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PHOTOS: Siraj's Six To Savour!

PHOTOS: Siraj's Six To Savour!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Mohammed Siraj's 6/15 is the third best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in South Africa.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League is scheduled to be played in January-February 2023 and all the six franchises in the tournament have been acquired by current IPL team owners.

T20 WC selection headache for India: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

T20 WC selection headache for India: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will have some sleepless nights before selecting the squad for T20s against Afghanistan with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keen to play the World Cup in June.

Focus on pacers as Rohit seeks redemption in second Test

Focus on pacers as Rohit seeks redemption in second Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

A desperate India seek to restore parity against South Africa and remain consequential in the World Test Championship.

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa as he is "absolutely fit" but ruled out the participation of pacer Mohammed Siraj.

'Composed' Australia edge India for spot in final

'Composed' Australia edge India for spot in final

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Australia won the toss and elected to bat, posting a par score of 172 for four, before restricting India to 167 for eight in reply. They will now await the winner of Friday's second semi-final between England and hosts South Africa.

Mumbai Indians bag New York franchise in Major League Cricket

Mumbai Indians bag New York franchise in Major League Cricket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Major League Cricket will be the first professional T20 league in the United States, with the inaugural season scheduled to be held later this year.

Aishwarya Sharma's Spunky Dressing

Aishwarya Sharma's Spunky Dressing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

She got a wardrobe full of khatru laid-back holiday looks.

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A minimum of three-match Test series and the home team footing the bill of the visiting side in a bilateral contest are some of the recommendations made by the MCC's World Cricket Committee.

PHOTOS: India make short work of SA at Newlands

PHOTOS: India make short work of SA at Newlands

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

There will be plenty of scrutiny of the Newlands pitch with the match completed in 642 balls, the shortest ever test in which there has been a winner, beating Australia's 656-ball victory over South Africa in 1932.

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

During an action-packed day one of second Test between India and South Africa, a total of 23 wickets fell, which is the second highest number of wickets falling on day one of a Test.

Images from 2010 World Cup draw held in Cape Town on Friday

Images from 2010 World Cup draw held in Cape Town on Friday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

Images from 2010 World Cup draw in Cape Town on Friday.

Kohli's heroics inspired us to victory vs Pakistan: Jemimah

Kohli's heroics inspired us to victory vs Pakistan: Jemimah

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Virat Kohli's MCG heroics helped inspire India's thrilling win over Pakistan at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town on Sunday, admitted match-winner Jemimah Rodrigues.

South Africa's new bowling sensation torments India

South Africa's new bowling sensation torments India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Nandre Burger, replacing injured Lungi Ngidi in the line-up, finished with match figures of 7-83

Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit move up the ICC Test rankings

Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit move up the ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

In the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka's two ODI matches at home against Zimbabwe =saw a number of movers, most notably on the bowling side through spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who moved to a career high rating (634) and rank (11th) with four wickets across the matches.

'Sad for cricket when more luck is needed than skill'

'Sad for cricket when more luck is needed than skill'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad slammed the Newlands pitch as 'not great'.

S Africa give Kapp leave after wife's World Cup snub

S Africa give Kapp leave after wife's World Cup snub

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

South Africa's Kapp on compassionate leave after wife van Niekerk dropped from WC squad

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'

England pacer Archer 'fully back' from injury lay-off

England pacer Archer 'fully back' from injury lay-off

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Fast bowler Jofra Archer said he is "fully back" from his long injury lay-off after marking his return to an England shirt by bowling for the Lions in a three-day match against the Test side in the United Arab Emirates.

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.'

Du Plessis Eyes T20 World Cup Return

Du Plessis Eyes T20 World Cup Return

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'I do a lot of hard work to ensure I look after my body to be able to play this brilliant game we love so much.'

When Ram Siya Ram plays in background, I get into the zone: Keshav Maharaj

When Ram Siya Ram plays in background, I get into the zone: Keshav Maharaj

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's a nice feeling to hear 'Ram Siya Ram' in the background'

Test cricket under pressure from T20s, says AB de Villiers

Test cricket under pressure from T20s, says AB de Villiers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

South Africa's batting great AB de Villiers is clearly disappointed that the ever-growing popularity of T20 Cricket is putting Test cricket 'under pressure'.

Sarfaraz in India A squad, Bharat named captain

Sarfaraz in India A squad, Bharat named captain

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The BCCI has also named one inter-squad for a three-day match slated for December 20 to 22.

How Siraj 'executed his plans' to perfection!

How Siraj 'executed his plans' to perfection!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The India pacer was more pleased about rectifying the mistakes he committed during the first Test against South Africa.

Captain Kohli 'will be fit very soon', says Pujara

Captain Kohli 'will be fit very soon', says Pujara

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Middle-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara threw light on the fitness of skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the ongoing second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg due to back spasms, saying he is getting better.

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Rahane's comeback after 15 months was on predictable lines

PIX: Batters flop as India mauled by South Africa in 1st Test

PIX: Batters flop as India mauled by South Africa in 1st Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

South Africa shredded through the Indian batting line-up to claim victory by an innings and 32 runs in the first Test.

Hockey Wrap: Indian women enter final; Men beat hosts SA

Hockey Wrap: Indian women enter final; Men beat hosts SA

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

India registered a thrilling 6-3 win over South Africa to advance to the final of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup in Muscat.

Women's T20 WC: England thrash Pakistan by record margin

Women's T20 WC: England thrash Pakistan by record margin

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

England outplayed Pakistan by 114 runs in a dead rubber of the Women's T20 World Cup

Vote! Who Will Win The Third ODI?

Vote! Who Will Win The Third ODI?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The final One Day International between India and South Africa will be played at Cape Town this afternoon.

South Africa rest Bavuma for India limited-overs series; Markram to lead

South Africa rest Bavuma for India limited-overs series; Markram to lead

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

South Africa have rested batter Temba Bavuma for their home white-ball series against India this month after a poor Cricket World Cup, but he will captain the team in the two-Test series which starts on Dec. 26.

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Jayant Yadav will replace off-spinner Washington Sundar, who tested positive for COVID-19 during the camp in Bengaluru.

Vote! Will India Win The Final Test?

Vote! Will India Win The Final Test?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

At the end of day three, South Africa were 101 for the loss of two wickets in the second innings.

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Tata Group-owned Air India has informed the Centre that aircraft lessors wish to set up their special purpose vehicles (SPVs) outside India since they aren't enthused about the Indian 'legal structure' and are loath to take risks. Indian airlines have a combined fleet of about 700 planes; over 85 per cent are on lease. A majority of lessors are based in Ireland due to its attractive tax policy, light-touch regulations, and swift legal system.

'Won't complain if pitches in India spin from ball one'

'Won't complain if pitches in India spin from ball one'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

England's Ollie Pope, who has scored 2136 runs from 38 Tests since his debut in 2018, does not mind low-scoring Test matches in India.

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell is not in favour of opening batter David Warner getting a farewell Test, saying no one should have the right to pick and choose the venue and date of his choice.

India fined for slow over-rate in third ODI vs South Africa

India fined for slow over-rate in third ODI vs South Africa

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the third ODI in Cape Town, the ICC said on Monday.

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'He started the campaign really well in the IPL and he needs some support. He's not going to score runs on every occasion.'

Check Out Team India's 2024 Schedule

Check Out Team India's 2024 Schedule

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India will play as many around 15-16 Tests in 2024.