News for 'Durban'

Gayle forces Windies to victory over South Africa

Gayle forces Windies to victory over South Africa

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Chris Gayle blazed a half-century off 17 balls to power West Indies to a four-wicket victory over South Africa in the first Twenty20 international at Newlands on Friday.

ODI vs Test form: No need to change for 5-day format, says Rohit

ODI vs Test form: No need to change for 5-day format, says Rohit

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Though he hasn't been able to replicate his rich limited-overs' form in Test cricket, Rohit Sharma feels there's no need to make drastic changes in his game for the five-day format.

Mahatma in South Africa top 10 list

Mahatma in South Africa top 10 list

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

The list was complied by the the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) after an nationwide campaign.

Enaleni to sue Lupin for mktg pact violation

Enaleni to sue Lupin for mktg pact violation

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

South Africa's largest generic drug company Enaleni Pharmaceuticals is planning to sue Lupin - the Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) domestic pharma major - for terminating a marketing right unilaterally in violation of an existing agreement.

Paceman Nehra set to quit international cricket

Paceman Nehra set to quit international cricket

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

With no World T20 competition in 2018, Nehra apparently told the team management that it is only fair that performing juniors have a longer rope, PTI reported.

Shane Warne up to second spot

Shane Warne up to second spot

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

His six-wicket haul in the second innings of the Durban Test has lifted him one notch in the Test rankings.

ICICI opens office in Johannesburg

ICICI opens office in Johannesburg

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Leading private sector bank ICICI Bank has opened an office in South African city of Johannesburg with an aim to capitalise on India's growing ties with African countries.

Kallis, Warne seek improved form

Kallis, Warne seek improved form

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Australia stay alive with thrilling win

Australia stay alive with thrilling win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Australia levelled the five-match one-day international series against South Africa at 2-2 after a nerve-shredding one-wicket victory.

Injured Pollock out of 2nd ODI

Injured Pollock out of 2nd ODI

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

Makhaya Ntini will also miss the second ODI against Zimbabwe after team management decided to rest him.

Manchester United lose on penalties

Manchester United lose on penalties

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

Manchester United were beaten on penalties in their final game on tour in South Africa, losing 4-3 after a 0-0 draw with Kaizer Chiefs in Pretoria on Saturday.

Indian-origin SA minister in racial trouble

Indian-origin SA minister in racial trouble

Rediff.com17 Jan 2006

The local Daily News, edited by Indian-origin Dennis Pather, wrote an editorial condemning the letter and said Rajbansi was a product of apartheid politics.

Jonty hits out at Australia for omitting Nathan Lyon

Jonty hits out at Australia for omitting Nathan Lyon

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Jonty Rhodes believes Australia's omission of spinner Nathan Lyon will hurt them in the World T20.

De Kock top-scores as South Africa batsmen flourish

De Kock top-scores as South Africa batsmen flourish

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Quinton de Kock top scored as all South Africa's batsmen got among the runs in a score of 283 for three on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand at Centurion on Saturday.

Rhodes declines NCA offer

Rhodes declines NCA offer

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

The former South Africa batsman declined an offer by India's National Cricket Academy to be its fielding consultant.

Steyn still recovering but expected to be fit for Aus series

Steyn still recovering but expected to be fit for Aus series

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Fast bowler Dale Steyn will undergo rehabilitation on a fractured rib but will be fit for the home series against Australia which begins next month, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Tuesday.

African leader gets Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award

African leader gets Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

Sir Ketumile Masire was honoured with the award for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the African continent.

Indians face AIDS threat in SA

Indians face AIDS threat in SA

Rediff.com31 May 2005

"The Indian origin community in the KwaZulu-Natal region is sitting on a AIDS time-bomb," a study has said.

Shiv Kapur shoots 71 in rain-hit Mandela Championship

Shiv Kapur shoots 71 in rain-hit Mandela Championship

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur opened with a one-over 71 in the weather-affected first round of the Nelson Mandela Championship, presented by ISPA Handa, in Durban, on Wednesday.

