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South Africa defend weakened test squad for New Zealand series
Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said after it was criticised for selecting a second-string squad featuring seven debutants for the country's two fixtures in New Zealand next month.
"Getting Paid A Truckload...": Usman Khawaja On Picking T20 Leagues Over Test Cricket
Australia batter Usman Khawaja has admitted that he would have stopped playing Test cricket by now, had he been asked to play for inferior wages by the board of any other cricketing nation. Ever since South Africa announced their squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, several former cricketers have raised concerns over the future of the 'purest format of the game'. For context, Proteas have named a second string squad for the two match Test series against the Kiwis. Uncapped batter Neil Brand is set to lead out the South African team, consisting of just three players from the ongoing Test series against India.
Watch: Rachin Ravindra's Heartwarming 'Autograph' Gesture For CSK Fan Goes Viral
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra had an impressive run in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and his form played a major role in Chennai Super Kings acquiring his services in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction. Since the auction, the CSK fanbase has embraced the cricketer as their own and he recently had a heartwarming moment with an ardent fan. In a video going viral on social media, a CSK fan approached him with a placard that had pictures of major cricketers who have played for the franchise. Ravindra quickly stepped out of the car and signed the placard for the fan.
Waugh slams S Africa for prioritising domestic T20 tournament over NZ tests
SYDNEY : Former Australia captain Steve Waugh said South Africa's decision to send a shadow side to New Zealand for a test tour while their top players take part in a domestic T20 tournament shows the longest format of the game is under threat.
"Death Of Test Cricket...": Australia Great Warns ICC, BCCI Over 'Irrelevant Legacy'
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has raised concerns over the future of Test cricket after South Africa named a second-string squad for their upcoming Test tour of New Zealand. The Proteas will play two Tests against the Kiwis, with uncapped batter Niel Brand will lead the side consisting of just three players -- Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham and Zubayr Hamza -- from the ongoing home series against South Africa. The top South African cricketers are contracted to play in the second season of the SA20, the T20 league launched by CSA and Indian Premier League investors, which clashes with the tour.
"Franchise Cricket Has Surpassed Test Cricket In Priority": Ex-India Star's Blunt Opinion
In the past decade or so, the franchise cricket has definitely impacted the international circuit with many players choosing to play the cash-rich tournaments rather than being on national duty. At times, players with a national team contract don't hesitate from leaving their side's game for playing in events like the Indian Premier League or the Big Bash League. Reacting to a user's query regarding the comparison between franchise cricket and Test cricket, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad came out with a blunt reply.
How Did Shaheen Afridi Become Pakistan T20 Captain? Shahid Afridi's "Galti Se" Reply Is Viral
The Pakistan cricket team underwent a huge transformation following a disappointing run in the Cricket World Cup 2023. The entire selection committee was revamped by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and in place of Babar Azam, fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was made the T20I captain. Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, also the fast bowler's father-in-law, had a funny take on Shaheen becoming the captain for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand and he came up with an explanation involving veteran star Mohammad Rizwan.