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Why Sanju Samson holds key in South Africa

Why Sanju Samson holds key in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

AB de Villiers shared insights on Sanju Samson's inclusion

Proteas pick Pitbull's 'Fireball' as theme song in quest for WT20 glory

Proteas pick Pitbull's 'Fireball' as theme song in quest for WT20 glory

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Cricket South Africa on Monday unveiled the Proteas T20 squad's theme song and campaign ahead of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament which takes place in India next month.

South Africa battle 'chokers' curse vs mighty Aussies

South Africa battle 'chokers' curse vs mighty Aussies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a South African team, we know we're going to have that chip on our back, or that narrative that we have to get over'

India fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Centurion

India fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Centurion

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'India captain Rohit Sharma pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.'

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

South African pacer Nandre Burger said on Tuesday that the experience of playing against India in the recently-concluded all-format home series was incredible and he learnt a lot during the course of it.

Rohit Sharma will 'retire straightaway' when...

Rohit Sharma will 'retire straightaway' when...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said he has been playing the best cricket of his life at present but he will bid adieu to the sport on the day when he feels "not good enough."

Bangladesh claim historic ODI series win over Proteas

Bangladesh claim historic ODI series win over Proteas

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Taskin claimed key wickets to ensure a steady procession of home batsmen, Janneman Malan top-scoring with 39.

SA vs Ind: Rain plays spoilsport as 1st T20I called off

SA vs Ind: Rain plays spoilsport as 1st T20I called off

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Now, the 'Men in Blue' are left with just five T20Is -- two more against the Proteas and three games against Afghanistan at home in January -- ahead of next year's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA.

We showed character today: Bavuma

We showed character today: Bavuma

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Player of the Match De Kock said they assessed the conditions perfectly and played to their strength to come out on top against Australia.

Shami races against time to be fit for SA Tests

Shami races against time to be fit for SA Tests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

They are scheduled to fly out to Johannesburg on Friday.

'Unfortunately, we haven't been able to give Sanju the chance at No. 3'

'Unfortunately, we haven't been able to give Sanju the chance at No. 3'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sanju Samson, elevated to No.3 spot, hit his maiden international century in the third and final ODI against South Africa.

PIX: Samson hits maiden ton as young India clinch 2-1 series win

PIX: Samson hits maiden ton as young India clinch 2-1 series win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Images from the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa at the Boland Park Stadium in Paarl on Thursday.

Suryakumar captain of ICC T20I Team of the Year

Suryakumar captain of ICC T20I Team of the Year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

India's batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, spinner Ravi Bishnoi and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh also feature in ICC T20I Team of the Year for 2023.

Can SA break the World Cup jinx? Miller speaks out...

Can SA break the World Cup jinx? Miller speaks out...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

World Cup's perennial 'chokers' South Africa, having taken the group stage by storm with their power-packed batting, fell short in the semifinal

SA seek to shed 'chokers' tag in high-stakes clash vs India

SA seek to shed 'chokers' tag in high-stakes clash vs India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

South Africa are on a four-match winning streak as they face Rohit Sharma's unbeaten side in a top-of-the-table clash at the Eden Gardens

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Glenn Maxwell scored a 40 ball century on Wednesday.

Du Plessis keeping options open ahead of T20 World Cup

Du Plessis keeping options open ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

As much as Faf du Plessis finds MS Dhoni's leadership inspirational but when he leads Johannesburg Super Kings in the upcoming SA20, he will go about the job in his own way, with an eye on wearing the Proteas jersey in the T20 World Cup in June.

'But due to rain and wet outfield...'

'But due to rain and wet outfield...'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The left-handed batter added that Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, and he did well in the game and set a good rhythm but rain played spoilsport.

Injury woes, defeats test NZ's World Cup resilience

Injury woes, defeats test NZ's World Cup resilience

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

New Zealand World Cup campaign on shaky ground as losses, injuries pile up

Marsh stakes claim for opening role at World Cup

Marsh stakes claim for opening role at World Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Long-serving opener Warner is set to return for the five-match ODI series starting on Thursday, which selectors will use to refine Australia's line-up for the 50-over World Cup starting in India in October.

