News for 'South African Board'

Jonty to assist Pakistan team

Jonty to assist Pakistan team

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Jonty Rhodes has said he will assist the Pakistan team with fielding for two weeks before their tour of England in June.

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.

Gibbs, Boje doubtful for Indian tour

Gibbs, Boje doubtful for Indian tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

The Delhi Police has not yet confirmed whether it will question the two players over the match-fixing allegations.

SAB, Electrolux FDI proposals cleared

SAB, Electrolux FDI proposals cleared

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

Proposals of Principal Financial Group, South African Breweries, AB Electrolux and Caterpillar Inc were among the 52 foreign direct investment cases totalling Rs 321 crore (Rs 3.21 billion) approved by the government on Thursday.

Dravid unfazed by controversies

Dravid unfazed by controversies

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

The Indian captain said he is not worried by BCCI's stand to seek an explanation for his outburst against the team manager Chetan Desai.

Black, Huber win women's doubles title

Black, Huber win women's doubles title

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Zimbabwean Black and South African Huber ended the Taiwanese wildcards' title hopes with a 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 victory.

Ganguly may sit out first Test

Ganguly may sit out first Test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

G20 Presidency: Time To Taper Expectations

G20 Presidency: Time To Taper Expectations

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

India's role as a leader of the global south may require it to give up its ambition to serve as a bridge between the warring halves of the international community, points out Mihir S Sharma.

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Vaughan said it was not a good precedent set by Australia.

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended a ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball but allowed sweat as an interim measure to counter the coronavirus threat.

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

In Australia, Warner said cricketers do not have many options apart from training in their home states as of now.

Ruling on Ganguly ban on July 28

Ruling on Ganguly ban on July 28

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

The Sri Lanka tri-series, for which Sourav Ganguly has been picked as the 16th member of the side, begins on July 30.

Bucknor will officiate in Pakistan

Bucknor will officiate in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

The International Cricket Council has also named David Shepherd, Simon Taufel and Rudi Koertzen to officiate in the one-day and Test series between India and Pakistan.

Mandhana hits pay dirt, Harmanpreet gets half as 10 Indian women get crore-plus deals

Mandhana hits pay dirt, Harmanpreet gets half as 10 Indian women get crore-plus deals

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur came much cheaper for Mumbai Indians at nearly half the price of Mandhana at Rs 1.80 crore.

Lalchand Rajput confirmed as Afghanistan coach

Lalchand Rajput confirmed as Afghanistan coach

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Former India batsman Lalchand Rajput has been appointed as the coach of Afghanistan cricket team. He replaces Inzamam-ul-Haq, who had stepped down in April this year and became the chief selector of Pakistan. Rajput has been recommended by the BCCI and has been preferred over former South African batting star Herschelle Gibbs and West Indies' Corey Collymore.

Indian umpires not upto mark: Dave Richardson

Indian umpires not upto mark: Dave Richardson

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Former South African cricketer and ICC General Manager of Cricket Operations Dave Richardson if no Indian features in the Elite Umpires panel it is not because of any flaw in the appointment process.

Langeveldt not ruled out of fourth Test

Langeveldt not ruled out of fourth Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

South African pace bowler Charl Langeveldt broke his left hand while batting in the third Test in Cape Town on Monday.

World leaders gather in Johannesburg for Mandela memorial

World leaders gather in Johannesburg for Mandela memorial

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee will be among over 90 heads of state and government who will attend an emotional memorial service in South Africa on Tuesday for anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela, making it one of the largest such gatherings in generations.

Pakistan to host tri-series

Pakistan to host tri-series

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

Pakistan will host Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in a tri-series from September 30 to October 16, with one match in Karachi.

Rameez Raja resigns as PCB CEO

Rameez Raja resigns as PCB CEO

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

South Africa pick spin-heavy squad for India Tests

South Africa pick spin-heavy squad for India Tests

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

South Africa will head to India armed with three frontline slow bowlers in their Test squad after recalling leg-spinner Imran Tahir and off-break bowler Dane Piedt for the four-match series starting in November.

India maul hapless Russia in FIH Series Finals

India maul hapless Russia in FIH Series Finals

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Favourites India demolished hapless Russia 10-0 in their opening match of the FIH Series Finals hockey tournament to start their 2020 Olympics qualification campaign on a rousing note, Bhubaneswar, on Thursday.

'Dhoni gets the best out of the players'

'Dhoni gets the best out of the players'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'It is Dhoni, Fleming and the support staff who decide on cricket.' 'The fans expect CSK to do well, and with Dhoni at the helm, CSK is capable of it.'

Le Roux dumps Indian team

Le Roux dumps Indian team

Rediff.com8 Jun 2003

The Indian team's physical trainer has taken up a similar position with the South African national team on Sunday.

Pistorius's parole review hearing postponed

Pistorius's parole review hearing postponed

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

The delay was because the board had been unable to finalise all its cases on Friday, when it had been due to meet to decide if Pistorius should be freed on parole or serve a longer period in jail, local television station 'ENCA' reported.

Modalities of 2014 Asia Cup discussed in ACC meet

Modalities of 2014 Asia Cup discussed in ACC meet

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Top members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), on Saturday, discussed the modalities of the 2014 Asia Cup tournament, which is to be hosted by Bangladesh for a second straight time, in February-March next year.

Sania goes down to Jankovic

Sania goes down to Jankovic

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Jelena Jankovic beat the Indian teenager 6-2, 7-6 (3) in the first round of the LA Open.

SAfrica justice minister seeking legal advice on Pistorius parole

SAfrica justice minister seeking legal advice on Pistorius parole

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

South Africa's justice minister said on Tuesday he was seeking legal advice on whether its parole board was right to decide to free Oscar Pistorius on house arrest on Friday after serving a sixth of his five-year sentence for killing his girlfriend.

Women's T20 likely to get 2022 Commonwealth Games spot

Women's T20 likely to get 2022 Commonwealth Games spot

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The decision needs to be ratified by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) members and follows a bidding process which included a joint presentation by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Golf: Chawrasia extends lead in Hong Kong

Golf: Chawrasia extends lead in Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India golfer SSP Chawrasia forged a two-shot lead at the Hong Kong Open on Friday, overcoming buffeting winds to card a four-under-par 66 in the second round at Fanling.

Cricket Australia claims all Test nations want day-night matches

Cricket Australia claims all Test nations want day-night matches

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'To a person, full member countries and their CEOs stated their absolute support of Test cricket being played under lights'

Pakistan captain Sarfraz apologises for 'Abey Kaale' taunt

Pakistan captain Sarfraz apologises for 'Abey Kaale' taunt

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'I certainly had no intention of upsetting anyone. I did not even mean for my words to be heard, understood or communicated to the opposing team or the cricket fans.'

Cricket Buzz: Suspended Sarfraz says he's learnt lesson

Cricket Buzz: Suspended Sarfraz says he's learnt lesson

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Akram slams PCB for calling back Sarfaraz from South Africa

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

John Edrich scored a triple Test hundred and over 100 first class hundreds in a magnificent career.

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Friday

Kirsten not interested in England job

Kirsten not interested in England job

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

South African Gary Kirsten has said he does not want to be considered for the job of England team director because of personal reasons.

Kirsten ideal candidate to coach England: Atherton

Kirsten ideal candidate to coach England: Atherton

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

British media reported that former India coach Gary Kirsten has emerged as the leading contender to take over from Australia's Trevor Bayliss.