Search results for ' Johannesburg'

Ben Stokes' father battling brain cancer

Ben Stokes' father battling brain cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Ben Stokes, who missed England's final two Test matches against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton earlier this month, travelled to New Zealand citing family reasons.

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers on the ceicketing legend.

The Dhoni no one really knew...

The Dhoni no one really knew...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, despite being a cricket star like no other, was never entirely a cricket story. He was, still is and will always remain a social story.

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Raina made his ODI debut as a 19-year-old against Sri Lanka in 2005. He wore the India whites only five years later in 2010 debuting against the Lankans, scoring a century on Test debut.

'He's off my Christmas card list': Broad after being penalised by father

'He's off my Christmas card list': Broad after being penalised by father

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Stuart was docked 15 per cent of his match fees and a third demerit point was added to his disciplinary record - a punishment made on the recommendation of Broad senior for using inappropriate language against Pakistan's player Yasir Shah during the first Test in Manchester.

'Kohli never stops learning'

'Kohli never stops learning'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I have seen him evolve and mature, both as a person and a captain.'

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The 2014 Australia tour and the brand of cricket played by the team laid a great foundation of the brilliant run of success enjoyed across all formats and conditions.' 'It also coincided with Virat Kohli enjoying the responsibilities of leading the team and then putting his heart and soul into taking the Indian team to ascend many unconquered summits.'

Only Modi is capable of taking the bull by the horns

Only Modi is capable of taking the bull by the horns

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Modi's finest political legacy ought to be a border settlement with Beijing,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'I could have been India's best all-rounder'

'I could have been India's best all-rounder'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The physio told me I might have a problem walking in the future because of the back injury and that I need to stop playing cricket.' 'But I was very keen that I kept playing.' 'I told him just get me pain free and I will make a comeback.' 'And I did exactly that.'

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Terrorism continues to be the overwhelming threat to security and stability in the SCO region and therefore Dr Jaishankar strongly pitched for 'collective action',' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Arjun Tendulkar can be a match-winning bowler'

'Arjun Tendulkar can be a match-winning bowler'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I believe Bumrah, Ishant, Shami, Umesh, all four can play in the playing XI.'

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'People tell me to forget, but it is something to learn from.' 'A couple of seconds can change your life completely.'

When sledging backfired...

When sledging backfired...

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks instances of sledging which backfired spectacularly and the players had to pay dearly for their misadventures.

Combating COVID-19: Kohli, De Villiers to auction their kits

Combating COVID-19: Kohli, De Villiers to auction their kits

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

AB de Villiers revealed that he would be auctioning his and Virat Kohli's kits from the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Lions for raising funds to aid the battle against the coronavirus. During a live session on Instagram with former South African captain and RCB teammate AB de Villiers, Kohli said winning the tournament remains the goal but he would not leave the team irrespective of the results.

Rabada says 'consistent' Kohli pushes him to give his best

Rabada says 'consistent' Kohli pushes him to give his best

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

South Africa's pace sensation Kagiso Rabada says India captain Virat Kohli pushes him to give his best on the field and commands utmost respect with his sheer consistency across formats. Kohli averages over 50 in all three formats, while the 24-year-old South Africa fast bowler has taken 197 wickets from 43 Tests while he has picked up 117 ODI wickets from 75 matches.

No reduction in salaries for Proteas this season

No reduction in salaries for Proteas this season

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'In our situation, I cannot see any player getting less money this season, but going forward I can see a situation where players might have to receive less.'

A cricket feature to make you smile

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the sporting world has been brought to a complete standstill. A lot of top sportsperson around the world have also tested positive for COVID-19 as major events like Tokyo Olympics, Formula One, Indian Premier League and the top football leagues in Europe all face long-term suspension.

South African cricketers told to self-isolate on return from aborted India tour

South African cricketers told to self-isolate on return from aborted India tour

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Cricket South Africa's chief medical officer, Dr Shuaib Manjra, was quoted as saying that the players have been told to isolate themselves and will be tested for the deadly virus in case any symptoms show up.

'It was difficult to watch Shafali in tears'

'It was difficult to watch Shafali in tears'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

"I really felt for Shafali Verma at the end, it was tough seeing her in tears but she should be very proud of the way she's performed in Australia," Brett Lee wrote in his column for the ICC.

No hand shakes for England players in SL due to coronavirus

No hand shakes for England players in SL due to coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

England's players will avoid shaking hands and instead greet each other with fist bumps on their tour of Sri Lanka in a bid to avoid the coronavirus, captain Joe Root said. He claimed as of now the tour will continue as per schedule despite the coronavirus spreading throughout the world.

Australia on track for T20 World Cup success: Warner

Australia on track for T20 World Cup success: Warner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Australia, who host the T20 World Cup from October 18 to November 15, had won eight games in a row before losing to South Africa by 12 runs in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.

