News for 'South Africa Legends'

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.

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Shubman should focus on his decisions and not how outside world perceives him: Tendulkar

Smriti Mandhana's 70-ball century makes history!

Smriti Mandhana's 70-ball century makes history!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Indian women's cricket team skipper Smriti Mandhana created history on Wednesday by smashing the fastest century in One-Day Internationals by an Indian woman cricketer.

Joe Root Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record!

Joe Root Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to become leading fourth-innings run-scorer in Tests

T20 World Cup Final: Will India Make This One Big Change?

T20 World Cup Final: Will India Make This One Big Change?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Will India bring in Sanju Samson for the struggling Shivam Dube?

Road Safety: Tendulkar, Yuvraj power India to victory

Road Safety: Tendulkar, Yuvraj power India to victory

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

India's batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh turned back the clock and took Raipur by storm in their inimitable style as India Legends registered a thumping 57-run win over South Africa Legends in Road Safety World Series T20 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, on Saturday.

Nissanka in league of elite batters

Nissanka in league of elite batters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Another Sri Lankan batter made his way to the record books with Dimuth Karunaratne...

Is this why Rohit Sharma is delaying ODI retirement?

Is this why Rohit Sharma is delaying ODI retirement?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma's decision to continue playing and leading India in the 50-over format until the 2027 ODI World Cup stems from a sense of unfinished business.

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

While retirement is very much a cricketer's individual call, the counter point will be if the national selectors or the BCCI feel that they need to look at the bigger picture and have only one among Rohit and Virat in the ODI set-up going forward.

'Rahul's 100 Among Top 10 100s'

'Rahul's 100 Among Top 10 100s'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Rahul is the first overseas batter to achieve multiple Test centuries at Centurion, complementing his century in 2022.

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The star batter's aggression has been a fire to forge inspiration and motivation, but it has also led to some unnecessary controversies in the red-ball format.

Gavaskar believes Jaiswal will succeed against England...

Gavaskar believes Jaiswal will succeed against England...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

ashasvi Jaiswal could cement his place in the Indian Test side during the upcoming five-Test series against England at home, said batting legend Sunil Gavaskar.

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin has opened the door for other spin all-rounders to step up, and Vidyut is confident that Washington Sundar could be the one to watch.

'Never seen anyone like him'

'Never seen anyone like him'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

An all-format bowler, Bumrah took five for 30 in a memorable first-innings display and three for 42 in the second innings to guide India to a 295-run win in the Perth Test recently.

Goa batters break 90 year old Ranji record!

Goa batters break 90 year old Ranji record!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Kauthankar and Bakle's partnership is second only to 624 runs for the third wicket, achieved by Sri Lankans Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene during a Test match against South Africa in Colombo, SSC in July 2006.

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians replace Dilshan Madushanka with Kwena Maphaka

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Ponting named Kallis as the most talented player he has seen because of his all-round game and numbers.

Kallis questions batter's lack of patience

Kallis questions batter's lack of patience

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Has the philosophy of Test match changed with batters becoming tad too aggressive?

Sachin Tendulkar to make T20 comeback in new league!

Sachin Tendulkar to make T20 comeback in new league!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar will be back in action on a cricket field as he will feature in the inaugural International Masters League (IML), a six-team T20 competition, to be held later this year across three venues.

Legends Meet: Sachin Tees Off With Gary

Legends Meet: Sachin Tees Off With Gary

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

It was a meeting of two sporting greats as Sachin Tendulkar teed off with South African golfing legend Gary Player.

Javelin's dream team-up: Chopra and Zelezny unite

Javelin's dream team-up: Chopra and Zelezny unite

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday roped in Jan Zelezny, one of the greatest the sport has produced, as coach to help prepare him for the upcoming season.

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Earlier in the day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted three retired greats of the game namely South Africa's Jacques Kallis, Sthalekar, and Pakistan's Zaheer Abbas, into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

A 'Typical Tom Cruise Day' In Cannes

A 'Typical Tom Cruise Day' In Cannes

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Three decades and seven films after the first blockbuster Mission: Impossible film in 1996, Tom Cruise, now 62, returns with yet another installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

What are Sachin, Yuvraj up to?

What are Sachin, Yuvraj up to?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh arrived in Raipur on Tuesday, March 2, to participate in the Road Safety World Series.

Shahid Afridi named as T20 WC ambassador

Shahid Afridi named as T20 WC ambassador

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Afridi, who was the player of the tournament in 2007 when his team lost to India in the final, said he was looking forward to Pakistan's match against India on June 8 in New York.

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Kagiso Rabada's hunger for success and an impeccable technique to release the ball easily makes him a modern-day South Africa legend, reckons former fast bowling great Allan Donald.

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Born in Paris to Algerian scientist parents and competing with a French licence, the Racing Bulls driver stands out at the top level of the sport for his North African heritage as well as results.

'What a win from being 32 for 4'

'What a win from being 32 for 4'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir, and Irfan Pathan took to social media to shower their congratulatory messages

'Shubman Gill overthinking hurting his batting'

'Shubman Gill overthinking hurting his batting'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill has made far too many changes in his batting approach, which is hindering his run-scoring ability on away tours, feels former Australian captain Ricky Pointing

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

Here's why Yuvraj Singh is trending...

Here's why Yuvraj Singh is trending...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Yuvraj turned back the clock and took Raipur by storm

Rinku Singh Shatters Glass!

Rinku Singh Shatters Glass!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Someone in the eastern bay of Gqeberha won't be thrilled with Rinku Singh for breaking one of their windows.'

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life.

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The two champion players will clash against each other in the opening game of the 'Unacademy Road Safety World Series'on March 7

We can't wait to face India in the WC final: Cummins

We can't wait to face India in the WC final: Cummins

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

A nerve-wracking semifinal win under their belt, Australia cannot wait for the World Cup summit clash against India in Ahmedabad on Sunday, said captain Pat Cummins.

Kumble@50: Check out the spin legend's career highlights

Kumble@50: Check out the spin legend's career highlights

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

On the occasion of his 50th birthday, a look at Anil Kumble's amazing career!

The legend who inspired Lara to take up cricket

The legend who inspired Lara to take up cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

West Indies batting great Brian Lara revealed the person who inspired him to take up cricket.

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Will Jacks opened up on filling the shoes of legendary South African batter AB de Villiers as franchise's premier overseas batter, saying that the task is "daunting".

Focus on pacers as Rohit seeks redemption in second Test

Focus on pacers as Rohit seeks redemption in second Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

A desperate India seek to restore parity against South Africa and remain consequential in the World Test Championship.