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Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Known as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Albert Einstein, here are a few glimpses of Stephen Hawking's life.

Two things Rabada learnt from his latest ban

Two things Rabada learnt from his latest ban

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A contrite Kagiso Rabada admits he has let his team down after his two-Test suspension significantly weakened South Africa's chances of winning their home Test series against Australia.

PHOTOS: Rabada fires South Africa to victory

PHOTOS: Rabada fires South Africa to victory

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Port Elizabeth on Monday.

Poll prediction: Germany to lift FIFA World Cup again!

Poll prediction: Germany to lift FIFA World Cup again!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Germany will retain their World Cup title in Moscow to equal Brazil's record of five wins in the tournament, according to a Reuters poll of financial specialists more used to predicting market moves.

The man who changed Indian cricket forever

The man who changed Indian cricket forever

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'A man who is sometimes loved and loathed in equal measure, a man we're seemingly tired of seeing yet can't imagine life without.' Dhruv Munjal salutes the incomparable M S Dhoni.

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.

1 thing South Africa captain learnt from India series

1 thing South Africa captain learnt from India series

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

South Africa have not asked for quick pitches to be prepared for their four-Test series against Australia, which starts in Durban on Thursday, after the ploy backfired just over a month ago, captain Faf du Plessis said on Wednesday.

Get ready for the ultimate Test pace battle!

Get ready for the ultimate Test pace battle!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The countries will pin their hopes of victory on their quicks with seamer friendly wickets on order for the Tests in Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Johannesburg, and the contests set to be dominated by fiery exchanges of fast bowling.

Fourth India-SA women's T20I washed out

Fourth India-SA women's T20I washed out

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The Indian women's cricket team will return from their tour of South Africa without losing a series after the fourth Twenty20 International was abandoned due to rain.

AB de Villiers ruled out of T20I series

AB de Villiers ruled out of T20I series

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

AB de Villiers ruled out of the three-match T20I series due to a knee injury

3rd T20: South Africa women keep series alive as batting let India down

3rd T20: South Africa women keep series alive as batting let India down

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

India's middle-order collapsed after a fiery start as South Africa won the third Twenty20 International by five wickets to keep the five-match series alive, in Johannesburg, on Sunday.

Harmanpreet & Co gear up for twin glory in South Africa

Harmanpreet & Co gear up for twin glory in South Africa

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Having won the three-match ODI series 2-1, India are currently leading the five-match T20 series 2-0.

Australia pull off record run chase in T20I history!

Australia pull off record run chase in T20I history!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Australia beat New Zealand by five wickets in their tri-series clash at Eden Park on Friday.

Zuma resigns, Ramaphosa elected South Africa's new president

Zuma resigns, Ramaphosa elected South Africa's new president

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

In a televised statement he said he was quitting with immediate effect but said he disagreed with his African National Congress party's decision.

After SA demolition, Kohli and his men have eyes trained on World Cup

After SA demolition, Kohli and his men have eyes trained on World Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

India secured their first ever series win in South Africa across formats when they beat the hosts by 73 runs in the fifth ODI on Tuesday.

It's double delight for Team India after Port Elizabeth win

It's double delight for Team India after Port Elizabeth win

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Having pocketed the series 4-1, with a match still to go, India snatch ICC ODI top rank from Proteas

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

JP Duminy will captain a South Africa Twenty20 squad with three new caps to take on India in three matches later this month, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday.

Imran Tahir subjected to 'racial abuse' by Indian fan

Imran Tahir subjected to 'racial abuse' by Indian fan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Imran Tahir has alleged that he was racially abused by an Indian fan during the fourth ODI

South Africa fined for slow over-rate in 4th ODI

South Africa fined for slow over-rate in 4th ODI

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

ICC match referee Andy Pycroft imposed the fine after Aiden Markram's side was ruled to be one over short of their target in Saturday's match, when time allowances were taken into consideration.

4th ODI: Dhawan ton in vain as South Africa fight back in series

4th ODI: Dhawan ton in vain as South Africa fight back in series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Shikhar Dhawan scored a century in his 100th One-Day International but scintillating South Africa claimed a five-wicket Duckworth-Lewis victory in a thrilling rain-curtailed clash at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Interesting numbers from the Hyderabad Test

Interesting numbers from the Hyderabad Test

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Four consecutive Tests involving the West Indies have ended in three days, notes Rajneesh Gupta.

