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Du Plessis speechless after stunning run-chase in Durban ODI

Du Plessis speechless after stunning run-chase in Durban ODI

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

'Never would have thought 3-0 would have been possible against this Australian side'

'RCB's dream run an inspiration for future teams'

'RCB's dream run an inspiration for future teams'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

RCB's turnaround will inspire other teams, says Dinesh Karthik

KKR Vs RCB: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

KKR Vs RCB: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

There were many contenders on Sunday for the best batter's prize: Salt, Jacks, Iyer, Patidar, Karn Sharma...

Du Plessis expects India to reverse lop-sided record in Durban

Du Plessis expects India to reverse lop-sided record in Durban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'They have proved that in the Test series and they are a quality team. So I expect the same (challenge and intensity) in the ODIs coming up'

I don't come with premeditation; want to keep bowlers guessing: Kohli

I don't come with premeditation; want to keep bowlers guessing: Kohli

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Virat Kohli feels that opposition bowlers want him to go hammer and tongs every time he comes out to bat, but he prefers adapting to match conditions without any predetermined strategy as he did in his unbeaten century against Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match on Saturday.

Day after North Block, over a dozen Delhi colleges receive bomb threat

Day after North Block, over a dozen Delhi colleges receive bomb threat

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The local police, a bomb disposal squad, a bomb detection team arrived at the LSR College along with a dog squad and conducted searches but nothing suspicious was found, the official said.

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Catches!

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Catches!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

A look at the best catches of the match.

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The hot button moments of IPL 2024...

From Bold to Bolder: Faf takes fearless approach in IPL 2023

From Bold to Bolder: Faf takes fearless approach in IPL 2023

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Fearless Faf du Plessis aims to be more aggressive for RCB in IPL 2023

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The likes of Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green and Rajat Patidar have not been among the runs so far in IPL 2024.

IPL PIX: Mayank sizzles as LSG trounce RCB

IPL PIX: Mayank sizzles as LSG trounce RCB

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

South Africa retain Du Plessis as T20 captain

South Africa retain Du Plessis as T20 captain

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

South Africa have retained Faf du Plessis as captain of their T20 squad for the two-match cricket series against Pakistan starting on March 1 after AB de Villiers asked not to be considered for the role.

Du Plessis puts into perspective Proteas' poor show at WT20

Du Plessis puts into perspective Proteas' poor show at WT20

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Summing up South Africa's dismal show at the World T20 Championships, captain Faf du Plessis said small mistakes like conceding loads of extras in the games against England and the West Indies made a big impact and led to his team's early exit from the mega-event.

Du Plessis ton helps South Africa set up Australia final

Du Plessis ton helps South Africa set up Australia final

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Faf du Plessis smashed a third century in four matches as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs on Thursday to set up a final showdown with Australia in the triangular series tournament.

DuPont eyes Rs 50 cr revenue

DuPont eyes Rs 50 cr revenue

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The plant is capable to meet requirements of domestic as well as overseas market, Parikh said. DuPont India, a subsidiary of US-based E I du Pont de Nemours and Company, earlier imported the products from its plant in the United Kingdom.

PHOTOS: Du Plessis rescues SA on wicked WACA wicket

PHOTOS: Du Plessis rescues SA on wicked WACA wicket

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Australia dismissed South Africa for 225 despite another dogged rearguard action from Faf du Plessis before moving shakily to 33-2 at the close of play on a thrilling first day of the third Test at the WACA on Friday.

Du Plessis praises 'phenomenal' Rabada after SA victory

Du Plessis praises 'phenomenal' Rabada after SA victory

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis described Kagiso Rabada's performance as "phenomenal" after the young paceman helped turn a parlous situation on day two of the first Test against Australia into a thumping 177-run victory on Monday. The tourists had done well to get to 242 all out after being 5-81 on day one but were looking down the barrel of a heavy defeat when Australia raced to 158 without loss on day two. Matters got worse when, having finally broken the opening partnership, South Africa's pace spearhead Dale Steyn was forced off the field with a shoulder fracture that ruled him out of the series.

UGC tells DU to scrap 4-year Under Graduate course

UGC tells DU to scrap 4-year Under Graduate course

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Stepping up pressure, the University Grants Commission on Saturday asked the Delhi University to scrap the four-year undergraduate programme even as the DU Vice Chancellor is understood to have cautioned against taking any step "in a hurry".

Fractured finger puts Du Plessis out of IPL, Khawaja comes in for Pune

Fractured finger puts Du Plessis out of IPL, Khawaja comes in for Pune

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants were dealt a telling blow as star batsman Faf du Plessis announced that he is out of the ninth edition of Indian Premier League due to a fractured finger, which will take six weeks to heal.

PIX: Kohli hammers sixth IPL ton as RCB clinch 8-wkt win over SRH

PIX: Kohli hammers sixth IPL ton as RCB clinch 8-wkt win over SRH

Rediff.com19 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.

