Bavuma returns, Breetzke called-up as Proteas name Test squad for West Indies
Proteas red-ball coach Shukri Conrad announced on Monday his 16-man squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies, which starts on 7 August.
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Man City boss Pep Guardiola booed as he joins sporting legends at Wimbledon
Pep Guardiola's name was playfully booed as he took his seat at Wimbledon on Saturday.
"Rome Wasn't Built In A Day": Yuvraj Singh's Tough Love For Abhishek Sharma After Maiden T20I Century
India opener Abhishek Sharma's second T20I against Zimbabwe became more special after former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh congratulated him for his maiden ton for the country in the shortest format of cricket. After enduring a nightmarish start to his T20I career, Abhishek showed his true colours with the bat. From scoring a four-ball duck in his debut game, the 23-year-old youngster bounced back and scored a quick-fire hundred in the second T20I. He went berserk right from the get-go and opened his account with a towering maximum over deep backward square leg. His 47-ball century was laced with seven fours and a whopping eight maximums.
Not His Catch, Suryakumar Yadav Picks Two Moments From T20 World Cup Final He Will Always Remember
Suryakumar Yadav's incredible catch at long-off to dismiss David Miller in the first ball of the final over was the defining moment in India's last-gasp win over South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Speaking on the aftermath of the Final, the world's No. 1 T20I batter did not take the credit all by himself. Instead, Suryakumar Yadav - fondly known as SKY - hailed the team talks given by Indian captain Rohit Sharma and outgoing Head Coach Rahul Dravid, which motivated the side to victory.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Retirement "Shocks" Mohammed Shami, Veteran Pacer Says This
After Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from the T20Is, fast bowler Mohammed Shami expressed his shock, saying filling their places in the team is going to be tough task. Shortly after India won its second T20 World Cup with a seven-run win over South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Kohli was adjudged the Player-of-the-Match award for his 59-ball 76 and said this was the last T20 of his international career. The right-hander ended his T20I career as India's second-highest run-scorer in the format, through 4188 runs in 125 games at an average of 48.69 and strike rate of 137.04.
"Seen His Interviews...": Shahid Afridi's Verdict On Gautam Gambhir Becoming India Head Coach
Gautam Gambhir was appointed the new Indian cricket team head coach following the end of Rahul Dravid's tenure after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Gambhir will start from the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka with the new head coach all set to recruit a completely new support staff for the national side. Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Shahid Afridi said that it was a huge opportunity for Gambhir and praised him for 'talking positively' and his 'straightforward' approach to the sport.
Mohammad Rizwan Breaks Silence On Politics In Pakistan Team, Says "The Same Team Has..."
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan spoke to the media in Peshawar to address the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup in the Americas. Pakistan crashed out of the T20 World Cup in the group stage after losing to tournament hosts and debutants USA, as well as arch-rivals India. The players have been heavily criticised, with some former players demanding that the entire team should be sacked. There have also been rumours of groupism within the team, which has had a negative impact on the dressing room environment.
Watch: 'Gentleman' Rahul Dravid Asks Kids To Lower Bats As He Gets Guard Of Honour
Rahul Dravid's stint as India's head coach came to a fairytale end as under his guidance, Rohit Sharma and Co lifted the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. After remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament, Team India edged past South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling grand finale. Dravid, who never won any ICC title in his entire career as a player, finally fulfilled his dream as a coach. To make the occasion more memorable, the victory came on his last day as a coach as Dravid's two and a half years stint ended after the World Cup.