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T20 World Cup: South Africa sink NZ, inch closer to Super 8s

T20 World Cup: South Africa sink NZ, inch closer to Super 8s

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

South Africa beat New Zealand by seven wickets in T20 World Cup game in Ahmedabad.

South African Levi joins Mumbai Indians

South African Levi joins Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

South African T20 sensation Richard Levi was signed by Mumbai Indians as a replacement for former Australian batsman Andrew Symonds, for the fifth edition of Indian Premier League 2012.

Ranbaxy, South African co form JV

Ranbaxy, South African co form JV

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Pharma major, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd has entered into a joint venture agreement with South African Community Investment Holdings to market and sell its range of Anti-Retroviral products in African markets.

David Miller's experience key to South Africa's T20 World Cup success

David Miller's experience key to South Africa's T20 World Cup success

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Veteran South Africa batter David Miller believes his experience and calmness will be crucial as the Proteas aim for their first ICC T20 World Cup title. He emphasizes the importance of guiding younger players and maintaining focus throughout the tournament.

ICC Arranges Flights For Teams Stranded In India

ICC Arranges Flights For Teams Stranded In India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Amid West Asia crisis, England, South Africa and West Indies to depart over the weekend.

9 killed, 10 injured in mass shooting at South Africa tavern

9 killed, 10 injured in mass shooting at South Africa tavern

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The attack took place around 1 am (local time) when a group of armed assailants arrived at the tavern in two vehicles and opened fire on patrons gathered inside. Police officials said that approximately 12 suspects were involved in the attack and fled the scene immediately after carrying out the shooting.

Satyam to expand South African operations

Satyam to expand South African operations

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

The Hyderabad-based company may generate about $12 million revenues during the current financial year from its South African operations against $4 million in 2006.

South African Vaughn Van Jaarsveld gets drugs ban

South African Vaughn Van Jaarsveld gets drugs ban

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

South African batsman Vaughn van Jaarsveld has been banned from cricket for three months following an appeal from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) said on Thursday.

Bharti Airtel eyes South African firm

Bharti Airtel eyes South African firm

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

Bharti Airtel is learnt to be considering a bid for South African telecom firm MTN, which has operations in over 20 countries. If successful, it will catapult the company into the league of top global telecom players.

South African Fulton new India men's hockey coach

South African Fulton new India men's hockey coach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India named South Africa's Craig Fulton as the new chief coach of the men's hockey team, who finished a disappointing ninth in the World Cup at home.

South African board rebuts ICC charge

South African board rebuts ICC charge

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

The ICC President Ehsan Mani had slammed the UCB for failing to consult with the ICC before taking the decision to scrap the tour to Pakistan.

From Disappointment To Determination: Rabada Shifts Focus

From Disappointment To Determination: Rabada Shifts Focus

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Kagiso Rabada reflects on a 'disappointing' previous season, highlighting his shift from 'desperate' to 'determined' after a match-winning spell that helped Gujarat Titans defeat Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Rediff.com12 May 2026

John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan, now heading to the 2026 Cannes film festival, remains one of Malayalam cinema's most politically charged and unsettling masterpieces.

Why India skipped BRICS naval wargame? MEA clarifies

Why India skipped BRICS naval wargame? MEA clarifies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

India clarified its absence from a South Africa-initiated naval wargame, stating it was not an institutional BRICS activity. The exercise involved navies from China, Russia, Iran, and others, amid rising tensions in Iran.

IPL 2026: Miller Devastated: What Happened Inside DC Dressing Room

IPL 2026: Miller Devastated: What Happened Inside DC Dressing Room

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals shared a video showing David Miller's emotional reaction after narrowly losing to Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL match.

Gavaskar on Miller's Single Refusal: Intent Can't Be Faulted

Gavaskar on Miller's Single Refusal: Intent Can't Be Faulted

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Sunil Gavaskar defends David Miller's decision not to take a single in the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, while Kevin Pietersen praises Rashid Khan's performance.

South African Clark named junior men's hockey coach

South African Clark named junior men's hockey coach

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Former South African Olympian Gregg Clark has been appointed head coach of India's junior men's hockey side to prepare them for the World Cup to be held in New Delhi later this year.

Suzlon Energy signs first South African deal

Suzlon Energy signs first South African deal

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Suzlon is also looking at South Africa as a possible manufacturing base to join the ones it already has in India, China, Germany and Brazil, but chief executive Tulsi Tanti said it was still too soon to provide further details of this.

IPL 2026: DC captain Axar Patel declared fit ahead of SRH clash

IPL 2026: DC captain Axar Patel declared fit ahead of SRH clash

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Badani backs impact over consistency, says Axar fit for SRH game

South African Semenya cleared to return

South African Semenya cleared to return

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

South African world 800 metres champion Caster Semenya was cleared on Tuesday to compete as a woman, nearly a year after controversial gender tests put her career on hold.

