Opening batsman Andrew Strauss was on Thursday named the new England captain.
...after then South Africa captain, late Hansie Cronje gave England 'sniff' of victory.
South African cricket authorities have decided to relax security measures for the international series between South Africa and Pakistan starting with a one-day match in Durban on Sunday.
According to finance ministry officials, Bharti which is in exclusive talks with MTN till September 31, will also have to seek the approval from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board if the foreign direct investment limit (direct or indirect) crosses the 49 per cent limit.
South Africa coach Russell Domingo did not sound too worried about the indifferent form shown so far on the tour by Test captain Hashim Amla, even if the opening Test of the four-match contest is just round the corner.
Hailed as the 'Asian Bradman', former Pakistan captain Abbas was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame alongside legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and former Australian captain Lisa Sthalekar.
Cricket South Africa's (CSA) franchises have experienced profits for the first time since the country was reinstated into international cricket in 1991. CSA President Chris Nenzani attributed this achievement to heightened corporate governance and diligent operational processes at its affiliates. "Congratulations to all concerned with these outstanding results," Nenzani said.
Bharti Airtel's share-swap deal with MTN may trigger the takeover code. Under this code, an open offer for 20 per cent of a company's shares has to be made in two circumstances -- either the promoters buy more than 5 per cent in the company within a year or another entity acquires 15 per cent. The reason it is triggered is that Bharti Telecom, Bharti Airtel's promoter company, would end up indirectly buying a little over 12 per cent in it via its investment in MTN.
"Bharti has decided to disengage from the ongoing talks and has conveyed the same to MTN," the company said. "The MTN board has now presented a completely different structure," the statement said, than what was agreed earlier.
BCCI said it would seek an explanation from Rahul Dravid for his outburst against the team manager Chetan Desai.
He will lead for the home series against Zimbabwe and South Africa.
The battle between the Ambani brothers flared up again today -- this time over the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's (ADAG's) bid to seal a merger deal with South African telecom company, MTN.
Team India has had little going in its favour in the opening two days of the first Test at the VCA Stadium here in Nagpur.
The Lankans will play a seven-match ODI series between October 25 and November 12.
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) has roped in six former cricketers -- including Tony Greig and Dean Jones -- as commentators for the rebel Twenty20 tournament starting November 30 in Panchkula
Delhi Capitals' South African pacer Anrich Nortje was a delighted man after finally getting out of his hotel room for his first nets session, in Dubai, on Sunday. Nortje, who spent the last six days in his hotel room, says he felt like being "locked in prison" during the quarantine period.
Jagmohan Dalmiya said the Board respects the decision of the South African trainer and will look for a suitable replacement.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday took strong exception to coach Gary Kirsten's comments that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is ready for Test captaincy and asked the South African to strictly concentrate on his job. BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah has categorically told Kirsten to avoid airing his views in the media and focus on coaching.
Ahead of the three-match series, commencing in Dharamsala on Friday, Rajneesh Gupta presents a recap on battles between the two sides over the years.
The dashing batsman said if India takes a sizeable lead, the spinners can put pressure on the South Africans on the last day of the first Test.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has told coach Gary Kirsten not to comment on the team on his personal web site. The South African, who took over in March, said there is a need to introduce a rotation policy, adding that one-day captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is in need of rest.
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After facing allegations of racially vilifying South African born former coach Mickey Arthur and a revelation about Michael Clarke considering Shane Watson a 'cancer', Cricket Australia is set to be in more trouble as Nathan Bracken prepares to take the board to the New South Wales Supreme Court on July 31.
The function in Mumbai on Nov. 4 marks the opening of the board's new headquarters.
'They need to be pro-active and take the pacers' challenge head on'
The world body has released over $900,000 but said the Indian board should keep 30 per cent of the amount as cover for any tax demand from South African taxmen.
Four years after moving from South Africa, former Proteas all-rounder Johan Botha is now officially an Australian citizen. Botha had captained South Africa in 10 ODIs and took the team to the No 1 ranking in the ICC ODI Rankings after they defeated Australia 4-1 away in 2009. The 34-year-old also captained the national side in 11 T20s.
English county side Surrey bagged Virat Kohli for a dirt cheap deal as the Board of Control for Cricket in India was keen to ensure quality game time for the India captain ahead of tour of England.
Inzamam suggested that he should be hired three to four weeks before the England tour.
BCCI's plans to get sledging banned from cricket encountered a roadblock on Friday with the ICC's next CEO Haroon Lorgat saying on-field chatter cannot be done away completely. South African Lorgat, a former first class player himself, felt sledging was not a new phenomenon and was not restricted to cricket.
IMAGES from the IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur on Sunday
A South African player was heard making racist and abusive comments about Pakistan during the fourth day of the first Test.
Kirsten said he would, however, be joining the Indian team possibly in the middle of its tour of Australia, starting later this month, as a consultant.
The South African is set to take up his new post on December 3 so as to get enough time to familiarise with the Indian team.
The South African Constitutional Court judge has set July 20 for presentation of submissions on Sourav Ganguly's ban.
Cricket South Africa gave the two players the go-ahead to travel to India for the ICC Champions Trophy.
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