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Rahane to play County Championship for Leicestershire

Rahane to play County Championship for Leicestershire

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The 36-year-old is signed as a replacement for South African Wiaan Mulder, who is expected to travel to the West Indies with the Proteas in August.

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after a year

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after a year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Currently, only one cheetah, named Pavan, is roaming free, with officials noting that he is difficult to spot and capture.

Ramandeep Takes A Stunner!

Ramandeep Takes A Stunner!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Ramandeep Singh showed great composure to settle under a high catch for the key wicket of SRH's Rahul Tripathi.

Fans Chant Hardik! Hardik! At Wankhede

Fans Chant Hardik! Hardik! At Wankhede

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'See you soon, Wankhede,' Hardik tweeted a selfie with the World Cup trophy on his arrival at Mumbai airport.

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I get enormous pleasure from seeing the uplift of an underprivileged or poor person.' 'I feel elated when I walk on the street and see someone who pushes a handcart talking on a cell phone.' A revealing glimpse from Peter Casey's The Story of Tata: 1968 to 2021.

RR add Keshav Maharaj in place of Prasidh Krishna in their squad

RR add Keshav Maharaj in place of Prasidh Krishna in their squad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Prasidh recently underwent a surgery on his left proximal quadriceps tendon and is currently recovering.

Philander becomes fastest South African to take 100 Test wickets

Philander becomes fastest South African to take 100 Test wickets

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Paceman Vernon Philander became the fastest South African to take 100 Test wickets on Friday but India can claim the ascendancy at lunch on the third day of the first Test at the Wanderers.

'Match fixer' Cronje may be more admired than Smith by South African fans

'Match fixer' Cronje may be more admired than Smith by South African fans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Retired captain Graeme Smith has a large and vocal hate club in South Africa as compared to the country's love for late captain Hansie Cronje, whose career ended in disgrace after he admitted to match fixing, before his tragic death in a plane crash.

Agarwal shines as India 'A' beat South Africans in T20 warm-up

Agarwal shines as India 'A' beat South Africans in T20 warm-up

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Mayank Agarwal hammered a 49-ball 87 as India 'A' beat the touring South Africans in their opening warm-up T20 game by eight wickets, with two balls to spare, at the Air Force ground, in Palam, Delhi, on Tuesday.

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets.

Hardik Pandya first Indian to top ICC T20I all-rounders' rankings

Hardik Pandya first Indian to top ICC T20I all-rounders' rankings

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Hardik Pandya rose two places to become the first Indian to occupy the No 1 spot in the ICC's T20I all-rounders' rankings.

Markram admits SA 'tried to kill the chase too early' vs WI

Markram admits SA 'tried to kill the chase too early' vs WI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

South Africa captain Aiden Markram acknowledged that the Proteas erred a bit in attempting to finish off the chase

'I made a mistake, I took Reeva's life,' Pistorius tells South African court

'I made a mistake, I took Reeva's life,' Pistorius tells South African court

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Facing questioning from prosecutor Gerrie Nel for the first time in his murder trial, the double amputee Olympic and Paralympic sprinter admitted killing Reeva Steenkamp at his home on February 14 last year but said "I made a mistake".

'Awaiting the moment when...' Saina, PT Usha reach Ayodhya

'Awaiting the moment when...' Saina, PT Usha reach Ayodhya

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Indian Olympic medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal reached Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to take part in the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday and expressed their delight, saying that she feels fortunate to have come for the event.

'The South Africans have lots of demons in their heads'

'The South Africans have lots of demons in their heads'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

'Batting against spin bowling you need to have your own individual plan. You can't go into a match saying, "Oh, this wicket is going to spin this much".'

Simbine runs season's fastest 100m; Lyles best in 150m

Simbine runs season's fastest 100m; Lyles best in 150m

Rediff.com19 May 2024

South Africa's Akani Simbine cruised through the finish of the 100 metres at the Atlanta City Games a tenth of a second ahead of Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala, with American Kendal Williams finishing third in 10.05s.

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan on Wednesday assumed the role of Lucknow Super Giants team mentor.

