Shamsi clarifies De Kock-Zaman drama
Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has aimed to clarify Fakhar Zaman’s controversial run-out incident at the Wanderers this past Sunday.
Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has aimed to clarify Fakhar Zaman’s controversial run-out incident at the Wanderers this past Sunday.
Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman and Proteas captain Temba Bavuma have both denied that the Quinton de Kock run-out incident this past Sunday was unfair.
The Proteas have the makings of a very good one-day side, and there’s a path for them to be among the format’s elite if they address some deficiencies, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has applauded Fakhar Zaman’s incredible knock at the Wanderers this past Sunday, describing it as the best he’s seen.
Despite a stunning 193 from Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman, the Proteas held on for a 17-run victory in the ‘Pink ODI’ on Sunday to draw the series level 1-1.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined the Proteas 20% of their match-fee due to a slow over-rate during Friday’s first ODI against Pakistan.
The Proteas will bat first in the second ODI against Pakistan on Sunday, while both teams remain unchanged for the Pink Day clash at the Wanderers.
Follow the live action from the Wanderers where the Proteas take on Pakistan in the annual Pink Day ODI.
Proteas speedster Anrich Nortje says he is excited about playing in his very first Pink ODI on Sunday and admits the team learnt from their mistakes in the first encounter against Pakistan.
Despite scoring a brilliant maiden ODI century, Rassie van der Dussen admits the Proteas let themselves down in the important moments of Friday’s defeat by Pakistan.
Babar Azam struck his 13th ODI century as Pakistan narrowly beat the Proteas by three wickets off the final delivery of the match in the first ODI in Centurion on Friday.
Rassie van der Dussen led the Proteas’ recovery with his maiden ODI century as South Africa posted 273-6 in their 50 overs against Pakistan on Friday.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening ODI against the Proteas at SuperSport Park on Friday.
Follow all the live action from SuperSport Park in Centurion where the Proteas take on Pakistan in the first ODI.
Proteas head coach Mark Boucher says Temba Bavuma should be given time to settle as the newly appointed captain of the limited-overs teams.