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Sri Lanka stumble again: SA close in on series victory

Sri Lanka stumble again: SA close in on series victory

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day

India T20 series boosts SA players' IPL hopes

India T20 series boosts SA players' IPL hopes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The T20I series against India comes at an opportune time for South Africa's cricketers as it provides an additional stage to highlight their skills before the IPL mega auctio

Durban: Indian origin woman shot dead

Durban: Indian origin woman shot dead

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Hemawathee Pooran was killed by armed robbers who broke into her home.

Jayasuriya signs two-year deal to play for Durban

Jayasuriya signs two-year deal to play for Durban

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Sanath Jayasuria has signed a two-year contract worth $ 250,000 to play for South Africa's provincial team Dolphins.

How Sanju Samson Made T20I History!

How Sanju Samson Made T20I History!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson continued his dream run in T20I cricket, smashing his second consecutive century in the first match of the series against South Africa at Kingsmead, in Durban on Friday night.

IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

South African pace bowling legend Allan Donald has hinted at the possibility of two new franchises joining the SA20 league in the near future.

Rickelton's maiden ton guides South Africa on Day 1

Rickelton's maiden ton guides South Africa on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden Test century as the hosts finished on 269-7 against Sri Lanka on the opening day

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Rooted in Tamil Nadu, Mali's love story brought him to South Africa, where he started playing again, though his journey was short-lived.

We're eyeing to seal the series in Durban: Amla

We're eyeing to seal the series in Durban: Amla

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Confidence on sky high after the convincing win in the opener against India in Centurion, South Africa middle-order batsman Hashim Amla on Friday said the Proteas will be hoping to seal the three-match series in the second Test beginning in Durban on Sunday.

Nissanka leads Sri Lanka fight back

Nissanka leads Sri Lanka fight back

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Nissanka had featured in a 41-run opening partnership with Dimuth Karunaratne, who scored 20 before being undone by a rising delivery from Kagiso Rabada that forced an edge behind to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne.

Check out India's lowest totals in Test cricket

Check out India's lowest totals in Test cricket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

India's overall lowest, however, was recorded four years ago against Australia when they were shot out for a mere 36 at Adelaide.

Durban Test: Finn's triple strikes helps England close on victory

Durban Test: Finn's triple strikes helps England close on victory

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

England's Steven Finn took three wickets as South Africa, chasing an unlikely 416 for victory, struggled to 136 for four on the fourth day of the first Test.

Durban climate deal sealed, mixed outcome for India

Durban climate deal sealed, mixed outcome for India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Road map agreed for future treaty to legally bind polluters to cut emissions.

Durban Summit: Last-round talks crucial for deals

Durban Summit: Last-round talks crucial for deals

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Politics of climate negotiation is expected to reach a crescendo tomorrow when the Durban talks enter the last leg of deliberations. With only one day to go and no major decision surfacing from almost two-week long parleys, uncertainty is looming large over the outcome of the talks.

Will Anderson's absence affect England in Durban Test?

Will Anderson's absence affect England in Durban Test?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

There is sufficient depth in England's bowling department to make up for the absence of their record wicket taker James Anderson in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa, Stuart Broad said.

Sunrisers seal back-to-back titles in SA20 thriller

Sunrisers seal back-to-back titles in SA20 thriller

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed back-to-back title success in the SA20 with a thumping 89-run victory over Durban Super Giants

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life.

South Africa recall fast bowler Kyle Abbott for Durban Test

South Africa recall fast bowler Kyle Abbott for Durban Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

South Africa have recalled fast bowler Kyle Abbott for the second Test against India in his home town of Durban starting on Boxing Day (December 26).

Rush for Durban Test tickets despite rain forecast

Rush for Durban Test tickets despite rain forecast

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Spectators are flocking to the second cricket Test of the high-profile India-South Africa series with organisers facing huge demand of tickets even as the weather forecast predicted rain in the lead-up, raising concerns of a Centurion-like pitch.

New Zealand T20 star Munro retires from internationals

New Zealand T20 star Munro retires from internationals

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Along with two T20 World Cups, Munro was in the New Zealand squad that suffered a heart-breaking defeat in the 50-over 2019 World Cup final against hosts England.

