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Italy's T20 WC hero Joe Burns dropped after contract row

Italy's T20 WC hero Joe Burns dropped after contract row

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Joe Burns, the former Australian cricketer who masterminded Italy's fairytale qualification to their maiden T20 World Cup, will miss the tournament after being dropped by the Italian Cricket Federation (FCRI) amid contractual wrangles.

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.

Kallis named South African Cricketer of the Year

Kallis named South African Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

All-rounder Jacques Kallis dominated the South African Cricket Awards, winning three honours, including the prestigious Cricketer of the Year.

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday?

ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli dethrones Rohit to become No 1

ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli dethrones Rohit to become No 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings for the first time in five years.

Zimbabwe's Williams bags century but South Africa lead

Zimbabwe's Williams bags century but South Africa lead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

A South African side missing several regulars will resume on 49 for one on the third morning after Zimbabwe made 251 in reply to the tourists' first-innings score of 418 for nine declared.

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Jadeja reduces South Africa to 93/7 in second innings, India smell big win

Milestone-Chasing Bumrah Nears Historic Mark

Milestone-Chasing Bumrah Nears Historic Mark

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Reaching the 100 mark will also make him the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in all three formats.

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that Team India does not need to prepare turning wickets as they can bowl out their opponents with their pace line-up and having another spin-friendly wicket for the second Test against South Africa will be a "big test of their ability".

Deepti Sharma hits career high as T20I No 1

Deepti Sharma hits career high as T20I No 1

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Star India all-rounder Deepti Sharma on Tuesday rose to the top of the ICC women's T20I bowling rankings for the first time in her career.

Raipur ODI: Krishna, Rana Face Social Media Fury

Raipur ODI: Krishna, Rana Face Social Media Fury

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

India's bowling drew sharp criticism, particularly Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. Krishna leaked runs and failed to maintain pressure, prompting Rohit Sharma to intervene during the 37th over.

Pant's return in focus as India A take on South Africa

Pant's return in focus as India A take on South Africa

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant's return to competitive cricket after a three-month injury-enforced hiatus will be the primary focal point of India A's four-day match against South Africa A.

Winning start for South African U-17 team

Winning start for South African U-17 team

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Alberton Cricket and Hockey Club began their 40-day tour of India with a 21-run victory over Chaman Vatika school.

How Jansen Tormented India To Rewrite Record Books!

How Jansen Tormented India To Rewrite Record Books!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen's dream Test continues; flurry of records shattered in Guwahati

Three South African women cricketers test positive for COVID-19

Three South African women cricketers test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Three members of the South African women's cricket team tested positive for the COVID-19 virus ahead of assembling for a training camp to prepare of a proposed tour of England. Cricket South Africa on Friday said a total of 34 tests were conducted on the players and support staff with the infected trio, who were not named, being removed from the preparations, which start in Pretoria on Sunday.

Young South African spinners for lessons in India

Young South African spinners for lessons in India

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Seven promising young South African spin bowlers will attend a two-week course on spin bowling in Mohali, Punjab, next week. The players will leave on June 3 for the sessions, to be conducted by Devendar Arora, Narendra Hirwani and Umesh Patwal.

Smith becomes second South African to cross 9000 runs in Tests

Smith becomes second South African to cross 9000 runs in Tests

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

South African skipper Graeme Smith completed 9,000 runs in Test cricket during his double hundred against Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai on Thursday.

Ready For Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali?

Ready For Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Vijay Deverakonda unveiled his intense look from his upcoming film Ranabaali, making his fans and followers deeply curious about what the film will be all about.

VSNL gets 26% stake in South African co

VSNL gets 26% stake in South African co

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Telecom major VSNL, owned by the Tata Group has been awarded a major stake in South African telecom operator SNO.

Missing South African found as 'Buddhist' in India

Missing South African found as 'Buddhist' in India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

A Good Samaritan from Delhi ended the concerns of a worried family of a South African teacher of Indian-origin, who had gone missing in India last month.

High-flying South Africans unfazed by Eden pitch

High-flying South Africans unfazed by Eden pitch

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

It will take more than just preparing a turning track to stop the high-flying South Africans in the second and final Test in Kolkata, believes AB de Villiers.

Teased Pietersen throws beer on South African fans

Teased Pietersen throws beer on South African fans

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who was out for a second ball duck, threw beer over South African fans after they called him a 'knob'.

