News for 'Durban'

Wanderers Test: Steyn's participation still uncertain, Philander out

Wanderers Test: Steyn's participation still uncertain, Philander out

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

South African strike bowler Dale Steyn could miss next week's third Test against England as he has yet to recover from a shoulder problem while fellow paceman Vernon Philander has been ruled out of the series, Cricket South Africa said.

'I am confident Rahane will bounce back in South Africa'

'I am confident Rahane will bounce back in South Africa'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'Ajinkya has 12 centuries and more than 4,000 runs in Test cricket. So he knows his game and he has gone through such kind of bad phases before as well.'

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The opening ceremony has been created by British screenwriter Steven Knight, who had produced the famous crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'.

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The turning point in his career was undoubtedly Nepal where he was sent as ambassador and acted with a cool head.

Silver Lake picks 1.75% stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 7,500 cr

Silver Lake picks 1.75% stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 7,500 cr

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

This marks the second billion-dollar investment by Silver Lake in a Reliance subsidiary after the $1.35 billion investment in Jio Platforms.

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from Day 5 of the 4th Test at the Oval.

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers of how both teams have fared in Twenty20 Internationals.

ICC Test Rankings: Starc at career-best spot, Kohli, Pujara unmoved

ICC Test Rankings: Starc at career-best spot, Kohli, Pujara unmoved

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The 28-year-old Starc finished with a match haul of nine for 109, enabling him to overtake South Africa's new-ball bowlers Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander among others, eclipsing his previous best sixth position that he enjoyed in December 2016.

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The original project, part of the regeneration of the Perry Barr area of the city, will still be finished to a revised deadline to provide local housing.

Cricket could return to Commonwealth Games in 2022

Cricket could return to Commonwealth Games in 2022

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Cricket could once again return to the Commonwealth Games fold after nearly 24 years if Birmingham goes on to win the bid to host the 2022 edition.

Shreyas is latest, but Sehwag tops!

Shreyas is latest, but Sehwag tops!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

16 Indian batters have scored a century on Test debut. Many did not score a hundred again in their Test careers. Rajneesh Gupta's fascinating facts on the members of the elite club of debutant centurions.

2nd ODI: India may go unchanged against depleted SA

2nd ODI: India may go unchanged against depleted SA

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

A buoyant India will look to cash in on South Africa's injury woes, compounded by the loss of captain Faf du Plessis, when the two sides meet in the second One-Day International in Centurion on Sunday.

Can Kallis topple Dravid from most runs scorers list?

Can Kallis topple Dravid from most runs scorers list?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Jacques Kallis requires just 114 runs over the course of the next Test match to move above retired Indian batsman Rahul Dravid into the third place for most runs in a Test career.

On this day: Yuvraj smashes six sixes in an over

On this day: Yuvraj smashes six sixes in an over

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Yuvi came out to bat when Robin Uthappa's wicket fell and he provided the late flourish allowing India to post 218 runs on the board. India went on to beat England by 18 runs.

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

India have emerged winner in all five matches against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, starting from the inaugural World T20 in 2007.

Confident India eye maiden ODI series win in South Africa

Confident India eye maiden ODI series win in South Africa

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

India have never won an ODI series in South Africa, having lost 5-2 in 1992-93, 4-0 in 2006- 07, 3-2 in 2010-11 and 2-0 in 2013-14.

New Zealand include Indian-born for Africa tour; Sodhi returns

New Zealand include Indian-born for Africa tour; Sodhi returns

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Uncapped opening batsman Jeet Raval has been named in New Zealand's Test squad for their tour of southern Africa in August, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday.

Stats: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock on a roll

Stats: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock on a roll

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Rediff.com presents the statistical highlights of the second One-dayer of the three-match series between India and South Africa at Kingsmead, in Durban on Sunday.

Kallis goes past Dravid, becomes third highest Test run-getter

Kallis goes past Dravid, becomes third highest Test run-getter

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis on Sunday surpassed Rahul Dravid as the third highest run-getter in Test cricket after a 115-run knock against India in his farewell match in Durban.

India-South Africa Series Finale: Enticing battle on cards

India-South Africa Series Finale: Enticing battle on cards

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

After sharing the honours in a thrilling draw, India and South Africa will renew their exciting battle for supremacy in the series-deciding second and final cricket Test which promises to be another epic encounter starting in Durban on Thursday.

