Dubai Sevens: South Africa not feeling pressure as they go for five in a row
Arriving in Dubai as a captain of an HSBC Svns team has been a precarious business over the past two years. Really, it should come with hazard pay.
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"Lollypop De Diya Hai...": Harbhajan Singh Fumes Over Yuzvendra Chahal's Exclusion From T20Is vs South Africa
After being out of the Indian team for a lengthy period, veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is set to make his comeback during the upcoming tour of South Africa. On the back of stellar campaigns in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Chahal was named in India's squad for the three-match ODI series against the Proteas. While the recall might be huge morale booster for Chahal, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh feels the selectors have given him a "lollypop", while also poiting out his exclusion from the T20I series.
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.