Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistan win toss, elect to bat in Rawalpindi Test

Aiden Markram

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against South Africa being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Captain Shan Masood, after winning the toss, confirmed one change in the playing XI, with Asif Afridi coming into the side in place of Hasan Ali, who has been … Read more

South Africa announces squads for Pakistan tour across all formats

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JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced its squads for the upcoming tour of Pakistan, where the Proteas will play two Tests, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the series due to a calf strain. In his absence, Aiden Markram has been appointed … Read more

Rohit Sharma Criticizes ICC and Others as Cape Town Test Wraps Up in Two Days

Rohit Sharma Criticizes ICC and Others as Cape Town Test Wraps Up in Two Days

Rohit Sharma responds to pitch criticism after India-South Africa Test. Questions rating inconsistency, cites World Cup Final pitch in Ahmedabad. India levels series, chasing 78 on challenging pitch. In a bold response to the intense scrutiny of Indian pitches, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has taken a swipe at the ICC and the British-Australian media following … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule & Squad today, 12th Oct 2023

ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule & Squad today, 12th Oct 2023

Australia and South Africa set for a high-stakes clash in the ICC World Cup 2023. Ekana Cricket Stadium’s bowler-friendly conditions will test both teams. Star batters and formidable bowling attacks add to the anticipation of an intense match. Exciting Clash Looms as Australia Faces South Africa in ICC World Cup 2023 In the upcoming highly … Read more

Aiden Markram feels relief after hitting century for SA against WI

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram feels relief after hitting a century for SA against WI. Markram was dropped last year after a protracted slump. Markram’s comeback was a component of new coach Shukri Conrad’s significant reorganization. CENTURION: On Tuesday’s opening day of the first Test match between South Africa and the West Indies at SuperSport Park, Aiden Markram … Read more

“Bhuvneshwar Kumar was special in this whole series”: Mark Boucher

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Boucher lauds Kumar for his excellent performance with the ball. Proteas played the T20I series without Markram. South Africa will face Australia after the conclusion of the series against India. Mark Boucher described the performance of Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the series as “special” and lamented Aiden Markram’s absence, saying he might have made a big … Read more

IND vs SA: Aiden Markram ruled out for remaining T20I series

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Markram will not play the remaining T20Is due to Covid. India is hosting the first bubble-free series. Both teams will face off each other in the fourth T20I on Friday. South African right-hand batsman Aiden Markram will not play in the remaining two Twenty20 internationals against India after testing positive for Covid at the beginning … Read more

Kohli and Rabada fight out heavyweight duel in series-deciding Test

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CAPE TOWN: Virat Kohli and Kagiso Rabada fought out a battle of cricketing heavyweights as India and South Africa on the first day of the series-deciding third Test at Newlands on Tuesday. Kohli provided the chief resistance as South Africa, led by Rabada, bowled India out for 223. The tourists hit back when Jasprit Bumrah claimed … Read more

South Africa on ‘upward curve’ despite World Cup woe, says Boucher

T20 World Cup

SHARJAH: South Africa bowed out of the Twenty20 World up on Saturday but coach Mark Boucher said the young team is headed in the “right direction” and will soon be rewarded with a trophy. The Proteas won their final Super 12 league match in Sharjah to hand England their first loss in the tournament but … Read more