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How a chat with Dhoni influenced Windies skipper Hope

How a chat with Dhoni influenced Windies skipper Hope

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Following his side's four-wicket win over England in the first ODI, West Indies captain Shai Hope revealed that he had a chat with MS Dhoni about spending time at the crease for a longer periods, which has inspired him in run-chases over the years.

Can Arshdeep and Siraj pass the acid test in Americas?

Can Arshdeep and Siraj pass the acid test in Americas?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Four spinners in India's T20 World Cup squad suggest that the Indian selectors are expecting slow turners in the Americas but have they missed a trick by picking only three pacers in the final 15?

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...

Centurion Test: Will South Africa unleash full pace attack on India?

Centurion Test: Will South Africa unleash full pace attack on India?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

South Africa are hopeful that both fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will be available for selection in the first Test against India that gets underway in Pretoria on Tuesday, coach Shukri Conrad has confirmed.

Former Paralympian Pistorius seeks parole again

Former Paralympian Pistorius seeks parole again

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

A spokesperson for South Africa's Department of Correctional Services said a parole board would consider Pistorius's case at a hearing on Friday, where they will decide if he should be released on parole.

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.

SA score thrilling win over Windies, make T20 WC semis

SA score thrilling win over Windies, make T20 WC semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match between the West Indies and South Africa, in Antigua.

FIFA World Cup: Man runs onto pitch with Palestinian flag

FIFA World Cup: Man runs onto pitch with Palestinian flag

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Fans also unfurled a Free Palestine flag during the game.

SA pacers Nortje, Magala doubtful for World Cup

SA pacers Nortje, Magala doubtful for World Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

South Africa's pace bowling duo Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala's availability for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India will be determined this week following a fitness test.

Lara says players can't be blamed for 'I'm heading to IPL, don't care about WI cricket' culture

Lara says players can't be blamed for 'I'm heading to IPL, don't care about WI cricket' culture

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Legendary batter Brian Lara feels that West Indies cricketers cannot be faulted for preferring lucrative T20 franchise leagues around the world, like IPL, to national duty, saying playing the game these days is also about "making a living".

Injured South Africa pace duo Nortje, Magala out of World Cup

Injured South Africa pace duo Nortje, Magala out of World Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

South Africa's pace duo Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the World Cup because of injuries, Cricket South Africa confirmed on Thursday.

Oscar Pistorius: From 'Blade Runner' hero to convicted murderer

Oscar Pistorius: From 'Blade Runner' hero to convicted murderer

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, known as the "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, was released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend.

PICS: Markram ton gives SA solid start before WI fight back

PICS: Markram ton gives SA solid start before WI fight back

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test played between South Africa and West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday.

Windies secure historic win over England

Windies secure historic win over England

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Keacy Carty hit a half-century and Matthew Forde took three wickets as West Indies claimed a four-wicket win in the rain-affected third one-day international on Saturday to clinch their first home ODI series victory over England since 1998.

South Africa claim series over Windies with big win

South Africa claim series over Windies with big win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

South Africa had set the tourists an improbable 391 for victory on day four but skittled them out for 106 in 35.1 overs

Indian origin Maharaj aims to do something special for SA in WC

Indian origin Maharaj aims to do something special for SA in WC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'The 50-over format is very hard on the body but that's something I wanted to experience. I always like to challenge myself.'

Australia stunned by Markram's heroics, spin dominance

Australia stunned by Markram's heroics, spin dominance

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Markram ton and spin twins see South Africa to ODI win over Australia

Need to lead from the front and get runs: Brathwaite

Need to lead from the front and get runs: Brathwaite

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite came down heavily on his ill-equipped batting unit.

'Brian Lara's advice on situations will be great against India'

'Brian Lara's advice on situations will be great against India'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Legendary Brian Lara's tips on situational awareness of the game will greatly help the West Indies batters during the two-Test series against India beginning on July 12, feels skipper Kraigg Brathwaite.

How The Cheetahs Were Sent To India

How The Cheetahs Were Sent To India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

How did the South African cheetahs make their way to India?

World Cup: Emotional homecoming for this Dutch trio...

