News for 'SA20'

MI Cape Town secure bonus point win over Durban's SG

MI Cape Town secure bonus point win over Durban's SG

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

MI Cape Town secured a bonus point victory over Durban's Super Giants in their SA20 league match, thanks to a brilliant knock from Ryan Rickelton and a destructive finish from George Linde.

Rabada cleared to play next GT match

Rabada cleared to play next GT match

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'After Mr. Rabada satisfactorily completed two sessions of his treatment program, his provisional suspension ended. The player has effectively served a one-month period of ineligibility and may now resume participation in sport.'

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and the English Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman.

Gujarat Titans give players a lot of freedom: Rabada

Gujarat Titans give players a lot of freedom: Rabada

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

About GT's 'resident funny man' Nehra, Rabada said that it has been an enjoyable experience with the head coach.

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

This is SRH's second overseas investment after owning the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Rooted in Tamil Nadu, Mali's love story brought him to South Africa, where he started playing again, though his journey was short-lived.

Declining eyesight won't stop De Villiers from comeback

Declining eyesight won't stop De Villiers from comeback

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

But in a chat with Melinda Farrell on her YouTube channel, de Villiers let it slip that he wishes to play the game again.

Why SRH bowling coach Steyn resigned

Why SRH bowling coach Steyn resigned

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Former New Zealand bowler James Franklin had filled in for the former South African pacer.

Root ready to shine in ODIs with England's new strategy

Root ready to shine in ODIs with England's new strategy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

England star batsman Joe Root has expressed his confidence in the team's approach under coach Brendon McCullum, saying the 'Bazball' philosophy perfectly complements the players' skills. Root, returning to England's ODI setup for the series against India, sees endless possibilities for the team under McCullum's guidance. He highlighted the exciting blend of skills within the squad and believes this team has the potential to achieve great things.

Devald Brevis And The Art Of T20 Cricket

Devald Brevis And The Art Of T20 Cricket

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The South African's blistering 52 off 25 balls not only augurs well for him personally but for the franchise who are aiming to build a team from scratch for the next season.

India's big challenge: Managing Bumrah's workload

India's big challenge: Managing Bumrah's workload

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Former South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander says Jasprit Bumrah has set high standards for pacers across the world.

Markram leads Sunrisers Eastern Cape to Eliminator win

Markram leads Sunrisers Eastern Cape to Eliminator win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Markram, who had scored a century at the same venue against the same opposition two years ago, ensured the Orange Army, who turned up in large numbers, did not go home disappointed.

MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals pull off thrilling chases

MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals pull off thrilling chases

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Joe Root delivered a T20 masterclass to steer the Royals to an equally thrilling eight-wicket victory over Pretoria Capitals at Centurion.

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers feels the criticism that has come South Africa's way is unwarranted and they have rather done well to reach the WTC final despite experiencing "so many changes" in the last three to five years.

Hashim Amla grooms a rising Proteas star

Hashim Amla grooms a rising Proteas star

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

He topped the run-scoring chart in the previous edition of the SA20, which was during the time he started implementing changes in his batting technique after having a conversation with his batting coach at Lions and MI Cape Town, Hashim Amla.

Bosch replaces Nortje in SA's Champions Trophy squad

Bosch replaces Nortje in SA's Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Bosch, 30, who made his international debut in December last year, has played just one ODI, scoring an unbeaten 40 and taking a wicket with his right-arm pace bowling.

Jacks Of All Trades, MI's New Trump Card

Jacks Of All Trades, MI's New Trump Card

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Will Jacks took 2/14 in three overs before he hit 36 from 26 balls, setting up a comfortable chase, and was rightly adjudged Player of the Match.

Ashwani Kumar's 'quicker than you think'

Ashwani Kumar's 'quicker than you think'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians' fast bowler Ashwani Kumar, who took four wickets on his IPL debut, has been praised by teammate Ryan Rickelton for his pace and ability to swing the new ball.

Coach Badani on why Delhi Capitals are unbeaten in IPL '25

Coach Badani on why Delhi Capitals are unbeaten in IPL '25

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani opened up on how his franchise scouted young uncapped all-rounder Vipraj Nigam, who bowled exceptionally well in the team's 25 runs victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match in Chennai on Saturday.

