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South Africa will thump India: Majola

South Africa will thump India: Majola

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

With the world's top one-day batsman -- Graeme Smith -- leading them, the South Africans are all set to "thump" India in the upcoming three-match Test series, declared Cricket South Africa chief Gerald Majola. Lauding the in-form Smith for guiding the team to the top of the ICC ODI rankings, Majola said the South Africans will be a tough proposition for the home side.

ICC T20 World Cup: No Giants, no favourites: Group D promises fireworks

ICC T20 World Cup: No Giants, no favourites: Group D promises fireworks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A preview of Group D in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, featuring South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.

Video: Mumbai roots for South Africa!

Video: Mumbai roots for South Africa!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

South Africa versus Sri Lanka. The first World Cup 2015 quarter-finals. Is cricket-loving Mumbai excited? We decided to find out...

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said after it was criticised for selecting a second-string squad featuring seven debutants for the country's two fixtures in New Zealand next month.

Iran, UAE FMs spar at BRICS meet in Delhi, Lavrov intervenes to cool tempers

Iran, UAE FMs spar at BRICS meet in Delhi, Lavrov intervenes to cool tempers

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Sharp differences between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict were on full display during the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi, signalling the challenges the bloc faces in reaching a consensus position on the crisis.

India's Testing times in South Africa

India's Testing times in South Africa

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Rajneesh Gupta presents a statistical summary of Test series between India and South Africa.

T20 World Cup: Is Bumrah the key to Marco Jansen's success?

T20 World Cup: Is Bumrah the key to Marco Jansen's success?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

South African bowler Marco Jansen reveals he studied and attempted to replicate Jasprit Bumrah's bowling technique after watching replays from a Test match in Kolkata, which led to improved performance in the T20 World Cup.

South Africa rest Bavuma for India limited-overs series; Markram to lead

South Africa rest Bavuma for India limited-overs series; Markram to lead

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

South Africa have rested batter Temba Bavuma for their home white-ball series against India this month after a poor Cricket World Cup, but he will captain the team in the two-Test series which starts on Dec. 26.

Pakistani Handler Expanding India Network Through Social Media, Say Arrested Men

Pakistani Handler Expanding India Network Through Social Media, Say Arrested Men

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Two men arrested in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly being in contact with a Pakistan-linked handler based in Saudi Arabia revealed that the handler was expanding his network in India via social media. The investigation has been handed over to the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).

'Celebrate a little but final on Sunday': NZ star Allen

'Celebrate a little but final on Sunday': NZ star Allen

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Finn Allen's explosive century guided New Zealand to a dominant victory over South Africa, securing their place in the T20 World Cup final.

10 sixes, 24 balls: Sooryavanshi powers India U-19 win

10 sixes, 24 balls: Sooryavanshi powers India U-19 win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Skipper Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hammered a 24-ball 68, a blazing knock that included 10 sixes, as India U-19 recorded an eight-wicket win via DLS method to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa.

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly supports the BCCI's decision to host Test matches in new venues like Guwahati and Ranchi, alongside traditional centres.

PIX: South Africa edge Pakistan in thriller to go top

PIX: South Africa edge Pakistan in thriller to go top

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Chennai, on Friday.

PIX: India sniff victory as spinners rock Proteas

PIX: India sniff victory as spinners rock Proteas

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Jadeja returned to haunt South Africa with the ball after the Proteas came out to bat for the second time in the match.

Statistical Highlights: India vs South Africa

Statistical Highlights: India vs South Africa

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

Statistical highlights at the end of the first Test between India and South Africa at MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Sunday.

Rishabh Pant's Role As Test Vice-Captain Under Review

Rishabh Pant's Role As Test Vice-Captain Under Review

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Indian Test team selection meeting in Guwahati will likely involve discussions about Rishabh Pant's future as vice-captain, Jasprit Bumrah's workload, and Suryakumar Yadav's form.

'Flow Around The Corner': Morkel Backs India To Crack Spin Code

'Flow Around The Corner': Morkel Backs India To Crack Spin Code

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Morne Morkel backs India's batting unit to improve against spin ahead of Super Eight clash vs South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup.

Rickelton, Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira

Rickelton, Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Rickelton, Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira in SA squad for T20 World Cup

Aussie coach backs aging Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood for 2027 World Cup

Aussie coach backs aging Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood for 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald backs the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to play the 2027 ODI World Cup, but admitted that Cricket Australia (CA) need to invest in their bodies to set the star pacers up for 2027.

PHOTOS: Clinical India crush South Africa in third T20

PHOTOS: Clinical India crush South Africa in third T20

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

A clinical India outplayed South Africa with both bat and ball to register a comprehensive 48-run victory in the third T20I in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday and keep themselves alive in the five-match series.

