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Du Plessis is South Africa's hero, Australia's villain

Du Plessis is South Africa's hero, Australia's villain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Standing in as skipper for the injured AB de Villiers and without pace spearhead Dale Steyn for all but a day and a half of the campaign, the 32-year-old batsman delivered a 2-1 series triumph that sent Australia plummeting into crisis.

India enforce follow-on, Luus ton lifts SA on Day 3

India enforce follow-on, Luus ton lifts SA on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Wolvaardt and Luus joined forces to push the hosts on the backfoot.

RCB-SRH match shatters records with EPIC run-fest!

RCB-SRH match shatters records with EPIC run-fest!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

SRH-RCB rewrote the record books in a high-octane IPL encounter.

PHOTOS: Du Plessis hits defiant ton to silence Adelaide boos

PHOTOS: Du Plessis hits defiant ton to silence Adelaide boos

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis silenced the boos of the Adelaide crowd with a defiant century before declaring on 259 for nine and giving his bowlers a crack at Australia in the final hour of the opening day of the day-night third Test on Thursday.

At DU march, ABVP vows to protect varsity's 'nationalist' ethos

At DU march, ABVP vows to protect varsity's 'nationalist' ethos

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The march was its attempt to retaliate against All India Students' Association and assorted Left-inclined groups, which had put up a massive anti-ABVP show on February 28, by projecting alleged violence "perpetrated" by Communists in the country.

KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Some of the best fielding moments from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Hockey Heroes Return Home

Hockey Heroes Return Home

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'With this bronze medal, the team has proved that Indian Hockey is back on track.' 'We are a force to be reckoned with and on our day, we can really be unstoppable.'

RCB Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? VOTE!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

It was a game the bowlers would like to forget in a hurry as not a single bowler from either side managed an economy rate of under 10.

Nation in ecstasy: Hockey families dance and rejoice

Nation in ecstasy: Hockey families dance and rejoice

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

As the final hooter rang through the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, sealing the Indian hockey team's bronze medal triumph, an electrifying wave of emotions swept through the families of the victorious players.

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis to miss first Test vs England

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis to miss first Test vs England

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will miss the first Test against England at Lords starting on Thursday due to family reasons, the cricket board confirmed.

IPL PIX: CSK begin title defence with six-wicket win over RCB

IPL PIX: CSK begin title defence with six-wicket win over RCB

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 opener between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.

Was Karn Sharma's The Best Catch? Vote!

Was Karn Sharma's The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Karn Sharma's brilliant effort in the field saw Axar Patel's strong knock come to an end.

Du Plessis enjoys the silence after ribbing

Du Plessis enjoys the silence after ribbing

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Faf du Plessis's gallant 78 helped South Africa avoid the follow-on on day three of the second Test on Saturday, but the 28-year-old all-rounder admitted a nervous stumble on the stairs nearly put paid to his Test debut at the crease.

We always have to celebrate little wins: Cameron Green

We always have to celebrate little wins: Cameron Green

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

After his side clinched a 35-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting allrounder Cameron Green said that they have to celebrate such little wins.

PICS: 5 in a row! RCB thrash DC to stay alive

PICS: 5 in a row! RCB thrash DC to stay alive

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

How Royals' outfoxed RCB batters to stay alive in IPL

How Royals' outfoxed RCB batters to stay alive in IPL

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals accomplished a nervy chase to stay alive in the Indian Premier League

Miller and Du Plessis hit tons as South Africa seal series

Miller and Du Plessis hit tons as South Africa seal series

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

David Miller and Faf du Plessis scored sparkling centuries in a partnership of 252 runs as South Africa beat Australia by 40 runs in a one-day international, in Hobart, on Sunday, to win the three-match series 2-1.

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The India hockey team had won it's first Olympic medal in 41 years at the Tokyo Games.

Will heavy security dampen party vibes at Paris 2024?

