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Sandpapergate: Cummins unfazed by Usman Khawaja's autobiography

Sandpapergate: Cummins unfazed by Usman Khawaja's autobiography

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pat Cummins has played down concerns Usman Khawaja's autobiography could reopen Sandpapergate, saying the 2018 scandal was dealt with.

'I didn't have any support': Steve Smith Opens Up On 2018 Ball-Tampering Scandal In South Africa

'I didn't have any support': Steve Smith Opens Up On 2018 Ball-Tampering Scandal In South Africa

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Former Australia captain Steve Smith has revealed he felt 'thrown to the wolves' following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, admitting he still experiences flashbacks to the media frenzy upon his return home.

India to kickstart 2027 ODI World Cup campaign with matches against Australia, Pakistan

India to kickstart 2027 ODI World Cup campaign with matches against Australia, Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

The ICC has announced the schedule for the men's World Cup, detailing India's opening match against Australia, a crucial clash with Pakistan, and other group stage fixtures, along with the dates and venues for the semi-finals and final.

Australia retain Marnus Labuschagne for South Africa Tests despite poor form

Australia retain Marnus Labuschagne for South Africa Tests despite poor form

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Australia has announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa, with top-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne retaining his place despite recent poor form.

2027 Men's ODI World Cup across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia

2027 Men's ODI World Cup across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced 12 venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia for the 2027 ODI World Cup, marking the tournament's return to Africa after 24 years, with a new 57-match, three-stage format designed to enhance competitiveness and fan experience.

145 wickets: Sri Lanka's Galle spin duo awaits India

145 wickets: Sri Lanka's Galle spin duo awaits India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis have established the Galle International Cricket Stadium as their formidable stronghold, collectively taking 145 wickets, posing a significant challenge for visiting teams, especially India.

'Start getting excited': CSA CEO's 2027 World Cup plea

'Start getting excited': CSA CEO's 2027 World Cup plea

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Cricket South Africa CEO Pholetsi Moseki expressed excitement as the brand identity and 12 host venues for the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup were unveiled, marking the tournament's return to Africa after 24 years with a new three-stage format.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

What do we eat when we watch football?

Stubbs, Breetzke lift Sunrisers Eastern Cape to SA20 title

Stubbs, Breetzke lift Sunrisers Eastern Cape to SA20 title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed a six-wicket win over the Pretoria Capitals to lift the SA20 trophy for the third time in four years at Newlands on Sunday.

Ganguly's calm touch fuels Capitals' SA20 turnaround

Ganguly's calm touch fuels Capitals' SA20 turnaround

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Pretoria Capitals skipper Keshav Maharaj credits head coach Sourav Ganguly for bringing belief, calm and a positive culture ahead of the SA20 final.

Newlands pitch avoid severe sanction after ICC 'unsatisfactory' rating

Newlands pitch avoid severe sanction after ICC 'unsatisfactory' rating

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The Newlands contest lasted 642 balls with India registering a series-levelling victory in the shortest ever Test

How SA20 Is Transforming Careers, Lives

How SA20 Is Transforming Careers, Lives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

SA20 turns 4: Social healer, job creator and a new lucrative option for players around globe

Ready for crowd pressure: Miller eyes T20 WC challenge

Ready for crowd pressure: Miller eyes T20 WC challenge

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The left-handed batter acknowledged that pressure of international cricket is way more intense than a league.

PHOTOS: India make short work of SA at Newlands

PHOTOS: India make short work of SA at Newlands

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

There will be plenty of scrutiny of the Newlands pitch with the match completed in 642 balls, the shortest ever test in which there has been a winner, beating Australia's 656-ball victory over South Africa in 1932.

2027 World Cup: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight South African venues

2027 World Cup: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight South African venues

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Eight of South Africa's top cricket stadiums, including Wanderers in Johannesburg, Durban's Kingsmead and Newlands in Cape Town, have been confirmed as venues for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, a News24 report said on Wednesday.

Smith's hilarious counter-punch at Panesar at Ashes presser

Smith's hilarious counter-punch at Panesar at Ashes presser

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The stand-in Australia captain was asked about Panesar's recent comments that England should shame Smith over his involvement in "Sandpapergate" to get a psychological edge in the series, which starts in Perth on Friday.

6 ducks... India's unwanted record at Newlands!

6 ducks... India's unwanted record at Newlands!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

23 wickets and several records fell on the opening day of the second and final Test in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Confirmation from coach: Cummins out of Ashes opener

Confirmation from coach: Cummins out of Ashes opener

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

McDonald also said the selectors would consider a Test recall for Mitch Marsh, even if Australia's white-ball captain said last week he would be watching the Ashes series beer in hand.

