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A Delhi court, which framed charges against four accused in the 2000 cricket match-fixing scandal case, said some matches of the India-South Africa test and ODI series were fixed and attempts were made to fix other fixtures. The two tests and five one-day internationals were held from February 19 to March 19, 2000. The court said, "Investigation also concluded that some of the matches were fixed and an attempt was made to fix some other matches." It said noting the investigation that in the first test match at Mumbai from February 24 to 28, "It was decided that the South African Team will not score more than 250 runs in an inning and the same is evident from the statement of Pieter Strydom and Hansie Cronje before the King's Commission." In the second Test match at Bengaluru from March 2 to 6, the court noted that, "Though Hansie Cronje had spoken to other players as per the statements made before the King's Commission, this match was not fixed although an attempt was made to fix it." Noting the evidence before it, the court said that the first ODI on March 9 in Kochi was a fixed match.

Former South Africa cricket team batter Herschelle Gibbs believes that Rohit Sharma is 'more technically correct' than Virat Kohli and explained his pick with an example. Gibbs recently took to social media to talk about the batting techniques of both star batters and pointed out a major difference between them. While responding to a social media post where the user compared shots played by both of them, Gibbs gave his opinion. "Rohit was always more technically correct than Virat. But Virat's desire to dominate, especially in white ball format, is a major difference between the 2 batters." he wrote on X.

Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs believes India stalwart Virat Kohli can play for "as long he wants to", considering his knack for scoring runs and staying fit is intact at the age of 36. Virat lived up to his reputation as "Chase Master". He orchestrated a flawless route for India to chase a 242-run target against arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday in the Champions Trophy. With Virat roaring back to form with his imposing swagger and mojo, Gibbs believes the 36-year-old can go and mesmerise the spectators with his on-field performances for as long as he wants to.

Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs has attacked former Pakistan captain Babar Azam over his English speaking skills, adding that the language barrier makes it hard for others to communicate with him. This isn't the first time that a current or former cricketer has questioned Babar's ability to communicate in English. While responding to a fan's query, who asked Gibbs to give some batting advice to Babar amid his lean patch, the former South Africa opening batter suggested that Babar's poor communication skills can be a bit challenging for others to put across a thought.

India captain Rohit Sharma's fitness remains a hot topic of debate amid his lean patch with the bat in Test cricket. Recently, former South African cricketer Daryll Cullinan had taken a swipe at Rohit's fitness, calling him "overweight" and unfit for the rigours of a five-match Test series. Cullinan had labelled Rohit a "flat track bully" and even called him a liability to the team. Now, Cullinan's compatriot Herschelle Gibbs has reacted to his comments on the Indian skipper.

India stalwart Virat Kohli has been facing his fair share of criticism of late for his topsy-turvy form with the bat, but has now found a supporter in one of his childhood heroes. Kohli, who averages just 25 with the bat in Test cricket in 2024, has received words of encouragement from former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs, who Kohli had named as one of his childhood heroes during his U19 days. Gibbs stated that Kohli should not be written off just yet.

David Bedingham was around 21 and full of promise, having already started playing First-Class cricket. But a horrifying car accident almost curtailed the South African's budding journey as he was out of action for a year. Bedingham, however, made a strong-willed comeback to become a Western Province bulwark and also plied his trade for Durham in English county making more than 6000 runs in 89 games before making an impressive Test debut against India at Centurion last week. Now, Bedingham is in a singular space, playing his first Test at Newlands, his home ground.

Rajasthan Royal (RR) batter Jos Buttler fail to trouble the scorer as he was dismissed on a two-ball duck by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Wayne Parnell during their IPL 2023 match in Jaipur on Sunday. Buttler, who stuck four centuries and held the Orange Cap last season, recorded his fourth 'no run' score of IPL 2023, registering the joint-most ducks in an IPL season. Prior to him, six other players also registered four ducks in an IPL season.