'How will Rabada ever surpass Dale Steyn's record?'

'How will Rabada ever surpass Dale Steyn's record?'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Kagiso Rabada is already in the pantheon of great South African fast bowlers, but if the Proteas play only a limited number of Tests a year, he can never surpass Dale Steyn's record of 439 wickets, reckoned Makhaya Ntini on Tuesday.

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

After the win in their opening match of the series, South Africa led the WTC25 rankings, but the loss in the second Test meant their win percentage fell down to 50%, the same as New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh.

World Cup 2023: Will Gill Join These Guys?

World Cup 2023: Will Gill Join These Guys?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Cricketers missing from World Cup 2023.

Honour to coach the Proteas: Kirsten

Honour to coach the Proteas: Kirsten

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Gary Kirsten, who guided India to World Cup glory and pinnacle of Test cricket, was on Monday appointed as South Africa coach for a term of two years.

Kuldeep Yadav's rise and Yuzvendra Chahal's fall

Kuldeep Yadav's rise and Yuzvendra Chahal's fall

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Tahir felt left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep was able to grab the opportunities that came along his way.

SA20 ropes in AB de Villiers as 'Brand Ambassador'

SA20 ropes in AB de Villiers as 'Brand Ambassador'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

SA20, South Africa's premier T20 cricket league, has roped in former Proteas skipper AB de Villiers as its official 'Brand Ambassador' for the second season.

India 'A' vs South Africa 'A' first match ends in draw

India 'A' vs South Africa 'A' first match ends in draw

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Unbeaten fifties from opener Yaseen Valli and Jean du Plessis helped South Africa 'A' earn a draw against India 'A' on the fourth and final day of the first Unofficial Test.

Proteas visit Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Proteas visit Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

"Awesome Tiger safari this morning. Dead eye Dale spotted Mr Tiger hiding in the bush, he kindly...." tweeted Steyn.

PHOTOS: Dutch celebrate a famous win!

PHOTOS: Dutch celebrate a famous win!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Netherlands caused a stunning upset by beating South Africa by 38 runs in a rain-shortened match.

KP, Kallis pack the Proteas power

KP, Kallis pack the Proteas power

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Even imagined Jacques Kallis and Kevin Pietersen batting together? On Sunday, they did, for the Royal Challengers, but without much success.

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be a tournament dominated by bowlers, particularly spinners.

SKY again in line for top ICC T20 award

SKY again in line for top ICC T20 award

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Suryakumar Yadav was named as one of the four nominees for the ICC Men's T20 Cricketer of the Year 2023.

World Cup: Can Sri Lankan young guns shine vs SA?

World Cup: Can Sri Lankan young guns shine vs SA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Injury-hit Sri Lanka and South Africa seek winning start to World Cup

Ton-up Gill, Jaiswal enjoy good outing in intra-squad game

Ton-up Gill, Jaiswal enjoy good outing in intra-squad game

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Shubman Gill was at his silken best during Indian team's intra-squad training game here at the Tuks Oval on Thursday even though there wasn't an opportunity to get a glimpse of that enchanting sight.

'Kohli spat at me, apologised after AB de Villiers confronted him'

'Kohli spat at me, apologised after AB de Villiers confronted him'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has claimed that star India batter Virat Kohli "spat at him" during a Test match and apologised two years later after being confronted by his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers.

SA fightback after Ravindra's strikes in Hamilton

SA fightback after Ravindra's strikes in Hamilton

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

All-rounder Rachin Ravindra continued to bolster his reputation with three for 33 as New Zealand reduced a weakened but battling South Africa side to 220 for six on the first day of the second Test at Seddon Park on Tuesday.

Want players to make match-winning contributions: Dravid

Want players to make match-winning contributions: Dravid

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Ahead of India's tour of South Africa, 'Men in Blue' head coach Rahul Dravid asked his side to give a match-winning contribution in the upcoming series.

Proteas ruin Ponting farewell with emphatic win

Proteas ruin Ponting farewell with emphatic win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

South Africa ruined Ricky Ponting's farewell with an emphatic 309-run victory over Australia in the third Test on Monday to clinch the three-match series 1-0 and cement their position at the top of the ICC Test rankings.