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South African team arrives in Lahore ahead of ODI tri-series against Pakistan, New Zealand
Lahore, February 7: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa team arrived in Lahore on Friday for the upcoming ODI tri-series against New Zealand and Pakistan.
SA20 celebrates its 100th clash as Paarl Royals face Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Johannesburg, February 6: The SA20 League will mark a significant milestone with its 100th game as Paarl Royals take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the Season 3 Qualifier 2 at Centurion on Thursday evening.
South Africa reach first-ever ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup final with victory over Australia
Kuala Lumpur, January 31: South Africa secured their maiden spot in the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup final after an impressive five-wicket win over Australia in the first semi-final in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, as per the International Cricket Council (ICC).
AB de Villiers returns to Cricket, to lead Game Changers South Africa in World Championship of Legends
New Delhi, January 28: Cricketing fans worldwide are set to celebrate as South African icon AB de Villiers announces his long-awaited return to the sport after nearly four years.
South African all-rounder wins ICC Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year award
New Delhi, January 26: Promising South African star Annerie Dercksen was named the ICC Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year for 2024 on Sunday, beating a tough line-up of competitors to win the prestigious honour, which included Scotland's Saskia Horley, India's Shreyanka Patil and Ireland's Freya Sargent.
PCB reveals schedule of ODI tri-series before Champions Trophy
Islamabad, January 25: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced the schedule for the tri-nation ODI series that will also feature New Zealand and South Africa.
Pakistan to host New Zealand, South Africa for ODI tri-series ahead of Champions Trophy
Lahore, Jan 25: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced the schedule for the tri-nation ODI series, featuring New Zealand, South Africa and host Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Great effort to get ahead of strong teams in world: Jonty Rhodes on South Africa reaching maiden WTC final
North 24 Parganas, January 24: Former South African Cricketer, Jonty Rhodes on Friday shared his thoughts as his national team reached the World Test Championship for the first time since the start of this tournament.
SA20: MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals win in fantastic run chases
Cape Town, Jan 19: SA20 delivered a batting bonanza with the two Western Cape teams MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals completing fantastic run chases.
Coetzee injury adds to South Africa's fast-bowling challenges for Champions Trophy
Johannesburg, Jan 17: South Africa’s bowling resources have taken another blow, with Gerald Coetzee, anticipated to replace Anrich Nortje in the Champions Trophy squad, missing the Joburg Super Kings’ (JSK) SA20 match against Pretoria Capitals.
Anrich Nortje ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy after suffering back injury
Johannesburg, January 15: Right-arm seamer from South Africa, Anrich Nortje, has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Champion Trophy which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 after suffering a back injury.
Set back for South Africa as Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025
Cape Town, Jan 15: South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the SA20 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury. Nortje, who plays for Pretoria Capitals, got injured recently and underwent scans and the extent of the injury was revealed this week.
Nortje, Ngidi return as South Africa name strong squad for ICC Champions Trophy
Johannesburg, January 13: South Africa announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19, with the pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi returning to the Temba Bavuma-led squad.
Nortje and Ngidi return to South Africa's squad for the Champions Trophy
New Delhi, Jan 13: Fast bowling duo of Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi have made a return to South Africa's ODI squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, starting on February 19. South Africa are in Group B of the Champions Trophy alongside Afghanistan, Australia and England.
Will back Proteas to go all the way in WTC final: AB de Villiers
Johannesburg, January 12: Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers expressed confidence in his team's ability to secure their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) crown against Australia at Lord's. However, he acknowledged that Australia remains the favorite, as the Proteas lack experience playing in conditions like those in England and Australia.
Needs to be more decisive with...: De Villiers' advice for South Africa's top run-getter in WTC 2023-25
Johannesburg, January 12: Former South African batting legend AB de Villiers had a special word of advice for Proteas' top-run-getter in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, David Bedingham, saying that he needs to be more decisive with his shots and try not coming too hard at the ball.
Believe SA20 is best competition after IPL: Paarl Royals' wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik
Paarl, January 11: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels that South African T20 league is the best league tournament in the world after the Indian Premier League.
Incredible leader: Jonty Rhodes lavishes praise on Proteas captain Temba Bavuma
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh, New Delhi, January 11: Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes on Saturday heaped praise on Proteas Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma and called him an "incredible leader" after his side qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 Final.
You have to evolve: Faf Du Plessis' mantra to top fitness, batting skills at 40 years of age
Johannesburg, January 11: South Africa batter and Jo'Burg Super Kings (JSK) captain Faf Du Plessis, approaching 41 years of age, opened up about how he stays at the top of his game as a batter and athlete at such an age.
In Kwena, South Africa has found a gem...: Dinesh Karthik praises teen Proteas pacer
Paarl, January 11: Former Indian cricketer and Paarl Royals (PR) star Dinesh Karthik heaped praises on young South African pacer Kwena Maphaka the Proteas' latest all-format debutant, saying that his team has found a gem in him and he needs to be protected.
CSA says ICC should take a call on Afghanistan's presence in CT 2025 over women's rights
Johannesburg, Jan 9: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has rejected a request from a British Member of Parliament for the South Africa men's team to boycott their match against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be played in Pakistan next month. The CSA said the decision to ban Afghanistan has to be taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
We've had quality local players, the best of South Africa: SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith
Cape Town, January 9: SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith reflected on what sets the T20 tournament in South Africa apart from the rest of the leagues in the world and said that they have had quality local players.
We've got quality local & international players in SA20: League commissioner Graeme Smith
New Delhi, Jan 9: As the SA20 season 3 starts on Thursday, League Commissioner and former South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith shared his thoughts on what sets SA20 apart from the rest of the T20 leagues in the world.
It's been phenomenal last 18 months: Keshav Maharaj on SA's WTC final qualification
By Vipul Kashyap, Cape Town, January 8: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj on Wednesday expressed happiness over the Proteas' World Test Championship Final qualification and said that it has been a phenomenal last 18 months for them.
Leagues like ILT20 not good as there's no investment back into local cricket, says Smith
New Delhi, Jan 8: SA20 commissioner and former South Africa captain Graeme Smith believes leagues like UAE’s ILT20 are not good for the game as there’s no investment back into growing the game locally. The third season of SA20 begins on Thursday and is in a direct clash with ILT20 yet again.
Archie Vaughan to captain England Under-19 team on tour of South Africa
New Delhi, Jan 8: All-rounder Archie Vaughan will captain England men's U19 team on its upcoming tour of South Africa. Archie, who is the son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, will lead an 18-man squad across three 50-over and two red-ball games happening from January 14 to February 6.
Graeme Smith expresses excitement around SA20, welcomes Dinesh Karthik
Cape Town, January 8: Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith is brimming with excitement for the upcoming SA20 season, emphasizing the league's focus on enhancing fan experiences and delivering high-quality cricket.
We have won 7 Tests in row under tough conditions...: Graeme Smith on SA's WTC final qualification
Cape Town, January 8: Former South African captain Graeme Smith expressed happiness about the Proteas reaching the ICC World Test Championship final for the first time ever, noting that the team deserves it after winning seven Tests in a row under tough conditions.
Biggest takeaway is to keep going...: De Villiers on SA20 adopting best practices from IPL
Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers said that one thing the SA20 league can learn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) is to "keep going" despite all the doubts and scepticism.
A wonderful all-round, exciting player....: AB de Villiers on Tristan Stubbs
Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers lauded young batter Tristan Stubbs for his consistent performances in franchise and international cricket, calling him a "wonderful all-round" and "exciting player.
A wonderful all-round, exciting player....: AB de Villiers on Tristan Stubbs
Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers lauded young batter Tristan Stubbs for his consistent performances in franchise and international cricket, calling him a "wonderful all-round" and "exciting player.
Temba Bavuma calls leading South Africa to maiden WTC Final his career highlight
Cape Town, January 7: South Africa's Test captain, Temba Bavuma, has described leading his team to their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final as the pinnacle of his Test career since debuting in 2014.
SA speedster Kagiso Rabada completes unwanted fifty during second Test against Pakistan
Cape Town, January 7: South African quick Kagiso Rabada achieved an unwanted fifty on Day 4 of the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town, reported ESPNCricinfo.
South Africa's Temba Bavuma gets off to one of the best Test captaincy starts in 74 years
Cape Town, January 7: Temba Bavuma entered a special pool of players who registered the most wins after the first nine Tests as a captain.
SA's Rabada draws battle lines as WTC final against Australia confirmed
Cape Town, January 7: Following his side's series win over Pakistan at home, South African pacer Kagiso Rabada hinted that plans are already in the works to battle Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final in June, saying that Proteas know "how to beat" Aussies, the ICC Cricket reported.
We know how to beat them: Rabada on WTC final face-off with Australia at Lord's
Cape Town, Jan 7: South African pacer Kagiso Rabada is confident that his side can pull off a big shock against Australia in the World Test Championship 2025 final and said the Proteas know how to beat Australia, as the plans for the one-off Test at Lord's are already in motion.
Rabada, Maharaj excel as South Africa thrash Pakistan to sweep series 2-0
Cape Town, Jan 6: South Africa got a big boost a few days after sealing a spot in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 with a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Pakistan to make a 2-0 sweep of the two-match series which guaranteed them the top position in the WTC standings.
2nd Test: Rickelton, Verreynne power South Africa to a big lead over Pakistan
Cape Town, Jan 4: Opener Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant maiden double century while Kyle Verreynne (100) and Marco Jansen made vital contributions as South Africa posted a mammoth first innings total before coming out to claim three early wickets to take a commanding lead in the second Test against Pakistan at the Newlands here on Saturday.
Ryan Rickelton smashes South Africa's first World Test Championship double ton
Cape Town, January 4: Left-handed batter Ryan Rickelton made history on Saturday, hitting South Africa's first-ever double-century in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).