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Inquest into Roebuck's death adjourned

Inquest into Roebuck's death adjourned

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

An inquest into the death of noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has been adjourned till further notification with the Warrington Coroner's Court still awaiting the report of the third post-mortem conducted on the writer earlier this week.

'What is there to worry about? Our rival teams should worry'

'What is there to worry about? Our rival teams should worry'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'When you have a win ratio of 65 per cent over the last five years, what is there to worry about?' 'How can the standard go down suddenly? For five years, you have been number one side in the world.'

Pant hits new highs for an Indian keeper; Pujara rises to third

Pant hits new highs for an Indian keeper; Pujara rises to third

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The 21-year-old left-hander has gained 21 slots and reached 17th place, the joint-highest by a specialist India wicketkeeper along with Farokh Engineer, who did so in January 1973.

New twist to Roebuck's death probe

New twist to Roebuck's death probe

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

In a new twist to the inquest into Peter Roebuck's death, forensic experts will investigate whether the DNA samples taken from a bedsheet match that of the celebrated cricket writer who was facing allegations of sexual assault before committing suicide.

Basil D'Oliveira dies at 80

Basil D'Oliveira dies at 80

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

South Africa-born former England all-rounder Basil D'Oliveira, once the subject of one of cricket's biggest controversies, has died at 80, Cricket South Africa said on Saturday.

'Roebuck was about to be detained before suicide'

'Roebuck was about to be detained before suicide'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck was about to be detained over an alleged sexual assault on a Zimbabwean Facebook friend when he committed suicide at his hotel, in Cape Town, his colleague Jim Maxwell has said.

Inquest into Roebuck's death could take a month

Inquest into Roebuck's death could take a month

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

It will take at least a month before the circumstances of renowned cricket writer Peter Roebuck's suicide in South Africa are revealed with a Police Services official there saying that an inquest has been launched into his death.

Police confirm Peter Roebuck committed suicide

Police confirm Peter Roebuck committed suicide

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

Peter Roebuck, one of the most respected cricket commentators, who also wrote for Indian newspapers, committed suicide at his hotel in Cape Town where he was covering Australia's Test series against South Africa.

Former captain Taylor loses sleep over Oz collapse

Former captain Taylor loses sleep over Oz collapse

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

His phone kept buzzing in the wee hours of the morning when Australia were being annihilated by South African bowlers in Cape Town and Mark Taylor could not believe what he saw when he turned on the television.

SA-Aus 1st Test, Day 2: A day of numerous records

SA-Aus 1st Test, Day 2: A day of numerous records

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Rajneesh Gupta lists the records made on Day 2 of the 2nd Test between South Africa and Australia on Thursday.

Smith 'cried for four days' after ball-tampering scandal

Smith 'cried for four days' after ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Former Australia captain Steve Smith says he cried for four days as he tried to cope with the fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in March.

South Africa unchanged for final two England Tests

South Africa unchanged for final two England Tests

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

South Africa have named an unchanged squad for the remaining two Tests against England as AB de Villiers prepares to lead the five-day team for the first time in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Dhoni says free hits cost Super Kings CL T20 match

Dhoni says free hits cost Super Kings CL T20 match

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed loss of momentum due to free hits conceded as one of the reasons for his side's defeat at the hands of Highveld Lions in Champions League Twenty20 in Cape Town on Tuesday.

India's medals tally swells at Commonwealth Weightlifting

India's medals tally swells at Commonwealth Weightlifting

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

India's impressive show at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships continued as their medals tally swelled to 33, including 15 gold, on the second day of the competition at Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday.

Match Stats: Ind vs SA, 1st Test, Day 4

Match Stats: Ind vs SA, 1st Test, Day 4

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

India (454 for eight) recorded their highest total against South Africa in South Africa, in the first Test, bettering the 414 at Cape Town in January 2007.

Smith to return to cricket in Canada T20 league

Smith to return to cricket in Canada T20 league

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Former Australia captain Steve Smith will return to cricket after the ball-tampering scandal as a marquee player at next month's Global T20 Canada league.

How Warner plans to get his career back on track

How Warner plans to get his career back on track

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Banned Australia batsman David Warner will attempt to get his career back on track by playing the start of the Sydney grade cricket season with Randwick Petersham.

Should India pick Ishant or Umesh in decider?

Should India pick Ishant or Umesh in decider?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

In case of Umesh, he bowls a fuller length, gets that lethal outswing going his way at 140 clicks but the question is, if India can afford to play a bowler, who has a propensity to bowl too many boundary balls.