LSG's Goenka acquires stake in Manchester Originals?

LSG's Goenka acquires stake in Manchester Originals?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

According to the report, Lancashire issued a statement saying they had been looking for a partner, preferably from the IPL, and now that the deal has been secured they foresee an "exciting future" for the side.

Can CSK Spin Their Way To 6th IPL Title?

Can CSK Spin Their Way To 6th IPL Title?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have no paucity of talent to excel in IPL 2025, especially in home conditions.

MI's Hundred move: 49% stake in Oval Invincibles

MI's Hundred move: 49% stake in Oval Invincibles

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Mumbai Indians won a fiercely contested e-auction, fending off competition from a Silicon Valley tech consortium, comprising the chief executives of Google, Microsoft, and Adobe as well Gujarat Titans owners CVC.

Big names out! SA's surprising squad for tri-series

Big names out! SA's surprising squad for tri-series

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Six uncapped players named in South Africa ODI squad

CT curse: Afghanistan loses key spinner to injury

CT curse: Afghanistan loses key spinner to injury

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Teenage Afghanistan off-spinner AM Ghazanfar has been ruled out of both the ICC Champions Trophy and the IPL due to a lower back fracture.

WTC Final can drive resurgence of cricket in SA: Rhodes

WTC Final can drive resurgence of cricket in SA: Rhodes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

South Africa's run to the WTC final has been driven by their dominant performances, especially at home. In those matches, their potent pace attack, featuring Kagiso Rabada (37 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 19.8) and Marco Jansen (29 wickets in 7 matches), has proved to be a game changer.

Could not sleep because of happiness: MI debutant's parents

Could not sleep because of happiness: MI debutant's parents

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'He's got a lot of time ahead of him'

Joburg Super Kings stay unstoppable as rain hands them top spot

Joburg Super Kings stay unstoppable as rain hands them top spot

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals secured two points each as the match between the two sides was abandoned due to heavy rain

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Which batter impressed most at the Wankhede on Monday? Vote!

Surrey sell stake: Why they chose Mumbai Indians...

Surrey sell stake: Why they chose Mumbai Indians...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Surrey confirm deal with Reliance, keep majority stake in Oval Invincibles

Champions Trophy BIGGER than World Cup: Bavuma

Champions Trophy BIGGER than World Cup: Bavuma

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

South African captain Temba Bavuma has said that the ICC Champions Trophy is a bigger challenge than the 50-over World Cup because the lesser number of matches makes it tough for teams to make a comeback.

Legend calls for urgent wide ball rule overhaul

Legend calls for urgent wide ball rule overhaul

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Shaun Pollock says the ICC Cricket Committee is working towards giving bowlers "bit more leeway on wides" as the current rule is "very strict on them"

Why New Zealand players are turing down central contracts

Why New Zealand players are turing down central contracts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has opted for a casual rather than central contract for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Brand IPL has become stronger than ever and doesn't see any threat from the growing number of T20 leagues globally, its chairman Arun Dhumal said on Saturday as he steered clear of the speculation swirling around a tournament backed by Saudi Arabia.

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani on Monday expressed his delight after succeeding in his plans to pair the peerless Jasprit Bumrah with New Zealand pace great Trent Boult for the 2025 IPL.

Huge blow for South Africa ahead of packed Test summer

Huge blow for South Africa ahead of packed Test summer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

South Africa have a chance of reaching the 2025 World Test Championship final but would likely have to win both Tests against Sri Lanka, and the two-match home series with Pakistan that includes Boxing Day and New Year fixtures.

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'The more number of times you reach the playoffs, the probability of winning the championship is quite near.'

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Ganguly joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an advisor, where he worked alongside coach Ricky Ponting, and later returned to the franchise as Director of Cricket after his stint as BCCI president.

'Kohli knows what to do': Du Plessis backs India star

'Kohli knows what to do': Du Plessis backs India star

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Du Plessis backed Kohli, his one-time teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore, to come back stronger from the struggles, and said retirement is a "very personal" choice.

India, England players arrive in Kolkata for first T20I

India, England players arrive in Kolkata for first T20I

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Beginning with the Eden T20I, the two teams will fight it out in a full white ball series, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, which will serve as a crucial warm-up for the Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.