmanpreet Kaur Is Most Capped Player in Women's International Cricket

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur has become the most capped international player in women's cricket history, surpassing Suzie Bates during the second T20I against Australia in Canberra.

T20 World Cup: Rabada breaks silence on drops and doubts

T20 World Cup: Rabada breaks silence on drops and doubts

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Kagiso Rabada discusses South Africa's successful cricket campaign, emphasizing the importance of team performance over individual statistics and highlighting the contributions of key players like Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Bosch.

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Jayant Yadav will replace off-spinner Washington Sundar, who tested positive for COVID-19 during the camp in Bengaluru.

Bumrah, Hardik rested as India focus on WTC, ODI WC

Bumrah, Hardik rested as India focus on WTC, ODI WC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

India have rested Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya from the Ireland and England tours as selectors prioritise the pacer's role in the World Test Championship and Pandya's importance to India's ODI World Cup plans.

The doosra: South Africa hold the aces

The doosra: South Africa hold the aces

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The Men in Blue have never beaten the Proteas in a World Cup game.

South Africa call up seamer Jansen for India ODI series

South Africa call up seamer Jansen for India ODI series

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock will be available for the ODI series after his abrupt retirement from Test cricket on Thursday, while all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius earns a recall.

What went wrong for South Africa in Boxing Day Test

What went wrong for South Africa in Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Elgar's tactics and decision-making were terrible, says Simon Katich

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

A number of their leading players are contracted to play in the Indian Premier League, which is due to start next month.

World Cup 2015: Know the South Africa cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the South Africa cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the South Africa squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

David Miller's explosive innings not only showcased his exceptional finishing skills but also equaled David Warner's record for the most runs scored against India in T20 World Cups.

Ponting turns up heat on South Africa

Ponting turns up heat on South Africa

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

The pressure is likely to be on South Africa in the return series against Australia, said visiting captain Ricky Ponting when his squad flew in on Monday.

South Africa unchanged for final two England Tests

South Africa unchanged for final two England Tests

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

South Africa have named an unchanged squad for the remaining two Tests against England as AB de Villiers prepares to lead the five-day team for the first time in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Bumrah, Parthiv picked for South Africa Tests

Bumrah, Parthiv picked for South Africa Tests

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah earned his maiden call-up to the Test squad, while Parthiv Patel made a comeback for the three-Test series in South Africa.

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Albie and Morne Morkel find themselves in rival dugouts as South Africa face India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.

Australia thrash South Africa to win T20 series

Australia thrash South Africa to win T20 series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Australia's push to win their first ever T20 World Cup remains firmly on track, a 97-run thumping of South Africa in Cape Town handing the Australians four consecutive T20 series wins for the very first time.

Dethroned South Africa seek remedy for batting woes

Dethroned South Africa seek remedy for batting woes

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Unceremoniously dethroned as the world's top-ranked Test team, an embarrassed South Africa are in a race against time to find answers to their steady decline before they begin the final Test against England on Friday.

Pakistan win last-ball thriller against South Africa

Pakistan win last-ball thriller against South Africa

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

With this thrilling win, Pakistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

T20 World Cup: India's Path To Semis: Wins Alone May Not Be Enough

T20 World Cup: India's Path To Semis: Wins Alone May Not Be Enough

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

India's loss to South Africa on Sunday, makes their next two encounters decisive to their fate in the Super 8s.

Can Pakistan get back on track against South Africa?

Can Pakistan get back on track against South Africa?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

With both teams virtually out of the semi-final race, South Africa and Pakistan will be battling it out for a consolation win in their World Cup match at Lord's.

Schedule: India's tour of South Africa

Schedule: India's tour of South Africa

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The tour will start with the first ODI in Johannesburg on December 5, while the two-Test series will begin on December 18 at the same venue.

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.

Afghanistan in must-win T20 World Cup clash vs in-form SA

Afghanistan in must-win T20 World Cup clash vs in-form SA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Afghanistan faces a must-win situation against South Africa in their Group D match of the T20 World Cup after a defeat to New Zealand. South Africa, with a strong win over Canada, leads the group. The match is crucial for Afghanistan's chances of advancing to the Super Eight stage.

