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Pakistan take Bangladesh in stride

Pakistan take Bangladesh in stride

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Debutant Junaid Siddique's sparkling 71 went in vain as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by four wickets in an inconsequential match of the Twenty20 World Cup.

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.

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?

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.

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents a complete statistical IPL dossier.

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

Akshay Kumar's new look!

Akshay Kumar's new look!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The superstar changes his style for a cola commercial.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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'

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

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."

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.

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.

PIX: Proteas down England to win first Test in four days

PIX: Proteas down England to win first Test in four days

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Kagiso Rabada proved the destroyer-in-chief with 4-103, assisted by Anrich Nortje who took three wickets for 56 runs as England fell short by 107 runs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

Former Australian cricketer Lindsay Kline dies at 81

Former Australian cricketer Lindsay Kline dies at 81

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Former Australian test cricketer Lindsay Kline has died at the age of 81.

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.

Celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela

Celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Nelson Mandela, the hero of South Africa's struggle to end apartheid and establish democracy, is being honoured in a new visitor attraction on London's South Bank. Mandela: The Official Exhibition traces the story of the 20th century's most iconic freedom fighter and political leader through previously unseen film clips and photographs. It includes artefacts such as one of his hand-printed batik shirts and the ceremonial headdress awarded to Mandela upon his release from prison in 1990. The exhibition is designed to tour the world: after closing in London in June it will go to Paris. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect at the exhibit.

First time Australia name two Test vice-captains

First time Australia name two Test vice-captains

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Hazlewood, Marsh named Australia's joint Test vice-captains