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Rabada still doubtful; SA call up Ngidi for Guwahati Test

Rabada still doubtful; SA call up Ngidi for Guwahati Test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Lungi Ngidi's call-up indicates that Kagiso Rabada, who missed the team's memorable win in Kolkata due to a rib injury, is still uncertain for the Guwahati Test

Raza Eyes T20 WC as Zimbabwe's Road Back to Relevance

Raza Eyes T20 WC as Zimbabwe's Road Back to Relevance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Zimbabwe will play their group matches in Sri Lanka, where pitches are expected to favour spinners, and Raza was confident that his side has the required skill set in that department.

T20 World Cup: Big Upset! Zimbabwe stun Australia by 23 runs

T20 World Cup: Big Upset! Zimbabwe stun Australia by 23 runs

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Opener Brian Bennett smashed a half-century and pacer Blessing Muzarabani bagged four wickets as Zimbabwe caused the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup, outclassing Australia by 23 runs.

Ready for crowd pressure: Miller eyes T20 WC challenge

Ready for crowd pressure: Miller eyes T20 WC challenge

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The left-handed batter acknowledged that pressure of international cricket is way more intense than a league.

Underwater chess! The game gets a thrilling twist

Underwater chess! The game gets a thrilling twist

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Hans Niemann quite literally made a splash on Wednesday, winning an underwater chess exhibition as festivities opened for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in Cape Town, where the world's elite players gathered ahead of the main competition.

Muthusamy joins elite list with maiden Test century!

Muthusamy joins elite list with maiden Test century!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Senuran Muthusamy became only the third South African batter to register a Test century batting at No 7 or below against India in India.

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'She will work remote mostly, sometime online and sometime on the field. Starting December she is going to work with us till World Cup and Asian Games.'

Indian-origin child abducted in Cape Town, residents accuse police of inaction

Indian-origin child abducted in Cape Town, residents accuse police of inaction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The abduction of an eight-year-old Indian-origin girl in South Africa's Cape Town and the alleged inaction of the police in probing the case has triggered protests by the residents of the city.

Fourth innings chases at Cape Town

Fourth innings chases at Cape Town

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

India need a record-breaking 340 to beat South Africa in the third and final Test in Cape Town on Thursday. Instances of 300-plus targets chased down in a single day even on flattest of tracks are rare. Attaining that against the fiery South African pace attack, led by Dale Steyn, on a fifth day's Newlands pitch will be nothing short of a miracle.

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will attempt to set a world record for attendance at a tennis match, with the help of some celebrity guests, when they play an exhibition game in Cape Town in February.

World Welcomes 2026 With Dazzling Celebrations

World Welcomes 2026 With Dazzling Celebrations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The world welcomed 2026 with spectacular celebrations across continents. From dazzling fireworks illuminating iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Marina Bay, and Copacabana beach to intimate gatherings at historic sites, the New Year brought together diverse cultures in joyous unity.

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen smashed the records held by legends Matthew Hayden and Vivian Richards for the most sixes hit by an overseas batter in a Test innings in India.

How SA20 Is Transforming Careers, Lives

How SA20 Is Transforming Careers, Lives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

SA20 turns 4: Social healer, job creator and a new lucrative option for players around globe

Oval Invincibles renamed MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

Oval Invincibles renamed MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Indian multinational conglomerate Reliance Industries and Surrey County Cricket Club on Wednesday announced their partnership in The Hundred and expectedly renamed the franchise MI London.

Excited to work with Ganguly in SA20: Maharaj

Excited to work with Ganguly in SA20: Maharaj

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Pretoria Capitals' skipper Keshav Maharaj is excited to have greats Sourav Ganguly and Shaun Pollock as part of their coaching staff in SA20.

PIX: 'Tourists' Dhawan, Kohli spend quality family time in Cape Town

PIX: 'Tourists' Dhawan, Kohli spend quality family time in Cape Town

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The Indian opener, who is in decent form, having scored well in the One-dayers and the T20Is against Sri Lanka last month, enjoyed some time out from training while going sight-seeing with his young family in beautiful Cape Town.

India, SA cricket teams donate to Cape Town water crisis

India, SA cricket teams donate to Cape Town water crisis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Indian captain Virat Kohli and his South African counterpart Faf du Plessis made the donation of 100,000 Rand to the Gift of the Givers Foundation at the third T20 International cricket match at the Newlands Stadium on Sunday.

