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Under de Kock, South Africa plan for the future

Under de Kock, South Africa plan for the future

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

South Africa wants to infuse fresh blood going into next year's World T20 in Australia.

'Stress free' Kohli dangerous for opposition in IPL 2022: Maxwell

'Stress free' Kohli dangerous for opposition in IPL 2022: Maxwell

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli looks "stress free" without the burden of captaincy weighing him down, a dangerous sign for the opposition teams in IPL 2022, said his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Glenn Maxwell.

Riyadh to host IPL 2025 mega auction?

Riyadh to host IPL 2025 mega auction?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is expected to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month, according to sources.

Karunaratne left frustrated as Sri Lanka's hopes hang by a thread

Karunaratne left frustrated as Sri Lanka's hopes hang by a thread

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka - who shocked England so spectacularly in Leeds last week - must now beat West Indies and India in their final two games if they are to stand any chance of making the final four.

IPL: Chennai Super Kings edge past Delhi Daredevils in thriller

IPL: Chennai Super Kings edge past Delhi Daredevils in thriller

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Ashish Nehra snapped up three wickets to lead a disciplined bowling attack as two-time champions Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Daredevils by one run in a last-over thriller of the Indian Premier League.

South Africa thrash Sri Lanka, break 'knock-out jinx'

South Africa thrash Sri Lanka, break 'knock-out jinx'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

All-rounder JP Duminy claimed a hat-trick as South Africa stormed into the World Cup semi-finals with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

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

Proteas send message of intent for rest of India series

Proteas send message of intent for rest of India series

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock's showing represented an important turning point for South Africa's relatively inexperienced batting line-up as they head into an important summer that also includes a home Test series against England.

Warner blames himself for SRH's defeat

Warner blames himself for SRH's defeat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Warner took full responsibility of his innings, explaining the reason behind his frustration

Kohli, Gambhir clash after match; teammates intervene!

Kohli, Gambhir clash after match; teammates intervene!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir were involved in an ugly face-off following RCB's 18-run win over LSG in Lucknow on Monday.

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.

Top Performers: Moeen, Jadeja send Royals crashing

Top Performers: Moeen, Jadeja send Royals crashing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

While Moeen Ali sparkled with excellent figures of 3/7 in three overs, Ravindra Jadeja took 2/28 in four overs as the two spinners consigned Royals to a thumping 45-run defeat.

Reeza, Rassie shine as SA seal SL T20 series

Reeza, Rassie shine as SA seal SL T20 series

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen impressed with the bat as a much-changed South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 16 runs to seal the Twenty20 International series at Centurion Park on Friday.

Dean Elgar replaces Graeme Smith in list of contracted players

Dean Elgar replaces Graeme Smith in list of contracted players

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named Dean Elgar in the list of its contracted players, in place of the retired Test captain Graeme Smith.

IPL: Time is running out for Dhoni's Supergiants

IPL: Time is running out for Dhoni's Supergiants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

The Pune outfit is presently languishing at the sixth spot in the eight-team standings with just four points.

Best XI of IPL 2022

Best XI of IPL 2022

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Laxmi Negi picks the finest cricketers of this IPL.

South Africa recall fast bowler Kyle Abbott for Durban Test

South Africa recall fast bowler Kyle Abbott for Durban Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

South Africa have recalled fast bowler Kyle Abbott for the second Test against India in his home town of Durban starting on Boxing Day (December 26).

South Africa on course for Test win against Sri Lanka

South Africa on course for Test win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

South Africa remained on course for victory at the close at Kingsmead on Friday.

IPL PICS: Delhi Capitals edge CSK to take top spot

IPL PICS: Delhi Capitals edge CSK to take top spot

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, in Dubai, on Monday.

