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Under pressure, out of breath: Arshdeep's 5 wicket feat!

Under pressure, out of breath: Arshdeep's 5 wicket feat!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Was under pressure as I never took a wicket in any ODIs before: Arshdeep

Kohli leapfrogs Rohit to add another feather to his cap

Kohli leapfrogs Rohit to add another feather to his cap

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Star India batter Virat Kohli reached another landmark on day one of the first Test match against South Africa in Centurion on Tuesday to become the highest run-getter for India in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2019-2025.

Proteas need Lord's inspiration to save Test

Proteas need Lord's inspiration to save Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Similarities between Eden Gardens 2010 and Lord's 2008 are remarkable. On the latter occasion, South Africa closed the third day on 13/0 in 4 overs and needed a further 342 to make England bat again. This time South Africa are 6/0 and need a further 341 runs to make India bat again.

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians replace Dilshan Madushanka with Kwena Maphaka

PICS: South Africa trounce Afghanistan, reach first World Cup final

PICS: South Africa trounce Afghanistan, reach first World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Afghanistan and South Africa, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy ground in Trinidad, on Thursday.

South Africa, fearless and ready to crush India!

South Africa, fearless and ready to crush India!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

We've beaten India here before: Rassie van der Dussen

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

During an action-packed day one of second Test between India and South Africa, a total of 23 wickets fell, which is the second highest number of wickets falling on day one of a Test.

Rohit captain; no Kohli in T20 WC Team of Tournament

Rohit captain; no Kohli in T20 WC Team of Tournament

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma was named the captain of the T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament after leading India to their second T20 World Cup crown.

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma, while facing left-arm throwdown specialist Nuwan Seneviratne, got hit on his left thumb by a delivery that lifted from the back of a good length area.

Proteas batting legend slams ball tampering rule

Proteas batting legend slams ball tampering rule

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Former South African batting legend Barry Richards has slammed the 'ball tampering' rule, saying "ban on use of things like bottle-tops scratching the ball" can be understood but "using the ground is a different issue."

T20 WC: Afghanistan deserve to be in the semis: Rashid

T20 WC: Afghanistan deserve to be in the semis: Rashid

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Afghanistan scripted history by qualifying for their maiden T20 World Cup semi-final with a win over Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Team India Buckles Up To Take On Proteas

Team India Buckles Up To Take On Proteas

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

BCCI tweets "All buckled up South Africa bound".

Virat Goes Ainvayi Ainvayi...

Virat Goes Ainvayi Ainvayi...

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli is a character. He wears his heart on his sleeve and enjoys his cricket to the fullest.

T20 WC: Big-hitting Windies face South Africa in must-win clash

T20 WC: Big-hitting Windies face South Africa in must-win clash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

West Indies will need their all-round firepower against a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash.

Rahul Pulls Bumrah's Leg

Rahul Pulls Bumrah's Leg

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Entertainers on the field, K L Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah enthralled fans off the pitch.

WT20: Bruised England face Proteas challenge in battle of equals

WT20: Bruised England face Proteas challenge in battle of equals

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Bruised and battered by Chris Gayle's mauling on Wednesday, England are faced with a must-win situation as they look for ways to contain South Africa in their ICC World Twenty20 match in Mumbai on Friday.

SA debutant skipper Neil Brand scripts history

SA debutant skipper Neil Brand scripts history

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

South Africa's skipper Neil Brand made history on Monday, securing the best bowling figures by a bowler on his Test debut while leading the side.

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.

Why KL Rahul won't keep wickets initially in IPL

Why KL Rahul won't keep wickets initially in IPL

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is all set to play for his franchise from the opening IPL game after getting all clear from the National Cricket Academy but he has been advised against wicket-keeping in the first few games.

'Must-win' mindset the key for South Africa in semis

'Must-win' mindset the key for South Africa in semis

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

South Africa and Australia are set to meet in a semi-final on Thursday. The Proteas thrashed the Aussies by 134 runs in the league stage match last month.

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The three-Test South Africa series is the first of a gruelling 2018-19 season that includes tours to England and Australia.

Shamsi bowls Proteas to T20I series win over England

Shamsi bowls Proteas to T20I series win over England

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Shamsi's wrist spin accounted for Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and David Willey, who was bowled first ball to set up a hat-trick chance that Chris Jordan denied him.

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned the death of one of country's finest all-rounders Mike Procter.

Top ranking is a process, says Proteas skipper Smith

Top ranking is a process, says Proteas skipper Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The disappointment at home generated by South Africa's failure to win the first Test against Australia showed how much "respect" the team had won since attaining the top ranking, according to Proteas captain Graeme Smith.

Injured Prasidh out of first 2 England Tests

Injured Prasidh out of first 2 England Tests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Pacer Prasidh Krishna picks up injury during Ranji match

Batting will give Proteas edge over Aus: De Villiers

Batting will give Proteas edge over Aus: De Villiers

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

South Africa's ODI and T20 skipper AB de Villiers has said the Proteas are relishing the opportunity of defending their World No.1 Test crown for the first time on Australian soil.

Deepti Sharma surges to joint 2nd in ICC T20I Rankings

Deepti Sharma surges to joint 2nd in ICC T20I Rankings

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Deepti Sharma rose one place to joint second while team-mate Renuka Singh also moved up a spot to 10th in the latest ICC women's T20I bowling rankings

U19 Tri-Nation tourney: After rain, India share top honours with South Africa

U19 Tri-Nation tourney: After rain, India share top honours with South Africa

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The Uday Saharan-led Indian colts shared the top honours with their South African counterparts in the Tri-Nation Under-19 Tournament after the title clash was called off due to rain in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Proteas fuming after new book- The Art Of Losing

Proteas fuming after new book- The Art Of Losing

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

South African players are infuriated at being branded losers and chokers by one of their staff in a book that could shake their Australian tour.

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign

Confident Proteas look to do an encore in Australia

Confident Proteas look to do an encore in Australia

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Skipper Graeme Smith thinks South Africa's Test series win in Australia four years ago was a key step on their rise to the number one ranking and another good showing over the next month could be just as important.

Stunning Fightback! India edge SA to win T20 World Cup

Stunning Fightback! India edge SA to win T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup FINAL played between India and South Africa in Barbados on Saturday

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Pooran Or De Kock? Dhawan or Pandya? Whose batting topped Saturday's contest?

PIX: Proteas down England to win first Test in four days

PIX: Proteas down England to win first Test in four days

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Kagiso Rabada proved the destroyer-in-chief with 4-103, assisted by Anrich Nortje who took three wickets for 56 runs as England fell short by 107 runs.

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals

Bavuma injured; Elgar to lead in farewell Test

Bavuma injured; Elgar to lead in farewell Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

South Africa is set for a fairytale farewell as Dean Elgar takes the helm in the final Test against India

SA's 'shining light': Burger's masterclass rocks India

SA's 'shining light': Burger's masterclass rocks India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'Nandre showed why he has been such a shining light for South African cricket'

How India crushed South Africa in ODI showdown

How India crushed South Africa in ODI showdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The Proteas found themselves under pressure right from the opening delivery.

South Africa battle 'chokers' curse vs mighty Aussies

South Africa battle 'chokers' curse vs mighty Aussies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a South African team, we know we're going to have that chip on our back, or that narrative that we have to get over'

Bavuma rues lack of game time after Proteas falter

Bavuma rues lack of game time after Proteas falter

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

'There is not much we can do as players, but there is that disparity in the number of games. We have to find a way mentally to meet the challenge.'