South Africa climbs to fourth spot

South Africa climbs to fourth spot

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

South Africa progressed in the ICC ODI ranking due to their convincing 4-1 series win against England.

T20 World Cup: Unbeaten West Indies, SA set up Super 8 showdown

T20 World Cup: Unbeaten West Indies, SA set up Super 8 showdown

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The West Indies and South Africa, both undefeated, will battle in a Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup. The West Indies' powerful batting will be tested by South Africa's balanced bowling attack. The result could significantly impact India's chances of reaching the semi-finals.

T20 World Cup: When Finn Allen Launched A Meteor Shower At Eden Gardens

T20 World Cup: When Finn Allen Launched A Meteor Shower At Eden Gardens

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The South Africans had only recently wiped away their reputation of being chokers. Finn Allen got them to choke again.

Magnificent Malan guides South Africa to series win

Magnificent Malan guides South Africa to series win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Janneman Malan, who was out to the first ball of the match on debut on Saturday, anchored the South African reply, taming his usual swashbuckling style to score 129 not out from 139 balls and lead the home side to victory with nine balls to spare.

South Africa ready to send players for IPL

South Africa ready to send players for IPL

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Players around the world are getting jittery about playing in the Indian Premier League in the wake of the Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan team but Cricket South Africa on Monday said it has no objection in sending it's players for the Twenty20 tournament. The second edition of the cash-rich event is scheduled to kick off on April 10 in Mumbai.

Unbeaten South Africa crush India

Unbeaten South Africa crush India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

A pathetic India could not salvage their lost pride and sunk to a 12-run defeat against South Africa to end their miserable Twenty20 World Cup campaign on a losing note at Nottingham on Tuesday night.

T20 World Cup: 'Bumrah was bowling brilliantly, but Miller turned it'

T20 World Cup: 'Bumrah was bowling brilliantly, but Miller turned it'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised South Africa's composure under pressure following their victory over India in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, highlighting the match-winning contributions of David Miller and Dewald Brevis.

Dravid's disagrees with Gambhir's 'superstar culture' idea

Dravid's disagrees with Gambhir's 'superstar culture' idea

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Former India coach Rahul Dravid has shared his views on Gautam Gambhir's idea of moving Indian cricket away from 'superstar culture'.

PHOTOS: India overpower South Africa to seal T20 series

PHOTOS: India overpower South Africa to seal T20 series

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

India overpowered South Africa by 16 runs in a high-scoring contest in the second T20 International in Guwahati on Sunday to register their first-ever T20 home series victory against the Proteas.

Bumrah Retains No 1 Spot In ICC Test Rankings

Bumrah Retains No 1 Spot In ICC Test Rankings

Rediff.com13 May 2026

India's Jasprit Bumrah remains the top-ranked Test bowler in the latest ICC rankings, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill hold spots in the top 10 among batsmen.

Mandhana drops in ICC T20I rankings; Harmanpreet, Deepti move up

Mandhana drops in ICC T20I rankings; Harmanpreet, Deepti move up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana slipped one place to fifth in the batters' list, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma climbed to fourth among bowlers in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings.

India's winning run under threat from South Africa

India's winning run under threat from South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

India's long winning streak in Test cricket is under threat in a quick-fire three match series against South Africa this month, where their status as the top ranked nation in the format faces a stiff examination.

Grateful Tahir happy to repay South Africa

Grateful Tahir happy to repay South Africa

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

South Africa stormed into the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday and nobody was more pleased than their Pakistan-born spinner Imran Tahir, who claimed 4-26 to mow down Sri Lanka's middle order in the quarter-final match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Tahir's leg spin turns it for South Africa

Tahir's leg spin turns it for South Africa

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

South Africa won their first game at the World Cup, beating Afghanistan by nine wickets (DLS). Imran Tahir finished with figures of 4 for 29, the best figures by a spinner in the tournament so

Kishan, Chahar to join India 'A' for South Africa tour

Kishan, Chahar to join India 'A' for South Africa tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Fast bowler Deepak Chahar and young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan have been added to India 'A' squad, that will travel to South Africa for three four-day Test matches.

How will South Africa deal with Philander's absence?

How will South Africa deal with Philander's absence?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Philander's partnership with Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel has earned the trio the label as the most-balanced and penetrating attack in world cricket.