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"Look At A Guy Like Jasprit Bumrah": Ex-South Africa Star's Workload Warning To BCCI

Former South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander says Jasprit Bumrah has set high standards for pacers across the world but India will need to manage his workload smartly to keep him injury free. With a loaded international calendar, Philander feels Bumrah should be utilised tactfully. "I think he (Bumrah) has really set the standard high. His skill set, the ability to shift his pace up and down, I think he has just been wonderful for the game. Overall, if you look at the amount of games that India plays, obviously over the calendar year, that load is quite massive," Philander said in a select media interaction on the sidelines of SA20.

Rashid Khan Smashes T20 Cricket World Record, Becomes...

Star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan overtook West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the leading wicket-taker in T20s. Rashid accomplished this feat during MI Cape Town's Qualifier One match against Paarl Royals at Gqerberha. During the match, Rashid took 2/34 in his four overs, getting scalps of Dunith Wellalage and Dinesh Karthik while defending a total of 200 runs. Now in 461 T20s, Rashid has taken 633 wickets at an average of 18.07, with best figures of 6/17. He has taken four five-wicket hauls in his career.

After two decades, Sean Williams keeps on running for Zimbabwe

At an age when most test cricketers have retired and only an elite few can maintain their excellence, 38-year-old Sean Williams is bucking the trend and soaring to new heights on the cusp of his 20th anniversary representing Zimbabwe.

Winner Of India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Clash Predicted, Major 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma' Factor

Former cricketer Basit Ali has backed India as favourites against Pakistan in the upcoming blockbuster clash in the Champions Trophy. The latest chapter in the cut-throat rivalry between India and Pakistan will ensue on the field of cricket in Dubai on February 23. In the last five mega rivalry fixtures in the Champions Trophy, Pakistan are ahead in the head-to-head against India, with a 3-2 scoreline. Basit evaluated the outcome of the upcoming fixture and predicted the result in India's favour considering the amount of experience that the Men in Blue have over Pakistan.

Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Don Bradman And Brian Lara Snubbed As Ricky Ponting Picks 'Best Cricketer Ever'

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has picked the "greatest cricketer that's ever played" the game. During his career, Ponting played against some of the finest cricketers, be it Sachin Tendulkar or Brian Lara. However, the legendary batter has labelled former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis as the best of the best. To back his claim, Ponting highlighted Kallis' exploits with both bat and ball. In an illustrious career spanning 19 years, Kallis was an exceptional batter, a penetrative fast bowler and one of the safest slip fielders the game has ever seen.

Questions Over Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025 Readiness, ICC Gives Special 'Exception' To Pakistan Cricket Board

The Champions Trophy 2025 is going to start in a fortnight in Pakistan. Despite that, there have been questions marks over Pakistan's readiness to host the marquee events with viral videos on social media showing work in progress at several stadiums. In the midst of this, a report has claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has made an 'exception' to the general norm of "exclusivity period" for Pakistan ahead of the Champions Trophy. The general rule is that three weeks before start of any global cricket event, the host association (in this case Pakistan Cricket Board) is expected to hand over the venue to ICC.

Sanju Samson "Trying To Show His Ego": India's World Cup Winner Gives Brutal 'Missed The Bus' Verdict On Star

With 51 runs in five innings against England in the five-match T20 series, Indian opener Sanju Samson is facing the heat over his lack of form, with former teammate Ravichandran Ashwin and ex-captain Kris Srikkanth criticising the wicketkeeper batter for the similar manner of his dismissals. India's 4-1 win over England in the recent five-match T20I series has proven that the team is doing well, but it could not hide some of the issues plaguing it -- like the poor form of opening batter Samson.

South Africa plots to beat Nigeria to World Cup ticket

Bafana Bafana of South Africa’s Coach, Hugo Broos, believes his team will beat Nigeria to the 2026 World Cup ticket, if they defeat Benin Republic in Cote d’Ivoire on March 27, 2025.

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"Look At A Guy Like Jasprit Bumrah": Ex-South Africa Star's Workload Warning To BCCI

Rashid Khan Smashes T20 Cricket World Record, Becomes...

After two decades, Sean Williams keeps on running for Zimbabwe

Winner Of India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Clash Predicted, Major 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma' Factor

Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Don Bradman And Brian Lara Snubbed As Ricky Ponting Picks 'Best Cricketer Ever'

Questions Over Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025 Readiness, ICC Gives Special 'Exception' To Pakistan Cricket Board

Sanju Samson "Trying To Show His Ego": India's World Cup Winner Gives Brutal 'Missed The Bus' Verdict On Star

South Africa plots to beat Nigeria to World Cup ticket