News for 'Sri Lanka Johannesburg'

Rohit's Amazing 100: Check the stunning numbers

Rohit's Amazing 100: Check the stunning numbers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents the stunning numbers about Rohit's dazzling feat.

300: World record for Team India

300: World record for Team India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

India have now posted a total of 300 on more occasions than any other country in ODIs. The 3rd ODI at Mohali was the 65th such instance for India, which takes them ahead of Australia (64).

Captain Kohli 'will be fit very soon', says Pujara

Captain Kohli 'will be fit very soon', says Pujara

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Middle-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara threw light on the fitness of skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the ongoing second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg due to back spasms, saying he is getting better.

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

To emulate the West Indies of 1975 and Australia of 2003 and 2007, India must channel the same indomitable spirit in the final.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

I will be fit to play in NZ: Harbhajan

I will be fit to play in NZ: Harbhajan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who missed out on a place in India's one-day squad for the tour of Sri Lanka because of a hamstring injury, said he would come back fitter for the subsequent series against New Zealand.

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

India Doesn't Want Pakistan In BRICS

India Doesn't Want Pakistan In BRICS

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Victims of terrorism do not sit together with its perpetrators to discuss terrorism.'

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers of how both teams have fared in Twenty20 Internationals.

Indian team leaves for ICC Champions Trophy

Indian team leaves for ICC Champions Trophy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

High on confidence after their the tri-series triumph in Sri Lanka, the Indian team on Friday left to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in South Africa from September 22. Placed in Group A along with Australia, Pakistan and the West Indies, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men will open their league engagements on September 26 against Pakistan.

Chance for Indians to redeem themselves in CLT20

Chance for Indians to redeem themselves in CLT20

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

After 20 days of high-voltage cricket in Sri Lanka -- that ended in the World T20 triumph for the West Indies -- Indian players have a chance to redeem themselves when the Champions League Twenty20 kicks-off in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

South Africa look to end five-year Durban drought

South Africa look to end five-year Durban drought

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

South Africa will seek to arrest a dismal Durban run of four straight defeats at Kingsmead when they host India in the second and final Test on Thursday, four days after their epic draw in Johannesburg.

Arthur set to return as Pakistan coach

Arthur set to return as Pakistan coach

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

ICC withdraws demerit point to Rawalpindi stadium

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Uncapped left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has joined the test squad from the Pakistan A team currently in Hamilton.

Stats: Australia's batsmen set new ODI record in Jaipur

Stats: Australia's batsmen set new ODI record in Jaipur

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Australia's batsmen made mincemeat of a listless Indian bowling attack at Jaipur in the second ODI to post a massive 359 for 5, and also set a new world record in the process with their top five compiling individual half centuries.

REWIND: T20 World Cups: How India Fared

REWIND: T20 World Cups: How India Fared

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A look at India's performances in the past seven T20 World Cups.

Malik, Younis set up Pakistan victory

Malik, Younis set up Pakistan victory

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Half centuries from the two batsman proved crucial as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 33 runs in the Super Eight match at the Twenty20 World Cup.

Zaheer's opening spells in WC finals, a study in contrast

Zaheer's opening spells in WC finals, a study in contrast

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Eight years ago he faltered at the biggest stage in cricket, the World Cup summit clash against Australia in Johannesburg, but on Saturday Indian pace spearhead Zaheer Khan truly exorcised that disastrous spell of bowling with a splendid opening burst against Sri Lanka.

How De Villiers rewrote cricketing history

How De Villiers rewrote cricketing history

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

When South Africa's AB de Villiers scored the quickest century on Sunday, he broke more than just an ODI record. Here is how the South African has rewritten cricketing history.

2011 World Cup: India in Group B with England, SA

2011 World Cup: India in Group B with England, SA

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

India have been placed in Group B -- along with England and South Africa -- for the 2011 World Cup in the sub-continent, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday after a Board meeting in Johannesburg. In Group A there will be Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Canada and Kenya.

'Grateful' Amla bags century in 100th Test as S Africa take control

'Grateful' Amla bags century in 100th Test as S Africa take control

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He joins an elite group of players who have made a century in their 100th Test -- the others being Colin Cowdrey, Javed Miandad, Gordon Greenidge, Alec Stewart, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Ricky Ponting (both innings) and Graeme Smith.

Injury-hit Kiwis face stiff task against Pakistan

Injury-hit Kiwis face stiff task against Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Their second successive ICC title in sight, a confident Pakistan takes on an injury-ravaged but spirited New Zealand in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Johannesburg on Saturday.

India face Gambhir fitness dilemma

India face Gambhir fitness dilemma

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The humiliating loss to New Zealand in their only warm-up game coupled with uncertainty over opener Gautam Gambhir's fitness has marred India's build up to the Champions Trophy which gets underway in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Smith steps down as South Africa's T20 captain

Smith steps down as South Africa's T20 captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Graeme Smith will step down as captain of South Africa's One-Day International and Twenty20 teams in order to prolong his career, he said on Wednesday.

China ends embarrassing drama, sacks 'missing' FM Qin Gang, reappoints Wang Yi

China ends embarrassing drama, sacks 'missing' FM Qin Gang, reappoints Wang Yi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Qin, 57, was made the foreign minister in December last year, superseding many seniors, earning the distinction of a rising star in the ruling Communist Party of China.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Raina made his ODI debut as a 19-year-old against Sri Lanka in 2005. He wore the India whites only five years later in 2010 debuting against the Lankans, scoring a century on Test debut.

England squad: Pen sketches

England squad: Pen sketches

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

When Team India froze in big finals

When Team India froze in big finals

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

While winning four major finals, India have finished on the losing side in the finals on four occasions.

Anderson is No. 1 Test bowler, Ashwin stays 2nd

Anderson is No. 1 Test bowler, Ashwin stays 2nd

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Anderson becomes number-one ranked Test bowler

South Africa defend tour decision

South Africa defend tour decision

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

They said the decision to abort their tour of Sri Lanka is fully justified after a bomb blast close to the hotel they were staying in.

Proteas slammed for pulling out

Proteas slammed for pulling out

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

The Star from Johannesburg said the decision to abort the Sri Lanka tour was 'a wrong move by CSA'.

Feats that failed to inspire at World T20

Feats that failed to inspire at World T20

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Aggression. Flamboyance. Individual and team records characterise T20 games. Sometimes even the best ain't just good enough.

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the first Test.

Zimbabwe deports British reporter

Zimbabwe deports British reporter

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Daily Telegraph's Mihir Bose had been ordered out of the country.

Records galore for South Africa in Mumbai ODI!

Records galore for South Africa in Mumbai ODI!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

South Africa's mammoth total of 438 for four against India in the fifth and final One-dayer was the highest innings score in the country, besides being the joint third-highest ever in the world, in Mumbai, On Sunday.

Who can stop high-flying India winning a second World T20 title?

Who can stop high-flying India winning a second World T20 title?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The Asia Cup triumph, during which Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men did not lose a single match, is the latest confidence-booster that the Indians received heading into the big event following convincing victories over Australia and Sri Lanka in the run-up.

Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah breaks 82-year record

Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah breaks 82-year record

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Fastest bowler to reach the 200-wicket mark

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers on the ceicketing legend.

Ashwin 49 going on 50: All the Numbers

Ashwin 49 going on 50: All the Numbers

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

As Ashwin plays his 50th Test, Rajneesh Gupta gives us the offie's awesome numbers.