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Wanderers Test PHOTOS: India fight back to take Day Two honours

Wanderers Test PHOTOS: India fight back to take Day Two honours

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Images from the second day's play of the first Test between South Africa and India at the New Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Five-star Shami lifts India to big win in Vizag Test

PHOTOS: Five-star Shami lifts India to big win in Vizag Test

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami picked up a five-wicket haul while left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja took four in South Africa's second innings to hand India a convincing 203-run victory, in the opening Test.

When Vini and Maxi Married Again...

When Vini and Maxi Married Again...

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore took time out from their IPL 2022 training and playing schedule to celebrate Vini Raman and Glenn Maxwell's wedding with a grand party at the team hotel last week.

PHOTOS: India thrash SA in Pune to take 2-0 series lead

PHOTOS: India thrash SA in Pune to take 2-0 series lead

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Images from Sunday, Day 4 of the second Test between India and South Africa, in Pune.

South Africa's bowlers step up preparation for India tour

South Africa's bowlers step up preparation for India tour

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The Proteas bowlers took part in a thorough session under the watchful eyes of Langeveldt with the aim of increasing their workloads and mapping out expectations and game plans ahead of the 72-day tour which starts with the first Twenty20 match in Dharamsala on October 2.

1st ODI: Parnell, Tahir shine as South Africa crush Sri Lanka

1st ODI: Parnell, Tahir shine as South Africa crush Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Wayne Parnell and Imran Tahir took three wickets each as South Africa cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Kohli only Indian named in 'Fairfax 2012 World Team'

Kohli only Indian named in 'Fairfax 2012 World Team'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Virat Kohli is the only Indian cricketer to find a place in the final XI of Fairfax Media team of 2012.

South Africa too good for New Zealand in first T20

South Africa too good for New Zealand in first T20

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

South Africa humiliated the touring New Zealanders with an embarrassingly one-sided eight-wicket victory in the first of three Twetnty20 Internationals on Friday.

ICC Test Rankings: South Africa's Rabada leapfrogs Ashwin to 3rd spot

ICC Test Rankings: South Africa's Rabada leapfrogs Ashwin to 3rd spot

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

At 876 points he is only eight points behind second-placed India spinner Ravindra Jadeja and 20 behind top-ranked James Anderson of England.

Watson named in squad for third Test, Quiney dropped

Watson named in squad for third Test, Quiney dropped

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Australia have named Shane Watson and five pace bowlers, including Mitchell Johnson, in a 14-man squad for the third and final Test against South Africa in Perth after drawing the second Test in Adelaide on Monday.

'IPL teams have not adapted to South African pitches yet'

'IPL teams have not adapted to South African pitches yet'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The four Indian Premier League teams are finding it tough to adapt to the bouncy South African pitches and that is primarily responsible for their indifferent performances in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20, Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Faf du Plessis said.

PHOTOS: Amla guides SA to consolation win over SL

PHOTOS: Amla guides SA to consolation win over SL

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

A patient half-century by opening batsman Hashim Amla guided South Africa to a consolation 8-wicket victory over struggling Sri Lanka in the Group A encounter at New Delhi on Monday. Chasing a modest target of 121 runs, Amla scored 56 runs off 52 balls to help his team chase down the target with 14 balls remaining. Skipper Faf du Plessis also scored 32 runs off 36 balls, while AB de Villiers hit a brisk 20 off 12 balls.

Bravo to miss another couple of games: Fleming

Bravo to miss another couple of games: Fleming

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Bravo to miss another couple of games: Fleming

Inside RCB's Rs 11.50 cr gamble on Alzarri Joseph

Inside RCB's Rs 11.50 cr gamble on Alzarri Joseph

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Joseph was one of our top three targets, says RCB Director of Cricket Mo Bobat

Rohit on what went wrong for Mumbai Indians against CSK

Rohit on what went wrong for Mumbai Indians against CSK

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday blamed his batsmen for the five-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener, saying they wasted a good start by throwing their wickets away.

Jaiswal Or Hetmyer? Who Batted Better?

Jaiswal Or Hetmyer? Who Batted Better?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

No half-centuries were scored in the Eliminator, with Yashavi Jaiswal registering the highest score -- a 30-ball 45.

'Skinny' Shahbaz can smash it long way, warns Faf

'Skinny' Shahbaz can smash it long way, warns Faf

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'Shahbaz is a small skinny guy, he can't hit it long but he can smash it a long way'

Cricket Buzz: De Kock equals record as SA beat Zimbabwe

Cricket Buzz: De Kock equals record as SA beat Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Quinton de Kock tied a One-day International record as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 61 runs on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Inconsistent Lanka seek to keep momentum against SA

Inconsistent Lanka seek to keep momentum against SA

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

While Sri Lanka will be fancying their chances against a lowly South African side, the Proteas would be more than keen to make a statement against the 1996 winners.