'Chilled' Smith Ready For Ashes Heat

'Chilled' Smith Ready For Ashes Heat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Steve Smith cut a relaxed figure when he named the Australia team for the opening clash in his ninth and possibly final Ashes series on Thursday.

Newlands will always hold a special place in my heart: Bumrah

Newlands will always hold a special place in my heart: Bumrah

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'Our team is going through a transition but the message is the same -- keep fighting. A lot of bowlers have been changed, the message in the team is, keep fighting.'

'Not really the person you plan for...' Wolvaardt hails Shafali

'Not really the person you plan for...' Wolvaardt hails Shafali

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Frustrating to lose wickets to part-timer; SA are doing right to make three finals: Wolvaardt

Brevis becomes SA20's most expensive player ever

Brevis becomes SA20's most expensive player ever

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

South Africa's young batting sensation became the most expensive batter in the history of SA20

South Africa were ball-tampering soon after Newlands Test: Paine

South Africa were ball-tampering soon after Newlands Test: Paine

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has accused South Africa of ball-tampering in the match that immediately followed the infamous 2018 Newlands Test which saw the Australian team engulfed in the 'Sandpaper-gate' scandal.

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The BCCI bars active Indian cricketers -- international or domestic -- from playing in overseas leagues to protect the IPL's exclusivity.

Tim Paine steps in to shape Australia's next gen

Tim Paine steps in to shape Australia's next gen

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Former captain Tim Paine has been appointed coach of the Australia 'A' team for this season with the country approaching a transition to a new generation of players as a handful of Test stalwarts near retirement.

MI Cape Town secure bonus point win over Durban's SG

MI Cape Town secure bonus point win over Durban's SG

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

MI Cape Town secured a bonus point victory over Durban's Super Giants in their SA20 league match, thanks to a brilliant knock from Ryan Rickelton and a destructive finish from George Linde.

SA20: MI Cape Town rout Capitals; set new record

SA20: MI Cape Town rout Capitals; set new record

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

MI Cape Town finished on 35 points -- a record points tally after the league phase -- courtesy of their 95-run victory over the Capitals.

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia sent a letter of complaint to their South African counterparts on Friday over what coach Darren Lehmann called 'disgraceful' verbal abuse aimed at his players by the crowd in the third Test at Newlands.

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.

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.

Markram Reigns At Lord's As South Africa Triumph At Last!

Markram Reigns At Lord's As South Africa Triumph At Last!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram himself knows what he is capable of -- and how to express it on a cricket field. And South Africa will be the biggest beneficiary in the coming years.

SA thrash Pakistan to seal 2-0 series win

SA thrash Pakistan to seal 2-0 series win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

South Africa made light work of a modest target of 58 to claim victory against Pakistan by 10 wickets at a sun-bathed Newlands on Monday

Bavuma eyes glory as SA gear up for WTC Final

Bavuma eyes glory as SA gear up for WTC Final

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Temba Bavuma-led South Africa on Monday clinched a massive 10-wicket victory over Pakistan

Stokes fires records galore for England in second Test at Newlands

Stokes fires records galore for England in second Test at Newlands

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Following are the records set by England and Stokes en route his magnificent double century and the massive first innings total...

Newlands track would favour batsmen, says curator

Newlands track would favour batsmen, says curator

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The pitch for the series-deciding third Test between India and South Africa starting in Cape Town on Sunday would favour batsmen and last all five days, according to the curator of the Newlands ground.

SA 20: Afghan spinners shine as Paarl Royals crush Durban

SA 20: Afghan spinners shine as Paarl Royals crush Durban

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

With 20 points in their kitty, the Royals are within touching distance of becoming the first team to qualify for the play-offs.

SA20: MI Cape Town send Pretoria Capitals packing

SA20: MI Cape Town send Pretoria Capitals packing

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Reeza Hendricks and Dewald Brevis produced fireworks with the bat as MI Cape Town defeated Pretoria Capitals by 27 runs to send their opponents out of SA20's play-offs race in Centurion.

MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals pull off thrilling chases

MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals pull off thrilling chases

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Joe Root delivered a T20 masterclass to steer the Royals to an equally thrilling eight-wicket victory over Pretoria Capitals at Centurion.

Masood, Babar launch Pakistan fightback vs South Africa

Masood, Babar launch Pakistan fightback vs South Africa

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The tourists went to the close on 213 for one in their second innings, but still trail South Africa by 208 runs after they were forced to follow-on having been bowled out for 194 earlier in the day.

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks: