Cheetahs to host international opposition from Ireland, Italy and USA
The Cheetahs will square off against three international teams when they host the second Toyota Challenge in Bloemfontein between 30 September and 21 October.
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1st Unofficial Test: All Eyes On Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav As India A Take On New Zealand A
Sarfaraz Khan will be aiming to convert his stupendous domestic performances into big runs at the international level when he takes strike for India A in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A, starting from Thursday. The New Zealand A side includes at least half a dozen of players who have represented the senior national team in some format over the years and would give competition to the home team.
Cricket South Africa Reveal Name Of Domestic T20 League As "SA20"
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday unveiled the new name of their domestic T20I league as "SA20". The SA20 identity is founded on vibrant, bold, and energetic iconography, all the dynamic elements synonymous with T20 cricket. The XX - roman numerals for the number 20-represent T20 cricket's dynamic wagon wheel, a key indicator of runs being scored, and bring to life the flair and thrill expected in the competition. The striking colours of cyan, navy and green are symbolic to the world of cricket - day, night and the 22 yards.
UAE to open Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier campaign against Thailand
The UAE will open their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier campaign against Thailand after the schedule for the eight-team tournament was released on Wednesday.
South Africa's new T20 competition gets name and auction date
The league's commissioner, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, said teams would be allowed to field a maximum of four foreigners per match when the competition gets underway next year. It is to start on January 23, as South Africa make a belated entry into the increasingly lucrative T20 market, and will run for a month.
England name unchanged squad for South Africa decider
The hosts levelled the series at 1-1 with a dominant innings and 85-run win inside three days in the second Test at Old Trafford. Captain Ben Stokes scored 103 -- his first Test century as skipper -- and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes 113 not out.
Hardik Pandya rises to best-ever fifth spot in ICC T20I all-rounder rankings
Hardik claimed 3/25 and made 33 not out from just 17 balls, showing how vital his impact will be in India's T20 World Cup campaign later in the year in Australia. Elsewhere, Afghanistan's blistering start to the Asia Cup tournament has not gone unnoticed, with a number of players rewarded in the updated rankings.
Simon Easterby to lead Emerging Ireland on South African tour
The IRFU have confirmed Simon Easterby will lead an Emerging Ireland squad for a three-match South African tour this autumn.