Lions down WP to defend crown as One-Day Cup champions
The Lions successfully defended their Cricket South Africa (CSA) One-Day Cup title with a 62-run win against Western Province at the Wanderers on Thursday.
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No Plans Of India-Pakistan Test Series Anywhere: Report
Various cricket boards have shown interest to conduct a Test series between India and Pakistan. The latest addition to the list is Australia after Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) chief executive Stuart Fox made an enquiry to Cricket Australia (CA) about hosting the Test at Melbourne. However, a source from BCCI has revealed that the apex cricket governing body in the country is not planning to host a Test series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. "No such plans for India and Pakistan Test series in future or in any country, if someone has such kind of wish keep it to yourself," a BCCI source told ANI.
Elgar hopes first-class changes will get better: 'We learning in the most ruthless, brutal way'
Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar hopes that the restructuring of SA's first-class game output will help ease the "ruthless and brutal" lessons his charges experienced at the highest level.
AB believes SA20 comes at a 'good time for SA cricket'
Former Proteas star batter AB de Villiers believes next year's inaugural SA20 comes at the perfect time for South African cricket.
Starc threatens De Bruyn with Mankad after batsman crosses the line
MELBOURNE : Mitchell Starc threatened South Africa number three Theunis de Bruyn with a 'Mankad' dismissal on Thursday after the batsman wandered way outside his crease at the non-striker's end during the second test in Melbourne.
Starc to miss third South Africa test after Melbourne bravery
MELBOURNE :Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc's finger injury has ruled him out of the third and final test against South Africa in Sydney but it was not enough to prevent him playing a heroic role in the series-sealing win in Melbourne on Thursday.
Australia captain Cummins hails 'gutsy' efforts from wounded team mates
MELBOURNE : Australia captain Pat Cummins hailed team mates Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green for their courage under fire after the injured duo played through pain to help the side complete a series-sealing victory over South Africa on Thursday.
Australia's Starc to miss third South Africa test
MELBOURNE : Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc will miss the third and final test against South Africa due to a tendon injury in the middle finger of his bowling hand, the 32-year-old said at a news conference on Thursday.