Numbers Game: All you wanted to know about the IPL

Numbers Game: All you wanted to know about the IPL

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

IPL Season 11 begins on April 7. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.

Smith, Warner welcomed back to IPL next year

Smith, Warner welcomed back to IPL next year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The pair are serving year-long bans for their part in the Cape Town incident in March and were barred from the 2018 IPL tournament.

PIX: Captain Rahul shines as India's batters flop

PIX: Captain Rahul shines as India's batters flop

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in Johannesburg, on Monday.

Australia can overcome 47 all out: Smith

Australia can overcome 47 all out: Smith

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Australia's vast experience should allow them to get over the calamitous first Test when they were all out for 47 and lost by eight wickets last week, South Africa captain Graeme Smith said on Wednesday.

Warner to replace injured Marsh in second Test

Warner to replace injured Marsh in second Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

David Warner will replace the injured Shaun Marsh in the Australian squad for the second and final Test against South Africa, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday.

Steyn, 20th bowler to break into 900 ranking point mark

Steyn, 20th bowler to break into 900 ranking point mark

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

South African pacer Dale Steyn has become only the 20th bowler to break the 900-point mark in the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers after claiming six scalps in his side's eight-wicket win over Australia on Friday.

Photos: Smith, Amla steamroll Aussies

Photos: Smith, Amla steamroll Aussies

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands, Cape Town.

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The ECB said in a joint statement with CSA on Monday that the decision to postpone the tour was over concerns about the 'physical and mental wellbeing' of the touring party.

Kallis named South African Cricketer of the Year

Kallis named South African Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

All-rounder Jacques Kallis dominated the South African Cricket Awards, winning three honours, including the prestigious Cricketer of the Year.

Bangladesh dismiss Windies for 61, win by eight wkts

Bangladesh dismiss Windies for 61, win by eight wkts

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

The West Indies were bowled out for just 61, their second lowest one-day international total, as Bangladesh romped to an eight-wicket win in the third and final match of the series on Tuesday. Left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan claimed career best figures of 4-16 as the tourists, sent into bat first in murky overhead conditions, lasted just 22 overs.

India's tally swells by 56 medals in weightlifting

India's tally swells by 56 medals in weightlifting

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

India added a whopping 56 medals, including 17 gold, on the third day of the Commonwealth (Youth, Junior and Senior) Weightlifting Championships in Cape Town, South Africa to swell their medal tally to 89, on Thursday.

'You don't always have a good game'

'You don't always have a good game'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Australian vice captain Shane Watson has confirmed that he would return to bowling in Cape Town for the first of two T20 fixtures against South Africa.

Unusual summer pics: City upon the sea

Unusual summer pics: City upon the sea

Rediff.com20 May 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

T20 leagues are the future of cricket, says Preity Zinta. Do you agree?

T20 leagues are the future of cricket, says Preity Zinta. Do you agree?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The Bollywood actress and businesswoman co-owns the Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kings XI Punjab and has now expanded her cricket empire to include the Stellenbosch Kings in South Africa's newly-launched T20 Global League.

'Awards are really not new to me'

'Awards are really not new to me'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Director Wilson Louis talks about horror film Kaalo winning two awards at the South African Halloween Horror Festival.

Character over cover drives: Langer takes charge

Character over cover drives: Langer takes charge

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Justin Langer was the foundation rock upon which Australia erected towering piles of runs during a golden era of success.

U K Sinha is IOSCO Asia-Pacific head

U K Sinha is IOSCO Asia-Pacific head

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Sinha replaces former Sebi chairman C B Bhave who served as the head of the Asia-Pacific regional committee of IOSCO from June 2009 till February this year.

VIDEO: Ganguly sympathises with Smith, says he is no cheat

VIDEO: Ganguly sympathises with Smith, says he is no cheat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Ganguly backed the under-fire former Australian captain after launching his autobiography titled 'A Century is Not Enough' in Mumbai on Wednesday.

India show they mean business: Four rookies to travel with team to SA

India show they mean business: Four rookies to travel with team to SA

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

In a bid to get quality practice against quick bowlers, India have shelved their plan of playing a tour game and instead summoned four rookie pacers to travel with the team to South Africa.

Rain interrupts play

Rain interrupts play

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Chasing 211 for victory, South Africa were 111 for two in 27 overs, with capatin Graeme Smith batting on 49 and Shaun Pollock on 25.

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli, Bumrah unmoved

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli, Bumrah unmoved

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

In the bowlers' list, Bumrah is sitting at the top with 774 points.

Bips, Sonam, Deepika: Bikini girls' fave pose?

Bips, Sonam, Deepika: Bikini girls' fave pose?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

A trend to watch out for?