Six injured at Cape Town Cup fan zone

Six injured at Cape Town Cup fan zone

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Six people were injured in a crowd crush at Cape Town's main World Cup fan zone on Thursday when thousands of fans attempted to get into the venue, a city spokesman said.

Virat Kohli can't get enough of Cape Town and Anushka Sharma!

Virat Kohli can't get enough of Cape Town and Anushka Sharma!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Kohli and Team India are already in South Africa for the first Test in Cape Town starting Friday.

S Africa win Cape Town Test

S Africa win Cape Town Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

Graeme Smith smashed 85 to guide South Africa to a seven-wicket win over West Indies on the fourth day of the second Test in Cape Town on Saturday.

Patience pays as fiery Bumrah hits back at naysayers

Patience pays as fiery Bumrah hits back at naysayers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'I try to give my best in each and every format... Rest, question-answer sessions -- whoever wants to play, they can play. I'm happy as far as I'm able to contribute and try to learn new things.'

Brevis becomes SA20's most expensive player ever

Brevis becomes SA20's most expensive player ever

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

South Africa's young batting sensation became the most expensive batter in the history of SA20

'Lack of exposure...' Amla pinpoints SA's strong point

'Lack of exposure...' Amla pinpoints SA's strong point

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

India, South Africa pretty close on bowling, batters will face big test in getting runs: Amla

Indian Hotels Q2 net rises 15%, excluding one-off gain of 2024

Indian Hotels Q2 net rises 15%, excluding one-off gain of 2024

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) net profit rose 15 per cent in the second quarter after excluding the one-off exceptional gain of Rs 307 crore in the previous year. Net profit fell 45 per cent when compared with the previous year's earnings after including a one-off gain.

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that Team India does not need to prepare turning wickets as they can bowl out their opponents with their pace line-up and having another spin-friendly wicket for the second Test against South Africa will be a "big test of their ability".

India plans to sign Cape Town treaty

India plans to sign Cape Town treaty

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Ratifying the convention would help Indian carriers save over $200 million in aircraft acquisition costs in the short term and over $1 billion in the long term.

In Cape Town, Kohli & Co. asked to restrict showers to just 2 minutes

In Cape Town, Kohli & Co. asked to restrict showers to just 2 minutes

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Indian cricket has been told to not keep the shower open for more than two minutes.

Sonn laid to rest in Cape Town

Sonn laid to rest in Cape Town

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

ICC's first African president Percy Sonn was laid to rest, six days after he died from complications following colon surgery.

PIX: Bumrah takes 5, India in control on Day 1

PIX: Bumrah takes 5, India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and South Africa, in Kolkata, on Friday.

Hamza decodes the India spin test ahead of tough tour

Hamza decodes the India spin test ahead of tough tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'I think it's an ongoing process, just continuously putting in hours of work and speaking to people that have played in these conditions, have done well in these conditions.'

Saina Nehwal's African Safari

Saina Nehwal's African Safari

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap visited the Cango wildlife ranch in Oudtshoorn, one of South Africa's top tourist attractions.

South Africa continue to dominate in Cape Town

South Africa continue to dominate in Cape Town

Rediff.com21 Mar 2009

Australia ended the third day of the third test on 102 for two, still trailing South Africa by 340 runs with eight wickets remaining in Cape Town on Saturday.

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

It's not just South Africa's Cape Town which is going dry. Here are 10 other cities that are most likely to run out of drinking water.

Air India expands codeshare deal with Air Mauritius

Air India expands codeshare deal with Air Mauritius

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Air India and Air Mauritius on Monday announced expanding their codeshare partnership that will provide enhanced connectivity for India with South Africa, Reunion and Madagascar through Mauritius.

Before They Parted...Saina-Kashyap's Love Journeys

Before They Parted...Saina-Kashyap's Love Journeys

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Before they went on their separate paths, Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap were avid explorers, chasing sunrises and stories across the globe.

Rabada tested positive for cocaine, confirms SA agency

Rabada tested positive for cocaine, confirms SA agency

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada's month suspension after he failed a drug test was because the fast bowler tested positive for cocaine, the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport has said.

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

'We're feeling good considering the amount of bowling in Cape Town'

'We're feeling good considering the amount of bowling in Cape Town'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The England bowlers have had time to recover after a marathon stint in Cape Town and are ready for the third Test against South Africa, record wicket-taker James Anderson said on Tuesday.

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The three-Test South Africa series is the first of a gruelling 2018-19 season that includes tours to England and Australia.

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The BCCI bars active Indian cricketers -- international or domestic -- from playing in overseas leagues to protect the IPL's exclusivity.