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How West Indies, Proteas lose out to cream of Test cricket

How West Indies, Proteas lose out to cream of Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Holder highlighted the case of West Indies' Test captain and opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who has played 83 times since his Test debut in May 2011, while England's Joe Root has 129 caps since his Test debut in December 2012.

Martin strikes as Proteas collapse

Martin strikes as Proteas collapse

Rediff.com21 Mar 2004

Bumrah revels in post-World Cup euphoria: 'Living a dream'

Bumrah revels in post-World Cup euphoria: 'Living a dream'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Jasprit Bumrah on Monday said he has been 'living a dream'

Kwena Maphaka Scripts History

Kwena Maphaka Scripts History

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Proteas pacer Kwena Maphaka re-wrote the history books after South Africa's U-19 World Cup campaign concluded following their defeat in the semi-final against India.

Morkel admits he won't replace Kohli, Rohit

Morkel admits he won't replace Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Morne Morkel isn't here to shake things up. He sees the Indian cricket system as a well-oiled machine, and his goal is to help it run even smoother.

Proteas build lead after Bairstow lifts England

Proteas build lead after Bairstow lifts England

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

Jonny Bairstow fell five runs short of a maiden Test century on Saturday before South Africa took their lead in the match to 139 at the end of day three of the third and final Test against England at Lord's.

Women's T20I: South Africa beat India by 12 runs

Women's T20I: South Africa beat India by 12 runs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

South Africa bounced back to defeat India by 12 runs in the first women's T20I to secure their first win of the multi-format tour

'Rohit might forget his phone, but he never forgets his gameplan'

'Rohit might forget his phone, but he never forgets his gameplan'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'I have never seen a captain, who is so invested in team meetings and strategies.'

Hundred high for Proteas captain Graeme Smith

Hundred high for Proteas captain Graeme Smith

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Graeme Smith returns to England to play what is his 100th Test match -- at The Oval. He still captains the South African side and besides his personal milestone also has a major agenda this time around. A win over England in the ongoing Test series will make South Africa the No.1 Test side in the world.

Ravindra, Williamson centuries frustrate South Africa

Ravindra, Williamson centuries frustrate South Africa

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Rachin Ravindra scored his first Test century and Kane Williamson his 30th in an unbroken stand of 219 as New Zealand put on 258 for two on the opening day of the first Test against a depleted South Africa at Bay Oval on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Nortje's fiery 4/7 powers SA to easy win over SL

T20 World Cup: Nortje's fiery 4/7 powers SA to easy win over SL

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Anrich Nortje demolished Sri Lanka with career-best figures of 4/7 as South Africa exploited the bounce on offer to secure a six-wicket win in their T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday.

Cook eager to topple Proteas

Cook eager to topple Proteas

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

England captain Alastair Cook is still hurting after the Test series defeat by Pakistan but believes his side are equipped to strike back against the world's number one team in South Africa. As he prepared to fly out with his team to South Africa on Thursday, Cook, who has never won a Test series against the Proteas, described just how important a victory will be."It would mean a huge amount to beat the world number one nation in their backyard," the 30-year-old, leading the current fifth-ranked Test nation, told a news conference. "That's the challenge we've got ahead of us.

Kirsten happy with Proteas fringe players' showing

Kirsten happy with Proteas fringe players' showing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

South Africa cricket coach Gary Kirsten, who guided India to the ODI World Cup triumph and the number one Test ranking while in charge of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men, feels the Proteas can be the most dominant team internationally.

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah.

We have never lacked belief: SA pacer Kagiso Rabada

We have never lacked belief: SA pacer Kagiso Rabada

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes Proteas have all the strength to shake the 'chokers' tag and get their hands on the coveted ICC Men's Cricket World Cup trophy for the first time.

NZ vs SA: Who will lift the Women's T20 WC trophy?

NZ vs SA: Who will lift the Women's T20 WC trophy?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Women's T20 World Cup set for first-time champion as New Zealand-South Africa clash in final

Morkel, Steyn put Proteas on top

Morkel, Steyn put Proteas on top

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Pace bowlers Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn claimed four wickets apiece to help dismiss England for 203 on the first day of the second Test at Headingley on Friday. Morkel took four for 52 and Steyn four for 76 before the home team hit back in the final session to reduce the Proteas to 101 for three at the close.

Historic! South Africa finally banish semi-final jinx!

Historic! South Africa finally banish semi-final jinx!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A clinical South Africa skittled Afghanistan for 56 on their way to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final.

Will Rabada miss the first Test against India?

Will Rabada miss the first Test against India?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada and Test captain Temba Bavuma, who are not part of the Proteas white-ball cricket mix to gear up for the Test series against India, won't feature in domestic cricket.

