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SA legend Graeme Pollock honoured at Port Elizabeth

SA legend Graeme Pollock honoured at Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Eastern Province Cricket Board has honoured South Africa's Cricketer of the Century, Graeme Pollock, by naming a pavilion at the St George's Park stadium in Port Elizabeth after him.

Graeme Pollock slams BCCI, ICC for DRS snub

Graeme Pollock slams BCCI, ICC for DRS snub

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Graeme Pollock, voted South Africa's best cricketer of the 20th century in 2009, blasted the Board of Control for Cricket in India for yet again raising the red flag for the universal implementation of the Decision Review System.

Excited to work with Ganguly in SA20: Maharaj

Excited to work with Ganguly in SA20: Maharaj

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Pretoria Capitals' skipper Keshav Maharaj is excited to have greats Sourav Ganguly and Shaun Pollock as part of their coaching staff in SA20.

Rinku's 6 that shattered press box still stands unrepaired

Rinku's 6 that shattered press box still stands unrepaired

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Rinku Singh maximum smashed the window glass of St George Park's press box and with a repair unlikely anytime soon

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.

The World of Cricket

The World of Cricket

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

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Pollock's absence played down

Pollock's absence played down

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

South Africa's main strike bowler misses the fourth Test to attend the birth of his first child

Research on DRS to be shown to BCCI

Research on DRS to be shown to BCCI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The ICC will send a delegation to India to show the research on ball-tracking by Dr Ed Rosten, an expert in computer vision technology, after the BCCI's objection resulted in the DRS being not put to a vote at the Executive Board meeting in Kuala Lumpur last month.

South Africa reach 357 for five

South Africa reach 357 for five

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Ashwell Prince and Mark Boucher repelled early Bangladesh pressure with a record sixth-wicket stand to take South Africa to 357 for five at stumps on the second day of the second Test on Thursday.

'It's our team when we won and Graeme's team when we're losing'

'It's our team when we won and Graeme's team when we're losing'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Former captains and fellow players were unanimous in their accolades for international cricket's longest-serving skipper, Graeme Smith who announced his retirement earlier this week.

Graeme Smith says selection allegations 'extremely hurtful'

Graeme Smith says selection allegations 'extremely hurtful'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Cricket South Africa's director of cricket Graeme Smith on Thursday categorically denied recent allegations levelled against him by ex-wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile around team selections during his time as captain of the national team and termed them "extremely hurtful".

Pollock left out of South African Test team again

Pollock left out of South African Test team again

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

"We have a lot of respect for Shaun Pollock but the team that did really well in Pakistan deserves another chance," Graeme Smith told reporters on Wednesday.

Smith and Pollock crush Pakistan in fourth ODI

Smith and Pollock crush Pakistan in fourth ODI

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

South Africa easily chased down Pakistan's 230 for nine with 74 balls to spare to leave the series tied at 2-2 with the final game to be played in Lahore on Monday.

Smith and Pollock shine in South Africa victory

Smith and Pollock shine in South Africa victory

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

South Africa beat West Indies by 86 runs in the second one-day international on Friday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Ranchi Test, Day 4

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Ranchi Test, Day 4

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 4:

Kohli receives ICC Test Championship mace for 2nd successive year

Kohli receives ICC Test Championship mace for 2nd successive year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The 63-run win at the Wanderers ensured that South Africa cannot move ahead of India in the ICC Test Team Rankings at the 3 April cut-off date, even if they go on to win all four Tests against Australia in March.

Remembering Sir Don Bradman on his 106th birth anniversary

Remembering Sir Don Bradman on his 106th birth anniversary

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Despite losing four years of playing days due to World War II, Don Bradman still is head and shoulders above the rest. Haresh Pandya pays tribute to the incomparable Don Bradman.

ABD: The smiling assassin who demonized bowlers

ABD: The smiling assassin who demonized bowlers

Rediff.com23 May 2018

At a time when boorish players' behaviour is a cause of concern for cricketing nations, the man earned love, respect, plaudits with his sheer cricketing skills.

India-SA Tests: How both teams fare

India-SA Tests: How both teams fare

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers from Test encounters between India and South Africa.

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the South African team from the World Cups.

Rain interrupts play

Rain interrupts play

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Chasing 211 for victory, South Africa were 111 for two in 27 overs, with capatin Graeme Smith batting on 49 and Shaun Pollock on 25.

The IPL has become boring!

The IPL has become boring!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

For days now, the fan has sat in front of the telly every night hoping to see an IPL contest that would leave the nerves jangling. Instead, he is served an insipid display that forces him to slumber the evening away, says Dhruv Munjal.

'Madness' tour to India reason for Proteas' present struggle, says Bacher

'Madness' tour to India reason for Proteas' present struggle, says Bacher

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Former South Africa skipper and administrator Ali Bacher believes that the side's recently-concluded tour against India has played a part in the team's current struggle.

SA are the underdogs: Prince

SA are the underdogs: Prince

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

South Africa captain Ashwell Prince admits his inexperienced squad, start the Test series against Sri Lanka as the underdogs

Smith delighted with South Africa performance

Smith delighted with South Africa performance

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

South Africa captain Graeme Smith is proud of his team's achievements this season despite being outplayed by England in the one-day series. "In terms of the team, we've realised that we've lost some key players in our one-day setup," Smith, who was forced out of the last three one-dayers through injury, told a news conference in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Quinton de Kock named Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

Quinton de Kock named Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

This is the second time Quinton de Kock has won the Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

Smith offers no excuses for defeat

Smith offers no excuses for defeat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

"I think the margins are very small on wickets like these. Maybe we were 30 runs short in the first innings as we lost our way towards the end of that. And with India getting that lead - those were the two swinging points in the match. Once India got the lead it was always going to be tough for us and the wicket also deteriorated further but I don't blame anybody for the defeat," said the South African captain.

Kallis to lead South Africa in Ireland

Kallis to lead South Africa in Ireland

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The veteran all-rounder will lead a 14-member squad to play against India and Ireland in place of Graeme Smith.

Injury-hit South Africa face tough task

Injury-hit South Africa face tough task

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

They have been badly handicapped by injuries to their captain Graeme Smith and all rounder Jacques Kallis.

Smith calls for greater maturity

Smith calls for greater maturity

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

Ntini jumps up rankings

Ntini jumps up rankings

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

Graeme Smith also moved up seven places to 12th in the batting ratings.

Boucher relieved of vice-captaincy

Boucher relieved of vice-captaincy

Rediff.com1 Apr 2003

Boucher relieved of vice-captaincy

England steal a draw

England steal a draw

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

South Africa's hopes of victory in first Test were foiled by some dogged batting and the weather.\n\n

Smith guides South Africa to series win

Smith guides South Africa to series win

Rediff.com7 May 2006

South Africa beat New Zealand by four wickets an hour after tea on the third day to wrap up a 2-0 series win

Kiwis edge home in thriller

Kiwis edge home in thriller

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

New Zealand beat South Africa by five runs in third ODI to go 2-1 up in the six-match series.

McKenzie fashions South Africa win

McKenzie fashions South Africa win

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

How will cricket change with the new rule on big bats?