News for 'Veteran South Africa'

Will India Play 4 Pacers In Centurion Test?

Will India Play 4 Pacers In Centurion Test?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the first Test against South Africa?

Afghanistan's last stand to secure semis berth vs SA

Afghanistan's last stand to secure semis berth vs SA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

South Africa will look to fix their chasing troubles before the semifinals while Afghanistan will back themselves to beat another top team

T20 WC: Bangladesh robbed by DRS rule?

T20 WC: Bangladesh robbed by DRS rule?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The ball had crossed the boundary ropes but it was deemed dead as Mahmudullah opted for DRS and got the decision overturned.

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai won the first-ever ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for his war-torn country.

IPL 2025: Meet The Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Sunrisers are once again betting big on their power-packed batting line-up to deliver the goods in IPL 2025.

Tough choices loom for BCCI selectors ahead of Australia Tour

Tough choices loom for BCCI selectors ahead of Australia Tour

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Pujara could get the selectors' nod if Ajit Agarkar and his team decide to fall back on his experience.

T20 WC: Australia eye Super 8 spot; do-or-die for SL

T20 WC: Australia eye Super 8 spot; do-or-die for SL

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Australia will aim to secure a Super Eight berth when they face lower-ranked Namibia

IPL 2023: Bhuvi to captain SRH in opener

IPL 2023: Bhuvi to captain SRH in opener

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

With Aiden Markram away on national duty, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2023 opener.

Vote! Who Could Win T20 World Cup?

Vote! Who Could Win T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

This T20 World Cup promises to be a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride.

Should Pujara get Test recall? Yes, says Uthappa

Should Pujara get Test recall? Yes, says Uthappa

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Uthappa also spoke on India's four-match T20I series against South Africa saying the contest would help Sanju Samson consolidate his position in the team after his splendid show against Bangladesh.

PIX: Zadran, Omarzai star as Afghanistan oust England

PIX: Zadran, Omarzai star as Afghanistan oust England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between Afghanistan and England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday.

Rohit jumps to 6th in ICC ODI rankings; Gill stays 2nd!

Rohit jumps to 6th in ICC ODI rankings; Gill stays 2nd!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma jumped five places to sixth in the ICC ODI ranking for batters.

Here's what makes veteran Jhulan a match-winner

Here's what makes veteran Jhulan a match-winner

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The BCCI had on Monday announced that Indian women's cricket team will play a Test after more than six years in a one-off match against England.

India's transition could make for a tough Aus tour

India's transition could make for a tough Aus tour

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

With Kohli and Rohit misfiring, the pressure has mounted on opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and India's middle order to put the kind of scores on the board their bowlers can defend.

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Images from Monday's swimming action at Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France.

Ashwin or Shardul? Harbhajan picks his playing XI

Ashwin or Shardul? Harbhajan picks his playing XI

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Former star spinner Harbhajan Singh picked Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of all-rounder Shardul Thakur for India's upcoming Boxing Day Test clash against South Africa in Centurion.

Secret behind India's improved fielding...

Secret behind India's improved fielding...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Dilip, who replaced R Sridhar as India fielding coach during Rahul Dravid's stint as head coach, continued in his role when Gautam Gambhir took over as well.

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.

Du Plessis suggests two-week isolation period for players before and after T20 WC

Du Plessis suggests two-week isolation period for players before and after T20 WC

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Like other sports, cricketing action too has come to a complete halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fate of the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia in October-November is shrouded in uncertainty.

Gill narrows gap with Babar in race for No 1 ODI batter

Gill narrows gap with Babar in race for No 1 ODI batter

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Star batter Virat Kohli, who is the second leading run-getter in the World Cup with 354 runs after five matches, has improved three spots to be on joint fifth spot with Aussie left-handed opener David Warner (up two spots).

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire

Ladakh standoff persists to some degree: Army chief

Ladakh standoff persists to some degree: Army chief

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Monday said there is still a 'degree' of standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh and both sides need to sit down and firm up a broader understanding on how to calm down the situation.

Dhoni sets new milestone in T20 cricket

Dhoni sets new milestone in T20 cricket

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In 380 T20s, Dhoni has made 7,308 runs at an average of 38.06, with 28 half-centuries.

Surya sets T20 sixes record

Surya sets T20 sixes record

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, who had hit 42 sixes last year.

Soccer grannies train for veterans World Cup glory

Soccer grannies train for veterans World Cup glory

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

As the World Cup approaches, South Africa's soccer grannies are working to fulfill their own dream - competing for glory in America.

Boxing Day Test: Jadeja says top-order needs to fire

Boxing Day Test: Jadeja says top-order needs to fire

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has called for an improved performance from India's batting unit in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, saying the lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order.

Afridi slams Babar, praises Rohit's leadership

Afridi slams Babar, praises Rohit's leadership

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Afridi said Rohit instils a sense of self-belief in his team with his aggressive style of play.

Pujara signs up for Sussex for 2024 county season

Pujara signs up for Sussex for 2024 county season

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'I am delighted that Cheteshwar is returning to Hove again for the first two months of the season.'

Should K L Rahul Be Axed?

Should K L Rahul Be Axed?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Tell us who should be in India's Playing XI for the 2nd Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday.

Young guns to fill void left by Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja

Young guns to fill void left by Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

"There is plenty of talent...": Vaughan on Virat, Rohit,Jadeja retiring from T20Is

Gill World No 1 batter, Siraj top bowler in ODIs

Gill World No 1 batter, Siraj top bowler in ODIs

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shubman Gill has overtaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the World No 1 batter in ODIs.

ICC rankings: Bumrah back where he belongs

ICC rankings: Bumrah back where he belongs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

In-form Sri Lanka right-hander Kamindu Mendis is another player on the move, with the 26-year-old improving five places to 11th and reaching a new career-high rating after he scored another century in the second Test of his side's recent series with New Zealand.

What India need to do to win 2nd Test at Cape Town...

What India need to do to win 2nd Test at Cape Town...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

You need to be more creative in Cape Town as wickets are a lot more flatter and partnerships will stretch and that's traditionally as someone who knows it will be tougher Tests,' said South African legend Allan Donald.

Rohit, Kohli should have played Duleep Trophy: Gavaskar

Rohit, Kohli should have played Duleep Trophy: Gavaskar

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The Duleep Trophy wwould have given the senior duo much-needed match practice ahead of the Bangladesh Test series next month, believes Sunil Gavaskar.

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Challenge for Test cricket is revenue-sharing model, not scheduling: Graeme Smith

India eager to settle Rahul vs Pant debate in ODIs

India eager to settle Rahul vs Pant debate in ODIs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management has an opportunity to decide who among KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be India's long-term first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs

'Bumrah the most complete bowler in the world'

'Bumrah the most complete bowler in the world'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah is the most complete bowler in international cricket, said former South African seamer Vernon Philander.

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Never give up, fight till last moment: Sreejesh's learning from Rohit's men

How 'nervous' de Kock ripped apart Bangladesh

How 'nervous' de Kock ripped apart Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

'I was a bit nervous this morning, don't normally get nervous at all.'

Deepti closes in on top T20I bowler ranking

Deepti closes in on top T20I bowler ranking

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Deepti Sharma has climbed to second spot and has the top position in her sights