Dhawan first Indian to score ton in 100th ODI

Dhawan first Indian to score ton in 100th ODI

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Dhawan reached the landmark during the fourth ODI of the six-match series against South Africa at the Wanderers.

Will India thrash South Africa 6-0?

Will India thrash South Africa 6-0?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Kohli promised to up the ante in the remaining three games.

PM to visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa next week

PM to visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa next week

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Modi will first stop in Rwanda for a two-day visit, then visit Uganda from July 24-25 and finally go to South Africa.

De Villiers ruled out of first three ODIs vs India

De Villiers ruled out of first three ODIs vs India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Free-scoring batsman AB de Villiers has been ruled out of the first three One-Day Internationals against India through injury.

Ultimate pace battle on the cards as Australia take on South Africa

Ultimate pace battle on the cards as Australia take on South Africa

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Australia captain Steve Smith expects his touring batsmen to be given a thorough test of their credentials when they face South Africa's formidable attack on pace-friendly pitches in a four-Test series beginning in March.

India recall Raina for South Africa T20s

India recall Raina for South Africa T20s

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Batsman Suresh Raina was on Sunday rewarded for his recent domestic performance with a recall to the Indian Twenty20 squad for the three-match series against South Africa, starting February 18.

India retain ICC Test Championship mace

India retain ICC Test Championship mace

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

India's dramatic win over South Africa in the third and final Test helped Virat Kohli and co to retain the ICC Test Championship mace and win an award of $ 1 million.

PHOTOS: Sensational India claim consolation win at Wanderers

PHOTOS: Sensational India claim consolation win at Wanderers

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 3rd Test between South Africa and India played at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday

It's South Africa's wicket, they should be ready to play: Team India

It's South Africa's wicket, they should be ready to play: Team India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Making clear India's stand, team manager Sunil Subramanian on Friday said the Wanderers wicket was prepared by South Africa and not by them so the hosts must be prepared to resume the game.

Wanderers Test: Play to start on time on Day 4

Wanderers Test: Play to start on time on Day 4

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The third and final Test between South Africa and India will resume as per schedule on Day 4 despite the controversy-filled third day when play was stopped early because of a dangerous pitch at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday.

PHOTOS: Five-star Bumrah puts India in control

PHOTOS: Five-star Bumrah puts India in control

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Seamer Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets as India seized control of the third and final Test against South Africa on Thursday, going to the close of the second day with a 42-run lead on a treacherous wicket at the Wanderers.

Important to look for runs on this surface: Phehlukwayo

Important to look for runs on this surface: Phehlukwayo

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

South African all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo, on Wednesday, said it was important to find runs on a bowling friendly pitch like the one used for the third Test against India in Johannesburg.

Patient Pujara proud of effort on 'tough' Wanderers pitch

Patient Pujara proud of effort on 'tough' Wanderers pitch

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara said his side's first innings 187 was "like scoring 300 on any normal pitch" and puts them on top after the opening day of the third and final Test against South Africa on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: South Africa take upperhand on Day 1

PHOTOS: South Africa take upperhand on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took three wickets as South Africa bowled India out for 187 to take the opening day honours on a seaming wicket in the third and final Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Here's why Faf Du Plessis will be distracted

Here's why Faf Du Plessis will be distracted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

South Africa captain Faf Du Plessis admitted that it is normal to get distracted by the weekend's Indian Premier League auctions as the cash-rich T20 event 'plays a big part in their lives'.

Harmanpreet named India T20 captain for SA series

Harmanpreet named India T20 captain for SA series

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Star all-rounder Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday named captain of the Indian women's cricket team for the five-match T20 series against South Africa, starting February 13 in Potchefstroom.

COA to review India's Test debacle in South Africa

COA to review India's Test debacle in South Africa

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Committee of Administrators (COA) running the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to conduct a review of India's dismal performance in South Africa.

Ruthless South Africa eye series sweep against India

Ruthless South Africa eye series sweep against India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

South Africa have promised a ruthless approach as they seek to inflict an historic series sweep when they host India for the third and final Test at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Wednesday, says captain Faf du Plessis.

Pick Your Team for the Third Test

Pick Your Team for the Third Test

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Can India avoid the humiliation of a series whitewash, asks Harish Kotian.