Former South African international Herschelle Gibbs has called for captain Aiden Markram to sit out the final two T20I matches against India. Markram’s struggles with the bat have been evident in this series, with scores of just eight and three in the first two games. Gibbs, observing Markram’s prolonged dry spell—he hasn’t scored a half-century […]

South African captain Aiden Markram couldn’t convert his promising start into a big score during the third T20I against India at SuperSport Park in Centurion. With a hefty target of 220 set by India, Markram stepped up after both openers fell early, aiming to stabilize South Africa’s innings and keep the chase alive. Initially taking […]

Former South African pace spearhead Morne Morkel is set to don a new hat as the bowling coach of the Indian cricket team. His tenure commences on September 1, with his maiden assignment being the two-Test series against Bangladesh. This appointment marks a reunion of sorts for Morkel with Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, the […]

South Africa is one of the two teams that have maintained an undefeated record in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. Unlike India, the other unbeaten team, the Proteas have had to fight hard for their victories. Their wins have been narrow and could have easily gone the other way, but luck has favoured them […]

South Africa captain Aiden Markram acknowledges that the USA team has proven their worth in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, no longer seen as a minor team. As the co-hosts of their first-ever Men’s T20 World Cup appearance, the USA has emerged as the tournament’s breakout stars. They have defeated Canada and Pakistan and […]

Legendary South African fast bowler, Dale Steyn asserted that the match between South Africa and Nepal was the match of the T20 World Cup 2024 despite being a low-scoring thriller which the Proteas won by a narrow margin of one run. Played at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on Saturday, the nai;0biting game kept the […]

Former England captain Michael Vaughan recently shared his predictions for the ICC T20 World Cup, slated to take place in the West Indies and the USA. Vaughan, via a post on X, named England, Australia, South Africa, and the West Indies as his top picks for the tournament’s semi-finalists. Michael Vaughan’s choices reflect the strength […]

South Africa has unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Aiden Markram leading the Proteas for the first time in an ICC event. The squad includes notable inclusions such as Anrich Nortje, making a comeback after nine months due to injury, and Quinton de Kock, returning after retiring from ODIs in […]

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about the future of Test cricket, citing the team selections of South Africa and Pakistan as indicators of the format’s challenges. Chopra emphasized that South Africa appears to prioritize the domestic T20 tournament over Test matches, evident in their second-string team selection for the upcoming series against New […]

Graeme Smith, the SA20 League Commissioner, has been instrumental in elevating the South African T20 league’s success after a stellar inaugural season. Offering insights into the league’s aspirations, especially in connecting with the fervent Indian cricket audience, Smith highlighted the strategic emphasis on digital engagement in this pursuit.  Expressing admiration for the unwavering passion Indian […]