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Kwena Maphaka Scripts History

Kwena Maphaka Scripts History

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Proteas pacer Kwena Maphaka re-wrote the history books after South Africa's U-19 World Cup campaign concluded following their defeat in the semi-final against India.

Praise for Rohit and Co after defending lowest ever total in T20 WC

Praise for Rohit and Co after defending lowest ever total in T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The Indian cricket fraternity praised the team for pulling off the win.

Farewell, DK!

Farewell, DK!

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Andy Flower thinks DK may take up coaching once he calls time on his career.

Lalchand Rajput roped in as UAE head coach

Lalchand Rajput roped in as UAE head coach

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The 62-year-old Rajput's appointment comes in the backdrop of UAE failing to make it to the T20 World Cup to be held in the West Indies and the USA this year.

'Let entire nation down': Sri Lanka's Mathews apologises

'Let entire nation down': Sri Lanka's Mathews apologises

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Angelo Mathews reflected on a difficult 2024 T20 World Cup and issued an apology to Sri Lanka on behalf of his teammates

Blow for CSK! Pathirana returns to SL with hamstring injury

Blow for CSK! Pathirana returns to SL with hamstring injury

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Matheesha Pathirana returned to Sri Lanka to recover from a hamstring injury.

Namibia qualify for men's T20 World Cup 2024

Namibia qualify for men's T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Namibia on Tuesday qualified for the men's T20 World Cup 2024, courtesy 10 points and a net run rate of +2.643 that assured them a top-two finish on the Africa region qualifiers points table, the International Cricket Council announced.

Can't see why Rinku can't be successful in Tests: Rathour

Can't see why Rinku can't be successful in Tests: Rathour

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'There are lots of very talented and skilful players who are coming through the system. The only thing we need to make sure is the transition is done in a controlled manner.'

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Parag credited Sangakkara for making things easier for him as he was easy to approach.

COVID-19: India's tour of Zimbabwe called off

COVID-19: India's tour of Zimbabwe called off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

On Thursday, Sri Lanka Cricket announced that India's limited overs tour in June-July was postponed indefinitely.

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

ICC ran out of patience with Zimbabwe cricket: Flower

ICC ran out of patience with Zimbabwe cricket: Flower

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Flower said ICC may have wanted Zimbabwe Cricket to put its house in order but actually the current board members were "good people".

Robert Mugabe, former president of Zimbabwe, dies at 95

Robert Mugabe, former president of Zimbabwe, dies at 95

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Mugabe was dethroned in a military coup in November 2017, was hospitalised in Singapore for health issues since April and passed away at a hospital in Singapore, reported CNN

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

This was the third time India were involved in a two-day Test.

IPL 2024: Klusener joins LSG as assistant coach

IPL 2024: Klusener joins LSG as assistant coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Lucknow Super Giants signed former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener as their assistant coach for IPL 2024.

Miss Teen International: 'I came here with confidence'

Miss Teen International: 'I came here with confidence'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Cambodia's Ly Muyleang was crowned the new Miss Teen International in Jaipur, July 7.

Younis calls Pakistan's loss to USA a 'Black Day'

Younis calls Pakistan's loss to USA a 'Black Day'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Former captain Younis Khan said Pakistan had made some tactical blunders when it mattered the most.

Lalchand Rajput named interim coach of Zimbabwe

Lalchand Rajput named interim coach of Zimbabwe

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Lalchand Rajput has been named interim coach of Zimbabwe, with his first assignment a triangular Twenty20 series against Australia and Pakistan in July.

Race to World Cup heats up: Who will grab last spot?

Race to World Cup heats up: Who will grab last spot?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Scotland and Netherlands are in the race to secure two qualifying spots

Zimbabwe sniff victory aginst Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe sniff victory aginst Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Zimbabwe were seven wickets away from their maiden Test win over Sri Lanka on Monday after setting the hosts a target of 388 in their one-off match at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

RCB's need of the hour -- set of skilful bowlers

RCB's need of the hour -- set of skilful bowlers

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Flower batted for the 'Impact Player' rule saying that it allows two Indian players to participate in a game.

