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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.

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The turning point in his career was undoubtedly Nepal where he was sent as ambassador and acted with a cool head.

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sarfaraz, Imad Wasim dropped from Pakistan white-ball squad vs Australia.

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Sreesanth is open to playing in overseas leagues and coaching roles

Shastri backs 'talented' India to win in SA

Shastri backs 'talented' India to win in SA

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'South Africa remains an unconquered bastion. Remember, the Proteas are no pushovers in their own backyard, but we have got the firepower and the arsenal to match that.'

Omicron surge: South Africa approves Pfizer's booster shot

Omicron surge: South Africa approves Pfizer's booster shot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) on Wednesday approved the use of Pfizer's Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine after BioNTech and Pfizer announced that two doses of their vaccine may not be enough to protect against the Omicron variant.

Omicron: Concerns mount as South African Covid rate doubles

Omicron: Concerns mount as South African Covid rate doubles

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last Sunday that there would be no change to the current lowest Level One of the country's five-level lockdown strategy.

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We brought melody back to Hindi cinema and our songs which came straight from the heart, be it Papa Kehte Hain, Aye Mere Humsafar, Ghazab Ka Hai Din or Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai, resonates even today.'

Shreyas is latest, but Sehwag tops!

Shreyas is latest, but Sehwag tops!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

16 Indian batters have scored a century on Test debut. Many did not score a hundred again in their Test careers. Rajneesh Gupta's fascinating facts on the members of the elite club of debutant centurions.

Modi, Biden among over 100 leaders to address UNGA in person

Modi, Biden among over 100 leaders to address UNGA in person

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Modi will address world leaders from the iconic United Nations General Assembly hall on the morning of September 25, a day after he participates in the Quad Leaders' Summit in Washington, DC hosted by Biden on September 24.

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from Day 5 of the 4th Test at the Oval.

India have never lost a Test after setting a 368 target

India have never lost a Test after setting a 368 target

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the important numbers from Day 4 of the 4th Test,

'I am confident Rahane will bounce back in South Africa'

'I am confident Rahane will bounce back in South Africa'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'Ajinkya has 12 centuries and more than 4,000 runs in Test cricket. So he knows his game and he has gone through such kind of bad phases before as well.'

Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandaughter jailed for 7 years in a fraud case

Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandaughter jailed for 7 years in a fraud case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Lata Ramgobin, who is the daughter of noted rights activists Ela Gandhi and late Mewa Ramgobind, was also refused leave to appeal both the conviction and the sentence by the Durban Specialised Commercial Crime Court.

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

India have emerged winner in all five matches against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, starting from the inaugural World T20 in 2007.

Olympics: Special strength-building machine for javelin throwers

Olympics: Special strength-building machine for javelin throwers

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has installed a special strength-building German machine for the use of the country's elite javelin throwers like Olympic-bound Neeraj Chopa and Shivpal Singh at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports in Patiala.

'They took everything they could find'

'They took everything they could find'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Anything that couldn't be stolen they destroyed.' Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to members of the Indian community in Durban -- the largest congregation of Indians outside India -- who were targeted in last month's horrific riots.

'India has a responsibility to Indians in South Africa'

'India has a responsibility to Indians in South Africa'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'The Government of India could aggressively promote developmental projects that will alleviate poverty particularly in communities where South Africans of Indian origin and our black brothers and sisters live as neighbours.'

De Kock happy with South Africa Test captaincy 'for now'

De Kock happy with South Africa Test captaincy 'for now'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Quinton de Kock was a surprise pick for the South African summer, only because both he and director of cricket Graeme Smith have previously said the burden of captaincy across all three formats would be too much for the wicketkeeper.

How planning own sessions helped Rahane for Aus battle

How planning own sessions helped Rahane for Aus battle

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Ajinkya Rahane's meticulous planning and execution of his training sessions during the COVID-19 induced break is helping him immensely on the ongoing tour of Australia, believes his coach Pravin Amre.

Mahatma's great grandson dies of COVID-19

Mahatma's great grandson dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'My beloved brother has passed on after a month of illness with pneumonia, a superbug contracted in hospital and then COVID-19 also contracted while he was being treated. He suffered a major cardiac arrest this evening.'