Pakistan appoint South African fitness trainer

Pakistan appoint South African fitness trainer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Pakistan have appointed South African fitness trainer Murray Stevenson on a three-year contract.

Kuno welcomes 3 new cubs, Indian cheetah count rises to 38

Kuno welcomes 3 new cubs, Indian cheetah count rises to 38

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

cheetah Gamini was translocated to India from South Africa as part of the ambitious project to revive the population of the world's fastest land animal in India, which had gone extinct decades ago.

PIX: Preity Zinta's South African holiday

PIX: Preity Zinta's South African holiday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Stars go on the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

'KP likes only South African coaches'

'KP likes only South African coaches'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Kevin Pietersen's relationship with England coach Peter Moores was doomed from the very start as the skipper respects only South African coaches or those who have been world class players, claims his former county team Nottinghamshire's Director of Cricket Mick Newell.

South African cricketer dies due to heart failure

South African cricketer dies due to heart failure

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

A young South African cricketer has collapsed and died of suspected heart failure while training with his academy side. 22-year old Lukhanya Tsiki died during a practice session in Eastern Cape on Monday (April 18) after he collapsed at the Fort Hare Academy. The group of players, who were practicing with him, tried to revive him before he was shifted to a hospital. Tsiki passed away later in the day. Tsiki was an all-rounder who batted left-handed and bowled right-arm medium pace. He was studying a diploma course in Marketing Management at Fort Hare Academy.

West Indies players stranded in India after T20 World Cup leave on commercial flights

West Indies players stranded in India after T20 World Cup leave on commercial flights

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

West Indies players are leaving India on commercial flights in batches after their departure was delayed due to international airspace closures amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Caribbean side's governing body CWI said on Tuesday.

IPL 2026, GT vs RCB: Gujarat Titans stave off Royal Challengers fightback for 5th win

IPL 2026, GT vs RCB: Gujarat Titans stave off Royal Challengers fightback for 5th win

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler played useful knocks to help Gujarat Titans chase down defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru's modest total, securing a four-wicket win in their Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

IPL 2026: 'Complete performance... but,' Gill flags key concern

IPL 2026: 'Complete performance... but,' Gill flags key concern

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans secured a convincing victory against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match, with Shubman Gill highlighting the need for improvement in finishing innings.

Kohli's love affair with South Africa continues!

Kohli's love affair with South Africa continues!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat's streak of happiness: Indian batting legend continues scorching run against SA, achieves 11th instance of a remarkable feat

South African cricketer tests positive for coronavirus

South African cricketer tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Solo Nqweni is the third cricketer known to have contracted the disease after Pakistan's Zafar Sarfraz and Scotland's Majid Haq.

What's ailing South African Cricket?

What's ailing South African Cricket?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

South Africa lost Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock among several experienced batters in recent years, leaving Elgar and Temba Bavuma to shoulder a heavy burden.

How good are South African wines?

How good are South African wines?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

2nd unofficial Test: South Africa A ace tough chase vs India A

2nd unofficial Test: South Africa A ace tough chase vs India A

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Top-order batters subjugate India A's Test bowlers as SA A register five-wicket win

South African centuries grind West Indies

South African centuries grind West Indies

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

Third Test, Day 2: Smith scored 104 and De Villiers made an undefeated 122 to anchor South Africa's total of 253 for one.

South African runner in gender row returns home

South African runner in gender row returns home

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

World champion South African runner Caster Semenya, whose victory has been overshadowed by a gender testing row, returned home to a heroine's welcome on Tuesday.

Squash: Mixed fortunes for Indians in Washington

Squash: Mixed fortunes for Indians in Washington

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Chotrani, Anahat in Fire Open quarterfinals

SA20 experience will come in handy against SA: Rashid Khan

SA20 experience will come in handy against SA: Rashid Khan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan said his SA20 experience will help guide young teammates against South Africa in their T20 World Cup match in Ahmedabad.

Scuffles as South Africans rush for Cup tickets

Scuffles as South Africans rush for Cup tickets

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

South African police stepped in to stop scuffles on Thursday and a pensioner died in the queue as thousands of South Africans rushed for 500,000 World Cup football tickets being sold for cash for the first time.

 South African MP racist remarks spark row

South African MP racist remarks spark row

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Former Indian-origin anti-apartheid sports administrators in South Africa have strongly condemned the racist statement of a ruling party MP, who had said the country's Olympic body was "full of whites and Indians" who lack vision.

Anil Kumble On What Went Wrong For Mumbai Indians Vs Rajasthan Royals

Anil Kumble On What Went Wrong For Mumbai Indians Vs Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Former India captain Anil Kumble criticises Mumbai Indians' lack of intent in their defeat to Rajasthan Royals.