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Paine refutes South African version of Warner-De Kock spat

Paine refutes South African version of Warner-De Kock spat

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

South Africa team manager Mohammed Moosajee said on Monday that Warner had engaged in a personal verbal attack against De Kock on the pitch that involved members of his family.

WTC Final can drive resurgence of cricket in SA: Rhodes

WTC Final can drive resurgence of cricket in SA: Rhodes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

South Africa's run to the WTC final has been driven by their dominant performances, especially at home. In those matches, their potent pace attack, featuring Kagiso Rabada (37 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 19.8) and Marco Jansen (29 wickets in 7 matches), has proved to be a game changer.

CT 2025 PIX: NZ crush SA; set up final vs India

CT 2025 PIX: NZ crush SA; set up final vs India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy second Semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Wednesday

South Africans deny team split over leaving Colomb

South Africans deny team split over leaving Colomb

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

South Africa's cricketers have struck back at suggestions made in Sri Lanka that senior players bullied lower-profile colleagues into agreeing to abandon the tour on security grounds.

Flawless Morocco qualify for FIFA World Cup

Flawless Morocco qualify for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Meanwhile, Egypt and South Africa also took significant steps towards following the Atlas Lions, moving closer to featuring in the marquee event, which will be played across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, the former England captains and respected pundits, will also be providing their expert analysis alongside former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop.

Former South African player Gulam Bodi charged for match-fixing

Former South African player Gulam Bodi charged for match-fixing

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Former South Africa international Gulam Bodi has been charged with attempting to fix matches in the country's domestic Twenty20 competition, the country's cricket authorities said on Thursday. Bodi, who played two one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match for the national side in 2007, has been charged with 'contriving to fix', or otherwise improperly influence aspects of the 2015 competition", they said. Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in December it were investigating an "intermediary" for betting syndicates and had laid charges. The 37-year-old, who was born in India but emigrated to South Africa as a teenager, did not feature in the tournament as a player, having last turned out in domestic cricket for the Highveld Lions in January 2015.

Out on parole, Pistorius attends triathlon event!

Out on parole, Pistorius attends triathlon event!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Oscar Pistorius competes in triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend

Fritz, Shelton set tone for US men's title push in New York

Fritz, Shelton set tone for US men's title push in New York

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Fritz, Shelton lead American charge at US Open with first-round wins

RCB's top performer benched: Tactical move or trouble?

RCB's top performer benched: Tactical move or trouble?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Hazlewood, who was snapped up for a hefty Rs 12.50 crore at the auction, has been a cornerstone of RCB's bowling attack this season, claiming 18 wickets in just 10 matches.

PIX: Usyk demolishes Dubois with fifth round knock-out

PIX: Usyk demolishes Dubois with fifth round knock-out

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Oleksandr Usyk floored Briton Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of a thrilling contest at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to once again become the undisputed heavyweight boxing World champion.

Steve Smith shares 'love-hate' bond with Lord's after finger injury

Steve Smith shares 'love-hate' bond with Lord's after finger injury

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Australia's batting maestro Steve Smith provided an update on the injury he sustained on his finger during their World Test Championship final defeat against South Africa at Lord's.

What sets this RCB team apart from past

What sets this RCB team apart from past

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

'Great start for RCB and it really is looking good. We are not going into the space of, 'Is this the year (RCB will win the IPL)?'

Spin could be major factor but adapting is key: Smith

Spin could be major factor but adapting is key: Smith

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'It does look like quite a dry surface and I think the footmarks will definitely come into play as the game wears on.'

Fulton banks on experience as India target Asia Cup, WC spot

Fulton banks on experience as India target Asia Cup, WC spot

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'We haven't won the tournament for a while and the objective is to be No.1 in Asia and we will be pushing hard for the next 10 days.'

Surprised that South Africa chose to bat first: Gavaskar

Surprised that South Africa chose to bat first: Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Dean Elgar's decision backfired as South Africa were bundled out for 55 in their first innings.

Are things 'slipping away' from Rohit Sharma?

