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The numbers game - Day 4

The numbers game - Day 4

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

52 - number of extras conceded by Australia. This equals the worst performance by Australia in an innings. Australia had conceded 52 extras to England at Brisbane in 1982-83 in their score of 309.

IPL: Which bowler has the best economy rate?

IPL: Which bowler has the best economy rate?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

While T20 is primarily a batsmen-dominated format, the bowlers have evolved over the years and left a mark with their clever innovations.

Kohli feels for banned Smith, Warner

Kohli feels for banned Smith, Warner

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'As big a thing as it became, you never want to see anyone go through that because I have known David and I have known Steve as well'

Akshay Kumar's new look!

Akshay Kumar's new look!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The superstar changes his style for a cola commercial.

PICS: Warner beats Smith by ONE vote for Allan Border Medal

PICS: Warner beats Smith by ONE vote for Allan Border Medal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Dashing opening batsman David Warner won his third Allan Border Medal, while Ellyse Perry claimed her second Belinda Clark Award at the Australian Cricket Awards, in Melbourne, on Monday.

Smith delighted with South Africa performance

Smith delighted with South Africa performance

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

South Africa captain Graeme Smith is proud of his team's achievements this season despite being outplayed by England in the one-day series. "In terms of the team, we've realised that we've lost some key players in our one-day setup," Smith, who was forced out of the last three one-dayers through injury, told a news conference in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Rashid stars as England share ODI series with South Africa

Rashid stars as England share ODI series with South Africa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

England restricted South Africa to 256 for seven in 50 overs. Joe Denly top-scored with 66, reaching their target with 40 balls to spare to claim a share of the series after the second game was washed out by rain.

Now, a privilege motion against Chappell

Now, a privilege motion against Chappell

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

"Chappell doesn't understand the nuances of democracy," CPI MP Gurudas Dasgupta said.

Wanderers Test: Steyn's participation still uncertain, Philander out

Wanderers Test: Steyn's participation still uncertain, Philander out

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

South African strike bowler Dale Steyn could miss next week's third Test against England as he has yet to recover from a shoulder problem while fellow paceman Vernon Philander has been ruled out of the series, Cricket South Africa said.

Should India pick Rahane and Rahul for 2nd Test?

Should India pick Rahane and Rahul for 2nd Test?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Should Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan be dropped?

PHOTOS: De Kock steers SA to easy win over England

PHOTOS: De Kock steers SA to easy win over England

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Captain Quinton de Kock smashed a sparkling century as South Africa eased to a seven-wicket victory over World champions England in the opening One-Day International, at Newlands, on Tuesday.

SA close in on WI total

SA close in on WI total

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

South Africa were 218 for five at the close of play on the second day of the second Test in Cape Town on Thursday. West Indies scored 243 in their first innings.

ICC president Percy Sonn dead

ICC president Percy Sonn dead

Rediff.com27 May 2007

The former UCBSA chief was struggling for life in an intensive care unit in a Cape Town hospital following a colon operation.

Stats: India v Australia, Day 2, 1st Test

Stats: India v Australia, Day 2, 1st Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

After recording 169 against South Africa at Cape Town in January this year, India's 196 is their lowest score in nine Tests.

ICC president Sonn critically ill

ICC president Sonn critically ill

Rediff.com22 May 2007

International Cricket Council president Percy Sonn is gravely ill in hospital after surgery, his personal assistant said on Tuesday.

Bob Woolmer cremated in South Africa

Bob Woolmer cremated in South Africa

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Only close relatives attended the funeral in Observatory, near the family's Pinelands home outside Cape Town.

Singapore prez visits Gandhi settlement

Singapore prez visits Gandhi settlement

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

He was accompanied to the Gandhi Settlement by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Sbu Ndebele, and a host of local political and business leaders.

Some progress on pact to operationalise N-deal

Some progress on pact to operationalise N-deal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

Differences, however, remain and more meetings will be required.

Ashes rivals Warner and Bairstow combine in IPL record stand

Ashes rivals Warner and Bairstow combine in IPL record stand

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Warner and Bairstow put on 185 in just 16.2 overs in a 118-run victory over Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore, surpassing Gautam Gambhir and Chris Lynn's opening stand of 184 against Gujarat Lions in the 2017 season.