Manilal: Gandhi's prisoner?

Manilal: Gandhi's prisoner?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

A book by Gandhi's great-granddaughter says he was a loving father but left his sons little choice.

Kallis, De Villiers stand firm

Kallis, De Villiers stand firm

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

PHOTOS: Starc rips through South Africa; Australia grab big lead

PHOTOS: Starc rips through South Africa; Australia grab big lead

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc produced high-quality reverse-swing to claim five wickets against South Africa as the tourists seized control of the first Test with a first innings lead of 189 at the close on the second day.

Fit Symonds back for Australia

Fit Symonds back for Australia

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Australia beat South Africa by 24 runs

Australia beat South Africa by 24 runs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

South Africa lead the five-match series 2-1. The next game is on Friday in Durban.

Indian-origin family in South Africa sentenced

Indian-origin family in South Africa sentenced

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Five members of the Lutchman family have been jailed for assaulting and robbing their neighbour five years ago.

Chappell blames batsmen for defeat

Chappell blames batsmen for defeat

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

'Our batting was all the more disappointing because there weren't that many gremlins in the pitch," said India's coach.

My best win, says Graeme Smith

My best win, says Graeme Smith

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said the 174-run rout of India in the second Test in Durban was a 'stand-out' during his captaincy.

Play begins after 55-minute delay

Play begins after 55-minute delay

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

The final day of the second Test between India and South Africa was scheduled to start at 9.30 local time.

Biggest defeats for India

Biggest defeats for India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

Gayle smashes 12-ball 50, equals Yuvraj Singh's World record

Gayle smashes 12-ball 50, equals Yuvraj Singh's World record

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle smashed fifty from 12 balls for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League on Monday to match India's Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest half-century in Twenty20 cricket.

Golf's Rio exodus may hit cricket's Olympic prospects: ICC

Golf's Rio exodus may hit cricket's Olympic prospects: ICC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

High-profile withdrawals of male golfers from next month's Rio Games might damage cricket's chances of becoming an Olympic sport, fears the International Cricket Council (ICC). Golf's return to Olympics for the first time since 1904 has been hit by big-name male withdrawals over health concerns triggered by the outbreak of the Zika virus in Brazil. The top four male golfers in the world -- Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy -- have pulled out and ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson fears a ripple effect.

Afro-Asian Cup in August

Afro-Asian Cup in August

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

The three-match series between and Asia and Africa XI will be in South Africa, between August 17 and 21.

India-SA ODIs as scheduled; named 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'

India-SA ODIs as scheduled; named 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Cricket South Africa did its bit to honour Nelson Mandela on Friday, naming the ongoing ODI series against India as 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'.

South Africa's Amla steps down from Test captaincy

South Africa's Amla steps down from Test captaincy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Hashim Amla said on Wednesday he was stepping aside as South Africa's cricket Test captain with immediate effect, a day after a double century rescued his country from possible defeat in the second Test against England.

Hayden, McGrath top PWC Test ratings

Hayden, McGrath top PWC Test ratings

Rediff.com30 Dec 2002

Mathew Hayden also overtook Sachin Tendulkar as the year's leading run scorer with 1,481 to his name.

'Family killer' denied bail

'Family killer' denied bail

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Pakistani businessman Wassim Haider Agha, 45, is accused of masterminding the execution-style killing of his pregnant wife, Anisa Sukan, their eight-month-old daughter Zil and Anisa's father, Anand Sukan in Wesrville, South Africa, in March.

South Africa seek Jonty's services

South Africa seek Jonty's services

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

The former Test and ODI ace was called upon to improve the team's fielding.

Taylor and Compton rally England after Steyn strikes early

Taylor and Compton rally England after Steyn strikes early

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

James Taylor and Nick Compton compiled gritty half-centuries to lead England to 179 for four on a rain-disrupted first day of the opening Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban, on Saturday.