Suryakumar captain of ICC T20I Team of the Year

Suryakumar captain of ICC T20I Team of the Year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

India's batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, spinner Ravi Bishnoi and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh also feature in ICC T20I Team of the Year for 2023.

ICC World Cup Qualifier: UAE end Zimbabwe's dream

ICC World Cup Qualifier: UAE end Zimbabwe's dream

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

United Arab Emirates secured a surprise three run win via the Duckworth/Lewis method to end Zimbabwe's hopes of reaching the 2019 World Cup on Thursday.

There's nothing Samson can't do: Sangakkara

There's nothing Samson can't do: Sangakkara

Rediff.com9 May 2024

After Sanju Samson was included in India's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka great and Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara believes the 29-year-old will succeed in the upcoming global showpiece if he wins the race to be first-choice wicket-keeper for Men in Blue at the prestigious event.

Nitish ready to win 'respect for father' in India jersey

Nitish ready to win 'respect for father' in India jersey

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

When he received his maiden call-up to India's T20I squad for the tour of Zimbabwe, 21-year-old Andhra all-rounder Nitish Reddy felt he has achieved only 50 percent of his goal to make his "Nanna" proud.

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings, their only defeat coming in 2021 when the Virat Kohli-led side lost by 10 wickets at the Super 12 stage.

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' Mnangagwa sworn in as new leader

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' Mnangagwa sworn in as new leader

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Mnangagwa, the country's former vice president, swore an oath of office to serve as interim president until a leader is elected at the polls next year.

Meet the 20 teams that have qualified for 2024 T20 WC

Meet the 20 teams that have qualified for 2024 T20 WC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

After the results of the Africa Qualifier, the slots for the 20 participating teams have been filled.

Zaman smashes double ton as Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Zaman smashes double ton as Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman became Pakistan's first double centurion in one-day internationals, when he smashed 210 off 156 deliveries against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo on Friday.

Joseph becomes first West Indian to win ICC Men's Player of the Month award!

Joseph becomes first West Indian to win ICC Men's Player of the Month award!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Latest pace sensation Shamar Joseph on Tuesday became the first West Indian to win the Men's ICC Player of the Month award for his heroics in the Australia Test series.

How COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Zimbabwe cricket...

How COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Zimbabwe cricket...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

2020 was supposed to be different for Zimbabwe with assignments against Ireland, Afghanistan, Australia, India and the Netherlands lined up. But COVID-19 pandemic has come in the way of what was supposed to be, for a change, a fairly busy international calendar for Zimbabwe.

ICC readmits Zimbabwe & Nepal as members; increases prize money of women's event

ICC readmits Zimbabwe & Nepal as members; increases prize money of women's event

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Zimbabwe and Nepal were suspended in July this year following government interference in the running of the Board.

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Top seven teams at ODI World Cup 2023 will qualify for 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, as per ICC's new rules

Rumours of Heath Streak's demise 'greatly exaggerated'

Rumours of Heath Streak's demise 'greatly exaggerated'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Streak has been suffering from a long term illness and is undergoing medical treatment in Zimbabwe.

Australia's Road to U19 World Cup final!

Australia's Road to U19 World Cup final!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

India and Australia will battle it out for supremacy in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup final on Sunday in Benoni. Check out Australia's road to final.

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Uganda produced wonders in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier last November

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'To date, they've been fantastic in how they've continued to play all three formats of the game. Their commitment to Test cricket... I don't think it has ever been as strong as it is now'

T20 World Cup: Pitch concerns over India-Pakistan match in New York

T20 World Cup: Pitch concerns over India-Pakistan match in New York

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The Nassau County ground's pitch in New York has become a concern in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh finally beat Zimbabwe

Bangladesh finally beat Zimbabwe

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Bangladesh made a long-awaited breakthrough in their ODI series against Zimbabwe by winning the fourth of five One-day Internationals at Queens Sports Club.

Najmul Hossain Shanto to captain Bangladesh in all formats

Najmul Hossain Shanto to captain Bangladesh in all formats

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said it has appointed batter Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain in all three formats for the next year amid ongoing uncertainty over the availability of former skipper Shakib Al Hasan.