Stubbs gets maiden Proteas call-up for India T20 series, fit-again Nortje back in the fray
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced the Proteas squad for an upcoming five-game T20 international series against India.
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IPL 2022: South Africa Pacer Earmarks Umran Malik As Future "Key Player" For India
Umran Malik will surely play for India but to survive the rigours of international cricket, raw pace alone wouldn't be enough and the youngster will need to supplement his skills with quality execution, star South African pacer Anrich Nortje said on Friday. Nortje, one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket and who has made a comeback in this IPL after a four-month lay-off due to a hip injury, spoke about the hardships related to his return and missing his new ball partner, Kagiso Rabada.
Umran will play for India but quality of execution will matter more than raw pace: Nortje
Umran Malik will surely play for India but to survive the rigours of international cricket, raw pace alone wouldn't be enough and the youngster will need to supplement his skills with quality execution, star South African pacer Anrich Nortje said on Friday. Nortje, one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket and who has made a comeback in this IPL after a four-month lay-off due to a hip injury, spoke about the hardships related to his return and missing his new ball partner, Kagiso Rabada.
Watch: MS Dhoni's Hilarious Dig At Dwayne Bravo After His Fielding Effort During CSK vs DC IPL 2022 Clash
MS Dhoni's words of wisdom from behind the stumps have helped many a bowlers. Players themselves have admitted in the past that Dhoni's inputs have helped them learn and become better. The CSK skipper is also known for some witty one-liners to his own teammates, be it while playing for India or Chennai Super Kings, some of which have been picked up by the stump mic. One such comment to Ravindra Jadeja during a Test match between India and New Zealand in 2014 had gone viral. On Sunday, Dhoni came up with another gem during CSK's comprehensive win over Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2022 match.
IPL 2022, CSK vs DC: Chennai Super Kings hope for a final lifeline against Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals bowlers need to stop opener Ruturaj from taking chargeA glance at the IPL table may suggest that eight wins (16 points) is a minimum to qualify for the Playoffs. If that holds true, then Delhi Capitals with 10 from 10 are on a tight-rope walk and Chennai Super Kings (6 points from 10) are already playing for pride. But strange things have happened in IPL before with everything going topsy-turvy towards the business end. That makes CSK believe that seven wins can still be enough for the fourth team to sneak through. Albeit mathematical, there's still a chance for CSK and that's what is going to make them a dangerous proposition for Delhi.
IPL 2022, DC vs SRH: Can Delhi Capitals seamers find the bite against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
Delhi Capitals. A team which was built around young impact players for half a decade has struggled to find players who can close out games. They have blown hot and cold and it largely comes down to the overhaul of the pace-bowling attack. It's time the seamers hit their stride because one more off day against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday and they will be cutting it very fine to qualify for the playoffs.
IPL 2022, LSG vs DC, Match Report: Quinton De Kock Shines As LSG Beat DC By 6 Wickets
Quinton de Kock showed imperious form in his 80 off 52 balls as Lucknow Super Giants outplayed Delhi Capitals by six wickets for their third successive win in their debut IPL season here on Thursday. Delhi Capitals lost their way after a sizzling knock from Prithvi Shaw (61 off 31) to end at 149 for 3 after Lucknow predictably decided to field first. With the resources that Lucknow possess, 150 should have been a comfortable chase and the K L Rahul-led side made sure it was, getting home with two balls to spare on a tricky surface.
IPL 2022, Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Highlights: de Kock dazzles as Super Giants slay Delhi Capitals
Quinton de Kock showed imperious form in his 80 off 52 balls as Lucknow Super Giants outplayed Delhi Capitals by six wickets for their third successive win in their debut IPL season on Thursday. Delhi Capitals lost their way after a sizzling knock from Prithvi Shaw (61 off 34) to end at 149 for 3 after Lucknow predictably decided to field first. As it happened | Scorecard | Points TableWith the resources that Lucknow possess, 150 should have been a comfortable chase and the KL Rahul-led side made sure it was, getting home with two balls to spare on a tricky surface. De Kock was at his destructive best as he shared a 73-run stand with his opening partner Rahul (24 off 25). The South African wicketkeeper-batter was particularly harsh on compatriot Anrich Nortje who was playing his first game since November. The fit again pacer, playing his first IPL game in India, was smashed for three fours and a six by de Kock in an over leaking 19 runs.