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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

England sweat on Roy injury ahead of T20 World Cup semi-final

T20 World Cup

SHARJAH: England skipper Eoin Morgan admitted the prospect of losing injured opener Jason Roy for the Twenty World Cup semi-final “really hurts the mood” in the team. Roy, 31, suffered a calf injury and collapsed to the ground while chasing a quick run in Saturday’s 10-run loss to South Africa. Despite the defeat, England, along … Read more

England, Australia into T20 World Cup semi-finals as South Africa exit

T20 World Cup

SHARJAH: Rassie van der Dussen smashed an unbeaten 94 as South Africa beat England by 10 runs but failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. Group 1 winners England and Australia, who beat West Indies in the first match of the day, made the final four from the six-team … Read more

Miller, Rabada pull off thrilling chase despite Hasaranga’s hat-trick

SA vs SL

SHARJAH: David Miller and Kagiso Rabada combined to propel South Africa to a thrilling victory as they edged Sri Lanka by four wickets despite a hat-trick by Wanindu Hasaranga in the T20 World Cup on Saturday. With South Africa needing 15 off the final over, Miller smashed two sixes and Rabada struck the winning boundary … Read more

Rabada Almost Recreates Infamous Root Celebration, But Stops Just Short

Rabada Almost Recreates Infamous Root Celebration, But Stops Just Short

Kagiso Rabada brilliantly yorked Kieron Pollard during the third T20I between South Africa and West Indies and seemed to make a last-moment abort from pulling off an extravagant party that almost mimicked his infamous roar against Joe Root in 2020.

Kagiso, who has had multiple run-ins with International Cricket Council (ICC) for disciplinary reasons, copped a one-Test postponement after the Port Elizabeth Test last year, succeeding his exuberant party after the removal of England captain Joe Root.

Kagiso delivered a toe-crushing yorker to Kieron, sneaking one through him to dismantle the stumps. He raised his hands, appearing to let out a full-blown cry like the Root dismissal, but ended up with a quiet version of his celebration instead.

The wicket ended up being a crucial breakthrough in South Africa’s eventual one-run win, which helped them take a series lead.

 

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Pak vs SA: “We are still able to win this test match”, says Kagiso Rabada

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Proteas right-handed fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said that we are still able to win this test match against Pakistan although our side is four down with the lead of 29 runs. Today Rabada has completed his 200 test wickets and becomes the third fastest bowler in the world to achieve this milestone. Rabada said in … Read more

Pak vs SA: “Glad to have had a chance to tour Pakistan”, says Kagiso Rabada

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Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said that he is glad to had have a chance to tour Pakistan, a nation that has produced many world-class players. In a video message, he expressed his enthusiasm about playing first time in Pakistan and said, “I’m glad to say I’ve had a chance to tour Pakistan because they … Read more