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Shakib Al Hasan Set For Test Farewell At Home, Included In Bangladesh Squad For 1st Test

Shakib Al Hasan is set for his last appearance in Test cricket in front of the home crowd as the venerable all-rounder was named in Bangladesh's squad for the first match against South Africa, starting on Monday. Before the second and final Test against India at Kanpur, Shakib had expressed his wish to play his final Test at home against South Africa, provided the Bangladesh Cricket Board was able to ensure his safety. Khaled Ahmed is the only omission from the squad that recently toured India. Shakib has been accused of being involved in the murder of a student but the Bangladesh veteran was taking part in a T20 league in Canada at the time of the incident.

SA Rugby's private equity vote on hold at request of sports minister

South African Rugby has postponed a Special General Meeting that was to be held on Thursday for unions to vote on a private equity deal with United States-based Ackerley Sports Group (ASG), officials said.

England coach Borthwick unfazed by coaching changes

LONDON :England coach Steve Borthwick said on Wednesday that the recent merry-go-round of coaching assistants would not disrupt his preparations for the November internationals and pointed to a core of consistency among his trusted deputies.

Mitchell out, Slade in England's November squad

LONDON : Halfbacks Alex Mitchell and George Ford were notable, though expected, injury absentees from Steve Borthwick's 36-man England squad named on Wednesday for November games against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan.

Bafana's draw with Congo-Brazzaville delays their qualification to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Bafana Bafana players – with some holding their waists, while others knelt on the Alphonse Massamba-Debat Stadium's astroturf – cut dejected figures at full-time in their 1-1 draw with Congo-Brazzaville on Tuesday night.

Watch: Coach JP Duminy Is Required To Field For South Africa, Makes Epic One-Handed Save

In a rare occurrence in cricket, a coach stepped in to field for his side in an international match. On Monday, former South Africa batter and now batting coach, Jean-Paul Duminy, had to step in as a back-up fielder for his side as a fair few regular players of the side had walked off the field due to fatigue, during the final ODI against Ireland. With the heat in the UAE proving to be challenging for the players, Duminy stepped in as a substitute and even made an excellent one-handed save.

Neetu David Becomes Second Indian Woman To Be Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame

Former India spinner Neetu David, who still holds the record for the best figures (8/53) by a woman in an individual Test innings, on Wednesday became only the second female cricketer from the country to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. David, the current chairman of selectors for Indian women's team, enters the ICC Hall of Fame a year after the induction of former captain Diana Edulji. David made more than 100 appearances (10 Tests and 97 ODIs) for India as a prolific left-arm spinner and was inducted alongside South Africa and England legends AB de Villiers and Alastair Cook, joining a long list of great cricketers.

Proteas skipper Bavuma out of first Bangladesh Test, maiden red-ball call-up for Brevis

Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh due to an arm injury.

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Shakib Al Hasan Set For Test Farewell At Home, Included In Bangladesh Squad For 1st Test

SA Rugby's private equity vote on hold at request of sports minister

England coach Borthwick unfazed by coaching changes

Mitchell out, Slade in England's November squad

Bafana's draw with Congo-Brazzaville delays their qualification to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Watch: Coach JP Duminy Is Required To Field For South Africa, Makes Epic One-Handed Save

Neetu David Becomes Second Indian Woman To Be Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame

Proteas skipper Bavuma out of first Bangladesh Test, maiden red-ball call-up for Brevis