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'It will be nice to play in the IPL'

'It will be nice to play in the IPL'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'I just go with the flow. I try to perform and be consistent as much as possible. Then whatever happens, happens. It's all God's plan.'

Spotted: Graeme Smith at Sandton City mall

Spotted: Graeme Smith at Sandton City mall

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Reader Amol Tope sent us a picture of Graeme Smith from Johannesburg.

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

Karisma Says Murder Mubarak To Sara

Karisma Says Murder Mubarak To Sara

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Kareena has a question... Vidya makes the sari look si good... the film Anil Kapoor is watching...

What did Modi-Xi talk about? Both sides have different versions

What did Modi-Xi talk about? Both sides have different versions

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Modi and President Xi held the conversation on Wednesday on the sidelines of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in Johannesburg.

Modi lands in South Africa, gets rakhi tied on his wrist

Modi lands in South Africa, gets rakhi tied on his wrist

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Modi is visiting the African country from August 22 to 24 at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africa is hosting the first in-person summit of BRICS comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, since 2019.

SA's first high speed train just in time for WC fans

SA's first high speed train just in time for WC fans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Africa's first high speed urban train started operating in Johannesburg on Tuesday, just in time to help World Cup fans bypass the city's notorious traffic congestion.

Spotted! Dhoni, Sachin in South Africa

Spotted! Dhoni, Sachin in South Africa

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Reader Anshul Gagneja sent us pictures of Dhoni, Sachin and Graeme Smith from South Africa.

Spotted: Rahul Dravid in South Africa

Spotted: Rahul Dravid in South Africa

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Reader Sanjay Patil sent us this picture from South Africa.

Philander is South African Cricketer of the Year

Philander is South African Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

All-rounder Vernon Philander swept Cricket South Africa's Gala Awards, bagging three top awards, including the 'Cricketer of the Year' honour at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Johannesburg

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Johannesburg

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Reader Vinod Pungle sent us this picture from Johannesburg.

The Dutch love to kiss and tell

The Dutch love to kiss and tell

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

An extra day off meant the Dutch players could celebrate with their partners before getting back to prepare for the final.

Spotted: Brett Lee in Johannesburg

Spotted: Brett Lee in Johannesburg

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Reader Hiren Parmar sent us his photograph with Australia cricketer Brett Lee at Sandton Sun, Johannesburg.

Spotted: Shane Warne in Johannesburg

Spotted: Shane Warne in Johannesburg

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Reader Aravinda Ram sent us this photograph from Johannesburg.

Spotted: Kumar Sangakkara in Johannesburg

Spotted: Kumar Sangakkara in Johannesburg

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Reader Srinath Kannan sent us this photograph with Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara.

Spotted: Kumar Sangakkara in Johannesburg

Spotted: Kumar Sangakkara in Johannesburg

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Reader Srinath Kannan sent us this photograph with Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara.

Spotted: Pathan, Viru, Bajji

Spotted: Pathan, Viru, Bajji

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Reader Sushant Pradhan sent us these pictures from South Africa.

Spotted: Vaas and Sangakkara

Spotted: Vaas and Sangakkara

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Reader Amrut Haribhat sent us this picture from South Africa.

Spotted: Sehwag, Gambhir in South Africa

Spotted: Sehwag, Gambhir in South Africa

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Reader Abhilash Nair sent us this picture from South Africa.

Spotted! Sunil Gavaskar in South Africa

Spotted! Sunil Gavaskar in South Africa

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Reader Sudhindra Haribhat sent us a picture of Sunil Gavaskar from South Africa.

Spotted: Ganguly and others in Jo'burg

Spotted: Ganguly and others in Jo'burg

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Reader Monty Patel sent us pictures of the Indian team members from Johannesburg.

Johnson drove a van for a living before achieving cricketing glory...

Johnson drove a van for a living before achieving cricketing glory...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Factbox on Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday

Ball-tampering shame: Embarrassed Australia awaits return of fallen heroes

Ball-tampering shame: Embarrassed Australia awaits return of fallen heroes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The trio, stripped of their positions, will discover the full extent of their punishment in the next "24 hours" with Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland promising "significant sanctions" at a news conference in Johannesburg.

South Africans 'celebrate' Mandela's triumph in passing

South Africans 'celebrate' Mandela's triumph in passing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Just as Nelson Mandela united South Africans of all races in life, his death is bringing them together to celebrate his exemplary journey and achievements rather than grieving over his passing.

South African sports row reopens old wounds over race

South African sports row reopens old wounds over race

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Any hopes that the issue of race in South Africa's sport was fading were damaged this week when the government banned its national cricket, rugby, athletics and netball federations from bidding for international tournaments due to a failure to increase their number of black players.

A matchbox house where Madiba dreamt of an equal South Africa

A matchbox house where Madiba dreamt of an equal South Africa

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Rediff.com's Manu Shankar had the privilege to visit the Mandela House in 2010. He recollects his experience.

When Sachin took on Pakistan

When Sachin took on Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sachin Tendulkar. An inspiration to a nation. An icon of his sport. Sachin's life offers many, many, lessons, as Devendra Prabhudesai explains in his new book Winning Like Sachin. Think & Succeed Like Tendulkar, from which this fascinating glimpse we are proud to post today, the Master's 45th birthday.