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South Africa begin World Cup prep under new captain

South Africa begin World Cup prep under new captain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month's Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday.

Schedule: ICC World Twenty20

Schedule: ICC World Twenty20

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Complete schedule of the ICC World Twenty20 Championship, beginning in West Indies on April 30.

Australia pace ace Starc quits T20Is to focus on Tests

Australia pace ace Starc quits T20Is to focus on Tests

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The 35-year-old left-armer retires with 79 wickets from 65 T20Is, second on the all-time list for Australia, behind spinner Adam Zampa.

Ports are being developed as hubs of green hydrogen production

Ports are being developed as hubs of green hydrogen production

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The government is developing ports across the country as centres for green hydrogen production and export, Sarbananda Sonowal, minister of ports, shipping and waterways (MoPSW) said on Tuesday. "Across the country, over 12 million tonnes of green hydrogen-based e-fuel capacity has been announced.

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.' 'This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a re-entry vehicle.'

Sreesanth eyeing World Twenty20 return

Sreesanth eyeing World Twenty20 return

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Recovering from a toe injury, Kerala speedstar Sreesanth is eyeing a successful comeback to competitive cricket with his new IPL team Rajasthan Royals.

6 Times India Made History At Miss World

6 Times India Made History At Miss World

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.

Trump declares 'end of terror' for 'entire Middle East'

Trump declares 'end of terror' for 'entire Middle East'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Calling the Gaza ceasefire 'the historic dawn of a new Middle East', United States President Donald Trump on Monday said the forces of 'chaos, terror, and ruin' have been defeated, and the 'long and painful nightmare' is finally over not only for Israelis but also for Palestinians.

India's Most Unusual Dussehra Celebrations

India's Most Unusual Dussehra Celebrations

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

These traditions have survived centuries, even as India has changed dramatically around them.

Why Syed Kirmani's story still inspires India's stars

Why Syed Kirmani's story still inspires India's stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj launched Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards, the autobiography of 1983 World Cup-winning wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani.

Rejected by Pakistan, Kaleem Makes History

Rejected by Pakistan, Kaleem Makes History

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

On Friday night in Abu Dhabi, that same man -- now 43 and wearing Oman's colours -- stood tall against cricket's biggest stars and proved that dreams have no expiry date.

Proteas suffer double injury blow ahead of Eng clash

Proteas suffer double injury blow ahead of Eng clash

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

South Africa will be without striker-bowler Kagiso Rabada for Tuesday's opening One Day International against England at Headingley, captain Temba Bavuma revealed ahead of the clash.

Modi, Xi to meet today in Tianjin after 10 months

Modi, Xi to meet today in Tianjin after 10 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Tianjin on Sunday, their first in about 10 months, for wide-ranging talks aimed at improving relations.

South African Walter named New Zealand coach

South African Walter named New Zealand coach

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Walter, who led South Africa to the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup and final of last year's Twenty20 World Cup, is contracted through to the end of the 2028 World Cup, which New Zealand is co-hosting with Australia.

Putin, Kim, Erdogan to attend China's V-Day parade

Putin, Kim, Erdogan to attend China's V-Day parade

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Twenty-six foreign leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, will attend China's V-Day commemorations on September 3. Japan has expressed concerns about the event's anti-Japanese overtones.

'We Cannot Trust China'

'We Cannot Trust China'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'However, we must implement a tit-for-tat approach -- reciprocating their conduct with precision.' 'If they demonstrate respect, we respond accordingly. If they adopt hostile positions, we mirror that hostility with equal intensity.'

'Was a relief, but show moves on...' Rabada on WTC win

'Was a relief, but show moves on...' Rabada on WTC win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

South Africa's leading paceman Kagiso Rabada says it is time to move on from the euphoria of beating Australia in the World Test Championship final while admitting a belated major trophy success has come as a relief to his team.

'Was confident of India winning Oval Test'

'Was confident of India winning Oval Test'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Ganguly, who is credited for transforming the Indian Test side from a struggling group into a formidable force, particularly in overseas conditions, revealed he was confident of India taking the remaining four wickets on the final day to pull off an extraordinary win.

Proteas give youngsters wings for T20I success

Proteas give youngsters wings for T20I success

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'I think we've seen on various stages around the world now that they are proper X-factor players and that they have taken to international cricket quite easily.'

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Such is the race for breaking news that if an Indian player sneezes, a report may immediately go out stating he may have caught the flu bug and could be a doubtful starter!