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Proteas batter played for RCB from 2011-21.

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'

Hasaranga to lead Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Hasaranga to lead Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Hasaranga too is returning from a chronic heel pain on his left leg, which forced him to miss the ongoing IPL.

Shafali: Double ton vs SA is a 'precious treasure'

Shafali: Double ton vs SA is a 'precious treasure'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Shafali Verma emerged from a recent slump in batting form with a bang, smashing a record-breaking 205 against South Africa on the opening day of the one-off Test

Burden of captaincy affecting Shubman Gill's batting?

Burden of captaincy affecting Shubman Gill's batting?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Shubman Gill's usual consistency has been missing in IPL 2024.

Why did India plan to pick cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan?

Why did India plan to pick cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Due to the differences in circadian rhythms between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, some cheetahs developed thick winter coats during the Indian summer and monsoon last year, anticipating the African winter (June to September).

How KKR stormed to third IPL title!

How KKR stormed to third IPL title!

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Kolkata win third IPL title after bowlers rout Hyderabad

MP hides behind national security clause on Project Cheetah

MP hides behind national security clause on Project Cheetah

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The Madhya Pradesh forest department has refused to provide information under the Right to Information Act on management of cheetahs brought from Africa and their cubs born in India.

How India crushed South Africa in ODI showdown

How India crushed South Africa in ODI showdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The Proteas found themselves under pressure right from the opening delivery.

How Royals' outfoxed RCB batters to stay alive in IPL

How Royals' outfoxed RCB batters to stay alive in IPL

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals accomplished a nervy chase to stay alive in the Indian Premier League

Despite WC failures, Suryakumar continues to reign in T20Is

Despite WC failures, Suryakumar continues to reign in T20Is

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Afghanistan's opener, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, rose a career-high 12th spot -- Gurbaz is the leading run-getter in the ongoing T20 World Cup, with 156 runs from two innings under his belt.

Bedingham hits ton as South Africa set Kiwis tricky run chase

Bedingham hits ton as South Africa set Kiwis tricky run chase

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

David Bedingham scored his maiden Test century as South Africa handed New Zealand a victory target of 267 on a tricky pitch on the third day of the second and final Test.

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

Coach Fulton hails team spirit of 'underdog India'

Coach Fulton hails team spirit of 'underdog India'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

A bronze medal finish is not what hockey coach Craig Fulton had wanted, but the South African will relish the achievement simply for the fact that "underdog India" lifted themselves up from disappointments when no one gave them a chance.

PIX: India beat SA in last-over thriller, clinch ODI series

PIX: India beat SA in last-over thriller, clinch ODI series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Mandhana 136 (120b, 18x4, 2x6) and Harmanpreet 103 not out (88b, 9x4, 3x6) ran roughshod over the Proteas bowlers after being asked to bat first.

Batters To Light Up T20 World Cup

Batters To Light Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Batters likely to set the World Cup alight with their big striking...

IPL 2024: Another day another feather in Kohli's hat!

IPL 2024: Another day another feather in Kohli's hat!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The cricketer with most catches in T20 cricket is former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard with 362 catches to his name.

WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Vinesh has been training with Woller Akos, her personal coach from Belgium and has also worked with South African mental conditioning coach Wayne Lombard.

Chahal Takes A Stunner!

Chahal Takes A Stunner!

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal, not normally known for his fielding, took a superb catch to leave his Rajasthan Royals' team-mates pleasantly surprised.

South African Domingo named Bangladesh head coach

South African Domingo named Bangladesh head coach

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Russell Domingo coached South Africa to the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup in 2014 and the 50-overs World Cup in 2015.

DC's power hitters vs KKR's star-studded lineup: Who will prevail?

DC's power hitters vs KKR's star-studded lineup: Who will prevail?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

For DC, the onus will be on Prithvi Shaw and veteran Australian David Warner to provide a solid start.

PICS: England set for thumping win in Anderson farewell

PICS: England set for thumping win in Anderson farewell

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the first Test between England and the West Indies, at Lord's, London, on Thursday.