Virat Kohli speaks on ODI captaincy sacking row, says 'was informed 1.5 hours before Test selection'
Dec 15, 2021, at 07:44 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Breaking his silence for the first time since the One Day International (ODI) captaincy row broke out, Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he was informed about the change in leadership in 50 overs cricket one-and-a-half hours prior to the selection of Test squad for South Africa tour.
Virat Kohli to play in ODI series against South Africa, BCCI clarifies
Dec 15, 2021, at 04:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has clarified that Virat Kohli will be playing in the One Day International (ODI) series against South Africa next year, putting an end to speculations over a rift between the former white ball captain and Rohit Sharma.
Virat Kohli likely to skip India-South Africa ODI series. Is he Upset with Sourav Ganguly's BCCI?
Dec 14, 2021, at 07:36 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket is almost mirroring the days of 2005-2006, when row erupted after then captain Sourav Ganguly was sacked not just as the captain but also as a batsman in One Day Internationals (ODIs), with the reports of Virat Kohli opting out from the 50 overs series against South Africa.
Virat Kohli to skip South Africa ODI series: Reports
Dec 14, 2021, at 05:03 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: In an interesting turn of events in Indian cricket which is already on boil, Virat Kohli in all probability is likely to opt out of the One Day International (ODI) series against South Africa early next year, reports said.
Rohit Sharma ruled out of South Africa Test series, Priyank Panchal replacement
Dec 14, 2021, at 02:50 am
Mumbai/UNI: In a blow to Virat Kohli's team, India's Test vice-captain Rohit Sharma was on Monday ruled out of the upcoming three-match series against South Africa due to a hamstring injury.
Rohit Sharma named India's ODI captain, Virat Kohli's deputy in Tests
Dec 09, 2021, at 01:28 am
Mumbai/IBNS: India's senior batsman Rohit Sharma has been made the white ball captain and red ball vice captain of the men's national team.
Indian cricket team to tour South Africa for ODIs and Tests amid Omicron scare
Dec 04, 2021, at 08:28 pm
Johannesburg/UNI: India will tour to South Africa, as originally scheduled, in spite of the spread of COVID-19 variant Omicron in the southernmost tip of the African continent.
Nov 28, 2021, at 03:31 am
New Delhi/UNI: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer Arun Dhumal on Saturday assured that the Indian cricket board is closely monitoring the situation in South Africa, where a new COVID-19 variant has been found, and would take a call on sending the national team while keeping in mind the health and safety of players.
Kagiso Rabada sets South Africa up for a convincing six-wicket victory over Bangladesh
Nov 03, 2021, at 04:44 pm
Abu Dhabi/UNI: A blistering spell from Kagiso Rabada set South Africa up for a convincing six-wicket victory over Bangladesh here Tuesday.
T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
Oct 31, 2021, at 04:30 am
Sharjah/UNI: South Africa churned out a crucial four-wicket win over Sri Lanka, as the latter saw a hat-trick from Wanindu Hasaranga (3/20) and a half-century from Pathum Nissanka go in vain in the Super 12 encounter of ICC T20 World Cup here on Saturday.
Quinton De Kock pulls out after CSA directive on taking the knee
Oct 27, 2021, at 02:09 am
Dubai/UNI: Quinton de Kock pulled out of South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies here on Tuesday after the CSA board directed their players to take a knee before matches.
T20 World Cup: South Africa register 8-wicket victory against Windies
Oct 27, 2021, at 02:06 am
Dubai/UNI; Riding on a fine half-century by Aiden Markram, South Africa defeated the defending champions West Indies in a crucial Super 12 encounter of ICC T20 World Cup, here on Tuesday.
Australia overcome South African challenge to win World T20 opening clash by five wickets
Oct 24, 2021, at 12:51 am
Marcus Stoinis (24*) and Matthew Wade (15*) played boldly as Australia recovered from initial jolts to defeat South Africa by five wickets in the World T20 match here on Saturday.
