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What Makes Kagiso Rabada A "Special Bowler"? South Africa Great Explains

Kagiso Rabada's hunger for success and an impeccable technique to release the ball easily makes him a modern-day South Africa legend, reckons former fast bowling great Allan Donald. Explaining what makes Rabada special, Donald said Rabada's hip-rotation is like a javelin thrower and that adds pace to his bowling. Donald said Rabada's bowling style is similar to the past legends of the game. The 28-year-old, who has competed in 61 matches, is just 13 scalps away from completing 300 Test wickets.

'Would Have Beaten South Africa But For This Fellow': Ravi Shastri's Blockbuster Verdict

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri said on Tuesday that the Rohit Sharma-led side has the perfect chance to win their first Test series ever on South African soil because of the absence of a single cricketer. Shastri referenced the brilliant record of former Proteas cricketer Vernon Philander and said that the fact that he is not part of the team automatically gives India the advantage. The fast bowler enjoyed a tremendous run of form against India during his playing career and in the five Test matches that he played at home, he ended up taking 25 wickets at an average of 18.

Why Haven't India Won A Test Series In South Africa? Factors Explained

The Indian men's cricket team has demonstrated their dominance in various conditions across the globe. However, there remains an elusive quest haunting their illustrious Test cricket history - a series victory in South Africa. Despite India's remarkable achievements in Test cricket in recent years which include Test series victories in Australia, the Indian cricket teams have faced challenges in conquering the South African frontier. In fact, India have won only four Test matches in South Africa in three decades. Here's a look at the reasons behind this unattained feat.

"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.

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.

S. Africa look forward to future success despite semi-final loss

KOLKATA : South Africa may have suffered more Cricket World Cup semi-final heartache but coach Rob Walter believes they have laid a platform for the future with a core group of players after exceeding expectations at the most recent tournament in India.

"Leave Spirit Of Cricket Out Of This": Harsha Bhogle's No Non-Sense Take On Angelo Mathews' 'Timed Out' Controversy

The 'timed out' dismissal of Angelo Mathews, a first in the 146-year old history of international cricket, has divided the cricket world. The appeal for 'timed out' against the former Sri Lanka captain was done by Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan. The incident happened during the 25th over when Angelo Mathews came at the crease after the fall of the fourth wicket. However, visuals showed his helmet strap came off as he was preparing to face the ball. The umpires deemed that he had taken more than two minutes, by which a batter should be ready to face the ball.

"Absolutely Pathetic": Gautam Gambhir, Dale Steyn Slam Bangladesh As Angelo Mathews Is Timed Out

The 'Spirit of Cricket' question came into the picture once again as rare incident happened at the Cricket World Cup. In a match in Delhi, Sri Lanka star Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket to be timed out. In the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup match, Angelo Mathews was left stunned as rival skipper Shakib Al Hasan appealed for 'timed out'. It all started when Angelo Mathews came in to bat in the 25th over, being bowled by Shakib Al Hasan. The former Sri Lanka captain soon realised that the strap of his helmet was not alright.

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What Makes Kagiso Rabada A "Special Bowler"? South Africa Great Explains

'Would Have Beaten South Africa But For This Fellow': Ravi Shastri's Blockbuster Verdict

Why Haven't India Won A Test Series In South Africa? Factors Explained

"Someone Like Sanju Samson Will...": AB De Villiers' Honest Take On Star's Inclusion For South Africa ODIs

AB De Villiers Named 'Brand Ambassador' Of SA20

S. Africa look forward to future success despite semi-final loss

"Leave Spirit Of Cricket Out Of This": Harsha Bhogle's No Non-Sense Take On Angelo Mathews' 'Timed Out' Controversy

"Absolutely Pathetic": Gautam Gambhir, Dale Steyn Slam Bangladesh As Angelo Mathews Is Timed Out