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'Penalties needs to be harsher for ball tampering'

'Penalties needs to be harsher for ball tampering'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis called for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to dish out tougher punishments for players found guilty of ball tampering.

PIX: Gaikwad, Uthappa, Dhoni power CSK into IPL final

PIX: Gaikwad, Uthappa, Dhoni power CSK into IPL final

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League Qualifier 1 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, in Dubai, on Sunday.

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Former South African skipper AB de Villiers is all set to take part in the upcoming Mzansi Super League.

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.

Bigger and bolder, IPL returns to Indian shores

Bigger and bolder, IPL returns to Indian shores

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The board has learnt from the harsh lessons of the 2021 edition when the tournament had to be suspended midway due to the raging pandemic and could only be completed in the UAE four months later.

MS Dhoni: Gets his timing right one last time

MS Dhoni: Gets his timing right one last time

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Dhoni is leaving 'captaincy' but not for once relinquishing 'leadership' role.

'CSK is synonymous with Dhoni, IPL needs him'

'CSK is synonymous with Dhoni, IPL needs him'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Faf du Plessis feels that Dhoni should play in the tournament as he is still fit and motivated.

The 'big IPL' story

The 'big IPL' story

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

CSK coach Stephen Fleming lauded Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored 62* off 49, and said he is a 'big story'.

Buttler Or Russell: Most Valuable Player?

Buttler Or Russell: Most Valuable Player?

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Jos Buttler is still the front-runner to be this IPL's MVP. He still has at least two matches to play and one big knock will win it for him. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players after the end of the 70 league matches in IPL 2022.

Turning Point: Delhi bowlers choke CSK

Turning Point: Delhi bowlers choke CSK

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

CSK batsmen lacked urgency and that was their folly.

Can Dhoni's CSK bounce back this year?

Can Dhoni's CSK bounce back this year?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Chennai Super Kings will be determined to erase their IPL 2020 nightmare when they failed to make it to the IPL play-offs for the first time.

IPL PICS: Chennai Super Kings send Kings XI packing

IPL PICS: Chennai Super Kings send Kings XI packing

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi.

Turning Point: Ngidi spell sinks Mumbai

Turning Point: Ngidi spell sinks Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Lungi Ngidi took 3 for 9 in his final two overs, which was instrumental in restricting Mumbai Indians to 162/9 in their 20 overs.

Turning Point: CSK's top order flop

Turning Point: CSK's top order flop

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The Curran-Rayudu partnership for the third wicket put the brakes on the CSK innings in the middle overs, as they could add just 27 runs from 26 balls before both fell in quick succession.

How sudden structural changes worked in South Africa's favour

How sudden structural changes worked in South Africa's favour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Faf du Plessis said, "Now we can trust the system a little bit more and just focus on playing cricket."

Jofra Archer continues to be MVP

Jofra Archer continues to be MVP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 46.

PICS: Mumbai Indians too good for Chennai Super Kings

PICS: Mumbai Indians too good for Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Sharjah.

Why South Africa are struggling in World Cup

Why South Africa are struggling in World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Under-fire South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis said his "hurting" team is trying to fight but is just not able to avoid mistakes in what is turning out to be a horror World Cup campaign.

Did South Africa miss Dale Steyn?

Did South Africa miss Dale Steyn?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Du Plessis said it was a really a tough challenge for him to see through a smooth transition as the team lacks experience.

Du Plessis handed total reins of South Africa team

Du Plessis handed total reins of South Africa team

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Faf du Plessis was appointed South Africa's One Day International captain on Monday in place of AB de Villiers, giving him the top job in all three formats of the game.

Pakistan's Alam punishes South Africa with century

Pakistan's Alam punishes South Africa with century

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Fawad Alam put Pakistan in control of the first Test against South Africa, chalking up a superb century to lead the home side to 308 for eight by the close of day two in Karachi for a first innings lead of 88 runs.

SEE: How SunRisers celebrated victory against CSK

SEE: How SunRisers celebrated victory against CSK

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

SunRisers Hyderabad looked a happy bunch as the players cut a cake to celebrate their victory against Chennai Super Kings, the IPL match, in Dubai on Friday.

