Klaasen ‘burnt out’ after T20 World Cup

Heinrich Klaasen says he was mentally drained after the Proteas’ heartbreaking loss to India in the T20 World Cup final in June.

Smuts to captain SA at Hong Kong Sixes

JJ Smuts will captain South Africa at the Hong Kong Sixes from 1-3 November.

SA U19 Women to host Irish in T20 series

CSA has named a 15-player SA U19 Women’s squad for a five-match T20 series against Ireland U19 from 28 October to 1 November.

Jayasuriya named full-time Sri Lanka coach

Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed Sri Lanka head coach, replacing Chris Silverwood who quit following the country’s early exit from the T20 World Cup.

Shamsi opts out of CSA national contract

Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has decided to opt out of his national contract with CSA, effectively immediately.

Sri Lanka spinner banned

Sri Lankan spin bowler Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from cricket for a year by the ICC.

Buttler returns as England captain

Jos Buttler will return as white-ball captain for England’s tour of the West Indies starting later this month after a long injury lay-off.

Azam quits Pakistan captaincy

Babar Azam has resigned as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, saying he wanted to focus on his playing role in the future matches.

Hampshire agree ‘dream’ takeover by IPL owners

English County Championship club Hampshire have signed a “dream” takeover deal with GMR Group, co-owners of IPL franchise the Delhi Capitals.

The ripple effect of SA cricket on financial sector

In South Africa, cricket is more than just a sport – it’s a cultural cornerstone that transcends boundaries and reaches into various sectors, including finance.

Hundred a big fat Ponzi scheme – Modi

IPL founder Lalit Modi has labelled The Hundred competition a “big fat Ponzi scheme”, accusing English cricket chiefs of unrealistic financial projections.

Under-fire Shakib to quit international cricket

Ex-Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, facing prosecution for his relationship with the country’s former leader, says he will soon retire from international cricket.

England domestic women to get more money

Women’s minimum starting salaries in domestic cricket will be the same as men’s from next year, the ECB announced on Wednesday.

Brevis determined to become the best

Dewald Brevis wants to break into the Proteas squads in all formats and become “the best cricketer that has ever lived”.

CSA won’t persecute Afghanistan cricketers

Cricket South Africa says it would be unfair to punish Afghanistan cricketers and administrators for the actions of the country’s Taliban government.