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Swiss Count On Federer To Escape US Tariff Bombshell!

Swiss Count On Federer To Escape US Tariff Bombshell!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Swiss government would not object to tennis legend Roger Federer or FIFA President Gianni Infantino intervening to reduce the country's tariff burden after the US slapped a 39 percent import duty on its goods, President Karin Keller-Sutter said.

Boy wonder Suryavanshi narrowly misses Pant's record

Boy wonder Suryavanshi narrowly misses Pant's record

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

South African Steve Stolk owns the record for fastest U19 fifty, scoring it in 13 balls against Scotland last January.

Modi's Day Out In Canada

Modi's Day Out In Canada

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

PM being welcomed by the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Mark Joseph Carney on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit at Kananaskis, in Canada on June 17, 2025.

Indian Navy to conduct mega war game with African nations in April

Indian Navy to conduct mega war game with African nations in April

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Indian Navy will conduct a large-scale multilateral maritime engagement exercise with African countries in April, aiming to enhance interoperability with African navies and further strengthen maritime security cooperation. The exercise, titled "AIKEYME" (Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement), will see the participation of several African nations, including Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa. The exercise is part of India's growing engagement with the Global South, as outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "MAHASAGAR" vision for mutual and holistic advancement in the region.

ABD believes South Africa's time has come for T20 WC glory

ABD believes South Africa's time has come for T20 WC glory

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Taking to his social media account, de Villiers expressed his excitement, calling it a 'moment of truth' for the team.

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Root reached the milestone during his 69th WTC appearance - a single pushed to deep backward square leg brought up yet another half-century and sealed his place in the record books.

Australia women to tour India ahead of ODI World Cup

Australia women to tour India ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2025

World Cup Tune-up: India Women to host Australia Women for three ODIs in Sept.

SA's record at Lord's a confidence injector for WTC final

SA's record at Lord's a confidence injector for WTC final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

When I think of the character of this team, our never-say-die attitude stands out. There are only three of us who have played over 50 Tests, but we never back down from a challenge

Australia's Doolan dominates South African attack

Australia's Doolan dominates South African attack

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Alex Doolan stroked his highest first class score as Australia A's middle-order coped comfortably with South Africa's pace attack and moved into a 352-run first innings lead by the close of the second day of their match on Saturday.

'Zohran's Victory Gives Me Hope'

'Zohran's Victory Gives Me Hope'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'His campaign reached into every community, every constituency, with a unifying platform of affordability.' 'Zohran began by listening to Trump supporters and brought many of them to his side because they too care about affordability.' 'Care for the poor is a tenet of every faith; this is the best platform to unite us.'

Former RCB legend backs Kohli to fire in IPL final

Former RCB legend backs Kohli to fire in IPL final

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'The ultimate team man, and he looks very, very focused. Obviously, the job's not done yet, but I'm very excited to watch him play.'

Guess the only Indian in Lara's GOATs list!

Guess the only Indian in Lara's GOATs list!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara has picked his 'GOATs' (Greatest Of All Time) in cricket, placing Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah among three other legends of the sport.

Panesar exposes South African spin fallibility

Panesar exposes South African spin fallibility

Rediff.com13 Jul 2008

Monty Panesar exposed South Africa's historic fallibility against spin bowling on Saturday with four for 74 on the third day of the first test at Lord's. Panesar helped dismiss South Africa for 247 in their first innings in reply to England's 593 for eight declared. The visitors were 13 for no wicket at the close in their second innings after being asked to follow on.

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Speaking to PTI, Lamb also spoke passionately about his playing days with Kapil Dev in County cricket and why he rates Sachin Tendulkar over Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli.

Petersen hopeful of South African win on fifth day

Petersen hopeful of South African win on fifth day

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

South Africa African spinner Robin Peterson is optimistic that his side could force a result on the final day of the second Test and win the series against India at Kingsmead on Monday.

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has claimed that he is still waiting on some remuneration from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Blow for Gujarat Titans! Rabada returns home from IPL

Blow for Gujarat Titans! Rabada returns home from IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada has returned to South Africa from IPL 2025 due to 'personal reasons'.

Shrien Dewani walks free as South African court throws out case

Shrien Dewani walks free as South African court throws out case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

British-Indian millionaire Shrien Dewani, accused of plotting the murder of his Indo-Swedish bride during their honeymoon in Cape Town in 2010, was acquitted as a South African court dismissed the case against him, citing lack of evidence.

Zim pacer Muzarabani replaces Ngidi in RCB squad

Zim pacer Muzarabani replaces Ngidi in RCB squad

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The replacement will be effective from May 26.