ICC suspends USA from its member list

ICC suspends USA from its member list

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

The suspension has been enacted on the basis of USACA's failure to meet the agreed and extended deadlines for the adoption of the new USACA constitution and the holding of elections.

Sonn accepts third year as ICC president

Sonn accepts third year as ICC president

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

ICC president Percy Sonn accepted an invitation from the ICC Board to extend his term in office until June 2009.

The first gender neutral model to walk for LFW

The first gender neutral model to walk for LFW

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Petr Nitka's advice for Indians: 'It's time we destroyed prejudices and stereotypes'

PHOTOS: Root leads England to brink of victory

PHOTOS: Root leads England to brink of victory

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Images from Day 4 of the 3rd Test played between South Africa and England in Port Elizabeth on Sunday

IPL: Warner's explosive comeback

IPL: Warner's explosive comeback

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Warner was barred from last year's IPL having also been hit with a 12-month ban from international cricket for his role in the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal along with Steve Smith.

Collingwood fined for visiting lap dance club

Collingwood fined for visiting lap dance club

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Avery declined to reveal the size of the fine but BBC reports said it was 1,000 pounds ($1,994).

Zimbabwe shock Australia

Zimbabwe shock Australia

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The minnows of cricket beat the ODI World champions by five wickets in their opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup.

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents a complete statistical IPL dossier.

India miss out on second spot in ICC Test rankings

India miss out on second spot in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

India missed out on second spot in the annual ICC Test Championship and a prize purse of USD 75,000 after they were pipped by South Africa by just a point following the Proteas' win over Australia in the third Test in Cape Town.

PHOTOS: Dhoni joins CSK's preparations for IPL-12

PHOTOS: Dhoni joins CSK's preparations for IPL-12

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

CSK began full-fledged preparations for IPL-12 at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai.

Dravid set to play the first Test

Dravid set to play the first Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

There was some cheer for the Indian team as captain Rahul Dravid said he would be fit for the first Test in South Africa.

We won't sledge Aussies over ball-tampering: Faf du Plessis

We won't sledge Aussies over ball-tampering: Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

"It's got nothing to do with the cricket - it's in the past."

India look for quick solutions

India look for quick solutions

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

It will be a real test of character for the batsmen in the third ODI and another slip-up will only lead to a fresh uproar among fans.

PIX: South Africa mount rear-guard to save Test after Sibley, Stokes show

PIX: South Africa mount rear-guard to save Test after Sibley, Stokes show

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday

Smith will return stronger, says namesake Graeme

Smith will return stronger, says namesake Graeme

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Disgraced Australian cricketer Steve Smith will be much stronger mentally when he returns to international cricket after serving a one-year ban for his involvement in ball tampering, former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said.

Gayle out of third Test against South Africa

Gayle out of third Test against South Africa

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Injured West Indies captain Chris Gayle is out of the deciding third Test against South Africa, the touring team said on Monday.

South Africa to nominate acting ICC president

South Africa to nominate acting ICC president

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

South Africa has been asked to nominate the acting president of the International Cricket Council following the death of Percy Sonn last month.

Four-day Test concept called 'ridiculous'

Four-day Test concept called 'ridiculous'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

ICC's proposal to introduce four-day Tests has met with stiff opposition

Three cities named for 20/20 World Cup

Three cities named for 20/20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban will be the three host cities for the inaugural ICC Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa in September 2007.

Will England drop Anderson for second Test vs SA?

Will England drop Anderson for second Test vs SA?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

England are thinking of bringing a specialist spinner back into the line-up after going with an all-pace attack in their last two outings, coach Chris Silverwood said as they arrived in Cape Town for their second Test against South Africa starting on Friday. That means a seamer such as record wicket-taker James Anderson or Stuart Broad may be dropped for a contest expected to be played on a much flatter deck than the first Test in Pretoria, which South Africa won by 107 runs inside four days on Sunday.

Must read: Disgraced Steve Smith's emotional message

Must read: Disgraced Steve Smith's emotional message

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Both Smith and Warner were also banned from playing the Indian Premier League this year.