When rain gods helped South Africa

When rain gods helped South Africa

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Heavy overnight rain ended New Zealand's hopes of winning the third Test against South Africa and levelling the series at 1-1 on Wednesday when the final day in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

World T20: When performance belied reputations

World T20: When performance belied reputations

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

As we head to the head to the business end of the tournament, that involves three former champions, a look at the players who flattered to deceive, faltering under the weight of expectations, hurting their respective teams.

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.

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.

IPL 2021: Pant's leadership to the test against CSK

IPL 2021: Pant's leadership to the test against CSK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Delhi's strong batting line up of Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Steven Smith and Pant himself will look to fire on all cylinders right from the opening game.

IPL auction: Stokes, Ashwin, Gayle headline marquee players

IPL auction: Stokes, Ashwin, Gayle headline marquee players

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Troubled England all-rounder Ben Stokes and India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin are among the 16 marquee players for the upcoming Indian Premier League Players' Auction in Bengaluru on January 27 and 28.

3rd Test: New Zealand battle to stumps in good position

3rd Test: New Zealand battle to stumps in good position

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Tom Latham and Jeet Raval weathered an intense examination for over 25 overs to guide New Zealand to 67 without loss at the close of the rain-affected second day of the third Test against South Africa at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday.

England's Bess claims five wickets as South Africa hang on

England's Bess claims five wickets as South Africa hang on

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Dom Bess took three more South African wickets, and grabbed his first test five wicket haul, to increase England's stranglehold

IPL player draft: The 10 buys...their worth

IPL player draft: The 10 buys...their worth

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

IPL Player draft: How the bidding went

CSK retain big names, release Wood, Khsitiz, Kanishk for IPL-12

CSK retain big names, release Wood, Khsitiz, Kanishk for IPL-12

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

In a statement issued on Wednesday, CSK revealed England fast bowler Mark Wood and uncapped Indian players Kanishk Seth and Kshitiz Sharma have been released.

Sri Lanka's batsmen keep hopes alive on Day 4

Sri Lanka's batsmen keep hopes alive on Day 4

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

South Africa need five wickets on Friday to secure victory in the first Test after Sri Lanka provided dogged resistance and were 240 for five at stumps on the fourth day at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

We deserved to lose; gave KKR a freebie: Kohli

We deserved to lose; gave KKR a freebie: Kohli

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Following their 21-run loss at the hands of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore stand-in skipper Virat Kohli said they deserved to lose the match.

Virat Kohli talks about his key to success

Virat Kohli talks about his key to success

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Batsman Kohli credits India captaincy for change in mindset

PIX: Ton-up Jacks, Kohli power RCB to easy win over GT

PIX: Ton-up Jacks, Kohli power RCB to easy win over GT

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played in Ahmedabad on Sunday

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Indian Premier League governing council revealed changes ahead of the IPL mega auction, which is likely to be scheduled for November.

Did Patidar Bat Better Than Kohli?

Did Patidar Bat Better Than Kohli?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Rajat Patidar completely overshadowed senior team-mate Virat Kohli with a blistering display of power hitting.

Onus on DC seniors to deliver: De Villiers

Onus on DC seniors to deliver: De Villiers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'David Warner leads from the front. He is not going to give up until the tournament is over. So expect a bounce-back from them.'

Rampaging SRH eye another run-fest against bottom-placed RCB

Rampaging SRH eye another run-fest against bottom-placed RCB

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to unleash their brute batting power on struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru when the two teams face off in their return-leg fixture of the IPL in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Iyer elated after KKR pull off tense win over RCB

Iyer elated after KKR pull off tense win over RCB

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that it is "tough to stay calm" in nail-biting matches like as their one-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in Kolkata on Sunday, but was a relieved man after the team garner two crucial points.

Turning Point: Thakur's 2 wickets

Turning Point: Thakur's 2 wickets

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Shardul Thakur's two wickets in two balls in the 18th over put the brakes on the KXIP innings.

'Dhoni is a genius'

'Dhoni is a genius'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Dhoni surprised everyone by sending Curran up the order with 29 needed off 17 balls.