Turning Point: Smith's Dropped Catch

Turning Point: Smith's Dropped Catch

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Had Rawat taken the catch and dismissed Smith, there is every possibility that RCB could have defended its total in the final overs of the game.

India crush world No. 1 South Africa by 337 runs, win Test series 3-0

India crush world No. 1 South Africa by 337 runs, win Test series 3-0

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

India's bowlers, led by Ravichandran Ashwin, displayed outstanding perseverance to end South Africa's dogged resistance and register a comprehensive 337-run victory in the final Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla, in Delhi, on Monday.

White's 77 goes in vain as Deccan lose to Chennai

White's 77 goes in vain as Deccan lose to Chennai

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Chennai Super Kings dished out a disciplined all-round display to notch up a comfortable 10-run victory over Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League match in Chennai.

Stand-in skipper Elgar looks for new energy with the red ball

Stand-in skipper Elgar looks for new energy with the red ball

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

South Africa have been second-best in the One-Day International and Twenty20 series in England this year, and also suffered a first-round exit in the Champions Trophy, but Elgar believes the red ball can signal a change in fortunes.

How chess helped Chahal improve as a bowler

How chess helped Chahal improve as a bowler

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Yuzvendra Chahal is indebted to his days as a chess player which taught him to pre-empt the batsman's moves.

Morkel's late assault steers Chennai past Bangalore

Morkel's late assault steers Chennai past Bangalore

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Albie Morkel turned the game on its head with some late lusty hitting as Chennai Super Kings snatched a sensational five-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore off the last ball, in Chennai, on Thursday.

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa, at Lord's.

New Zealand earn first series win as SA implode

New Zealand earn first series win as SA implode

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

A sublime unbeaten 145 by Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a 27-run victory over the Proteas in the second One-day International on Tuesday to seal their first series win on South African soil.

Confident India aim to keep top spot as they take on injury-hit South Africa

Confident India aim to keep top spot as they take on injury-hit South Africa

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The visitors won the first two matches of the series in Durban and Centurion by six and nine wickets, respectively, dismantling the home side with consummate ease.

Franklin steers New Zealand to unexpected win

Franklin steers New Zealand to unexpected win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

A superb rear-guard knock of 47 not out from James Franklin helped New Zealand pull off an improbable one-wicket victory against South Africa in the first one-day international on Saturday.

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day Three

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day Three

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Images from Day 3 in the third Test between India and South Africa, at Nagpur, on Friday.

David Warner silences critics with impressive IPL knock

David Warner silences critics with impressive IPL knock

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Warner's impressive innings came after Australia selectors on Wednesday retained him in the squad for the WTC

Australia close in on victory in second Test

Australia close in on victory in second Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

A fired-up Australia attack skittled South Africa's top order late on the fourth day to march to the brink of victory in the second Test on Sunday. Set a mammoth target of 430 for victory, the tourists' chase began disastrously, captain Graeme Smith out for a duck with the sixth ball of the innings and three more wickets tumbling quickly in the afternoon heat at Adelaide Oval.

Top Performer: Rutu puts CSK on perch

Top Performer: Rutu puts CSK on perch

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

While at first it was Faf who was going all guns blazing, as the innings progressed it was Rutu who took centre-stage as CSK won in a canter to go atop the IPL points table.

South Africa bring back spinner Tahir for Adelaide Test

South Africa bring back spinner Tahir for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

South Africa have brought back spinner Imran Tahir in one of two changes to their team for this week's second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

Ntini blasts 'racism' behind Proteas' team selection

Ntini blasts 'racism' behind Proteas' team selection

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has lashed out at his team over the alleged preference of 'white' bowlers in the Test squad as the Proteas squad consider a replacement for injured JP Duminy.

India take on below par South Africa in opener

India take on below par South Africa in opener

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

India have a chance to hold the Proteas by the scruff of their neck with the latter seemingly at their weakest following back-to-back defeats,

PHOTOS: Heartbreak for India despite victory over SA

PHOTOS: Heartbreak for India despite victory over SA

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Photos from the Super Eights match between India and South Africa, being played in Colombo.

RCB's Hesson hails 'chase master' Kohli after crucial win

RCB's Hesson hails 'chase master' Kohli after crucial win

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore's director of cricket Mike Hesson said that Virat Kohli's intensity proved vital in the win against the Gujarat Titans after the opener roared back into form to boost their chances of making the IPL 2022 play-offs.

Elgar falls short of ton as S Africa fight back against Sri Lanka

Elgar falls short of ton as S Africa fight back against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Elgar looked set for his 13th Test ton until he offered Sri Lanka seamer Dasun Shanaka a sharp caught-and-bowled chance that was superbly taken.

Off-form Amla makes South Africa World Cup squad

Off-form Amla makes South Africa World Cup squad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

South Africa have included off-form opening batsman Hashim Amla in their squad for the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales starting next month, but there is no place for all-rounder Chris Morris.