South Africa have picked the uncapped duo of batter Ryan Rickelton and seamer Ottniel Baartman in their 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup
Markram and Shamsi's middle-over spells became turning point, feels Tilak Varma
Uncapped spinners Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi were named in South Africa's squad for next month's three-match test series in Australia on Monday as the Proteas seek to exploit a perceived weaknesses in their hosts' batting. Faf du Plessis will again captain the team in the absence of injured AB de Villiers after leading the side in the two-test series against New Zealand last month, which they won 1-0. "Basically, we are following a horses for courses policy as we feel that spinners who turn the ball away from the right-hander are going to be particularly useful under Australian conditions and against the test batsmen we are likely to face," selector Linda Zondi said in a statement.
Making sure nothing sensitive is left behind, American forces set on fire all their redundant and useless equipment before abandoning the Shamsi airbase in Pakistan's southwest.
Michael Vaughan put the blame on alleged 'India-centric' scheduling for Afghanistan's disappointing show
India will attempt to end its title drought against a South African side, which is unfamiliar with the winning feeling at major events.
Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Afghanistan and South Africa, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy ground in Trinidad, on Thursday.
South Africa broke their 24-year World Cup jinx against Pakistan with a nervy one-wicket victory and inched closer to securing a semi-final place with their fifth win in six matches.
The Pakistan army on Sunday took over Shamsi airbase in the country's southwest after it was vacated by the United States forces in line with a deadline set by the government following a cross-border North Atlantic Treaty Organisation attack that killed two dozen Pakistani soldiers.
A clinical South Africa skittled Afghanistan for 56 on their way to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final.
Former Indian cricketer Sarandeep Singh believes India's bowling attack holds the key to victory in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa
Al-Nassr overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit to win 4-3 on Monday but with the contest ending 4-4 on aggregate, the players headed into a shootout from which Al-Ain prevailed.
IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Chennai, on Friday.
The US has removed all its equipment from Shamsi airbase in Balochistan province, Geo News channel quoted its sources as saying.
We need to use Powerplay more effectively: Suryakumar Yadav
'It could have been a closer game and we could have got over the line.'
The country's woes at World Cups, be it the 50-over or shortest format, are well documented and so the expectations back home have been tempered
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has been criticised for failing to meet "transformational targets" with only one black African in Kagiso Rabada part of the T20 World Cup squad.
South Africa will have no room for error as their world-class batters will be keen to flex their muscles against a spirited USA in their opening Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup.
The Proteas are not expected to tinker with their four-pronged pace attack comprising Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Ottneil Baartmen that has served them well in the tournament so far with Keshav Maharaj taking on the spin duties.
Shah said stringent actions would be taken against any individual who jeopardises the nation's security.
England batters look to tame strong South African bowling
The United States on Monday said it will vacate the Shamsi airbase in Balochistan, believed to be used by the Central Investigation Agency-operated drones, by December 11 deadline set by Pakistan following the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation strike that killed 24 of its soldiers.
West Indies will need their all-round firepower against a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash.
Tahir felt left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep was able to grab the opportunities that came along his way.
Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece.
The most interesting aspect of the contest is the form of batters from both sides which has been the reason of their success so far.
England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.
President Asif Ali Zardari has reportedly turned down a request to extend the 15-day deadline set by the Pakistan government for the United States to vacate Shamsi airbase that is believed to be used by CIA-operated drones.
Australia were grossly under-prepared for the India challenge, while pacer Mitchell Starc virtually ran out of ideas when Rohit Sharma smashed him for 29 runs in an over in their Super Eights match in Gros Islet (Saint Lucia), says former-cricketer Brad Hogg.
A place in the ICC ODI World Cup final once again eluded the South Africans as they went down to Australia by three wickets.
England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign
In the IPL 2024 auction, some notable players went unsold, facing unexpected outcomes despite their credentials.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup FINAL played between India and South Africa in Barbados on Saturday
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024 after Game 54.
South Africa have rested batter Temba Bavuma for their home white-ball series against India this month after a poor Cricket World Cup, but he will captain the team in the two-Test series which starts on Dec. 26.
Suryakumar Yadav slammed a century while Kuldeep Yadav claimed five wickets as India crushed South Africa by 106 runs to level the three-match T20I series 1-1.
David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne led Australia to a crushing 123-run win over South Africa
South Africa should have been more clinical in the run-chase against Pakistan during the World Cup match in Chennai on Friday, said skipper Temba Bavuma, adding they were lucky to escape by the skin of their teeth.
Will India bring in Sanju Samson for the struggling Shivam Dube?
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