PM to meet new Chinese president Xi in Durban

PM to meet new Chinese president Xi in Durban

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet China's new President Xi Jinping in Durban on Wednesday, the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders after the leadership change in Beijing.

Centurion showdown: Can India bounce back against SA?

Centurion showdown: Can India bounce back against SA?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Indian batting line-up need to get its mojo back against a resurgent South Africa to regain the lost ground on rather unfamiliar SuperSport Park conditions

LSG's Maharaj At Ayodhya's Ram Mandir

LSG's Maharaj At Ayodhya's Ram Mandir

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Sharing his experience on Instagram, Maharaj posted a photo from the temple with the caption 'Jai Shree Raam. Blessings to everyone.'

Learnt from Rohit that balance is important: SKY

Learnt from Rohit that balance is important: SKY

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's leadership philosophy that inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players' psyche.

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kumble said it was surprising to see Vijaykumar not being retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and backed the Karnataka bowler to do well.

Will Chahar join Team India for South Africa series?

Will Chahar join Team India for South Africa series?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Senior seamer Deepak Chahar is not in contention to be selected in the playing eleven for the opening T20I between India and South Africa in Durban on Sunday as he is yet to join the squad due to personal reasons.

Team India Touches Down In South Africa

Team India Touches Down In South Africa

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The players were cheered by fans at the airport and obliged supporters with selfies.

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

India went down by an innings and 32 runs -- their worst Test defeat on South African soil.

Durban ODI (PHOTOS): South Africa thrash hapless India, seal series

Durban ODI (PHOTOS): South Africa thrash hapless India, seal series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Images from the second one-dayer between South Africa and India in Kingsmead, Durban on Sunday.

PM leaves for home after attending BRICS Summit in Durban

PM leaves for home after attending BRICS Summit in Durban

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday left Durban for home, ending a four-day visit during which he attended BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summit that decided to establish a development bank to finance infrastructure projects in emerging economies.

South Africa mull all-seam attack in Durban

South Africa mull all-seam attack in Durban

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

South Africa are considering fielding an all-seam attack in the third test against West Indies, captain Graeme Smith said on Wednesday.

Durban street to be named after Mahatma Gandhi

Durban street to be named after Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Point Road, known as a prostitution hub, will be renamed after Gandhi within three months by the government.

Durban Test: Root among runs again as England take command

Durban Test: Root among runs again as England take command

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

An unbeaten half century from Joe Root helped England into a commanding position on the third day of the first Test as they opened up a 261-run lead over South Africa on Monday.

PM takes off for Durban BRICS with China in mind

PM takes off for Durban BRICS with China in mind

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said that his trip to Durban for the fifth BRICS Summit will be an opportunity for him to not only greet the new Chinese President Xi Jinping personally, but also to discuss how New Delhi and Beijing can maintain the positive trajectory of their relationship.

India's top-order under fire: Can they deliver in 2nd T20I?

India's top-order under fire: Can they deliver in 2nd T20I?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson will look to continue his domination of the bowlers but India need more stability in the top order

Focus on Sanju, Abhishek as India eye winning start

Focus on Sanju, Abhishek as India eye winning start

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Captaon Suryakumar Yadav, all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel, the only member from the Test side, will be hoping for a strong outing so that India can apply some balm over the wounds from their recent home series defeat against New Zealand.

Kallis to retire after Durban Test against India

Kallis to retire after Durban Test against India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis will retire from Test and first-class cricket after the Boxing Day Test against India in Durban, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Kohli hits ton as India easily beat SA in Durban ODI

PHOTOS: Kohli hits ton as India easily beat SA in Durban ODI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Captain Faf du Plessis led from the front with an impressive 120 as he single-handedly took South Africa to 269 for 8 in the first One-Day International against India, in Durban, on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Bad light halts India's charge in Durban on Day 1

PHOTOS: Bad light halts India's charge in Durban on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and India in Durban on Thursday.

India wants contentious issues to figure in Durban climate talks

India wants contentious issues to figure in Durban climate talks

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Developed countries, especially the United States, are of the view that these issues have been settled in Mexico's Cancun.