India tour South Africa 2013 coverage

'It's going to be a challenge for us to perform in South Africa'

Michael Clarke has said Australia, after securing a 5-0 Ashes whitewash over...

'South African curators were too kind to India in the Test series'

England legend and commentator Geoffrey Boycott has slammed South African...

SA Tour: Bitter end to one of Team India's better years

Despite talk about doing well overseas, the reality is it will take more...

Pujara unmoved, Rahane zooms up 63 places in ICC Test rankings

Cheteshwar Pujara held his position and remained the best-placed Indian...

Team India Report Card: Kohli, Pujara 8/10; Rohit Sharma 2/10

Harish Kotian makes an assessment of the Indian players' performance in the...

Kallis knew it was time to quit Test arena

Jacques Kallis said he knew the time was right to quit the Test arena as he...

We wanted to win it for Jacques: Smith

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said that the series-clinching win over...

We lost too many wickets in the morning session: Dhoni

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed losing too many wickets in the...

King Kallis walks into the sunset in fairytale script

Jacques Kallis, one of the greatest all-rounders of the game, bid adieu to...

PHOTOS: Steyn lifts SA to victory as Kallis bows out on a high

South Africa crushed India by a convincing 10-wicket margin to win the second...

Winning farewell for Kallis as SA crush India in 2nd Test to win series

Captain Graeme Smith scored the winning runs as South Africa knocked off a...

Day 4 at Kingsmead: Kallis sets up Proteas charge

The smart money may be on a draw going into Day 5, but the second Test...

Kallis fourth South African to score a ton in last Test

Jacques Kallis became the fourth South African to score a hundred in his last...

Kallis farewell century emphasises standing among greats

A century by Jacques Kallis on Sunday in what is likely to be his last Test...

Petersen hopeful of South African win on fifth day

South Africa African spinner Robin Peterson is optimistic that his side could...

Kallis farewell ton hands South Africa victory chance

Jacques Kallis marked the end of his Test career with an emotive farewell...

PHOTOS: Kallis ton leaves India battling to save Test

Photos of the day four play of the second Test between India and South...

Kallis goes past Dravid, becomes third highest Test run-getter

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis on Sunday surpassed Rahul Dravid as...

Day 3 at Kingsmead: Kallis and Jadeja take centre stage

Jacques Kallis was involved in two good stands - 127 for the fourth wicket in...

Kallis is playing the perfect innings: Petersen

South Africa's opening batsman Alviro Petersen has said that Jacques Kallis...

Stats: Jadeja first left-arm Indian spinner to take four wickets

Statistical highlights on the third day of the second and final cricket Test...

It was my dream to come to SA and take five wickets: Jadeja

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja would like to go all out for his elusive...

Kallis nears century with Durban Test in the balance

Jacques Kallis inched closer to scoring a century in his final Test after...

PHOTOS from Day 3 of the India-SA 2nd Test in Durban

Images from day three of the second Test between India and South Africa in...

Kallis gets guard of honour in his final Test

Retiring South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis was given a guard of honour...

Proud of my comeback: Steyn

South African pacer Dale Steyn feels proud of his six-wicket haul against...

Stats: Vijay makes mark at Durban

Statistical highlights on the second day of the second and final cricket Test...

PHOTOS: Steyn's six puts South Africa on top

Fast bowler Dale Steyn ripped through the India batting line-up on a...

Steyn destroys India, SA in control after good start on Day 2

Dale Steyn claimed six for 100 to bowl out India for 334 in their first...

T20 World Cup: Philander in South Africa's preliminary squad

South Africa have included the world's number one test bowler Vernon...

SA pacers toil as Pujara, Vijay put India in command

An unbroken second-wicket century stand between Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar...

PHOTOS: Bad light halts India's charge in Durban on Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and India in Durban...

Fanie de Villiers in trouble after objectionable remarks on TV

Former Proteas paceman Fanie de Villiers has landed himself in hot waters...

Don't write Indian bowlers off: Domingo

South Africa coach Russel Domingo said that it will be a foolish thing to...

Indefatigable and inspiring, Kallis leaves rich legacy

It turned out to be an emotional 12 months for Test cricket as South Africa's...

Former players hail Kallis as the "greatest SA cricketer"

As South Africa's the greatest all-rounder of his era, Jacques Kallis, called...

'Kallis' impact on SA cricket has been immense'

South Africa's Jacques Kallis, the greatest all-rounder of his era, will...

Can Kallis topple Dravid from most runs scorers list?

Jacques Kallis requires just 114 runs over the course of the next Test match...

India-South Africa Series Finale: Enticing battle on cards

After sharing the honours in a thrilling draw, India and South Africa will...

Durban pitch a big worry for South Africa, says Smith

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said his team will step on the field for...

India had more positives from drawn first Test, says Pujara

India's batting mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara sought to play mind games ahead of...

South Africa look to end five-year Durban drought

South Africa will seek to arrest a dismal Durban run of four straight defeats...

Steyn upset by criticism from own fans, says De Villiers

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn was left distressed after being heavily...

'Technique displayed by the Indian batsmen was brilliant'

Hailing the technique and mental approach of the Indian batsmen in the first...

Wanderers result indicates SA had more to gain than lose

Most of South Africa's cricketers might have expected to wake up on Monday...

Wanderers Test: Faf du Plessis master of 4th innings chases

Faf du Plessis seems to be a master of fourth innings chases. On his Test...

South Africa recall fast bowler Kyle Abbott for Durban Test

South Africa have recalled fast bowler Kyle Abbott for the second Test...

Postcards from Wanderers: Five days of uninterrupted fan fare

Up up and away! That's how South Africa's chances went up in the air to win...

PHOTOS: SA throw away chance at history, draw 1st Test with India

Photos from Day 5 of the 1st Test between India and South Africa on Sunday.

India-South Africa first Test ends in a thrilling draw

Set a stiff target of 458 for victory, the hosts rode on centuries from Faf...

We have enough runs on board, says confident Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara is the first Indian batsman to post three hundreds in Tests...

Two late wickets dent SA as India push for victory in first Test

Openers Graeme Smith and Alviro Petersen weathered a difficult 45 minutes to...

No truth in 'rumours' of Smith resigning as captain

Cricket South Africa and Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula both on Saturday...

Stats: Pujara first Indian to post three hundreds in 2013

Statistical highlights of the third day's play in the first Test between...

Morkel's injury was a huge loss: Philander

South African pacer Vernon Philander feels losing pacer Morne Morkel to...

We bowled well as a unit: Ishant

Bowling was considered India's weak link before they arrived in South Africa...

Pujara's unbeaten hundred hoists India

Cheteshwar Pujara scored a sparkling unbeaten 135 as India took a...

Morkel suffers Grade-I ligament tear, may miss second Test

South Africa were dealt a severe blow on Friday as Morne Morkel, their...

Philander becomes fastest South African to take 100 Test wickets

Paceman Vernon Philander became the fastest South African to take 100 Test...

Stats: Ishant records best bowling figures against South Africa

India's pace bowlers staged a dramatic turnaround and the lanky Ishant Sharma...

'Ishant bowled in the right areas and used the bounce very well'

Hashim Amla has praised pacer Ishant Sharma, who led a

'Chasing around 275 runs on this pitch will be a challenge'

Ajinkya Rahane has said his side's second innings batting will have...

Philander's all-round show rescues South Africa on Day 2

Vernon Philander's brilliant all-round show played a major role in South...

'I have been waiting for this opportunity to bat up the order'

Virat Kohli stamped his authority with a classy century which he believes was...

Virat promised me that he would score a century: Coach

Virat Kohli's coach and mentor Rajkumar Sharma is proud of the fact that his...

Kohli ton keeps South Africa at bay

A career-best 119 from Virat Kohli lifted India to a respectable 255 for five...

India's youngsters should seek Gavaskar's advice like I did: Crowe

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe urged the younger generation of...

Playing in SA is different than playing for an IPL team: Bedi

Former skipper Bishan Singh Bedi slammed the curtailing of India's tour of...

How many Tests has India won in SA? Check out stats dossier!

A look at the players' record and their individual performances ahead of the...

South Africa tour will be Pujara's baptism by fire

After impressive scores against New Zealand, Australia and West Indies on...

Team India aim to close the gap with top-ranked South Africa

India will start their two-Test

India begin life without Tendulkar against fiery South Africa

The absence of international cricket's most prolific batsman, whose...

The India-South Africa series, Fletcher's biggest test yet

This Test series, between India and South Africa, is Fletcher's biggest test...

Indians need to get out of mental block: Gibbs

Former Protea batsman Herschelle Gibbs feels that the Indians should get out...