BCCI extends a helping hand to Nepal T20 side!

BCCI extends a helping hand to Nepal T20 side!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Nepal's team to train at BCCI Centre of Excellence before T20 WC qualifiers

Cummins, Starc out! Australia unveil new T20 squad

Cummins, Starc out! Australia unveil new T20 squad

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Mitch Owen has been rewarded for his fine form in his first five Twenty20 internationals by being named in both of Australia's squads for short-format series against South Africa in the far north of the country next month.

Cricket's next big story is unfolding in Europe

Cricket's next big story is unfolding in Europe

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Cricket minnows Italy are on the cusp of sealing their first appearance at the Twenty20 World Cup after stunning Scotland in the European qualifying tournament on Wednesday.

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'If they can be duplicitous, we can be equally duplicitous.' 'If they offer friendship, we reciprocate.' 'If they choose hostility, we respond with equal hostility.'

Russell's farewell ruined! Australia crush Windies

Russell's farewell ruined! Australia crush Windies

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Andre Russell was denied a winning farewell as Josh Inglis and Cameron Green smashed unbeaten half-centuries to secure Australia's eight-wicket victory

Ahead of India tour, WI need hard review of Test flop

Ahead of India tour, WI need hard review of Test flop

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Cricket West Indies, I really think a few heads should roll for this because they've made some decisions and this is the result of those decisions.'

Why Test cricket needs two-tier system

Why Test cricket needs two-tier system

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'The ICC needs to spread the wealth more evenly across the board and if we want two tiers to be competitive and we want teams in the second tier to have the chance to go into the first tier, well, they can't do that without no cash.'

Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket at 29

Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket at 29

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Nicholas Pooran hit 13 half-centuries in 106 Twenty20 Internationals and amassed 2275 runs to become West Indies' leading scorer in the shortest format.

Modi@75: The Man Who Changed India

Modi@75: The Man Who Changed India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Let there be no doubt that Modi in these 24 years so far has reshaped politics and governance considerably, if not completely, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Several surprises as NZ announce central contracts

Several surprises as NZ announce central contracts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

NZ hand young talent contracts as big guns remain casual

151 Off 51 balls! Finn Allen breaks Gayle's T20 Record

151 Off 51 balls! Finn Allen breaks Gayle's T20 Record

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

San Francisco's Allen hits record 19 sixes in MLC season opener

Pahalgam Attack: Diplomatic Win For India

Pahalgam Attack: Diplomatic Win For India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

It is also the first time that TRF has been mentioned in any UN document. This marks the first mention of the LeT and any other Pakistan-based terror group in the report since 2019.

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'

Light A Candle For Pahalgam Martyrs

Light A Candle For Pahalgam Martyrs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Light a candle to their memory, to show their families and the world that we care. To show that we will not forget, nor will we forgive.

Australia's Stuart Law appointed Nepal coach

Australia's Stuart Law appointed Nepal coach

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The 56-year-old replaces Monty Desai, whose two-year stint with the South Asian side ended after CAN decided not to renew his contract.

In Your 30s? Why You Need A Heart Health Check-Up

In Your 30s? Why You Need A Heart Health Check-Up

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Health experts advise young working professionals, especially those in high-stress sectors like IT, to adopt healthier lifestyles from an early age and undergo regular preventive health check-ups.

Zimbabwe to skip Twenty20 World Cup in England

Zimbabwe to skip Twenty20 World Cup in England

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Zimbabwe have agreed to skip next year's Twenty20 World Cup in England to end a stalemate with the International Cricket Council (ICC), Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Peter said.Zimbabwe is expected to remain as one of the ICC's 10 full members, a status given to Test-playing nations.

WTC glory beckons: South Africa set to shed chokers tag

WTC glory beckons: South Africa set to shed chokers tag

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

South Africa have eight wickets in hand and are now overwhelming favourites to finish off the job, and take the title away from champions Australia, who had set them a daunting fourth innings target of 282 in the final on Friday.

ICC set to relaunch defunct T20 tournament

ICC set to relaunch defunct T20 tournament

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'And there are very clear indicators of what fans want. There is enough data to suggest what direction the game is going in.'

South Africa's Klaasen retires from international cricket

South Africa's Klaasen retires from international cricket

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Heinrich Klaasen, 33, is one of the world's most destructive batters in white-ball cricket and a mainstay of the South African limited-overs side in recent years.