Women's T20I: Match called off due to heavy rain

Women's T20I: Match called off due to heavy rain

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The second Women's T20I between India and South Africa in Chennai was called off due to rain after South Africa set a challenging target of 177 for 6.

Records tumble as India crush SA in dominant Test win

Records tumble as India crush SA in dominant Test win

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

India inflicted a crushing 10-wicket defeat on South Africa in the one-off Women's Test in Chennai

2nd ODI PIX: Ton-up Zorzi, Burger guide SA to series-levelling win over India

2nd ODI PIX: Ton-up Zorzi, Burger guide SA to series-levelling win over India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI match played Between South Africa and India in Gqeberha, South Africa on Tuesday.

St Kitts ODI: Record-maker Tahir spins Proteas to victory over Windies

St Kitts ODI: Record-maker Tahir spins Proteas to victory over Windies

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The leg-spinner is first South African to claim seven wickets in an ODI and became the fastest Proteas bowler to reach 100 ODI wickets in 58 matches -- the fourth quickest overall.

Immediate future for Proteas is bleak: Smith

Immediate future for Proteas is bleak: Smith

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Outgoing South African captain Graeme Smith feels the immediate future of the team is bleak in the wake of its shock World Cup ouster and a lot of work lay ahead for the new skipper and coach.

Kiwi Ravindra called-up for South Africa Test series

Kiwi Ravindra called-up for South Africa Test series

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Former captain Kane Williamson, batsman Tom Blundell and quick Kyle Jamieson, who all have hamstring issues, were selected despite doubts over their fitness.

Rahane to play County Championship for Leicestershire

Rahane to play County Championship for Leicestershire

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The 36-year-old is signed as a replacement for South African Wiaan Mulder, who is expected to travel to the West Indies with the Proteas in August.

Proteas recall Rudolph for preliminary WC squad

Proteas recall Rudolph for preliminary WC squad

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Jacques Rudolph was surprisingly recalled by South Africa when he was included in its preliminary squad for next year's World Cup.

How Proteas plan to shrug off chokers' tag

How Proteas plan to shrug off chokers' tag

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'We haven't always got that right in the past, to play our best cricket at the World Cup, because we put so much pressure on ourselves. We want to just focus on enjoying our cricket'

Spin trio lead Sri Lanka to victory over Proteas in one-off T20

Spin trio lead Sri Lanka to victory over Proteas in one-off T20

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

After electing to bat first, South Africa were bowled out for 98 in the 17th over, with spin trio Lakshan Sandakan, Dhananjaya de Silva and Akila Dananjaya combining to take seven wickets.

Athanaze misses ton but Windies draw first Test vs SA

Athanaze misses ton but Windies draw first Test vs SA

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Alick Athanaze fell agonisingly short of a maiden Test century but still did enough to help ensure a draw in the first Test against South Africa.

Nortje's had a fair time out of the game...will keep getting better: Hopes

Nortje's had a fair time out of the game...will keep getting better: Hopes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Delhi Capitals bowling coach James Hopes feels that the team's under-fire pace spearhead Anrich Nortje will get better with time having recently made a comeback to competitive cricket after six months.

WC T20: USA, Windies lock horns in crucial Super 8 tie

WC T20: USA, Windies lock horns in crucial Super 8 tie

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

USA's aggressive batting approach, as highlighted by batsman Steven Taylor, is a threat to any opponent. However, their bowling attack, which can lack discipline at times, might be vulnerable against the Windies' powerful batting lineup that includes Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and Powell himself.

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Proteas batter played for RCB from 2011-21.

India record highest-ever Test total in women's cricket

India record highest-ever Test total in women's cricket

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

India surpassed that mark when Richa Ghosh hammered a four in the first ball of the 109th over bowled by Annerie Dercksen.

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Captain Rohit has been 'absolutely phenomenal': Bumrah

SA vows to break World Cup jinx against Australia

SA vows to break World Cup jinx against Australia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

South Africa look to avoid dropping another World Cup against nemesis Australia

South Africa looking to take Netherlands in their stride!

South Africa looking to take Netherlands in their stride!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

From staying under the radar in the lead-up to the World Cup to becoming high-flyers, South Africa have started playing to potential and are firm favourites against the Dutch.

SKY beats odds: T20I Player of the Year for 2nd time

SKY beats odds: T20I Player of the Year for 2nd time

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Yadav did quite well in 2023 with an average that closed in on 50 and a strike rate exceeding 150.

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.

Why Australia flopped in the T20 World Cup...

Why Australia flopped in the T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Australia were grossly under-prepared for the India challenge, while pacer Mitchell Starc virtually ran out of ideas when Rohit Sharma smashed him for 29 runs in an over in their Super Eights match in Gros Islet (Saint Lucia), says former-cricketer Brad Hogg.