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'We are here to play in traditional South African way'

'We are here to play in traditional South African way'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The Proteas lost the second T20 International by seven wickets after the series opener was washed out.

Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant's fiery innings was abruptly cut short by a controversial LBW decision that has ignited a debate among cricket fans and experts alike.

South African Kallis passes 13,000  Test runs

South African Kallis passes 13,000 Test runs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

All-rounder Jacques Kallis became the first South African to score 13,000 Test runs on an eventful opening day of the first Test against New Zealand on Wednesday.

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.

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.

Asians latest victims in South African attacks

Asians latest victims in South African attacks

Rediff.com21 May 2008

A number of shops belonging to the Asians were reportedly vandalised in the town of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, on Tuesday. More than 22 people have been killed, hundreds injured and about 5 000 people have been left destitute since violence first erupted in the township of Alexandria, near Johannesburg on May 11.

India enforce follow-on, Luus ton lifts SA on Day 3

India enforce follow-on, Luus ton lifts SA on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Wolvaardt and Luus joined forces to push the hosts on the backfoot.

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

Rhodes names India's 'complete all-round fielder'...

Rhodes names India's 'complete all-round fielder'...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes called Ravindra Jadeja as a 'complete all-round' fielder.

What's Tendulkar Doing With Trevor Noah?

What's Tendulkar Doing With Trevor Noah?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'A cricketer, a doctor, and a comic walk into a conversation about timing,' Sachin noted.

IPL 2025: Meet The Gujarat Titans Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Gujarat Titans Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Gujarat Titans have cemented their status as a dominant force in the IPL. With a strategic blend of experience and youth, the team is poised to make another strong bid for the title in IPL 2025.

Afghanistan stun South Africa in historic ODI win

Afghanistan stun South Africa in historic ODI win

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Afghanistan earned a first-ever One Day International victory over a depleted South Africa when they romped to a comfortable six-wicket triumph in the first game of the three-match series in Sharjah on Wednesday.

South African cricketers threaten strike ahead of England series

South African cricketers threaten strike ahead of England series

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

CSA is yet to appoint a permanent director of cricket following the decision not to renew the contract of Ottis Gibson in August

Duminy injury could expose South African spin gamble

Duminy injury could expose South African spin gamble

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

South African batsman and occasional bowler JP Duminy was injured in the warm-down after the first day of the first Test against Australia on Friday in a potentially major blow to the tourists after they dropped their specialist spinner.

South Africa crush Ireland to win ODI series

South Africa crush Ireland to win ODI series

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten career-best 112 from 81 balls as South Africa thumped Ireland by 174 runs to clinch their three-game One-day International series with a game to spare in a hot and humid Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Pollock recalled to South African Test squad

Pollock recalled to South African Test squad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Veteran all-rounder Shaun Pollock was on Friday recalled to the South African squad for the first Test against New Zealand, starting at the Wanderers Stadium on Thursday.

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.' 'If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.'

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The money was paid to Mallya in two tranches in his offshore accounts.

Philander is South African Cricketer of the Year

Philander is South African Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

All-rounder Vernon Philander swept Cricket South Africa's Gala Awards, bagging three top awards, including the 'Cricketer of the Year' honour at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Women's T20 WC: SA pull off stunning upset against Aus

Women's T20 WC: SA pull off stunning upset against Aus

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

A resolute South Africa came up with a clinical performance to shock mighty Australia by eight wickets and enter the final of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Thursday.

NZ batter slams fastest double century in List A cricket!

NZ batter slams fastest double century in List A cricket!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

New Zealand's big-hitting opener Chad Bowes smashed the fastest double hundred in List A cricket on Wednesday, reaching the mark in just 103 balls.

Kohli pens heartfelt letter as AB enters ICC Hall of Fame

Kohli pens heartfelt letter as AB enters ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ab de Villiers, the former South African cricketer has played 114 Tests, scoring 8,756 runs at an average of 50.66, and two wickets. He has played 228 ODIs with 9,577 runs at an average of 53.50, and 7 wickets.

South African court orders Pistorius to undergo mental evaluation

South African court orders Pistorius to undergo mental evaluation

Rediff.com14 May 2014

A South African court on Wednesday ordered Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius to undergo evaluation for mental illness - a move which could determine whether he lacked criminal capacity when he shot dead his girlfriend.

Tough pill to swallow: Miller on T20 WC heartbreak

Tough pill to swallow: Miller on T20 WC heartbreak

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A 'gutted' David Miller said the T20 World Cup final loss to India was a tough blow for South Africa.

South Africans pray all night as Mandela's condition improves

South Africans pray all night as Mandela's condition improves

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

South Africans have been holding an all-night prayer vigil for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, outside his former home in Soweto.

Smith becomes second South African to cross 9000 runs in Tests

Smith becomes second South African to cross 9000 runs in Tests

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

South African skipper Graeme Smith completed 9,000 runs in Test cricket during his double hundred against Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai on Thursday.

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani on Monday expressed his delight after succeeding in his plans to pair the peerless Jasprit Bumrah with New Zealand pace great Trent Boult for the 2025 IPL.

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.

SA in T20 WC final is 'destructive poetry in motion'

SA in T20 WC final is 'destructive poetry in motion'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

It's emotional down here, we're in final: Steyn, Smith laud SA for T20 WC final entry

Amla leads solid South African batting display

Amla leads solid South African batting display

Rediff.com30 Apr 2006

Amla's 149 was the top score in South Africa's 427 for 5, on day 4 of the second Test against New Zealand.

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

D Gukesh credited mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the 'emotional pressure' of competing at the World Chess Championship.

South African judge to hear Ganguly case

South African judge to hear Ganguly case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Justice Albie Sachs will decide on the BCCI's appeal vis-à-vis Sourav Ganguly's six ODI ban.

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur were some of the big names retained by their respective franchises for the next edition of the Women's Premier League.

Amla named South African Cricketer of the Year

Amla named South African Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Indian-origin batsman Hashim Amla was the star of Cricket South Africa's Annual Awards night, clinching the 'Cricketer of the Year' honour along with four other trophies, including a special one for a knock against India.

KKR likely to let go of Shreyas, Russell

KKR likely to let go of Shreyas, Russell

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Here is a look at likely retentions for some teams.

De Zorzi, Mulder power SA to mammoth total

De Zorzi, Mulder power SA to mammoth total

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

South Africa declared their first innings at a daunting 575-6 thanks to Tony de Zorzi's 177 and Wiaan Mulder's unbeaten 105, before the tourists reduced Bangladesh to 38-4 on day two

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Following the series win, BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted: 'A wonderful end to this series and kudos to our boys for sealing it 3-1!'

Women's T20I: Match called off due to heavy rain

Women's T20I: Match called off due to heavy rain

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The second Women's T20I between India and South Africa in Chennai was called off due to rain after South Africa set a challenging target of 177 for 6.