News for 'South Australia'

Australia's players don black armbands in memory of Hughes, Redpath

Australia's players don black armbands in memory of Hughes, Redpath

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Australia's players wore black armbands during the second Pink-ball Test against India in Adelaide on Friday in memory of former cricketers Phillip Hughes and Ian Redpath.

Rahul Targets Gavaskar's Historic SENA Records!

Rahul Targets Gavaskar's Historic SENA Records!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

If K L Rahul scores another 32 runs in the fifth and final Test at the Oval, he will surpass Gavaskar, who amassed a record tally of 542 runs in seven innings during the tour of England in 1979.

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur knows that fans have placed heaps of expectations on her side ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup at home, and she wants to enjoy the moment without succumbing to the pressure to land a maiden title.

India signals willingness to cut Russian oil? US lawmaker says...

India signals willingness to cut Russian oil? US lawmaker says...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

An influential US lawmaker claims his visit to India helped catalyze "early signals" that New Delhi may reduce its imports of Russian oil, a step he described as "meaningful" in weakening Moscow's ability to fund its war in Ukraine.

Smith out of WTC final with dislocated finger

Smith out of WTC final with dislocated finger

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Australia's senior batter Steve Smith has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie on Friday.

PICS: How India edged out Australia to make CT final

PICS: How India edged out Australia to make CT final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

They will meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.

Cricket mourns the loss of former Aussie pacer Rorke

Cricket mourns the loss of former Aussie pacer Rorke

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Former Australian fast bowler Gordon Rorke passed away at the age of 87

HOW The Proteas STUNNED The Aussies!

HOW The Proteas STUNNED The Aussies!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the World Test Championship final, where South Africa pulled off a magnificent win against favorites Australia.

South Africa aim for place in WTC final

South Africa aim for place in WTC final

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

South Africa are within touching distance of a place in next June's World Test Championship final at Lord's but must win at least one of their two Tests against Pakistan

Fatima Sana vows Pakistan will shine in women's World Cup

Fatima Sana vows Pakistan will shine in women's World Cup

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Pakistan will play all their matches in Sri Lanka and open their campaign against Bangladesh on October 2, followed by matches against India (October 5), Australia (October 8), England (October 15), New Zealand (October 18), South Africa (October 21) and hosts Sri Lanka (October 24).

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory in second Test

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory in second Test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

'I didn't know that we'd won kind of everything until half an hour ago but that's always the aim.'

Pakistan set to recall Babar, Afridi for South Africa ODIs

Pakistan set to recall Babar, Afridi for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Seniors Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are set to make a comeback to Pakistan's ODI team for the tour of South Africa.

Crowds absent despite South Africa's Test success

Crowds absent despite South Africa's Test success

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

South Africa's two-test series success over Sri Lanka on Monday catapulted them to first place in the World Test Championship and put them firmly on course for next year's final in what would have been unthinkable less than a year ago.

World Test Championship format needs revamping

World Test Championship format needs revamping

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

There was much criticism of how South Africa managed to reach the final without playing either Australia and England in the two-year qualifying period.

Laxman Head Coach For South Africa T20Is

Laxman Head Coach For South Africa T20Is

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Since Head Coach Gautam Gambhir will travel to Australia with the Rohit Sharma-led Test team on November 10, he will not be available to coach the T20I team for the series that will go on till November 15.

'Indian football should look at Uzbekistan, Jordan'

'Indian football should look at Uzbekistan, Jordan'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Bhutia calls for systemic overhaul, urges India to follow Asian football models

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.

Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer

Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Australia's bowling was of the highest quality on the final day and there were positives in the batting, too, throughout the third Test in Melbourne.

Rohit, Kohli should continue in ODIs if they perform: Ganguly

Rohit, Kohli should continue in ODIs if they perform: Ganguly

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing ODIs as long as they are performing.

West Indies crumble again as Aussies dominate

West Indies crumble again as Aussies dominate

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Australia claimed a three-wicket victory over the West Indies in the fourth Twenty20 international on Saturday

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels.'

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Fatima Sana draws inspiration from India's World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni

Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's big shot at India comeback!

Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's big shot at India comeback!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer's 604 runs across 17 matches for Punjab Kings at a strike-rate in excess of 175 did not resonate with the selectors during the Asia Cup selection.

Galle Test: Khawaja, Smith hit centuries; Australia dominate

Galle Test: Khawaja, Smith hit centuries; Australia dominate

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith became the 15th member of Test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330/2 on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

The Om Puri You Never Knew

The Om Puri You Never Knew

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'One is not allowed to smoke on the sets of a Hollywood film even during a break.' 'When I asked an assistant to suggest some place where I could light a cigarette, he recommended the bad boys' corner -- where Jack Nicholson smoked.' 'However, I hesitated.' 'But when I was heading back to my chair after the shot, Jack Nicholson asked me if I wanted to join him for a smoke. We had a long conversation over cups of cappuccino.'

Ganesha Begins Journey To Australia

Ganesha Begins Journey To Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Sculptors Manohar Bagwe and Sadanand Bagwe, who also create the famous Lalbaug Cha Raja Ganesha, have created a 21 feet high Ganesha for this year's Ganesh Utsav in Adelaide.

Injury ends Anahat's historic run in Bega Open final

Injury ends Anahat's historic run in Bega Open final

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Anahat Singh finished runner-up at the NSW Squash Bega Open 2025 after an ankle injury forced the youngster to retire midway during the final on Sunday.

Smith ruled out of West Indies clash

Smith ruled out of West Indies clash

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Steve Smith will miss Australia's first Test against the West Indies in Barbados later this month

'I'm pleased for what Gambhir has achieved with India': Kirsten

'I'm pleased for what Gambhir has achieved with India': Kirsten

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Former India head coach Gary Kirsten is pleased about the success Gautam Gambhir and his troops achieved in England during the recently-concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

AI and trade deals are driving India's services exports

AI and trade deals are driving India's services exports

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

India's computer services exports have risen 30 per cent since the advent of ChatGPT in November 2022, even as overall services exports have plateaued, World Bank's South Asia Chief Economist Franziska Ohnsorge said, terming Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the conclusion of more trade agreements that can trigger a "manufacturing renaissance", as the two big investment opportunities for India in coming years.

Bavuma out; Maharaj to captain SA in Zimbabwe series

Bavuma out; Maharaj to captain SA in Zimbabwe series

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Zimbabwe that starts in Bulawayo on June 28 after he failed to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in the World Test Championship final win over Australia at Lord's.

Marsh, Sangha lead Australia to big win over South Africa

Marsh, Sangha lead Australia to big win over South Africa

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

A career-best unbeaten 92 from new captain Mitch Marsh propelled Australia to a comprehensive 111-run victory over hosts South Africa in the first Twenty20 International in Durban on Wednesday.

WTC Final PIX: Thrilling day of cricket at Lord's!

WTC Final PIX: Thrilling day of cricket at Lord's!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Pat Cummins tore through South Africa before a Proteas fightback left the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 on a knife-edge at the end of an absorbing second day at Lord's.

England could have new vice-captain for Ashes

England could have new vice-captain for Ashes

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Harry Brook could be in contention to replace Ollie Pope as Ben Stokes' deputy when England travel to Australia this winter.

Maxwell sharpens bowling with an eye on T20 World Cup

Maxwell sharpens bowling with an eye on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Glenn Maxwell believes his spin bowling could come in handy in the Powerplay during next year's T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka.

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.

Here's why Ashwin didn't feature in SA20 2026 auction list

Here's why Ashwin didn't feature in SA20 2026 auction list

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

There were speculations that Ashwin could enter the SA20 2026 auction, considering players retired from Indian cricket being eligible to participate in the overseas league

Pakistan-origin cricketer dies after collapsing on ground

Pakistan-origin cricketer dies after collapsing on ground

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Junail Zafar Khan, a club-level Pakistan-origin cricketer, has died after collapsing on the ground during a local match played in extreme heat at the Concordia College in Adelaide.

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada stamped his class on the biggest stage-rocking Australia and leapfrogging legends in the record books.