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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.

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into the newly formed World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the future of cricket at the Lord's on June 7 and 8.

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.

Records galore! South Africa pull off highest run chase in T20s

Records galore! South Africa pull off highest run chase in T20s

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Records were shattered at Centurion as South Africa pulled off the highest successful run chase in T20s to hand West Indies a six-wicket loss.

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

While retirement is very much a cricketer's individual call, the counter point will be if the national selectors or the BCCI feel that they need to look at the bigger picture and have only one among Rohit and Virat in the ODI set-up going forward.

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.

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will definitely be a part of India's plans for the T20 World Cup but there is not clarity on the T20 future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Samson's Century Spree: A Record-Breaking Year

Samson's Century Spree: A Record-Breaking Year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player to score three T20I centuries in a calendar year.

'Never seen anyone like him'

'Never seen anyone like him'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

An all-format bowler, Bumrah took five for 30 in a memorable first-innings display and three for 42 in the second innings to guide India to a 295-run win in the Perth Test recently.

De Zorzi, Mulder power SA to mammoth total

De Zorzi, Mulder power SA to mammoth total

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

South Africa declared their first innings at a daunting 575-6 thanks to Tony de Zorzi's 177 and Wiaan Mulder's unbeaten 105, before the tourists reduced Bangladesh to 38-4 on day two

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).

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.

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.

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.

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Trump's desire to withdraw the US from some arenas on the global stage will result in ceding space to China.'

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

Seales breaks Umesh's record as WI dominate Day 2

Seales breaks Umesh's record as WI dominate Day 2

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Fast bowler Jayden Seales produced a record-breaking spell to put West Indies in command on Day 2 of the second Test against Bangladesh.

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.

'Rahane's form crucial for India during South Africa tour'

'Rahane's form crucial for India during South Africa tour'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ajinkya Rahane's assured approach in the middle has been the hallmark of his comeback and the Indian team will need him to maintain form when it tours South Africa later this year.

The 2024 T20 World Cup Schedule

The 2024 T20 World Cup Schedule

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule.

2nd ODI: Hope's ton lifts West Indies to win over SA

2nd ODI: Hope's ton lifts West Indies to win over SA

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Hope's superb 128 not out anchored the West Indies score of 335 for eight in their 50 overs

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

Thoothukudi ahoy! Adani, Vedanta in race for port project

Thoothukudi ahoy! Adani, Vedanta in race for port project

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The project is critical as the region expects huge investments in the automotive, renewable energy, and space sectors.

SA score thrilling win over Windies, make T20 WC semis

SA score thrilling win over Windies, make T20 WC semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match between the West Indies and South Africa, in Antigua.

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

From stunning animal portraits to captivating glimpses of behaviour in their natural habitat, the World Nature Photography Awards contest showcases the intricate relationship between animals, plants, fungi, and humans.

South Africa on brink of ODI World Cup qualification

South Africa on brink of ODI World Cup qualification

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Aiden Markram scored a superb century and Sisanda Magala claimed five wickets to lead South Africa to a 146-run win over the Netherlands in a one-day international on Sunday.

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'We are committed to leveraging our influence constructively to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and women in Afghanistan'.

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

West is now flirting with India, but...: Putin

West is now flirting with India, but...: Putin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Heaping praise on India, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the Indian leadership is 'self-directed' and led by the country's national interests, according to Reuters.

T20 Rankings: Abhishek's epic 135 rockets him to No 2

T20 Rankings: Abhishek's epic 135 rockets him to No 2

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India's Abhishek Sharma has surged to the second spot in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings for batters after a stunning 135-run innings in the fifth and final T20I against England.

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.

Indian cricket icons recount fav Wankhede memory

Indian cricket icons recount fav Wankhede memory

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Rohit aims to bring Champions Trophy to Wankhede

Champions Trophy: Can India overcome these 3 threats?

Champions Trophy: Can India overcome these 3 threats?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

India's pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah's absence will certainly hurt India, but the team's quality batting and spin bowling make them title contenders alongside South Africa and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.

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.

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

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

In 2024 alone, South India saw the highest rise in sales in the luxury segment, with Tamil Nadu reportedly registering a 19.3 per cent increase in premium car registrations from 2022-23

South Africa target West Indies' whitewash

South Africa target West Indies' whitewash

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

The first Test starts on March 31 in Guyana but West Indies will be without Lara and six other leading players because of a contract dispute.

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

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

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.