World Cup: Emotional homecoming for this Dutch trio...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Netherlands' Teja Nidamanuru, Aryan Dutt and Vikram Singh might have a few drops of tears in their eyes when they step onto the field for their opening World Cup match against Pakistan on Friday.

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The batters could be in for some challenging times with the Supersport Park track expected to aid the fast bowlers as rain threat looms large over the opening Test between India and South Africa, curator Bryan Bloy said on Saturday.

OC World Cup: Teams India Must Defeat

OC World Cup: Teams India Must Defeat

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Everything you need to know about India's matches at the 2023 ODI World Cup.

India always have great batters in their line-up: Shepherd

India always have great batters in their line-up: Shepherd

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

West Indies bowler Romario Shepherd opined that it does not matter what team they put out on paper, India always have many quality batters in their squad.

Can India finally end South African jinx?

Can India finally end South African jinx?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

World No 1 India may feel they have never had a better chance of winning their first ever Test series in South Africa.

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.

CWC Qualifier: Windies down Oman to register first win

CWC Qualifier: Windies down Oman to register first win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

West Indies recorded their first win in the Super Six stage of the ongoing ICC World Cup Qualifier, defeating Oman by seven wickets

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.

Brathwaite critical of Caribbean pitches

Brathwaite critical of Caribbean pitches

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite has highlighted the need to improve the standard of pitches in the Caribbean following a Test series loss to India at home.

SA closer to ODI WC qualification with easy win over Dutch

SA closer to ODI WC qualification with easy win over Dutch

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The victory moved South Africa, who picked up 10 points, into ninth place in the World Cup Super League which determines the eight automatic qualifiers for the World Cup in India later this year.

Warner acknowledges IPL lessons for success in ODIs

Warner acknowledges IPL lessons for success in ODIs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Opener David Warner, who set up a crucial victory for Australia with a whirlwind century in the ongoing World Cup on Friday, credited the IPL for working as a learning platform where he perfected the art of pacing an ODI innings.

ICC suspends South African batter after failed dope test

ICC suspends South African batter after failed dope test

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Furosemide, a prohibited substance under the World Anti-Doping Agency Code was found in Hamza's sample

Mom and dad were literally crying: Emotional Tilak Varma

Mom and dad were literally crying: Emotional Tilak Varma

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

It was in the deep hours of Wednesday night Namboori Tilak Varma shared the news of his India selection to his parents, Nagaraju and Gayatri Devi, over a video call.

Ton-up Klaasen's blitzkrieg gives SA series-levelling win over WI

Ton-up Klaasen's blitzkrieg gives SA series-levelling win over WI

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

They got into trouble early on in their reply as they slipped to 87-4, only to cruise to victory thanks to Klaasen's power hitting with an astonishing 123 balls remaining in the innings.

Another Upset! Spirited Netherlands humble South Africa

Another Upset! Spirited Netherlands humble South Africa

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The Netherlands caused the World Cup's second major upset in three days, as it shocked an in-form South Africa by 38 runs.

Female cheetah dies in Kuno after mating gone wrong, 3rd death in 42 days

Female cheetah dies in Kuno after mating gone wrong, 3rd death in 42 days

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Female cheetah 'Daksha', translocated to Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park from South Africa, died on Tuesday, a forest official said.

'Project Cheetah is a failure'

'Project Cheetah is a failure'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'The planning and implementation has gone horribly wrong.' 'What they are doing is in effect, establishing a large cheetah zoo.'

Pistorius seeks parole decade after killing girlfriend

Pistorius seeks parole decade after killing girlfriend

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Oscar Pistorius, known as "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, went from public hero to convicted murderer in a trial that drew worldwide interest.

World Cup Qualifiers: Hope, Pooran star as WI crush Nepal

World Cup Qualifiers: Hope, Pooran star as WI crush Nepal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Centuries by skipper Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran and great spells by Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph and Akeal Hosein helped an all-round West Indies clinch a 101-run win over Nepal.

Two Spinners And An X-Factor In My XI

Two Spinners And An X-Factor In My XI

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The sound and fury of World Cup 2023 has ended, and Norma Astrid Godinho picks her World Cup XI.