South Africa

Wishes pour in for AB de Villiers as he turns 36

The former South Africa captain retired from international cricket in March 2018.

Feb 17, 2020, 17:18 PM IST

Faf du Plessis stands down as South Africa's T20I, Test captain

Du Plessis' decision to step down from the position came after South Africa slumped to defeats in both Test and T20I series against England recently. 

Feb 17, 2020, 14:06 PM IST

Women's T20 World Cup: England, South Africa storm to warm-up wins, India-Pakistan tie abandoned

Both of the scheduled fixtures in Brisbane were abandoned due to waterlogged conditions at the Allan Border Field.

Feb 16, 2020, 16:31 PM IST

Sanjeev Chawla, accused in 20-year-old match fixing case, brought to India from London

Bookie Sanjeev Chawla, the prime accused of South African cricket superstars, has been extradited from Britain in the 2000 match-fixing scandal. Delhi Police officials took Sanjeev Chawla to Delhi on Thursday morning.

Feb 13, 2020, 12:54 PM IST

Dale Steyn returns to South Africa T20 squad for England series

Dale Steyn has received a recall for South Africa’s Twenty20 International squad for the three-match series against England next week.

Feb 08, 2020, 14:41 PM IST

Dazzling Quinton De Kock helps South Africa ease to victory against England

Quinton de Kock's dazzling knock of 107 runs eases South Africa to a seven-wicket victory in the first One-Day International at Newlands on Tuesday against England.

Feb 05, 2020, 11:40 AM IST

Dominant India crush Pakistan by 10 wickets to reach ICC U-19 World Cup finals

Four-time champions India produced a superlative all-round display as they first dismissed Pakistan for 172 in 43.1 overs and then returned to overhaul the target with consummate ease, scoring 170 for no loss in 35.1 overs.

Feb 04, 2020, 20:05 PM IST

Dom Bess, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes fight for spots as England eye 3-1 Test series win over South Africa

Coach Chris Silverwood and captain Joe Root must make tough choices in the bowling department before Friday`s start with Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes knocking to get into the side.

Jan 23, 2020, 14:38 PM IST

Dane van Niekerk to lead South Africa squad in ICC Women's T20I World Cup

South Africa will kick off their campaign at the marquee event against England in Perth on February 23.

Jan 14, 2020, 16:17 PM IST

South Africa's Simon Harmer extends contract with Essex till 2022

Former South African off-spinner Simon Harmer has signed a one-year contract extension with English county side Essex that will keep him with the club until the conclusion of the 2022 season. 

Dec 26, 2019, 12:43 PM IST

Akbar Ali to lead Bangladesh squad in 2020 ICC U-19 World Cup

Bangladesh are placed along with Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Scotland in Group C of the U-19 World Cup.

Dec 22, 2019, 19:18 PM IST

Mark Boucher hints at asking AB De Villiers to come out of retirement

De Villiers is the fourth-highest run-scorer in Mzansi Super League. 

Dec 15, 2019, 13:28 PM IST

Mark Boucher appointed as South Africa's new head coach

Boucher will begin his first assignment as South Africa head coach during England’s tour to South Africa, comprising four Test matches, three ODIs and as many T20Is from Boxing Day.

Dec 14, 2019, 20:01 PM IST

Gary Kirsten open to helping South Africa and add value

Former opener and coach Gary Kirsten said that he was always willing to help the national team. He added that he would always be willing to help where people think he can add value. 

Dec 09, 2019, 19:05 PM IST

Hashim Amla roped in as batting consultant of Cape Town Blitz for 2019 MSL

The Cape Town Blitz will begin their campaign in the 2019 MSL with the opening match against Jozi Stars at Imperial Wanderers on November 8.

Nov 04, 2019, 22:41 PM IST

South Africa win third Rugby World Cup, beat England 32-12 in final

South Africa became third-time champions of the Rugby World Cup with a 32-12 win over England in the final on Saturday.

Nov 02, 2019, 17:48 PM IST

Fit-again Smriti Mandhana to join India squad ahead of 2nd West Indies ODI

Mandhana suffered a fracture on his right toe while batting in the nets ahead of the three-match ODI series against South Africa last month, which India went on to win by 3-0. 

Nov 01, 2019, 18:02 PM IST

Manish Pandey to tie knot with South actress Ashrita Shetty?

Middle-order batsman Pandey, who recently featured for India during the successful three-match T20I series against South Africa, is currently leading Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament. 

Oct 11, 2019, 13:42 PM IST

Hardik Pandya slammed for 'disrespectful' birthday wish for Zaheer Khan

Pandya recently underwent a lower-back surgery in London, after he had complained of back pain after India`s final T20I against South Africa in Bengaluru on September 22. 

Oct 09, 2019, 13:01 PM IST

Hardik Pandya undergoes 'successful' back surgery in London

Pandya is also set to miss the T20I series against Bangladesh which will be played starting November 3.
 

Oct 05, 2019, 10:09 AM IST