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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Don't make shifting cheetahs a prestige issue, SC tells Centre

Don't make shifting cheetahs a prestige issue, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The death of 40 per cent of cheetahs translocated from South Africa and Namibia to the Kuno National Park (KNP) in less than one year doesn't present a "good picture", the Supreme Court said on Thursday, and asked the Centre to not make it a prestige issue and explore the possibility of shifting the animals to different sanctuaries.

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

Watch Out For These Guys!

Watch Out For These Guys!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The stars who could light up World Cup 2023.

Cheetah deaths: African experts tell Indian govt to...

Cheetah deaths: African experts tell Indian govt to...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Younger cheetahs that are habituated to management vehicles and human presence are preferred candidates for relocation to India, international experts involved in Project Cheetah have told the government based on lessons learnt from the initial experience in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

FIFA WC: Plenty for Belgium to ponder despite Canada win

FIFA WC: Plenty for Belgium to ponder despite Canada win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez will be worried at how easily his side were prised open

FIFA World Cup PIX: Below par Belgium down Canada

FIFA World Cup PIX: Below par Belgium down Canada

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Davies's poor spot-kick was saved low to his right by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Canada wasted numerous other opportunities to open the scoring.

Indian-origin child abducted in Cape Town, residents accuse police of inaction

Indian-origin child abducted in Cape Town, residents accuse police of inaction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The abduction of an eight-year-old Indian-origin girl in South Africa's Cape Town and the alleged inaction of the police in probing the case has triggered protests by the residents of the city.

Hussain warns Stokes against 'captaining by committee'

Hussain warns Stokes against 'captaining by committee'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Stokes begins his tenure with a two-Test series against New Zealand, in June.

Cheetah deaths: Worst still to come, says S African expert

Cheetah deaths: Worst still to come, says S African expert

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Vincent van der Merwe cautioned that the reintroduction project is going to see even higher mortalities in the next few months when cheetahs try to establish territories and come face to face with leopards and tigers in the Kuno National Park.

Stokes 'looking forward' to Ashes after being added to squad

Stokes 'looking forward' to Ashes after being added to squad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'I had a break to prioritise my mental wellbeing and I got my finger sorted.'

SA vs Ind: Rain washes out play on Day 2 at Centurion

SA vs Ind: Rain washes out play on Day 2 at Centurion

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Better weather is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, but India will have to quicken the pace of their innings if they are to drive home their advantage.

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 12 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Games: ASTOUNDING Pix!

Tokyo Games: ASTOUNDING Pix!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Images from the Olympics.

Aftermath of Cyclone Idai

Aftermath of Cyclone Idai

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Ten days ago, Cyclone Idai, one of the most devastating storms to hit Africa in decades, made landfall in Mozambique, damaging or destroying thousands of structures. The tropical storm then moved inland, bringing heavy rain and flooding to more parts of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. More than 750 deaths are attributed to Idai so far, while thousands remain stranded in remote rural areas. International aid is starting to reach the region, while workers struggle to repair roads, restore power, and care for the survivors -- with special attention toward preventing cholera outbreaks.

4th Test, Day 3 PHOTOS: South Africa build massive lead

4th Test, Day 3 PHOTOS: South Africa build massive lead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

IMAGES from Day 3 of the fourth Test between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Markram shines but Australia strike back with late wickets

PHOTOS: Markram shines but Australia strike back with late wickets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Opener Aiden Markram led the way with a career-best 152 as South Africa had the better of the opening day of the fourth Test against a much-changed Australia, reaching the close on 313 for six on Friday.

Stokes, Archer back for first two Tests against India

Stokes, Archer back for first two Tests against India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Both Stokes and Archer were rested for the ongoing two-match Test series in Sri Lanka

Just relentless work for 200 Test wickets: Rabada

Just relentless work for 200 Test wickets: Rabada

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The South African bowler said he never thought of achieving such milestones when he started playing and admitted the journey to 200 Test wickets hasn't been an easy ride for him.

PHOTOS: Bavuma denied ton as SA skittle hapless Australia

PHOTOS: Bavuma denied ton as SA skittle hapless Australia

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

South Africa's Temba Bavuma was left stranded on 95 not out as they tightened their grip over scandal-hit Australia after reducing the hapless visitors to 110 for six at the close on the second day of the fourth and final Test on Saturday.

On cusp of 50th Test, Rabada says 'he's nowhere near done'

On cusp of 50th Test, Rabada says 'he's nowhere near done'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Rabada, 26, already has 226 Test wickets in his kitty and is spearheading the Proteas pace attack

Omicron: Concerns mount as South African Covid rate doubles

Omicron: Concerns mount as South African Covid rate doubles

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last Sunday that there would be no change to the current lowest Level One of the country's five-level lockdown strategy.

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Eliud Kipchoge confirmed his status as the Greatest Marathoner of the 21st Century by winning a second Olympic Marathon, only the third runner in history to do so.

Three more athletes test positive for COVID-19 at Tokyo Games

Three more athletes test positive for COVID-19 at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Olympics-related cases rose by 19, organisers said, bringing the total number of disclosed cases to 106.

PHOTOS: Root leads England to brink of victory

PHOTOS: Root leads England to brink of victory

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Images from Day 4 of the 3rd Test played between South Africa and England in Port Elizabeth on Sunday

England's Bess claims five wickets as South Africa hang on

England's Bess claims five wickets as South Africa hang on

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Dom Bess took three more South African wickets, and grabbed his first test five wicket haul, to increase England's stranglehold

Finch backs Warner to open in T20 WC despite IPL woes

Finch backs Warner to open in T20 WC despite IPL woes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Australia's limited-overs' captain Aaron Finch is confident his opening partner at the T20 World Cup, in Oman and the UAE from October 17, will do well despite being dropped by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL this year.

South Africa name uncapped Dupavillon, Baartman for Pakistan tour

South Africa name uncapped Dupavillon, Baartman for Pakistan tour

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

South Africa will be led by captain Quinton de Kock as they come off a 2-0 home series win over Sri Lanka that concluded on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

England proved devastating with both bat and ball on Saturday as they scored 400 runs in their first innings and then reduced sorry South Africa to 88 for six wickets at the close of play on the second day of the fourth Test at The Wanderers. Images from Day 2 of the 4th Test played between South Africa and England in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Concern over Covid in kids under 5 as S Africa's daily cases shoot up

Concern over Covid in kids under 5 as S Africa's daily cases shoot up

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

South African experts have expressed concern about the rising number of COVID-19 infections among young children, even as the country recorded a further 16,055 infections and 25 deaths overnight on Friday.