five in their 50 overs on the back of half-centuries from captain Temba Bavuma( 82), Matthew Breetzke(

Temba Bavuma caught in close for 23 at Hagley Oval, but South Africa dug in to be 140-5 at stumps in

. Markram, who was captaining the side in the absence of an ill Temba Bavuma, is a key part of the

Join our Whatsapp channel JOHANNESBURG: South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje’s injury woes continued as he was on Thursday ruled out of the remainder of the Twe-n-ty20 International series and three One-day Intern-a-tionals against Pak-istan as they named a strong squad for the fixtures in the 50-over format. ADVERTISEMENT image/ svg+ xml Openclipart Close Button 2013-09-18T11: 23: 45 A round black close button with a white, thick, X in the center.... https:// openclipart. org/ detail/ 18356

NEW DELHI: South Africa batsman Aiden Markram has been ruled out of the remaining two T20 Internationals against India after he tested positive for Covid at the start of the series. Markram underwent seven days of quarantine but will not be able to play in the final two matches, said Cricket South Africa( CSA).“ The player is healthy and well and has been cleared to return home to also look after his mental and emotional well-being after isolation in a local facility as required when an individu

Kohli, who subsequently stepped down from the Test captaincy, said: “ You are obviously very driven and motivated to perform in any match you play for India.... As an individual, I can definitely say that I am looking forward to the ODI series and I am driven to perform in those ODI games.” De Kock was made South Africa's long-term white-ball captain in February 2020 and was made Test captain for four matches last season.... Fixtures: January 19, Paarl January 21, Paarl January 23, Cape Town..

It is disappointing to end up on the losing side.... It's something we can learn from and get better, ” India captain KL Rahul said.“ It is obvious where we have gone wrong, at times our shot selection has been poor.... We have played well in patches but did not hold the pressure on the opposition.” South Africa won the three-match Test series 2-1....

Join our Whatsapp channel Makeshift opener Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in Test cricket with 259 to help his side to a massive 566 for seven at tea on day two of the second and final Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Saturday. The left-hander was dismissed 10 minutes before the interval having struck 29 fours and three sixes in a 343-ball stay at the wicket that has put his side firmly in control of the contest. Rickelton put on a partnership of 235

Join our Whatsapp channel Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes on Sunday as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first Test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final. ADVERTISEMENT image/ svg+ xml Openclipart Close Button 2013-09-18T11: 23: 45 A round black close button with a white, thick, X in the center.... https:// openclipart. org/ detail/ 183568/ close-button-by-henrikhoff-183568 henrikhoff b

Join our Whatsapp channel CAPE TOWN: South Africa will give a debut to firebrand 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as one of three changes to their side for the second and final Test against Pakistan starting at Newlands on Friday.... Maphaka has only bowled 60.5 overs in first class cricket and was writing his school exams a few months ago.... He takes the place of Dane Paterson, who took 5-61 in the first innings at Centurion Park....