News for 'Proteas'

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?

Former Proteas players back Ngidi on 'BLM' stance

Former Proteas players back Ngidi on 'BLM' stance

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

We note the criticism aimed at Lungi for expressing his views -- and we hope that CSA, together with fellow cricketers both present and past will come out strongly in support of #BLM.

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.

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.

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

Virat Kohli's Top 10 T20I Knocks

Virat Kohli's Top 10 T20I Knocks

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He finished a stellar T20 International career, registering the record for most by runs any player in T20 World Cups -- 1,292 runs in 35 matches.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart

'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.

New Zealand thrash SA by 281 runs in 1st Test

New Zealand thrash SA by 281 runs in 1st Test

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

New Zealand took their time but eased to an emphatic victory over an inexperienced South Africa side by 281 runs

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.

Ashwin hasn't always got enough credit: AB de Villiers

Ashwin hasn't always got enough credit: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

South African batting great AB de Villiers on Wednesday called Ravichandran Ashwin a legend and said the senior India spinner has not always got enough credit for his service.

Aussie clean sweep takes Proteas to No. 2 in ODIs

Aussie clean sweep takes Proteas to No. 2 in ODIs

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

South Africa have moved up to the second spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings following their clean sweep in the five-match series against Australia. Australia, despite losing the series, are still at the top of the rankings but have lost vital points. The Faf du Plessis led-side leapfrogged New Zealand and India to within two points of Australia's tally of 118 points, reports Sport24.

Why Sanju Samson holds key in South Africa

Why Sanju Samson holds key in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

AB de Villiers shared insights on Sanju Samson's inclusion

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'

India fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Centurion

India fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Centurion

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'India captain Rohit Sharma pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.'

Day 4 at Kingsmead: Kallis sets up Proteas charge

Day 4 at Kingsmead: Kallis sets up Proteas charge

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The smart money may be on a draw going into Day 5, but the second Test between South Africa and India was all about Kallis, and it will not be complete without a Proteas victory.

Proteas pick Pitbull's 'Fireball' as theme song in quest for WT20 glory

Proteas pick Pitbull's 'Fireball' as theme song in quest for WT20 glory

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Cricket South Africa on Monday unveiled the Proteas T20 squad's theme song and campaign ahead of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament which takes place in India next month.

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

South African pacer Nandre Burger said on Tuesday that the experience of playing against India in the recently-concluded all-format home series was incredible and he learnt a lot during the course of it.

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma will 'retire straightaway' when...

Rohit Sharma will 'retire straightaway' when...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said he has been playing the best cricket of his life at present but he will bid adieu to the sport on the day when he feels "not good enough."

SA vs Ind: Rain plays spoilsport as 1st T20I called off

SA vs Ind: Rain plays spoilsport as 1st T20I called off

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Now, the 'Men in Blue' are left with just five T20Is -- two more against the Proteas and three games against Afghanistan at home in January -- ahead of next year's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA.

Shami races against time to be fit for SA Tests

Shami races against time to be fit for SA Tests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

They are scheduled to fly out to Johannesburg on Friday.

We showed character today: Bavuma

We showed character today: Bavuma

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Player of the Match De Kock said they assessed the conditions perfectly and played to their strength to come out on top against Australia.

'Unfortunately, we haven't been able to give Sanju the chance at No. 3'

'Unfortunately, we haven't been able to give Sanju the chance at No. 3'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sanju Samson, elevated to No.3 spot, hit his maiden international century in the third and final ODI against South Africa.

Bangladesh claim historic ODI series win over Proteas

Bangladesh claim historic ODI series win over Proteas

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Taskin claimed key wickets to ensure a steady procession of home batsmen, Janneman Malan top-scoring with 39.

PIX: Samson hits maiden ton as young India clinch 2-1 series win

PIX: Samson hits maiden ton as young India clinch 2-1 series win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Images from the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa at the Boland Park Stadium in Paarl on Thursday.

Suryakumar captain of ICC T20I Team of the Year

Suryakumar captain of ICC T20I Team of the Year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

India's batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, spinner Ravi Bishnoi and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh also feature in ICC T20I Team of the Year for 2023.

Can SA break the World Cup jinx? Miller speaks out...

Can SA break the World Cup jinx? Miller speaks out...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

World Cup's perennial 'chokers' South Africa, having taken the group stage by storm with their power-packed batting, fell short in the semifinal

SA seek to shed 'chokers' tag in high-stakes clash vs India

SA seek to shed 'chokers' tag in high-stakes clash vs India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

South Africa are on a four-match winning streak as they face Rohit Sharma's unbeaten side in a top-of-the-table clash at the Eden Gardens

Du Plessis keeping options open ahead of T20 World Cup

Du Plessis keeping options open ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

As much as Faf du Plessis finds MS Dhoni's leadership inspirational but when he leads Johannesburg Super Kings in the upcoming SA20, he will go about the job in his own way, with an eye on wearing the Proteas jersey in the T20 World Cup in June.

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Glenn Maxwell scored a 40 ball century on Wednesday.

'But due to rain and wet outfield...'

'But due to rain and wet outfield...'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The left-handed batter added that Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, and he did well in the game and set a good rhythm but rain played spoilsport.

Injury woes, defeats test NZ's World Cup resilience

Injury woes, defeats test NZ's World Cup resilience

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

New Zealand World Cup campaign on shaky ground as losses, injuries pile up