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MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.

Cardinals Gather to Elect Pope

Cardinals Gather to Elect Pope

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The papal conclave, the process to elect a new Pope, is set to begin on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, following Pope Francis' death. The event takes place within the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City and involves the College of Cardinals.

Why US is skipping G20 summit in South Africa

Why US is skipping G20 summit in South Africa

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

He further criticised South Africa's use of the G20 platform to promote "solidarity, equality, and sustainability" to promote "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and climate change."

5 Star Hardik Breaks Multiple Records

5 Star Hardik Breaks Multiple Records

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya achieved some remarkable individual feats on Friday although his team suffered a heartbreaking loss against Lucknow Super Giants in an away match in Lucknow.

Jo'burg Consulate Hosts SKY & Co

Jo'burg Consulate Hosts SKY & Co

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'A lovely evening at Joburg. The Consulate General of India, Johannesburg hosted #TeamIndia for dinner yesterday ahead of the fourth T20I.'

'This is obviously why the Impact Player rule is there'

'This is obviously why the Impact Player rule is there'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

When Vipraj was dismissed for a brilliant 39 in 15 balls (five fours and two sixes), the equation went down to 42 in 24 balls, which Ashutosh chased down.

Yet to firm up modalities on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA

Yet to firm up modalities on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced that India and China have reached an understanding to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025. While an understanding has been reached, the modalities of the pilgrimage are yet to be firmed up. The Yatra has been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak and non-renewal of Yatra arrangements by the Chinese side.

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.

SA20: Joburg Super Kings overcome MI Cape Town in rain-hit clash

SA20: Joburg Super Kings overcome MI Cape Town in rain-hit clash

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Joburg Super Kings beat MI Cape Town by six runs via the Duckworth Lewis and Stern method in a rain-affected SA20 clash in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

He is the first Indian to achieve the feat of scoring a century in all three formats in international cricket at a single venue.

Maharaj suffers injury setback ahead of crucial series

Maharaj suffers injury setback ahead of crucial series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

First choice spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the remaining two One-Day Internationals against Pakistan and is a doubt for the crucial two-test home series against the sub-continent side that starts on Dec. 26.

DK's maiden SA20 fifty goes in vain

DK's maiden SA20 fifty goes in vain

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The major difference between the two sides was the Super Kings' start with du Plessis and Devon Conway (20 off 25 balls) compiling a solid 54-run stand for the first wicket to set up the run chase.

PIX: Rabada shines as MI Cape Town win maiden SA20 crown

PIX: Rabada shines as MI Cape Town win maiden SA20 crown

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada produced an inspired bowling performance to lead MI Cape Town to their maiden SA20 title with a comfortable 76 runs victory over two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday.

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.

Modi-Xi to meet in Johannesburg? Govt says no word as yet

Modi-Xi to meet in Johannesburg? Govt says no word as yet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg are being finalised, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Monday but did not give a direct reply on the possibility of a meeting between Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

SA20: Joburg Super Kings rout Sunrisers

SA20: Joburg Super Kings rout Sunrisers

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Fast bowlers Lutho Sipamla and Hardus Vijoen ripped through the Sunrisers Eastern Cape batting line-up to power Joburg Super Kings to a dominant nine-wicket bonus point victory.

Surya, Laxman laud players after 'special win'

Surya, Laxman laud players after 'special win'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'This time, even after we led 2-1 in the series, we decided how to play the last match (aggressively), everybody stepped up. Credit goes to everybody. We won this series as a team.'

Rinku to make ODI debut in Johannesburg!

Rinku to make ODI debut in Johannesburg!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

"In ODI format as well, he has performed across formats in first class cricket and so, yes, he will get his opportunity in ODI series."

Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer smash tons ahead of IPL Auction

Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer smash tons ahead of IPL Auction

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Tilak Varma became the first batter ever to notch three successive hundreds in T20s, while Shreyas Iyer underlined his credentials with a smooth century

Teen Konstas excited to face Indian challenge

Teen Konstas excited to face Indian challenge

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'I've got a few plans against those (Indian) bowlers. Feeling like I'm moving really nice and hopefully I get that opportunity.'

