'I think any experience in the sub-continent is valuable.'
Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy from Group B.
The 2025 Champions Trophy promises to be a battleground for the world's top cricketers, with several players ready to leave their mark on the tournament.
South Africa are within touching distance of a place in next June's World Test Championship final at Lord's but must win at least one of their two Tests against Pakistan
Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Saturday expectedly picked in the India squad for the Champions Trophy and pacer Mohammed Shami returned to national fold
The Proteas found themselves under pressure right from the opening delivery.
Taskin claimed key wickets to ensure a steady procession of home batsmen, Janneman Malan top-scoring with 39.
The leg-spinner is first South African to claim seven wickets in an ODI and became the fastest Proteas bowler to reach 100 ODI wickets in 58 matches -- the fourth quickest overall.
The ICC Champions Trophy is set to kick off in Pakistan, marking the country's first ICC event since the 1996 World Cup.
IMAGES from the 2nd ODI match played Between South Africa and India in Gqeberha, South Africa on Tuesday.
A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.
South Africa won their T20 series against world champions West Indies and Ireland, and will once again be captained by Temba Bavuma in both formats.
South Africa were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their 31-run win in the fifth and final ODI against Australia in Cape Town on Wednesday.
Former South African captain Graeme Smith is confident that his country will end its long wait for an ICC trophy in 2023, with the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final on the horizon. He believes the team is in a strong position to break their drought and is focused on developing the nation's cricket ecosystem ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
India's journey into their ODI future will hit its first stop during the opening match against South Africa on Sunday.
Pant breaks into top-10, Rohit, Kohli slip
Matthew Short has also been called up as an extra batter while Travis Head recovers from a fracture to his left hand.
IMAGES from the first ODI between South Africa and India played at The Wanderers, in Johannesburg, on Sunday.
The second One Day International between India and South Africa will be played at Paarl starting 1400 IST this afternoon.
South Africa will open their T20 World Cup campaign against Australia on October 23 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Ireland won the second ODI by 43 runs on Tuesday after the first game had been washed out by rain.
West Indies award 9 cricketers historic multi-year contracts across men's, women's teams
Hashim Amla called time on one of the great international careers of the modern era when he announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. He will continue to be available for domestic cricket as well as the Mzansi Super League.
Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.
A left-thumb fracture became the cause of Pretorious being ruled out
"There is plenty of talent...": Vaughan on Virat, Rohit,Jadeja retiring from T20Is
A century from stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis lifted South Africa to a huge 142-run win over Australia and a 2-0 lead in the five-match One-day International series at The Wanderers on Sunday.
After defeats in their opening two matches, Australia came roaring back, winning their next nine games in succession
Women's T20 World Cup set for first-time champion as New Zealand-South Africa clash in final
South Africa bounced back to defeat India by 12 runs in the first women's T20I to secure their first win of the multi-format tour
CSA on Friday said that Marco Jansen has replaced Ottniel Baartman, who has been ruled out "due to medical reasons of a separate nature.".
Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down
South Africa might have faltered at the finishing line but their maiden final appearance in the T20 World Cup earned them accolades from local and expatriate fans
Johnson sidelined for Aus tour of UK
India, missing their top players, aim to punch above their weight and seal a memorable series victory against South Africa in the third and final ODI in New Delhi on Tuesday.
India have now won an unprecedented eight matches in a row in the World Cup, but Rohit did not give in to hyperboles.
Root thanks England fan over phone for his support.
Accumulating 500 wickets in 218 international appearances, Rabada maintains an average of 24.79
AB de Villiers shared insights on Sanju Samson's inclusion
Deepak Chahar's unavailability due to an ankle injury will complicate selection matters with India looking for a much-improved bowling performance in the must-win second ODI against South Africa, in Ranchi, on Sunday.
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