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South Africa Great Calls Rohit Sharma 'Unfit', Takes Brutal Swipe At India Skipper

India captain Rohit Sharma's fitness remains a hot topic of debate amid his lean patch with the bat in Test cricket. Recently, former South African cricketer Daryll Cullinan had taken a swipe at Rohit's fitness, calling him "overweight" and unfit for the rigours of a five-match Test series. Cullinan had labelled Rohit a "flat track bully" and even called him a liability to the team. Now, Cullinan's compatriot Herschelle Gibbs has reacted to his comments on the Indian skipper.

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Pakistan Skipper Mohammad Rizwan Praises Opener Saim Ayub Following SA Series Win

Following the landmark series win over South Africa away from home, Pakistan captain Mohammed Rizwan lauded young opener Saim Ayub for his performances, saying that the team "trusts and believes" his talent. Ayub was one of the frontline stars for Pakistan, with two brilliant centuries, including one in the third ODI, as it completed its first-ever clean sweep series win in South Africa after a win in the third and final ODI at Johannesburg on Monday.

1st Time Ever In Cricket: Pakistan Script History With 3-0 Sweep vs South Africa

The ODI series between South Africa and Pakistan concluded on a historic note for Mohammad Rizwan's men, as the touring side complete a never-seen-before 3-0 sweep. South Africa, who first featured in an official ODI series back in 1991, had never suffered such a humiliation at home. Their first home series came in 1992 against India. However, Rizwan's men refused to take their foot off the gas even after claiming an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. In the final ODI at Johannesburg, Pakistan once again produced an all-round effort to etch their name in history books.

"Very Proud Cricketer": Amid Criticism, Virat Kohli Receives Support From His Childhood Hero

India stalwart Virat Kohli has been facing his fair share of criticism of late for his topsy-turvy form with the bat, but has now found a supporter in one of his childhood heroes. Kohli, who averages just 25 with the bat in Test cricket in 2024, has received words of encouragement from former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs, who Kohli had named as one of his childhood heroes during his U19 days. Gibbs stated that Kohli should not be written off just yet.

First Time Since 1992: Pakistan Re-Write History Books With 3-0 Sweep Against South Africa

The ODI series between South Africa and Pakistan concluded on a historic note for Mohammad Rizwan's men, as the touring side complete a never-seen-before 3-0 sweep. South Africa, who first featured in an official ODI series back in 1991, had never suffered such a humiliation at home. Their first home series came in 1992 against India. However, Rizwan's men refused to take their foot off the gas even after claiming an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. In the final ODI at Johannesburg, Pakistan once again produced an all-round effort to etch their name in history books.

Saim Ayub century takes Pakistan to ODI series sweep in S Africa

Saim Ayub scored 101 from 94 balls as a dominant Pakistan completed a clean sweep of their One-Day International series in South Africa with victory by 36 runs in the third and final clash at The Wanderers on Sunday.

I worked with Erik ten Hag at Man United - this is why he overlooked Amad

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has implied that Erik ten Hag favoured players he signed over Amad while manager at Old Trafford.

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South Africa Great Calls Rohit Sharma 'Unfit', Takes Brutal Swipe At India Skipper

Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs eye signings

Pakistan Skipper Mohammad Rizwan Praises Opener Saim Ayub Following SA Series Win

1st Time Ever In Cricket: Pakistan Script History With 3-0 Sweep vs South Africa

"Very Proud Cricketer": Amid Criticism, Virat Kohli Receives Support From His Childhood Hero

First Time Since 1992: Pakistan Re-Write History Books With 3-0 Sweep Against South Africa

Saim Ayub century takes Pakistan to ODI series sweep in S Africa

I worked with Erik ten Hag at Man United - this is why he overlooked Amad