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Women's T20 World Cup: India take on Pakistan on October 6

Women's T20 World Cup: India take on Pakistan on October 6

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Defending champions Australia are clubbed alongside India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Group A.

Coetzee, Klaasen, Maharaj return for India T20Is

Coetzee, Klaasen, Maharaj return for India T20Is

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Top bowler Kagiso Rabada will be rested for the series, along with Lungi Ngidi, as South Africa look ahead to the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins later in November.

Historic 304-run win: India women's massive ODI victory

Historic 304-run win: India women's massive ODI victory

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

India completed a whitewash of Ireland with a massive 304-run win in the third and final women's ODI

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'The more number of times you reach the playoffs, the probability of winning the championship is quite near.'

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Our fractured world has been embroiled in wars and hatred, and many sessions reflect these concerns.'

Joe Root Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record!

Joe Root Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to become leading fourth-innings run-scorer in Tests

Athanaze misses ton but Windies draw first Test vs SA

Athanaze misses ton but Windies draw first Test vs SA

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Alick Athanaze fell agonisingly short of a maiden Test century but still did enough to help ensure a draw in the first Test against South Africa.

Pooran smashes quickfire half ton to guide WI to victory over SA

Pooran smashes quickfire half ton to guide WI to victory over SA

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

South Africa handed a debut to fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, who at the age of 18 years and 137 days is the youngest to play in a T20 International for his country.

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Strict screening protocols are to be implemented for passengers arriving from central African countries affected by the outbreak.

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.

India's top-order under fire: Can they deliver in 2nd T20I?

India's top-order under fire: Can they deliver in 2nd T20I?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson will look to continue his domination of the bowlers but India need more stability in the top order

PIX: India rout South Africa by 7 wickets; level series 1-1

PIX: India rout South Africa by 7 wickets; level series 1-1

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Jasprit Bumrah took 6/61 as India crushed South Africa by seven wickets to level the two-match series 1-1.

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been recognised for their exceptional performances in 2024 by being named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year.

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Closely watched by the world for any escalation, the Iran-Israel conflict is already showing early signs of stress for India Inc - longer deliveries, doubling freight rates, extended working capital cycles, and higher costs. For those yet to feel the heat, there is growing apprehension and nervousness over future developments, observed industry executives.

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Here's a wrap of all major international episodes in 2024.

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

England star Joe Root is cementing his status as one of the greatest players as he achieved new career-high rating in the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings.

Muthusamy's return: A bold move by South African Cricket

Muthusamy's return: A bold move by South African Cricket

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

South Africa have recalled all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy to their 15-player squad for next month's two-Test tour of Bangladesh as one of three frontline spin options.

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said after it was criticised for selecting a second-string squad featuring seven debutants for the country's two fixtures in New Zealand next month.

10 LOW Points In Kohli's Test Career

10 LOW Points In Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

A look at Virat Kohli's worst-ever showing in a Test series consisting of three matches or more.

Wickets tumble in Guyana as Joseph grabs fifer to restrict SA

Wickets tumble in Guyana as Joseph grabs fifer to restrict SA

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The home side were in desperate trouble at 56-6, but Holder embarked on an excellent counter-attack and put on 41 for the seventh wicket with left-hander Gudakesh Motie (11).

Sandpapergate haunts Steve Smith?

Sandpapergate haunts Steve Smith?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Steve Smith is not getting unduly bothered by people's opinion over his role in the 'sandpapergate' episode

Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

From the outcome of the general elections and then Union Budget to tepid corporate earnings in the September 2024 quarter (Q2-FY25), sticky inflation and Reserve Bank of India's stance on interest rates, extreme weather conditions, Indian stock markets have braved it all in calendar year 2024.

Harmanpreet hopeful of breaking final jinx at T20 WC

Harmanpreet hopeful of breaking final jinx at T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India to face West Indies, South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up matches

Check out India's lowest totals in Test cricket

Check out India's lowest totals in Test cricket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

India's overall lowest, however, was recorded four years ago against Australia when they were shot out for a mere 36 at Adelaide.

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The meet and greet session was actually a platform for all the like-minded cricket boards to pledge their support for the 'Hybrid Model' to the new ICC chair.

NZ vs SA: Who will lift the Women's T20 WC trophy?

NZ vs SA: Who will lift the Women's T20 WC trophy?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Women's T20 World Cup set for first-time champion as New Zealand-South Africa clash in final

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com8 May 2024

He further added that the people of India respect different languages, religion, food and customs which varies from region to region. "That's the India that I believe in, where everybody has a place and everybody compromises little bit," he said.

New Zealand edge WI to enter Women's T20 WC final

New Zealand edge WI to enter Women's T20 WC final

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The White Ferns, runners-up in 2009 and 2010 editions, will meet South Africa in the final on Sunday

Will India Unleash Shami In Rajkot?

Will India Unleash Shami In Rajkot?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the third T20I against England on Tuesday?

Centurion Test: Will South Africa unleash full pace attack on India?

Centurion Test: Will South Africa unleash full pace attack on India?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

South Africa are hopeful that both fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will be available for selection in the first Test against India that gets underway in Pretoria on Tuesday, coach Shukri Conrad has confirmed.

Focus on Sanju, Abhishek as India eye winning start

Focus on Sanju, Abhishek as India eye winning start

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Captaon Suryakumar Yadav, all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel, the only member from the Test side, will be hoping for a strong outing so that India can apply some balm over the wounds from their recent home series defeat against New Zealand.

South Africa beat West Indies

South Africa beat West Indies

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Strong contenders South Africa inched closer to a semi-final berth in the Twenty20 World Cup after a convincing 20-run victory over giant-killers West Indies in a Super Eight match at the Kensington Oval on Saturday.

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed the Men's Test Player-of-the-Year award. It marked his first Australian Cricket Award, with Hazlewood taking 30 wickets at just 13.16 in Tests against the West Indies, New Zealand, and India.

Kazan, Where Modi Is Headed On Tue

Kazan, Where Modi Is Headed On Tue

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Kazan in Tatarstan, south west Russia, is where the annual BRICS summit will be held this week.

Rabada powers South Africa to triumph in first Test

Rabada powers South Africa to triumph in first Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Kagiso Rabada ripped through the West Indies line-up as South Africa clinched an 87-run win over West Indies in the first Test.

South Africa hope newbies 'find their feet quickly'

South Africa hope newbies 'find their feet quickly'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'As long as the guys understand the way that we want to try play as a team and can keep that close to them when playing in different leagues and tournaments. Then hopefully by the time we meet up for the World Cup, the guys are used to that brand and how we want to operate as a team.'

Will Trump 2.0 See More US Oil To India?

Will Trump 2.0 See More US Oil To India?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'The US is strongly placed to expand its crude supplies to India.'

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.

West Indies' skipper Pooran steps down

West Indies' skipper Pooran steps down

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

West Indies' next white ball series will be against South Africa in March 2023.