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Before they take the field for the World Test Championship final on Friday, June 18, Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at India-New Zealand Test encounters in the new century.

'We are confident Pant will do a good job as captain'

'We are confident Pant will do a good job as captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'We decided this is the best time to give him the opportunity to lead the team.'

India's WORST five batting displays in Test cricket

India's WORST five batting displays in Test cricket

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

India were bundled out for 36 -- their lowest innings score in 88 years of Test cricket -- in the second innings of the Adelaide Test.

Silver Lake to invest additional Rs 1,875 cr in Reliance Retail

Silver Lake to invest additional Rs 1,875 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

US private equity firm Silver Lake Partners will invest an additional Rs 1,875 crore in the retail arm of Reliance Industries, the Indian firm said in a statement on Wednesday.

'How time flies': Yuvraj recalls six sixes

'How time flies': Yuvraj recalls six sixes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Saturday remembered his world record six sixes in an over, in the World Twenty20 match against England, in Durban, in 2007.

On this day: Yuvraj smashes six sixes in an over

On this day: Yuvraj smashes six sixes in an over

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Yuvi came out to bat when Robin Uthappa's wicket fell and he provided the late flourish allowing India to post 218 runs on the board. India went on to beat England by 18 runs.

'The Chinese can't be trusted'

'The Chinese can't be trusted'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'The Chinese can't be trusted hence the need to verify and re-verify.'

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The original project, part of the regeneration of the Perry Barr area of the city, will still be finished to a revised deadline to provide local housing.

Broady you're a legend: Yuvraj

Broady you're a legend: Yuvraj

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Yuvraj took to Twitter to ask his fans to applaud the Englishman's hard work and achievement.

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.

June 23, 2007: Rohit Sharma makes his debut and scores...

June 23, 2007: Rohit Sharma makes his debut and scores...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Since making his debut in 2007, Rohit Sharma's career has sky-rocketed

Relaxed Proteas happy with security arrangements in Pakistan

Relaxed Proteas happy with security arrangements in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Root thanks England fan over phone for his support.

Australia take just 20 minutes to whip SA by 118 runs in Durban

Australia take just 20 minutes to whip SA by 118 runs in Durban

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The visitors required a single wicket to secure success after South Africa resumed on 293 for nine, chasing an improbable victory target of 417.

Silver Lake picks 1.75% stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 7,500 cr

Silver Lake picks 1.75% stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 7,500 cr

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

This marks the second billion-dollar investment by Silver Lake in a Reliance subsidiary after the $1.35 billion investment in Jio Platforms.

PHOTOS: How India demolished South Africa in Durban

PHOTOS: How India demolished South Africa in Durban

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

South Africa's batsmen were strangled by India's wrist spinners, slumping to 134-5 with Kuldeep Yadav the pick of the bunch.

WATCH! India, South Africa sweat it out ahead of first ODI in Durban

WATCH! India, South Africa sweat it out ahead of first ODI in Durban

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

WATCH the training sessions of South Africa and Team India, on Wednesday, the eve of the first ODI in Durban

COVID-19: Prominent Indian-origin virologist dies in South Africa

COVID-19: Prominent Indian-origin virologist dies in South Africa

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Gita Ramjee has become the first Indian-origin South African to have died after contracting the novel coronavirus. Ramjee, a stellar vaccine scientist and an HIV prevention research leader, had returned from London a week ago but reportedly showed no symptoms of COVID-19.

'Rohit only player capable of notching 200 in T20s'

'Rohit only player capable of notching 200 in T20s'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Indian swashbuckler Rohit Sharma is the only cricketer capable of recording a double hundred in the T20 format, says former Australia spinner Brad Hogg. Australian limited overs skipper Aaron Finch came closest to achieving the feat when he smashed 172 off 76 balls against Zimbabwe in 2018.

Cricket awards: Captain of the year is...

Cricket awards: Captain of the year is...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

England needed to win four straight games to lift the trophy - which they did, winning the title after a tied thriller against New Zealand.