South Africans pray all night as Mandela's condition improves

South Africans pray all night as Mandela's condition improves

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

South Africans have been holding an all-night prayer vigil for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, outside his former home in Soweto.

Windies flair up against Zimbabwe grit in Super 8s clash

Windies flair up against Zimbabwe grit in Super 8s clash

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

The West Indies and Zimbabwe, both undefeated in the first round, will clash in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight match. The West Indies' power-hitting prowess will be tested against Zimbabwe's resilience and all-round strength.

Rishabh Pant slams fifty after getting hit on helmet!

Rishabh Pant slams fifty after getting hit on helmet!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

India A skipper Rishabh Pant allayed injury concerns, smashing a quickfire half-century after being forced to retire hurt on Day 3 of the four-day match against South Africa A.

Historic Knock! Bennett Shines as Zimbabwe Bow Out of T20 World Cup

Historic Knock! Bennett Shines as Zimbabwe Bow Out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Despite Zimbabwe's exit from the T20 World Cup, Brian Bennett's outstanding performance, including a valiant 97 n.o. against India, has been a major highlight.

Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for 3-match ODI series

Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for 3-match ODI series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Pakistan will tour Bangladesh in March for a three-match ODI series in Dhaka as part of preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The money was paid to Mallya in two tranches in his offshore accounts.

Pant hits 90 as India A edge South Africa in 1st Unofficial Test

Pant hits 90 as India A edge South Africa in 1st Unofficial Test

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

India A registered a fighting three-wicket win over South Africa A in the first four-day match, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Rapists of South African model remanded to custody

Rapists of South African model remanded to custody

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Earlier, they had been placed in police custody and the victim had identified them.

'Start well or it's ...': Graeme Smith's India warning

'Start well or it's ...': Graeme Smith's India warning

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Graeme Smith emphasised the importance of getting off to a strong start in the upcoming Test series against India

South African court orders Pistorius to undergo mental evaluation

South African court orders Pistorius to undergo mental evaluation

Rediff.com14 May 2014

A South African court on Wednesday ordered Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius to undergo evaluation for mental illness - a move which could determine whether he lacked criminal capacity when he shot dead his girlfriend.

'Ten South African players hospitalised in Chennai'

'Ten South African players hospitalised in Chennai'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Ten South Africa 'A' players have been hospitalised due to "food poisoning", including four after playing their tri-series cricket match against India 'A' in Chennai, the visiting team management said.

Cobra under his seat, South African pilot makes emergency landing

Cobra under his seat, South African pilot makes emergency landing

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

South African pilot Rudolf Erasmus has been lauded by flight experts for a safe emergency landing after a highly venomous Cape cobra reared its head in the cockpit mid-flight.

T20 World Cup: 'Stop repeating mistakes': Nepal coach urges players

T20 World Cup: 'Stop repeating mistakes': Nepal coach urges players

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Nepal coach Nick Pothas emphasises the need for players to learn from past mistakes and perform under pressure as they face Scotland in their final T20 World Cup match. He also highlights the importance of a robust domestic structure for the national team's growth.

India's bowlers exposed our batting completely: SA coach

India's bowlers exposed our batting completely: SA coach

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

At a loss to explain South Africa's capitulation in the series-opener, their batting coach Ashwell Prince said the visitors simply failed to answer the questions posed by India's "formidable" bowlers while being dismissed for their lowest T20I total of 74 Cuttack.

Why workload management is crucial for Bumrah

Why workload management is crucial for Bumrah

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We've seen glimpses of his brilliance, and hopefully he can build consistency over the next few games heading into the World Cup.'

'll take couple of days for win to sink in'

'll take couple of days for win to sink in'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

De Klerk said she just struck to the basics while bowling and it helped her reap rich dividends.

WTC glory beckons: South Africa set to shed chokers tag

WTC glory beckons: South Africa set to shed chokers tag

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

South Africa have eight wickets in hand and are now overwhelming favourites to finish off the job, and take the title away from champions Australia, who had set them a daunting fourth innings target of 282 in the final on Friday.

DC face Gujarat Giants in high-stakes WPL eliminator

DC face Gujarat Giants in high-stakes WPL eliminator

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Perennial finalists Delhi Capitals take on in-form Gujarat Giants in the WPL eliminator, with a spot in the February 5 final at stake.