This Indian 'Rockstar' is Agar's favourite cricketer

This Indian 'Rockstar' is Agar's favourite cricketer

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The 26-year-old Australian spinner revealed how a chat with Ravindra Jadeja during Australia's ODI tour of India last month inspired him ahead of his match-winning performance against South Africa at the Wanderers.

PIX: Agar hat-trick helps Australia thrash SA in first T20

PIX: Agar hat-trick helps Australia thrash SA in first T20

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Australia left-arm spinner Ashton Agar took a career-best 5-24, including a hat-trick, as they thrashed hosts South Africa by a massive 107 runs in the first Twenty20 International at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday. After being sent in to bat, Australia amassed 196 for six in their 20 overs as South Africa struggled with their line and length and missed a number of catches in the field in what was a sloppy display. The home side were in early trouble in their reply when they lost mainstay Quinton de Kock in the first over and it became a precession after that as Agar helped bowl the hosts out for 89, a record low for South Africa.

1st Test: Virat Kohli hints on playing XI

1st Test: Virat Kohli hints on playing XI

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

If India's net session on Wednesday is taken into consideration, Wriddhiman Saha is starting as the wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant for the series opener beginning on Friday.

SA recall Du Plessis, Rabada for Australia T20s

SA recall Du Plessis, Rabada for Australia T20s

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Also included is fast bowler Anrich Nortje, but in-form opening batsman Temba Bavuma will have to prove his fitness after injuring his hamstring against England on Sunday.

SA, England frustrated by rain as second ODI abandoned

SA, England frustrated by rain as second ODI abandoned

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

South Africa's second one-day international against England has been abandoned after only 11.2 overs of play due to rain at Kingsmead on Friday. Heavy showers overnight in Durban and more persistent rain throughout the day frustrated the players and fans, with the game called off at 7pm local time.

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

PHOTOS: De Kock steers SA to easy win over England

PHOTOS: De Kock steers SA to easy win over England

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Captain Quinton de Kock smashed a sparkling century as South Africa eased to a seven-wicket victory over World champions England in the opening One-Day International, at Newlands, on Tuesday.

Kohli retains No 1 spot, Rahane slips to 9th in Test ranking

Kohli retains No 1 spot, Rahane slips to 9th in Test ranking

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

India captain Virat Kohli continued to top the ICC Test batsmen's ranking but his deputy Ajinkya Rahane slipped a place to ninth spot. Kohli has 928 points, 17 more than second-placed Australian run-machine Steve Smith, in the latest edition of the rankings released on Saturday.

Proud to be your son: Ben Stokes on dad's recovery

Proud to be your son: Ben Stokes on dad's recovery

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes wrote a heartfelt note for his father and hailed his strength after he made a full recovery and was discharged from hospital. Stokes' father Gerard, 64, spent 37 days in a hospital in Johannesburg where he was admitted before England's first Test against South Africa on December 23.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

Philander fined for swearing at Buttler

Philander fined for swearing at Buttler

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Philander admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft.

'That was very unusual': When Tendulkar sledged McGrath

'That was very unusual': When Tendulkar sledged McGrath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Recalling some of his fiercest battles with Sachin Tendulkar, legendary Australian bowler Glenn McGrath has said it ended 50-50 between them but the Indian batting genius was really furious when he was declared out after a low bouncer hit his shoulder. McGrath said he spends a lot of time in India, has got a lot many friends there and always catches up with Tendulkar when he is in Mumbai, but many Indians still tell him they have not forgiven him for getting Sachin out in the 2003 World Cup final.

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

England proved devastating with both bat and ball on Saturday as they scored 400 runs in their first innings and then reduced sorry South Africa to 88 for six wickets at the close of play on the second day of the fourth Test at The Wanderers. Images from Day 2 of the 4th Test played between South Africa and England in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes could face disciplinary action after a foul-mouthed row with a spectator after his dismissal in Friday's fourth Test against South Africa at The Wanderers. Stokes was shown on television exchanging insults with a middle aged man as he walked off the field after being caught cheaply for two runs in England's first innings on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Johannesburg venue, known as 'the bullring' for its often hostile atmosphere.

Crawley hits maiden 50 but South Africa fight back

Crawley hits maiden 50 but South Africa fight back

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Zak Crawley scored a maiden Test half century before South Africa fought back to restrict England to 192 for four when bad light stopped play early in the opening day of the fourth Test on Friday.

Archer closer to recall after impressing in nets

Archer closer to recall after impressing in nets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Archer would likely thrive on a pacey pitch in Johannesburg and if he is fit that would pose a selection dilemma for coach Chris Silverwood and captain Joe Root.

Du Plessis dropped, De Kock to lead SA in ODIs vs Eng

Du Plessis dropped, De Kock to lead SA in ODIs vs Eng

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The Proteas have named five new players in the squad for the series starting next month.

Rabada sorry for letting team down

Rabada sorry for letting team down

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Rabada was handed a one-match ban by the International Cricket Council

Prev  |  Next