1st ODI: Hardik adds balance, India ready for fresh start against SA

1st ODI: Hardik adds balance, India ready for fresh start against SA

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

India's three-match ODI campaign against South Africa starting on Thursday where the hosts would be aiming to put the 'New Zealand Nightmare' behind them.

De Villiers clarifies about World Cup inclusion offer

De Villiers clarifies about World Cup inclusion offer

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'I made no demands neither did I try to force myself into WC squad'

IPL 2020: Rahul, Mayank Agarwal top MVP list

IPL 2020: Rahul, Mayank Agarwal top MVP list

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's Most Valuable PlayerS so far.

Turning Point: Early wickets hamper Delhi

Turning Point: Early wickets hamper Delhi

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Chennai Super Kings's experience proved to be the difference in the all-important IPL Qualifier 2 game against a young Delhi Capitals.

PHOTOS: Australia lose to SA; set up England semi-final

PHOTOS: Australia lose to SA; set up England semi-final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Australia and South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday

SA security shoves journo trying to interview Du Plessis

SA security shoves journo trying to interview Du Plessis

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

South Africa have accused an Australian TV station of harassing captain Faf du Plessis after a reporter was involved in a physical confrontation with a team security guard at Adelaide Airport on Monday. Du Plessis has been charged with ball-tampering by the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the second test in Hobart, which South Africa won to clinch the series with a match to spare.

Turning Point: Brathwaite's poor over sinks Sunrisers

Turning Point: Brathwaite's poor over sinks Sunrisers

Rediff.com23 May 2018

With 43 needed off 3 overs, Faf du Plessis launched into Carlos Brathwaite's 18th over, smashing him for 20 runs which included 3 fours and a six.

CSK ponder Dhoni's batting order; Delhi fret on Ashwin's injury

CSK ponder Dhoni's batting order; Delhi fret on Ashwin's injury

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni batted at number seven against , promoting the likes of Sam Curran, Jadhav and Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of himself but the ploy backfired badly

South Africa name uncapped Dupavillon, Baartman for Pakistan tour

South Africa name uncapped Dupavillon, Baartman for Pakistan tour

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

South Africa will be led by captain Quinton de Kock as they come off a 2-0 home series win over Sri Lanka that concluded on Tuesday.

IPL 2020: Meet the Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2020: Meet the Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents the Chennai Super Kings record in the IPL over the years.

SA captain Du Plessis out of India series with injury

SA captain Du Plessis out of India series with injury

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

It is another injury blow for the Proteas, who have already lost AB de Villiers due to a finger injury for the first three matches of the 50-over series against India.

'Not every guy has to have a six-pack to be successful in cricket'

'Not every guy has to have a six-pack to be successful in cricket'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'It's unfair to compare different people. He's a guy who will always come and be a power hitter and hit it a long way'

Scars from past tours in subcontinent affected Proteas

Scars from past tours in subcontinent affected Proteas

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'Our match awareness of when to tighten the screws was lacking. That is the reason why we lost the game.' South Africa coach Boucher bemoans mental frailties after Pakistan series loss.

De Villiers mulls T20 World Cup return

De Villiers mulls T20 World Cup return

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'There's a lot that needs to happen before that becomes reality, but I would love to'

IPL 2022: Most Valuable Player: No Stopping Buttler!

IPL 2022: Most Valuable Player: No Stopping Buttler!

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle pick the 50 Most Valuable Players in IPL 2022 after Game 55.

Seven losses in eight Tests but Du Plesssis undeterred

Seven losses in eight Tests but Du Plesssis undeterred

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Speculation of him stepping down have been rife but the South African captain has no such plans. 'From a runs point of view, I'm not up to a level where I should be but I've still got a huge role to play as captain to try and make sure I lift these guys up to fight to win the next Test'.

3rd Test: India to go for the kill in Ranchi with points to grab

3rd Test: India to go for the kill in Ranchi with points to grab

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Not just the 40 points, India will also be eyeing a 3-0 whitewash in the Gandhi-Mandela series.

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.