ODI: Proteas script big win over Aus after Du Plessis ton

ODI: Proteas script big win over Aus after Du Plessis ton

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

A century from stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis lifted South Africa to a huge 142-run win over Australia and a 2-0 lead in the five-match One-day International series at The Wanderers on Sunday.

J-K terrorists get their hands on M4 rifles left by US in Af

J-K terrorists get their hands on M4 rifles left by US in Af

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The frequent use of these assault rifles by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, according to experts, is a consequence of the US Army leaving behind arms and ammunition while pulling out from Afghanistan in 2021 and is a cause of concern due to the more lethal nature of the steel bullets used.

Du Plessis banking on 'CSK Model' to beat Dhoni and Co

Du Plessis banking on 'CSK Model' to beat Dhoni and Co

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Chennai Super Kings' future in the Indian Premier League may be uncertain following the two-year suspension, but South Africa's Twenty20 captain Faf du Plessis feels the five seasons he played under 'Captain Cool' Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Indian Permier League transformed him as a cricketer.

DU takes strict steps to curb ragging

DU takes strict steps to curb ragging

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards ragging, Delhi University has put a strict mechanism in place to make breaking the ice with seniors a smooth affair for the freshers.

3rd Test: Now, Du Plessis claims Aus bowlers tampered with ball

3rd Test: Now, Du Plessis claims Aus bowlers tampered with ball

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has now reportedly turned the tables on the visitors by claiming that something was amiss about the ball reversing so early on the third day of the decisive third Test at Newlands.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Southern Derby set to kick off season 17

IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Southern Derby set to kick off season 17

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

A high-stakes match between cross-city rivals Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Chennai on Friday will usher in IPL 2024, but, beyond the grandeur around it, the two protagonists will have to find early answers to some deep questions as they attempt to enter a rarefied territory.

Du Plessis heroics in vain as West Indies win run-fest

Du Plessis heroics in vain as West Indies win run-fest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Faf du Plessis blasted the second fastest century in Twenty20 internationals but it was not enough for South Africa as West Indies produced a record chase in a run-fest to win by four wickets at The Wanderers on Sunday.

DU rolls back FYUP, reverts to three-year structure

DU rolls back FYUP, reverts to three-year structure

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Under pressure from the University Grants Commission to act on its directive, the Delhi University on Friday scrapped its controversial four-year undergraduate programme and reverted to the previous three-year structure.

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.

Du Plessis falls short of ton as South Africa take lead

Du Plessis falls short of ton as South Africa take lead

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Faf du Plessis fell two runs short of a fourth test century as South Africa eased past Zimbabwe's first innings total by reaching 278 for five at lunch on the third day of the one-off match at Harare Sports Club on Monday.

4th ODI: Du Plessis hits 185 as South Africa thrash Sri Lanka

4th ODI: Du Plessis hits 185 as South Africa thrash Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

South Africa's Faf du Plessis smashed a career-best 185 off 141 balls as the hosts beat Sri Lanka by 40 runs after surviving a fierce onslaught in a high-scoring fourth one-day international to take a 4-0 series lead on Tuesday.

Gavaskar hails Siraj's 'never-say-die attitude'

Gavaskar hails Siraj's 'never-say-die attitude'

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Mohammed Siraj's self-belief and never-say-die attitude are his real strengths, said batting legend Sunil Gavaskar after the pacer set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru's four-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Kohli-Faf Blitz, Siraj Decimate SRH

Kohli-Faf Blitz, Siraj Decimate SRH

Rediff.com19 May 2023

RCB conceded 26 runs off the final three overs, severely hampering SRH's scoring rate.

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Playing IPL 2023's last league stage match, Royal Challengers Bangalore would know what exactly is required of them to qualify for the play-offs, when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Pleasing to beat India in 'Indian' conditions, says Du Plessis

Pleasing to beat India in 'Indian' conditions, says Du Plessis

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

South African skipper Faf du Plessis said that the 2015 series loss in India on raging turners motivated their team to win the series in Centurion, on a pitch that 'should have suited the visitors more'.

Turning Point: Dhoni's Safe Gloves

Turning Point: Dhoni's Safe Gloves

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

On a day when CSK dropped four catches, M S Dhoni made no mistake to pick up Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell's catches to turn the match in Chennai's favour.

RCB renamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB renamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore has been officially renamed as Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of this year's IPL

Kallis' strategy to break South Africa's World Cup jinx

Kallis' strategy to break South Africa's World Cup jinx

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Jacques Kallis remarked that the Proteas players should stick to their roles during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India

Smriti Irani appeals to DU to reinstate suspended officials

Smriti Irani appeals to DU to reinstate suspended officials

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Human Resources and Development Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday asked Delhi University to "reinstate" five non-teaching staff members, who were suspended for allegedly leaking purported documents relating to her undergraduate admission and admit card following a row over her educational qualifications.