Are things 'slipping away' from Rohit Sharma?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar has painted a grim picture of Rohit Sharma's current form, saying "things are slipping away" from the senior batter who has reached a point in his career where he has to "push himself every morning".

PIX: Jaiswal-Suryavanshi Blitz Lights Up Jaipur!

PIX: Jaiswal-Suryavanshi Blitz Lights Up Jaipur!

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Their scintillating performance powered Royals to 89/1 in six overs, their highest-ever Powerplay score.

IPL 2025: Bangladesh's Mustafizur cleared to play for Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Bangladesh's Mustafizur cleared to play for Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has allowed pacer Mustafizur Rahman to play for IPL side Delhi Capitals for a limited duration of May 18 to 24.

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.

MI's Rickelton finally understands key to success in IPL

MI's Rickelton finally understands key to success in IPL

Rediff.com2 May 2025

'It was a bit of a slow start. We're clicking nicely as a partnership together.'

The biryani showdown that saved India from whitewash

The biryani showdown that saved India from whitewash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Mohammed Shami's fiery spell at Johannesburg in 2018 wasn't just about swing and seam-it was fuelled by biryani, banter, and a well-timed provocation from head coach Ravi Shastri.

WTC Final: SA spurred on by lessons from past failings

WTC Final: SA spurred on by lessons from past failings

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'There is a lot of inspiration we can draw from in the brand of cricket we have played in the last three or four years.'

Eating out: South African cuisine in Mumbai

Eating out: South African cuisine in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

A Ganesh Nadar and Nithya Ramani recently reviewed South African eatery Ubuntu in Andheri, Mumbai. Here's what they have to say about it.

The real reason behind Rabada's IPL suspension

The real reason behind Rabada's IPL suspension

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kagiso Rabada, one of world cricket's premier fast bowlers, reportedly tested positive for cocaine earlier this year

How Kohli's exit changed Williamson's Test outlook

How Kohli's exit changed Williamson's Test outlook

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

New Black Caps coach Rob Walter confirmed that Williamson is still committed to representing New Zealand, even though he opted out of the upcoming Test tour of Zimbabwe.

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

Morkel urges Bumrah & Co to show 'character' in England

Morkel urges Bumrah & Co to show 'character' in England

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel outlined 'consistency' as a crucial aspect for the visitors to thrive in the upcoming five-Test series against England.

Pollock left out of South African Test team again

Pollock left out of South African Test team again

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

"We have a lot of respect for Shaun Pollock but the team that did really well in Pakistan deserves another chance," Graeme Smith told reporters on Wednesday.

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to grace the upcoming Republic Day celebration in the national capital as the Chief Guest, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Tempers flare in Karachi! Afridi, Shakeel, Ghulam fined

Tempers flare in Karachi! Afridi, Shakeel, Ghulam fined

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Pakistan beat South Africa by six wickets in Wednesday's high-scoring contest in Karachi but not before tempers flared in the first innings when the tourists were batting.

Bedingham hits ton as South Africa set Kiwis tricky run chase

Bedingham hits ton as South Africa set Kiwis tricky run chase

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

David Bedingham scored his maiden Test century as South Africa handed New Zealand a victory target of 267 on a tricky pitch on the third day of the second and final Test.

Rohit's Test retirement is not a loss for India: Cullinan

Rohit's Test retirement is not a loss for India: Cullinan

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Cullinan reckons Rohit's retirement from Tests won't be too big a loss for India on the England tour, given his not so flattering record away from home.

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed experienced West Indian Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

DC sign veteran Bangla seamer to replace young Aussie

DC sign veteran Bangla seamer to replace young Aussie

Rediff.com14 May 2025

DC signs Mustafizur Rahman as Jake-Fraser's replacement

A traditional 5th wedding for South African President

A traditional 5th wedding for South African President

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma got married for the fifth time on Monday to Tobeka Madiba at the village of Nkandla in northern KwaZulu-Natal province.

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Smith couldn't hide his emotions while recalling their work in the early days that paved the way for the entry of six IPL franchises in the league.

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Between April and August this financial year, passenger car exports rose 8.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while domestic sales fell by 8.5 per cent.