News for 'Proteas'

Who's winning the Women's T20 World Cup 2024?

Who's winning the Women's T20 World Cup 2024?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Australia have now made it to the semi-finals of the global T20 tournament in all its nine editions held so far since 2009 in England.

Rabada powers South Africa to victory in first Test

Rabada powers South Africa to victory in first Test

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Kagiso Rabada took six second-innings wickets as South Africa won the first Test against Bangladesh by seven wickets on Thursday.

Rohit reveals thought process during T20 WC final nail-biter

Rohit reveals thought process during T20 WC final nail-biter

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The 'Hitman' said that being focused and staying calm helped India overcome Proteas and pull out a win from the jaws of defeat.

South Africa's Heartbreak Continues

South Africa's Heartbreak Continues

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The tears flowed freely for the South African players as they realised the trophy they had fought so hard for was once again out of reach.

Coaching chaos in Pakistan! After Kirsten, Gillespie quits

Coaching chaos in Pakistan! After Kirsten, Gillespie quits

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan's Test team coach

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).

We know what to expect: Latham not underestimating SA

We know what to expect: Latham not underestimating SA

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

New Zealand batsman Tom Latham says his team will take confidence from their recent win over South Africa in the tri-series when they face the same opponents in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

IPL 2025 PIX: De Kock sparkles as KKR thrash Royals

IPL 2025 PIX: De Kock sparkles as KKR thrash Royals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

'Age is just a number': de Villiers backs Faf du Plessis

'Age is just a number': de Villiers backs Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers said that he expects Virat Kohli to back Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to stay with the franchise for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025.

Unbeaten India, SA in battle for U-19 Women's WC crown

Unbeaten India, SA in battle for U-19 Women's WC crown

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a dominant India will start as overwhelming favourites to win their second consecutive women's Under-19 T20 World Cup crown when they take on also-undefeated South Africa in the final in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Rabada reaches new milestone as Proteas take control over Bangladesh, on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh.

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.

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Former South African captain Graeme Smith is confident that his country will end its long wait for an ICC trophy in 2023, with the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final on the horizon. He believes the team is in a strong position to break their drought and is focused on developing the nation's cricket ecosystem ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

2nd T20I PIX: Stubbs, Coetzee steal the show, Varun's heroics in vain

2nd T20I PIX: Stubbs, Coetzee steal the show, Varun's heroics in vain

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the second T20I in Gqeberha played between India and South Africa on Sunday

Gill the next best, big thing: Amla

Gill the next best, big thing: Amla

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'He is a brilliant player, the way he started in one-day cricket, he has been exceptional. He has been a huge part of India's success at top of the order.'

Tough pill to swallow: Miller on T20 WC heartbreak

Tough pill to swallow: Miller on T20 WC heartbreak

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A 'gutted' David Miller said the T20 World Cup final loss to India was a tough blow for South Africa.

Proteas send message of intent for rest of India series

Proteas send message of intent for rest of India series

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock's showing represented an important turning point for South Africa's relatively inexperienced batting line-up as they head into an important summer that also includes a home Test series against England.

South Africa aim for place in WTC final

South Africa aim for place in WTC final

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

South Africa are within touching distance of a place in next June's World Test Championship final at Lord's but must win at least one of their two Tests against Pakistan

'A good advert for Test cricket'

'A good advert for Test cricket'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

South Africa have now won six successive Tests, starting with success in the West Indies in August and following it with two-Test series wins in Bangladesh and then home to Sri Lanka last month.

South Africa are WTC finalists!

South Africa are WTC finalists!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Proteas edge Pakistan to win thriller at Centurion

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

'I didn't know that we'd won kind of everything until half an hour ago but that's always the aim.'

India storm into Women's U19 T20 WC final

India storm into Women's U19 T20 WC final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Kamalini's batting was all about precise placing and finding angles rather than power as England bowlers ran out of options against the left-hander.

PIX: Rickelton hits century as South Africa trounce Afghanistan

PIX: Rickelton hits century as South Africa trounce Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

A flawless maiden hundred from opener Ryan Rickelton helped South Africa crush Afghanistan by 107 runs.

Graeme Smith ponders Proteas return

Graeme Smith ponders Proteas return

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Test cricket's most successful captain is contemplating a return to the international game almost two years after he bid adieu to the game. Graeme Smith, South Africa's greatest Test captain, retired in March 2014, but after signing with the UAE-based Masters Champions League Twenty tournament on Monday, he expressed his desire to play again at the highest level.

Durban Test: SL pacers leave South Africa in a mess!

Durban Test: SL pacers leave South Africa in a mess!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Sri Lanka used the seamer friendly conditions at Kingsmead to reduce South Africa to 80/4 before rain stopped play on the opening day of the first Test

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

Arshdeep named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Arshdeep named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Arshdeep Singh starred as India ended their wait for a major ICC trophy win with victory in the T20 World Cup last year.

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With 539 scalps in 134 matches at an average of 30.39 and best figures of 5/39, Lyon is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests and has 24 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls.

India's top-order under fire: Can they deliver in 2nd T20I?

India's top-order under fire: Can they deliver in 2nd T20I?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson will look to continue his domination of the bowlers but India need more stability in the top order

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy from Group B.

Vaughan calls to South African greats to help Proteas

Vaughan calls to South African greats to help Proteas

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

India completed a 3-0 series whitewash of South Africa with a comprehensive innings and 202 runs win in the final Test in Ranchi on Tuesday. The Proteas were no match to the hosts as they suffered two innings defeats in the three-match Test series.

Almost sure that I am not going home: Shakib's shocking U-turn!

Almost sure that I am not going home: Shakib's shocking U-turn!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to travel to his native country for his final Test match, against South Africa in Mirpur, Dhaka from October 21-25, due to protests against him in the city.

T20 WC PIX: SA escape to one-run win over Nepal

T20 WC PIX: SA escape to one-run win over Nepal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between South Africa and Nepal in Kingstown, St. Vincent, on Saturday.

'Proteas, you are nothing but winners'

'Proteas, you are nothing but winners'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

New Zealand and South Africa played their hearts out in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup at the Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday, but it was the Black Caps who emerged triumphant by four wickets.

Here's what India did better than the Proteas at Eden Gardens

Here's what India did better than the Proteas at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

India have now won an unprecedented eight matches in a row in the World Cup, but Rohit did not give in to hyperboles.

Rickelton, Stubbs shine as SA maul Ireland in 1st ODI

Rickelton, Stubbs shine as SA maul Ireland in 1st ODI

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs scored career-best half-centuries to dig South Africa out of trouble with the bat and help their side to a 139-run victory over Ireland.

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to kick off in Pakistan, marking the country's first ICC event since the 1996 World Cup.

Hardik Pandya Back on Top!

Hardik Pandya Back on Top!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Hardik Pandya reclaims top spot among T20I all-rounders, Tilak Varma jumps 69 places to third among batters