No Bavuma for ODIs as Cricket SA names Proteas squads for India series
Cricket South Africa on Monday named the Proteas' squads for the all-format inbound tour against India from 10 December - 7 January.
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Beauden Barrett commits to another All Blacks World Cup cycle
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson hailed the "class" of Beauden Barrett after the playmaker committed to another World Cup cycle on Monday by signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.
On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20 World Cup 2024 Selection, Sanjay Manjrekar's Perfect Solution
Two of the finest batters of this generation, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stare at a an undecisive future in white-ball cricket. The two haven't featured in a T20 international since the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2022 and aren't part of India's plans for the South Africa assignment too. As debate rages on in the cricketing fraternity over their potential T20 return, opinions are divided. Sanjay Manjrekar, former India cricketer, feels a call should be taken on the duo's participation in T20 World Cup 2024 closer to the tournament.
Barrett commits to New Zealand through to 2027 World Cup
Twice World Player of the Year Beauden Barrett will look to continue his All Blacks career next year under new coach Scott Robertson after signing a deal through the 2027 World Cup cycle.
SA clubs in Africa: Sundowns suffer first loss in 17 Champions League matches, SuperSport tumble
South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns lost for the first time in 17 CAF Champions League matches when going down 1-0 to TP Mazembe in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday.
Human touch as South Africa win World Series final at Dubai Sevens against Argentina
Dewald Human kicked the ball out to clinch yet another Emirates Dubai Sevens title for South Africa, let out a roar of delight, then was immediately moved to tears again.
Both Irish 7s teams fall at quarter-finals stage in Dubai
Ireland men's and women's sides both fell to quarter-final defeats at the Dubai Sevens on Sunday.
"Someone Like Sanju Samson Will...": AB De Villiers' Honest Take On Star's Inclusion For South Africa ODIs
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been in the news after he was recalled to the team for the upcoming tour of South Africa. Samson, who last played for India during the tour of Ireland earlier this year in August, has been added to the team for a three-match ODI series against the Proteas. The 29-year-old was ignored by the selectors for the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup this year, raising doubts over his future in the team. However, former South Africa captain AB de Villiers was thrilled to see Samson back in the mix.