News for 'Proteas'

Marsh stakes claim for opening role at World Cup

Marsh stakes claim for opening role at World Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Long-serving opener Warner is set to return for the five-match ODI series starting on Thursday, which selectors will use to refine Australia's line-up for the 50-over World Cup starting in India in October.

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.

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

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?

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

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Glenn Maxwell scored a 40 ball century on Wednesday.

World Cup 2023: Will Gill Join These Guys?

World Cup 2023: Will Gill Join These Guys?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Cricketers missing from World Cup 2023.

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

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

Arthur says Proteas can pull-off win in last Test

Arthur says Proteas can pull-off win in last Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Despite their heaviest Test defeat to England in 45 years, South African coach Mickey Arthur insists that the Proteas are not panic-stricken ahead of their "must-win" third Test against England starting at Newlands on Sunday.

Proteas to miss De Kock, Ngidi for Lanka ODIs

Proteas to miss De Kock, Ngidi for Lanka ODIs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

South Africa won their T20 series against world champions West Indies and Ireland, and will once again be captained by Temba Bavuma in both formats.

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

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

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 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.

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.'

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

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.

'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.

Proteas want to unsettle Kohli early in the innings

Proteas want to unsettle Kohli early in the innings

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'If you don't get them out early, they can do some damage'

'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.

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.

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.

World Cup: Can Sri Lankan young guns shine vs SA?

World Cup: Can Sri Lankan young guns shine vs SA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Injury-hit Sri Lanka and South Africa seek winning start to World Cup

Batters To Light Up T20 World Cup

Batters To Light Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Batters likely to set the World Cup alight with their big striking...

PHOTOS: Dutch celebrate a famous win!

PHOTOS: Dutch celebrate a famous win!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Netherlands caused a stunning upset by beating South Africa by 38 runs in a rain-shortened match.

Scars from past tours in subcontinent affected Proteas

Scars from past tours in subcontinent affected Proteas

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'Our match awareness of when to tighten the screws was lacking. That is the reason why we lost the game.' South Africa coach Boucher bemoans mental frailties after Pakistan series loss.

Australia out for revenge against confident Proteas

Australia out for revenge against confident Proteas

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

South Africa's success in Australia is often put down to their comfort on the hard local tracks, which can be similar to those at home, but they could face some unfamiliar conditions this year.

'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.

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey

Proteas' first black captain at WC not overawed by pressure

Proteas' first black captain at WC not overawed by pressure

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

'Looking at the position I am in, I acknowledge the responsibility when leaving South African shores'

No Protea can do a Haider in away tours: CSA chief

No Protea can do a Haider in away tours: CSA chief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola has said that no South African player can slip out the team hotel during away tours as done by Pakistani wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider in the midst of an ODI series against his country in Dubai earlier this week.

'How will Rabada ever surpass Dale Steyn's record?'

'How will Rabada ever surpass Dale Steyn's record?'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Kagiso Rabada is already in the pantheon of great South African fast bowlers, but if the Proteas play only a limited number of Tests a year, he can never surpass Dale Steyn's record of 439 wickets, reckoned Makhaya Ntini on Tuesday.

India head to happy hunting ground for second Test against Proteas

India head to happy hunting ground for second Test against Proteas

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Victorious India will seek more of the same when the second Test against South Africa starts at The Wanderers on Monday, but for the home side there is much to ponder as they try to level the series at a ground where they have never beaten the visitors.

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.

SA20 ropes in AB de Villiers as 'Brand Ambassador'

SA20 ropes in AB de Villiers as 'Brand Ambassador'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

SA20, South Africa's premier T20 cricket league, has roped in former Proteas skipper AB de Villiers as its official 'Brand Ambassador' for the second season.

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.

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

After the win in their opening match of the series, South Africa led the WTC25 rankings, but the loss in the second Test meant their win percentage fell down to 50%, the same as New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh.

India 'A' vs South Africa 'A' first match ends in draw

India 'A' vs South Africa 'A' first match ends in draw

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Unbeaten fifties from opener Yaseen Valli and Jean du Plessis helped South Africa 'A' earn a draw against India 'A' on the fourth and final day of the first Unofficial Test.

Want players to make match-winning contributions: Dravid

Want players to make match-winning contributions: Dravid

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Ahead of India's tour of South Africa, 'Men in Blue' head coach Rahul Dravid asked his side to give a match-winning contribution in the upcoming series.