South Africa focused on beating India despite off-field woes

South Africa focused on beating India despite off-field woes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Elgar appeared to give his backing to Boucher after former Test spinner Paul Adams said he had been called a "brown shit" in a South Africa team song during his time in the side, including by former wicket-keeper Boucher, who has since apologised.

Delhi To Host Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship In 2026

Delhi To Host Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship In 2026

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi will host the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship in 2026 at the Thyagraj Stadium, with players from more than 35 countries expected to participate, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Wednesday.

India hold the edge ahead of final T20I, say experts

India hold the edge ahead of final T20I, say experts

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Steyn, however, said his team had "exceeded expectations" on their tour of India.

Kishan, Chahar to join India 'A' for South Africa tour

Kishan, Chahar to join India 'A' for South Africa tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Fast bowler Deepak Chahar and young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan have been added to India 'A' squad, that will travel to South Africa for three four-day Test matches.

Who will make the cut for South Africa Tests?

Who will make the cut for South Africa Tests?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The careers of senior pros Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma are on the line when the selectors pick the Indian Test squad for the coming tour of South Africa.

India have South Africa under siege

India have South Africa under siege

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

India stretched their lead to 311 runs against South Africa at the end of the second day of the first Test.

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma despite his poor T20 World Cup run, says there's no concern over his form ahead of South Africa clash.

'Want to achieve what no other Indian team has in South Africa'

'Want to achieve what no other Indian team has in South Africa'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Rohit Sharma wants his team to be the first one from India to win a Test series in South Africa.

Captain Rahul sums up India's flop show in South Africa

Captain Rahul sums up India's flop show in South Africa

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

India captain K L Rahul attributed the 0-3 drubbing from South Africa in the ODI series to collective failure and said there is no shying away from the fact that the visitors have "gone wrong".

India eves lose to South Africa

India eves lose to South Africa

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The hockey team lost their opening match of the four-Test series 2-1 against the hosts at the Stellenbosch hockey stadium.

India break South Africa jinx

India break South Africa jinx

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

India's maiden Test win in South Africa came after 14 years and in their tenth Test.

India's winning run under threat from South Africa

India's winning run under threat from South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

India's long winning streak in Test cricket is under threat in a quick-fire three match series against South Africa this month, where their status as the top ranked nation in the format faces a stiff examination.

IPL Franchises Race Towards $15 Billion Valuations

IPL Franchises Race Towards $15 Billion Valuations

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by the Shah Rukh Khan family and Mehta Group, emerged as the most valuable franchise.

T20 World Cup: Parthiv wants Sanju Samson in place of Tilak Varma against Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Parthiv wants Sanju Samson in place of Tilak Varma against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

I would like to see Axar Patel, Sanju Samson coming back: Parthiv Patel on India's do-or-die Zimbabwe clash

India looking to spoil South Africa's away record

India looking to spoil South Africa's away record

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

An enviable nine-year overseas record of 10 Test series wins in 14 rubbers by South Africa is under serious threat by India when the two teams face-off in the third and penultimate game of the current series at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha in Nagpur from Wednesday.

What worries India heading into T20 World Cup Super 8s...

What worries India heading into T20 World Cup Super 8s...

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate highlights the team's challenges against finger spin and the predictability of their left-handed top order as they prepare for the T20 World Cup Super 8s.

'Doyen of Indian PMs': US, Russia hail Modi on tenure milestone

'Doyen of Indian PMs': US, Russia hail Modi on tenure milestone

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'a Great One', while Russia hailed him as the 'doyen of all Indian prime ministers' as world leaders congratulated him on becoming India's longest continuously serving elected representative at the top post.

South Africa name full-strength squad for India T20Is

South Africa name full-strength squad for India T20Is

Rediff.com17 May 2022

South Africa have recalled fast bowler Anrich Nortje and all-rounder Wayne Parnell, and handed a first Twenty20 International call-up to batsman Tristan Stubbs, in a full-strength squad for the five-match tour of India starting on June 9.

'Ishant MUST deliver in South Africa'

'Ishant MUST deliver in South Africa'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Ishant Sharma is yet to realise his true potential, feels former pacer Venkatesh Prasad, who wants the lanky speedster to lead the Indian attack in next month's tough tour of South Africa.

Majola recalls South Africa's 1991 India tour

Majola recalls South Africa's 1991 India tour

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Gerald Majola citied how Indian people lined the streets of Calcutta in 1991 to welcome the South Africa team as it undertook its first tour of the country, while announcing his plans for a double-header special match and concert in Durban early next year.