Thriving Elgar loving the challenge of captaincy: 'We're in a very special place'
Proteas skipper Dean Elgar says that he has enjoyed his reign as Test captain thus far following their 332-run victory over Bangladesh at St George's Park.
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Talking points ahead of England Women’s World Cup qualifier in Northern Ireland
England Women will look to continue their perfect record in World Cup qualifying when they take on Northern Ireland in Belfast on Tuesday.
Lisa Fallon: Ireland have to believe they can get a result against Sweden
Lisa Fallon says the Republic of Ireland have got the correct mindset to finally qualify for a big international tournament.
Leah Williamson says leading England out will be ‘biggest honour in football’
Leah Williamson will lead England for the first time since being made captain for this summer’s European Championship in Tuesday’s clash with Northern Ireland.
ICC World Test Championship Table Update: South Africa Consolidate Second Spot After Win Against Bangladesh In 2nd Test
South Africa have consolidated the second spot in the ICC World Test Championship points table after registering a victory in the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth. Keshav Maharaj returned with seven wickets in the final innings as the Proteas registered an emphatic 332-run win. On the other hand, Bangladesh are at the ninth position in the standings. South Africa have 60 points while Bangladesh have 12 points.
South Africa coach Mark Boucher admits off-field issues 'tough'
Mark Boucher admitted on Monday that the reality of an impending disciplinary hearing had been difficult for him to handle. Boucher faces charges related to racial discrimination which could result in his dismissal by Cricket South Africa. He will attend a hearing chaired by a senior advocate next month.
South Africa Head Coach Mark Boucher Admits Off-Field Issues "Tough"
South African cricket head coach Mark Boucher admitted on Monday that the reality of an impending disciplinary hearing had been difficult for him to handle. Boucher faces charges related to racial discrimination which could result in his dismissal by Cricket South Africa. He will attend a hearing chaired by a senior advocate next month. "It's been tough," said Boucher after South Africa completed a 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Monday.
Cricket-South Africa's Elgar delighted with test side's rapid improvement
GQEBERHA, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa test captain Dean Elgar believes his team have improved beyond most expectations after they completed a comfortable 2-0 home series win over Bangladesh that was played without six of their first team regulars.