Sourav Ganguly offered BJP ticket, yet to decide

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has been offered a ticket to...

'This Indian team needs to play well collectively in South Africa'

Team India may have been struggling to get going on pacey and bouncy South...

Shoaib Akhtar is not surprised to see India struggle in South Africa

Controversial speedster Shoaib Akhtar has created a flutter yet again. The...

Shami is only Indian in Top 8 of MVPI list; de Kock rules

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji's Most Valuable Player Index after the...

We need to make a few adjustments on SA pitches: Zaheer

Veteran speedster Zaheer Khan, who will be spearheading the Indian pace...

Batsmen gear-up for match practice vs SA XI

The beleaguered Indian batting line-up which has been rattled by fiery pace...

De Villiers edges Kohli to go top in ODI rankings

India's Virat Kohli was overthrown by AB de Villiers from the top spot of the...

Not resting on its laurels, SA ready for a 'different ballgame'

South Africa's skipper A B de Villiers is a satisfied man as his team beat...

Third ODI called off due to rain, SA win series 2-0

The third and final cricket One Day International between India and South...

Rohit rues lack of good partnerships in SA ODIs

Rohit Sharma says the South African conditions are not a problem for the...

Onus on Dhawan, Rohit and Virat to salvage pride in 3rd ODI

Following humiliating back-to-back defeats, India will look to salvage lost...

South Africa will continue using pace to torment Team India

Rubbing salt into India's wounds after inflicting two humiliating defeats,...

Star India wins India cricket sponsorship; Sahara bid declared ineligible

Star India Pvt. Ltd. was awarded the team sponsorship rights of the Indian...

No changes in South Africa squad for India Tests

South Africa have retained the same 15-man squad that saved the series with...

Stats: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock on a roll

Rediff.com presents the statistical highlights of the second One-dayer of the...

Embarrassed to overtake Viv Richards' record, says Amla

Star South African batsman Hashim Amla had a memorable game on Sunday. When...

Proud to beat the No 1 ODI team, says SA skipper A B de Villiers

South Africa's skipper A B de Villiers is a satisfied man as his team took an...

Here's what Dhoni thought made the difference in the 2nd ODI...

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed his batsmen for yet another meek...

India's practice match advanced due to Mandela's funeral

India's two-day practice match against South Africa Invitational XI has been...

Durban ODI: De Kock, Amla help South Africa whip India by 134 runs

India put up yet another dismal batting display, on seam-friendly conditions,...

Durban ODI (PHOTOS): South Africa thrash hapless India, seal series

Images from the second one-dayer between South Africa and India in Kingsmead,...

Team India pays respect to late Nelson Mandela

Indian vice-captain Virat Kohli, on behalf of the entire team, paid tribute...

Expect more aggressive bowling: Steyn

South African pacer Dale Steyn has warned the Indian team to "expect more...

Indian team is not scared of anyone: Kohli

India vice-captain Virat Kohli dismissed South Africa pacer Dale Steyn's...

Cannot afford to write off India, says Duminy

Proteas' batsman J P Duminy insisted that it would be a folly to write off...

Second ODI: Can the tide turn in India's favour in Durban?

After the loss at Johannesburg the pressure seems to be clearly on Team...

India-SA ODIs as scheduled; named 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'

Cricket South Africa did its bit to honour Nelson Mandela on Friday, naming...

'Mandela's words not only relevant to cricket, but also life'

The South African Cricket team that is locked in the on-going ODI series...

1st ODI Stats: Dhoni surpasses Azhar's record

South Africa beat India by 141 runs in the first One-dayer of the three-match...

'Cannot compare the Indian bowlers with the likes of Steyn, Morkel'

South African batsman Quinton de Kock said the lack of zing in the Indian...

Why Captain Dhoni is a disappointed man

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni didn't hide his disappointment in the way...

Wanderers ODI (PHOTOS): South Africa thrash hapless India

Images from the first one-dayer between India and South Africa at the New...

De Kock's century propels SA to big win over India in first ODI

Young opener Quinton de Kock blasted his second ODI century as South Africa...

Getting used to pace and bounce in SA biggest challenge: Dhoni

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni says "getting used to the pace and bounce"...

Yuvraj, Jadeja lead hopes in SA; check out players' record

Check out detailed statistics of the Indian team for South Africa ODIs.

