Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed could be in line for serious sanction by the ICC following an alleged racist comment he made during Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo’s match-winning innings on Tuesday evening, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Five talking points from South Africa’s five-wicket win over Pakistan in Tuesday’s second ODI at Kingsmead in Durban, according to JONHENRY WILSON.
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was South Africa’s lone representative in the International Cricket Council’s Test Team of the Year, announced earlier this week.
The top two teams in the 4-Day Franchise Series – the Cape Cobras and the Highveld Lions – played themselves into strong positions as both look to push for a vital win in the second-last round of league fixtures.
All-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo relished the Man of the Match award as South Africa beat Pakistan by five wickets in Tuesday’s second ODI at Kingsmead in Durban.
Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo struck crucial half-centuries as the Proteas claimed a five-wicket win against Pakistan in the second ODI at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
The Big Bash has seen a reintroduction of the bat flip as a way to decide which side bats first … but Tuesday’s flip before the Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder proved dangerous for the attending media!
Proteas legend Herschelle Gibbs has shared some strong words about the Proteas’ batting approach in the first ODI at St George’s Park, where South Africa lost by five wickets, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Indian captain Virat Kohli has become the first cricketer to win the International Cricket Council Player of the Year, Test Player of the Year and ODI Player of the Year in one year, on the back of a prolific 2018.
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was the only South African named in the International Cricket Council’s Test Team of the Year on Tuesday.
South African batsman Reeza Hendricks is concentrating on the task at hand, rather than possible selection for the World Cup later this year.
All-rounder Moeen Ali is not fazed by not being the frontline spinner as England prepare for a challenging Test series against the West Indies in the Caribbean.
West Indian batsman Shai Hope considered qualifying to play for England.
Captain Eoin Morgan may be able to rely on managing director Ashley Giles’ positive appraisal of West Indian Jofra Archer’s inclusion in England’s squad for the World Cup later this year. The Barbados-born Archer possesses a British passport – and will soon qualify to play for England. ‘He is an exciting cricketer and his hat will be in the ring…. Read more →
Former Border fast bowler Vasbert Drakes has been named one of three assistant coaches for the West Indies’ Test series against England.