WTC Final: Anderson Has Some Handy Tips For Seamers!

WTC Final: Anderson Has Some Handy Tips For Seamers!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

With South Africa's seam attack featuring Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Marco Jansen and Australia having Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and the ever-dependable Josh Hazlewood in their lineup, the battle between the two sides' fast bowlers is likely to be critical in determining the outcome of the World Test Championship final, as per ICC website.

1st T20 PIX: Samson's century powers India to big win over South Africa

1st T20 PIX: Samson's century powers India to big win over South Africa

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson became the first Indian to hit two consecutive hundreds in T20 Internationals to power the visitors to a thumping 60-run victory against South Africa.

'This guy is going to lead RCB for a long time'

'This guy is going to lead RCB for a long time'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Indian superstar Virat Kohli has backed newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar to lead the side for a long time.

Battling Cook defies South African seamers

Battling Cook defies South African seamers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

England, replying to South Africa's 291, were 241 for seven at close on the second day of the third Test thanks to battling innings by Alastair Cook, Ian Bell and Matt Prior.

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A look back at some of the most painful moments when South Africa came heartbreakingly close -- but always fell short -- before finally breaking the curse at Lord's.

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Rediff.com9 May 2025

South Africa will co-host the next 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027 along with Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Maharaj helps South Africa record 50th Test win by...

Maharaj helps South Africa record 50th Test win by...

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Overall, in 25 matches Maharaj has picked up 59 wickets, averaging 17.76 with a bowling strike rate of 35.5.

Guwahati to host maiden Test during India vs SA series

Guwahati to host maiden Test during India vs SA series

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

This will be the maiden Test in Guwahati, which often hosts white-ball matches, and has also been hosting IPL matches for the last two seasons.

BCCI hampering SA cricketers' WTC final prep: Report

BCCI hampering SA cricketers' WTC final prep: Report

Rediff.com15 May 2025

CSA's director Enoch Nkwe changed his stance, saying higher-level talks were happening between CSA, the BCCI, and IPL franchises, suggesting CSA had little choice in the matter.

Afghanistan stun South Africa in historic ODI win

Afghanistan stun South Africa in historic ODI win

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Afghanistan earned a first-ever One Day International victory over a depleted South Africa when they romped to a comfortable six-wicket triumph in the first game of the three-match series in Sharjah on Wednesday.

WTC final: 'History, records don't mean anything'

WTC final: 'History, records don't mean anything'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Despite the impressive record that the WTC finalists are in possession of, Bangar doesn't believe the Proteas or the Baggy Greens will receive an edge over the other in the Ultimate Test, which is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday.

Amla lays foundation for South African success

Amla lays foundation for South African success

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

A century from Hashim Amla laid the foundation for home success on Wednesday as South Africa beat New Zealand by 20 runs to win their opening one-day international at Centurion.

South Africa crush Ireland to win ODI series

South Africa crush Ireland to win ODI series

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten career-best 112 from 81 balls as South Africa thumped Ireland by 174 runs to clinch their three-game One-day International series with a game to spare in a hot and humid Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Labuschange: The South African who makes Australia proud

Labuschange: The South African who makes Australia proud

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

From a lower order batsman to one of Australia's prolific Test run-getters, Marnus Labuschange has carved his spot in the Australian line-up. The highest run-scorer in a calendar year in Test cricket in 2019, 'mind-blowing' Labuschange is now looking to break into the one-day team for the tour of India.

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.

South African justice minister blocks Pistorius parole

South African justice minister blocks Pistorius parole

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Oscar Pistorius will not be freed on parole this Friday because the decision to do so was made without the right legal basis, South Africa's justice minister said on Wednesday, shocking the athlete's family as they prepared for his homecoming.

Shreyas snubbed due to off-field reasons?

Shreyas snubbed due to off-field reasons?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

AB de Villiers calls Iyer's Asia Cup omission 'weird', hints at team-player concerns

SRH sign Mulder as replacement for injured Carse

SRH sign Mulder as replacement for injured Carse

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Carse will miss IPL 2025

You Let Aussies Dictate: Steyn Slams Proteas

You Let Aussies Dictate: Steyn Slams Proteas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

South Africa's dream start to the World Test Championship final quickly turned into a nightmare at Lord's, as their batters failed to back up Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket masterclass.

Markram to captain South Africa in first Test in Bangladesh

Markram to captain South Africa in first Test in Bangladesh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Aiden Markram will replace Temba Bavuma as South Africa captain for the first Test against Bangladesh later this month, Cricket South Africa said on Friday.