India face daunting task in post-Tendulkar era as SA ODIs kick-off

A stern test of character awaits Team India's brigade of young batsmen when...

SA coach says India series 'would be good gauge of progress'

Proteas coach Russell Domingo has said that the three-match ODI series...

Zaheer, Pujara leave for South Africa

Senior India pace bowler Zaheer Khan and prolific batsman Cheteshwar Pujara...

Dhoni promises good series in South Africa

The Indian cricket team got cracking for the ODI series against South Africa...

Dhoni bags 2013 ICC People's Choice Award

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won this year's LG People's Choice...

Dhoni and Co in South Africa 'just to play cricket'

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that the Indian cricket team has distanced...

Schedule: India's tour of South Africa

The tour will start with the first ODI in Johannesburg on December 5, while...

Playing ODIs will help us adapt to conditions before Tests: Dhoni

"Starting with the ODIs it is always a help when you get to play the shots;...

Not yet decided who will bat at Tendulkar's No 4 position: Dhoni

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday revealed that the team think...

ODI Rankings: Dhawan breaks into top 10

India's Shikhar Dhawan has made it to the top 10 of the ICC Player Rankings...

ICC Test rankings: India retain second spot

The Indian cricket team continued to be second in the ICC Test rankings with...

'IPL gives youngsters a chance to learn from big players'

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has said that one of the benefits...

Ranji Trophy: Rahane warms up for SA tour with century

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the...

BCCI to send Test specialists early to South Africa

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is keen to send Test specialists,...

Always held suspicions Cronje was involved in match fixing: Boucher

South African cricketer Mark Boucher has said that the game's modern...

IPL gives us confidence of doing well in South Africa, says Dhawan

India opener Shikhar Dhawan exuded confidence ahead of India's crucial tour...

India's bowling not good enough to win 2015 World Cup, says Ranatunga

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga feels India might find it difficult...

Bowling wicket to wicket is very important in Tests: Umesh Yadav

Back in the side after being

Port Elizabeth ODI: Pakistan seal first series win in South Africa

Pakistan won a bilateral one-day international series against South Africa...

I have prepared myself for the South African conditions: Rahane

Elated after being included in both Test and ODI squad against South Africa,...

Zaheer 'ready for the challenge' of South Africa

Veteran India pacer Zaheer Khan, who was named in the Test side for the tour...

Experience won Zaheer the ticket to South Africa

With India's squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa being named, Harish...

'Zaheer's advice in match situations are invaluable for youngsters'

Umesh Yadav is relieved that he

Zaheer back in Test team for SA tour, Rayudu replaces Tendulkar

Ambati Rayudu was included in the Test squad in place of Sachin Tendulkar,...

Will Zaheer, Gambhir make a comeback for South Africa tour?

Out of favour Gautam Gambhir and Zaheer Khan's names are set to be discussed...

Ganesha cartoon row: India asked to boycott SA cricket tour

Several community organisations in Johannesburg have called on the Indian...

Kallis recalled to South Africa squad for Pak ODIs

All-rounder Jacques Kallis will return to South Africa's One-day side for the...

South Africa secure narrow win over Pakistan after rain

Rain ended an intriguing chase from Pakistan and handed South Africa a...

Pakistan paceman Irfan ruled out of South Africa tour

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been rested from the team's short...

South Africa seal series win after rush of Pakistan wickets

Three wickets in as many balls sent Pakistan tumbling from cruise control to...

Pacers give South Africa big win over Pakistan

South Africa's pace bowlers laid the foundation for a crushing nine-wicket...

South Africa's De Kock, Steyn seal Pakistan ODI series

South Africa beat Pakistan by 28 runs after Quinton de Kock scored his maiden...

Steyn and Tahir inspire easy win for South Africa

Paceman Dale Steyn returned from a brief vacation to inspire South Africa and...

Concussion knocks South Africa's Smith out of ODIs

South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith has been withdrawn from their last...

Pakistan recall Razzaq, Malik for Dubai T20s

Pakistan recalled veteran allrounders Abdul Razzaq and Shoaib Malik on...

SA to host Pakistan to fill in for shortened Indian visit

Left in the lurch after India shortened its tour, South Africa will now host...

Pakistan spinners choke South Africa to level ODI series

Pakistan's wily spinners gave a masterclass in slow bowling to bamboozle...