Sanju's Six Leaves Fan In Tears

Sanju's Six Leaves Fan In Tears

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

While the Indian batter was in full flight, one of his powerful sixes inadvertently struck a fan in the crowd.

All-round Linde stars in South Africa's win over Pakistan

All-round Linde stars in South Africa's win over Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Pakistan were always struggling to keep up the required run rate despite captain Mohamed Rizwan batting through to the last over before being dismissed for 74.

Australia's players don black armbands in memory of Hughes, Redpath

Australia's players don black armbands in memory of Hughes, Redpath

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Australia's players wore black armbands during the second Pink-ball Test against India in Adelaide on Friday in memory of former cricketers Phillip Hughes and Ian Redpath.

Unsold in IPL, Punjab's Anmolpreet makes history

Unsold in IPL, Punjab's Anmolpreet makes history

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Anmolpreet smashes fastest List A hundred by an Indian

Hendricks ton steers SA to T20 series win over Pakistan

Hendricks ton steers SA to T20 series win over Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Opener Reeza Hendricks smashed 117 runs from 63 balls to guide South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 International at Centurion Park on Friday as they claimed the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare.

Afridi stars as Pakistan outplay South Africa to take 2-0 series lead

Afridi stars as Pakistan outplay South Africa to take 2-0 series lead

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Babar Azam provided 73 in 95 deliveries with the visitors profiting from some sloppy South African fielding as they dropped numerous catches and were not accurate enough with the ball.

South Africa pick new captain for Pakistan T20s

South Africa pick new captain for Pakistan T20s

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Heinrich Klaasen will captain South Africa in three Twenty20 matches against Pakistan next week.

Duminy resigns as South Africa's limited-overs batting coach

Duminy resigns as South Africa's limited-overs batting coach

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

J P Duminy, who joined the Proteas side as their batting coach in March last year, left his role with immediate effect following a mutual agreement, said the country's cricket governing body (CSA).

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

BCCI makes urgent player swap amidst BGT preparations

BCCI makes urgent player swap amidst BGT preparations

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle.

PIX: India's T20 dominance continues, seal SA series

PIX: India's T20 dominance continues, seal SA series

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the fourth and deciding T20I played between South Africa and India in Johannesburg on Friday

Laxman Head Coach For South Africa T20Is

Laxman Head Coach For South Africa T20Is

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Since Head Coach Gautam Gambhir will travel to Australia with the Rohit Sharma-led Test team on November 10, he will not be available to coach the T20I team for the series that will go on till November 15.

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has been reprimanded for showing dissent at the umpire's decision during the fourth T20 International against India in Johannesburg, the ICC said on Tuesday.

Samson's Century Spree: A Record-Breaking Year

Samson's Century Spree: A Record-Breaking Year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player to score three T20I centuries in a calendar year.

Rinku's form a worry as India look to seal series in Jo'burg

Rinku's form a worry as India look to seal series in Jo'burg

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

India have used 12 out of their 15 players in the first three games and it would be interesting to see if one among the two uncapped pacers Yash Dayal or Vysakh Vijaykumar gets a debut cap in case the pitch warrants an extra specialist speedster.

'I had so many failures': Samson's emotional outpour

'I had so many failures': Samson's emotional outpour

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said that he had a lot of failures in his life and the century against the Proteas meant a lot to him.

'Without Yuvraj, India wouldn't have won 2007 T20 WC'

'Without Yuvraj, India wouldn't have won 2007 T20 WC'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Former cricketer Sreesanth feels that without the swashbuckling all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, India wouldn't have lifted the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.

Coetzee, Klaasen, Maharaj return for India T20Is

Coetzee, Klaasen, Maharaj return for India T20Is

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Top bowler Kagiso Rabada will be rested for the series, along with Lungi Ngidi, as South Africa look ahead to the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins later in November.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis, Moeen signed by CSK-owned Johannesburg Team

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis, Moeen signed by CSK-owned Johannesburg Team

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Du Plessis, who was also part of CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2011 to 2021, except for 2016 and 2017, when the team was suspended, was recently roped in by the Johannesburg franchise.

Tilak Varma Joins Elite Club

Tilak Varma Joins Elite Club

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

India batter Tilak Varma on Friday achieved a historic feat during the fourth and final match against South Africa in Johannesburg.