Will heavy security dampen party vibes at Paris 2024?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

As Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won't dampen the party vibe

Du Plessis leads South Africa to victory in Bangladesh

Du Plessis leads South Africa to victory in Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Faf du Plessis led from the front as South Africa flexed their bowling muscles to thrash Bangladesh by 52 runs in the first Twenty20 Internationals on Sunday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

Du Plessis to captain South Africa 'A'

Du Plessis to captain South Africa 'A'

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Faf du Plessis, Chennai Super Kings' find of the IPL 5 season, has been rewarded by South Africa with captaincy of the country's 'A' team in the upcoming two four-day Tests against Sri Lanka 'A' and the triangular one-day series in Zimbabwe.

PIX: India win back-to-back Olympics hockey bronze

PIX: India win back-to-back Olympics hockey bronze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

India's men's hockey team clinched a second successive bronze medal at the Olympics for the first time in 52 years after a come-from-behind 2-1 victory win over Spain, giving veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh a fitting farewell in Paris on Thursday.

Take A Bow, Cameron Green!

Take A Bow, Cameron Green!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

On a day when the fielders had a quiet outing, Cameron Green picked up a stunner during the GT vs RCB contest.

Ton-up Du Plessis, Miller help South Africa thump Sri Lanka

Ton-up Du Plessis, Miller help South Africa thump Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

It was an eighth ODI victory in a row for South Africa and an 11th win in succession at home as they showed form in the build-up to the Champions Trophy in England in June.

Prasidh claims hat-trick, India A lead by 58 runs vs SA A

Prasidh claims hat-trick, India A lead by 58 runs vs SA A

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Pradosh then forged an alliance with Shardul Thakur (70 not out) as the duo added another 152 runs to overhaul South Africa A's total and take a 58-run lead.

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's newfound firepower in the middle-order when the teams clash in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Abhishek breaks Kohli's long-standing IPL record

Abhishek breaks Kohli's long-standing IPL record

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma made history on Sunday

After Rashtrapati Bhavan, DU renames its Mughal garden after Buddha

After Rashtrapati Bhavan, DU renames its Mughal garden after Buddha

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The garden does not have a Mughal design, was the rationale given by the university behind the rechristening, which was done on January 27.

Du Plessis tells Aus: Give Kohli silent treatment to keep him from scoring big

Du Plessis tells Aus: Give Kohli silent treatment to keep him from scoring big

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Du Plessis on Friday said that his team gave India captain Kohli the "silent treatment" in an attempt to keep him quiet when the two teams squared off earlier this year.

New era of batting? Forget 200, it's time for 300-run chases!

New era of batting? Forget 200, it's time for 300-run chases!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Travis Head says SunRisers Hyderabad eyeing 300

Under pressure? Maxwell takes mental health break mid-IPL!

Under pressure? Maxwell takes mental health break mid-IPL!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Maxwell emphasised the importance of prioritising his well-being.

Hockey: Harmanpreet takes India past Ireland to last 8

Hockey: Harmanpreet takes India past Ireland to last 8

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The Indian men's hockey team beat Ireland despite a few defense lapses to more or less secure its passage into the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics.

IPL 2024: Kohli joins RCB training camp in Bengaluru

IPL 2024: Kohli joins RCB training camp in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Virat Kohli on Monday made his first appearance in the training session of his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

Rediff.com3 May 2024

From a maths perspective, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans can still reach the IPL playoffs, but they need to ward off inner gremlins on Saturday to notch a mandatory win to keep that dream flickering.

Du Plessis dropped, De Kock to lead SA in ODIs vs Eng

Du Plessis dropped, De Kock to lead SA in ODIs vs Eng

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The Proteas have named five new players in the squad for the series starting next month.

LSG Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

LSG Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Faf or Pooran?

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took Best Catch? Vote!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

It was a match where the bowlers and fielders didn't have much of a role to play.

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Domains spoofing the legitimate Olympics Web site, while fake mobile apps masquerading as transport, booking, or other planning apps are also certain to be leveraged by fraudsters during the event, cybersecurity firms say, which puts Indian users also at risk.

Bailey to replace du Plessis in Pune Supergiants' squad

Bailey to replace du Plessis in Pune Supergiants' squad

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants have roped in former Australia captain George Bailey to replace Faf du Plessis, who was forced to cut short his Indian Premier League campaign due to a finger injury.