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AB De Villiers Named 'Brand Ambassador' Of SA20

SA20, South Africa's premier T20 cricket league, has roped in former Proteas skipper AB de Villiers as its official 'Brand Ambassador' for the second season. The second season of the SA20, which kicks off on January 10, will feature 34 matches over four weeks and will showcase elite domestic and international players from the six global franchises. De Villiers will be working very closely with the management team of the league to help strengthen SA20's global fan-base and reinforce the league's brand across key strategic markets of India and the UK.

End Of Road For Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara For India In Tests? Report Says Duo's Slots "Now Belong To.."

Amidst the headline grabbing news on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli missing the white-ball leg of Indian cricket team's Tour of South Africa, there was another news about two veterans that got lost. Veteran stars Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara were not named in for the two tests that Indian cricket team will play in South Africa. Star pacer Umesh Yadav is also not part of the squad despite the fact that there are question marks over Mohammed Shami's availability due to his 'medical treatment'.

Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions

Rugby Australia said on Friday it will trial a lowering of the legal tackle height from the shoulder line to below the sternum in a bid to reduce concussions.

KS Bharat To Captain India A In Four-Day Matches Against South Africa A

Andhra wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat will lead India A in the two four-day matches against South Africa A which will coincide with the senior team's tour to the country later this month. The BCCI on Thursday announced two separate squads for the two matches with Bharat, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel, Manav Suthar and Vidhwath Kaverappa included in both the four-day games.

"Could Never Be Virat Kohli...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Cricket Journey, 'Not Being Naturally Athletic'

Ravichandran Ashwin is often referred to as a thinking cricketer. The way he bowls reflects so. Ashwin is currently one of the highest wicket-takers in world cricket among active players. he has 489 wickets in 94 Tests, 156 wickets in 116 ODIs and 72 scalps in 65 T20Is. Ashwin was also part of the Indian cricket team for the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. He is currently enjoying a break from cricket ahead of India's Tour of South Africa, where he will be expected to cross the 500-wickets mark.

"Everyone Will Tell You MS Dhoni Is Best Captain, But Rohit Sharma Is...": R Ashwin Hits Bullseye

India captain Rohit Sharma continues to remain absent from the national T20I side and has also taken a break from the ODI format for the series against South Africa. As fans remain hopeful of his return to white-ball cricket, there have been talks around his continuity as India's skipper. Though India failed to win the ODI World Cup 2023 under Rohit's leadership, the campaign for the hosts was far from a disappointing one. But, it's also true that after MS Dhoni, no other Indian skipper has managed to crack the ICC code in the Indian team.

"Rohit Sharma Offered T20 Captaincy But...": Report Hints At India Skipper's Future

Rohit Sharma's request to the BCCI for a break from white-ball cricket in South Africa despite being offered T20 captaincy has been accepted, while Jasprit Bumrah has been named his deputy for the two Tests starting December 26. Virat Kohli's request for a break from limited-overs games too has been accepted as Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul will lead the national team in T20Is and ODIs respectively. However, it is understood that Hardik Pandya is no longer an automatic choice for T20 captaincy in the T20 World Cup next year if Rohit decides to play the shortest format.

Delhi Didn't Keep Promise To Retain Me In IPL: AB de Villiers Recalls 2010 Snub

One of the greatest batters of modern era, AB de Villiers has revealed that he was snubbed by erstwhile Delhi Daredevils after spending three seasons at the IPL franchise. Before making it big at the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the South African batting legend had three lukewarm season with the Delhi franchise, now known as Delhi Capitals. But in a team meeting, also attended by explosive Australian opener David Warner, de Villiers was told that he was going to be "retained" but it happened otherwise as the franchise released him before the 2011 auction.

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AB De Villiers Named 'Brand Ambassador' Of SA20

End Of Road For Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara For India In Tests? Report Says Duo's Slots "Now Belong To.."

Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions

KS Bharat To Captain India A In Four-Day Matches Against South Africa A

"Could Never Be Virat Kohli...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Cricket Journey, 'Not Being Naturally Athletic'

"Everyone Will Tell You MS Dhoni Is Best Captain, But Rohit Sharma Is...": R Ashwin Hits Bullseye

"Rohit Sharma Offered T20 Captaincy But...": Report Hints At India Skipper's Future

Delhi Didn't Keep Promise To Retain Me In IPL: AB de Villiers Recalls 2010 Snub