Oct 23, 2021, at 11:09 pm
Abu Dhabi: Aiden Markram scored 40 runs in front of a tough Aussie bowling as South Africa scored 118 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their opening match of the World T20 here on Saturday.
ECB announce itinerary for 2022 summer with series against NZ, India, S Africa
Sep 08, 2021, at 10:26 pm
London/UNI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced their itinerary for 2022 summer, featuring a three-match Test series against New Zealand, a limited-overs series against India and an all-format series against South Africa.
Ex- South African skipper Faf du Plessis named Bangla Tigers’ Icon and captain for Abu Dhabi T10
Aug 28, 2021, at 11:02 pm
Dubai: South Africa’s talismanic former captain and batsman Faf du Plessis has been named Bangla Tigers’ icon player and captain for the upcoming fifth edition of Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.
South Africa name squads for white-ball tour in Sri Lanka
Aug 13, 2021, at 12:56 am
Johannesburg/UNI: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced the ODI and T20I squads for their tour of Sri Lanka, which commences on September 2 in Colombo.
Tokyo Olympics: India women's hockey team beat South Africa, reach quarter-finals
Jul 31, 2021, at 07:19 pm
Tokyo/IBNS: India women's hockey team has reached the quarter-finals of the Tokyo Olympics after beating South Africa 4-3 Saturday.
South African skipper Bavuma reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Jul 23, 2021, at 11:17 pm
Dubai: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against Ireland in Malahide on Monday.
West Indies selectors name squad for first two T20Is against South Africa
Jun 26, 2021, at 11:33 pm
St George, Grenada/UNI: Cricket West Indies (CWI) have named a 13-member squad for the first two T20Is against South Africa.
South Africa fined for minimum over-rate in first ODI against Pakistan
Apr 05, 2021, at 02:07 am
Dubai: South Africa have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Pakistan in their first ODI held on Friday.
Mithali Raj becomes first Indian to score 10,000 runs in women's cricket
Mar 13, 2021, at 01:30 am
Lucknow/UNI: Veteran batsman Mithali Raj on Friday became the first Indian woman cricketer and second overall, to score 10,000 runs in women's international cricket.
South African cricketer Faf du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket
Feb 17, 2021, at 06:52 pm
Pretoria/IBNS: Former South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket with an intent to focus on shorter formats of the sport.
Kevin Pietersen thanks India for sending COVID-19 vaccines to South Africa
Feb 06, 2021, at 03:44 pm
London: Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has thanked Indian government for sending India made vaccines to fight COVID-19 to South Africa.
COVID-19: Cricket Australia postpones South Africa tour
Feb 02, 2021, at 10:51 pm
Melbourne: Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed the country has postponed the tour to South Africa due to COVID-19.
Australia drop Matthew Wade from Test squad for South Africa tour
Jan 27, 2021, at 04:44 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Cricket Australia has announced a 19-man squad for a mooted three-Test tour of South Africa, which could prove pivotal in the race to the ICC World Test Championship Final.
Tim Paine named as Australian skipper for South Africa series
Jan 27, 2021, at 02:57 pm
Sydney: Cricket Australia continued to back Tim Paine as the leader and named him the skipper of the national Test side for the upcoming series against South Africa.
Series against South Africa: Pakistan Cricket Board announces squad for 1st Test
Jan 25, 2021, at 02:47 am
Karachi/UNI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 17-member squad for the first Test against South Africa, set to begin on Tuesday at the National Stadium here.
Pakistan cricketer Shadab Khan advised six-week rest, to miss Tests against NZ, South Africa
Dec 26, 2020, at 11:20 pm
Tauranga/UNI: Spin-bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan will miss the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch and the home series against South Africa after being advised a six-week rest by Pakistan Cricket Board's medical staff, the board announced on Saturday.
Jacques Kallis roped in as England batting consultant for Lanka Test tour
Dec 21, 2020, at 11:52 pm
London/UNI: Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has been roped in as England's batting consultant for their two-Test tour of Sri Lanka early next year.