News for 'Proteas'

Great Danes skittle Kiwis as South Africa take shocking lead

Great Danes skittle Kiwis as South Africa take shocking lead

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

South Africa skittled New Zealand's tail to dismiss their hosts for 211 and take a shock first-innings lead of 31 runs on day two of the second Test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Johnson sidelined for Aus tour of UK

Nepal have shown they belong: Paudel

Nepal have shown they belong: Paudel

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'We missed nothing. We played good cricket but still we went on losing side. But overall, we played very well.'

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."

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.

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

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

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

South Africa were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their 31-run win in the fifth and final ODI against Australia in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Karun Nair's century denies Proteas victory

Karun Nair's century denies Proteas victory

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Chasing a mammoth victory target of 444, the hosts battled to 309 for four before the umpires decided to call off the match after consulting the two captains, Ambati Rayudu and Dane Vilas.

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.'

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

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?

Rabada, De Kock lead Proteas to easy win over Bangladesh

Rabada, De Kock lead Proteas to easy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Bangladesh collapsed to 34 for five as the home seamers got exaggerated bounce out of the surface and caught the edge with regularity.

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