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The pitch and outfield of Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain has been officially rated "poor" by the ICC following the recent Test between India and the West Indies, which saw more than four-and-a-half days' play being lost because of poor drainage facilities.

Here's what Dhoni thought made the difference in the 2nd ODI...

Here's what Dhoni thought made the difference in the 2nd ODI...

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed his batsmen for yet another meek surrender against South Africa, as India suffered a humiliating 134-run loss in Durban on Sunday.

Stats: Yuvraj most consistent Indian batsman in T20I

Stats: Yuvraj most consistent Indian batsman in T20I

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Statistical highlights of the Twenty20 International between India and Australia in Rajkot.

Rookie Senuran says team is 'comfortable being uncomfortable'

Rookie Senuran says team is 'comfortable being uncomfortable'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Muthusamy had a decent Test debut in Visakhapatnam with scores of 33 and 49 not out apart from taking the prized wicket of Indian captain Virat Kohli.

Why is the prime minister happy and relaxed?

Why is the prime minister happy and relaxed?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

M K Bhadrakumar analyses the reason why Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is brimming with confidence since his trip to South African capital Durban.

Meet the South African debutant with an Indian connect

Meet the South African debutant with an Indian connect

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Batting all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy realised his dream of playing international cricket for South Africa on Wednesday and could not be happier that his debut is against the country of his origin, India.

Chahal, Yadav can get turn on any surface: Kohli

Chahal, Yadav can get turn on any surface: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Centurion pitch offered ample assistance to Chahal and Yadav as India dismissed South Africa for 118, their lowest total at home.

India wants to take China ties to new level

India wants to take China ties to new level

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Sheela Bhatt who traveled with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the BRICS summit in Durban, reports on what transpired during Dr Singh's first meeting with China's new leader Xi Jinping.

Smith demands centuries from Australia batsmen

Smith demands centuries from Australia batsmen

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Steve Smith has demanded his team's batsmen lift their output and score centuries against South Africa in the wake of their humbling six-wicket loss in the second Test at Port Elizabeth.

BRICS: Why India must play its cards with care

BRICS: Why India must play its cards with care

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

When leaders of the five BRICS nations meet in Durban, there must be some stocktaking to assess exactly what the group wants to become, says Ambassador K C Singh.

'Rohit only player capable of notching 200 in T20s'

'Rohit only player capable of notching 200 in T20s'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Indian swashbuckler Rohit Sharma is the only cricketer capable of recording a double hundred in the T20 format, says former Australia spinner Brad Hogg. Australian limited overs skipper Aaron Finch came closest to achieving the feat when he smashed 172 off 76 balls against Zimbabwe in 2018.

Rabada to replace injured Steyn for South Africa

Rabada to replace injured Steyn for South Africa

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn will miss the second Test against England, which starts at Newlands on Saturday, after failing to recover from a shoulder injury, captain Hashim Amla said.

'India NOT nervous in dealing with China'

'India NOT nervous in dealing with China'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

India looks forward to the meet between Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Chinese premier Xi Jinping's in Durban on March 27 on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The next week is important for Sino- India bilateral relations, says Sheela Bhatt.

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Dale Steyn has fully recovered from a shoulder injury and recently featured for the Melbourne Stars in Australia's domestic Big Bash league.

Modi, Biden among over 100 leaders to address UNGA in person

Modi, Biden among over 100 leaders to address UNGA in person

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Modi will address world leaders from the iconic United Nations General Assembly hall on the morning of September 25, a day after he participates in the Quad Leaders' Summit in Washington, DC hosted by Biden on September 24.

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We brought melody back to Hindi cinema and our songs which came straight from the heart, be it Papa Kehte Hain, Aye Mere Humsafar, Ghazab Ka Hai Din or Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai, resonates even today.'

Silver Lake to invest additional Rs 1,875 cr in Reliance Retail

Silver Lake to invest additional Rs 1,875 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

US private equity firm Silver Lake Partners will invest an additional Rs 1,875 crore in the retail arm of Reliance Industries, the Indian firm said in a statement on Wednesday.

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.

Warner cleared for second Test, De Kock to contest charge

Warner cleared for second Test, De Kock to contest charge

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

David Warner has been cleared to play in the second Test against South Africa after accepting an ICC charge of bringing the game into disrepute.

Paine refutes South African version of Warner-De Kock spat

Paine refutes South African version of Warner-De Kock spat

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

South Africa team manager Mohammed Moosajee said on Monday that Warner had engaged in a personal verbal attack against De Kock on the pitch that involved members of his family.