South Africa recall Muthusamy as Bangladesh test tour goes ahead
South Africa have recalled all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy to their 15-player squad for next month's two-test tour of Bangladesh as one of three frontline spin options.
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Rabada returns as Proteas name Test squad for Bangladesh series
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada returns to the Proteas fold as Test coach Shukri Conrad on Monday announced a 15-man squad for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh next month.
Rohit Sharma In, Faf Du Plessis Out: List Of Players IPL Teams Are Likely To Retain
The countdown has begun for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to start working on their release and retention list. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the retention rules on Saturday, paving the way for the franchises to finalise the list of players they wish to keep ahead of the mega auction. The board has allowed franchises to retain a maximum of 6 players, either through direct retention or Right-To-Match card. However, with retention cost increased by the BCCI, striking the perfect balance between keep players and buying them through RTM in the auction, will be key to success.
Ricky Ponting Pulls Big Surprise, Joins New IPL Franchise Ahead Of 2025 Season
Australian great Ricky Ponting was on Tuesday appointed head coach of Punjab Kings, replacing compatriot Trevor Bayliss in the under-performing IPL franchise. The former Australian captain has made the switch to Punjab Kings from Delhi Capitals, a team he was part of for seven years. "Ponting signed the contract yesterday and it is for four years. He will need that much time to build the squad. Ponting will take a call on the rest of the support staff," an IPL source told PTI.
Proteas rest key players to build squad depth ahead of Afghanistan, Ireland series
Proteas white-ball head coach Rob Walter on Monday announced the squads for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan and white-ball tour against Ireland, which get underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this month.
South Africa Defeat West Indies To Maintain 25-Year Test Series Grip
South Africa defeated the West Indies by 40 runs on an eventful third day of the second and final Test on Saturday to extend their dominance over the Caribbean side. Set a challenging target of 263 after fast bowler Jayden Seales' Test-best figures of six for 61 dismissed the Proteas for 246 in their second innings in the morning session, the home team lost wickets at regular intervals to be dismissed for 222. In a cruel twist of fate, Seales was the last wicket to fall just minutes before the scheduled close of play. He fell to man of the series Keshav Maharaj who claimed his 13th wicket of the two-match duel via a short-leg catch by David Bedingham.
West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test Highlights Day 1: Wiaan Mulder Leads South Africa Fightback As WI Stumble To 97/7 On Day 1
West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test, Highlights: Wiaan Mulder bagged a four-wicket haul as South Africa fought back on the opening day of the second Test to restrict West Indies to 97/7 at stumps at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. This came after West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph marked his first taste of Test cricket on home soil with a five-wicket haul, as South Africa were bowled out for 160. Jason Holder (33 not out) and Gudakesh Motie averted a complete collapse. Mulder responded in kind with the excellent figures of four for 18 as the Caribbean side limped to 97 for seven in reply at the close. (Scorecard)
SA20 receives major boost in landing England superstar Ben Stokes
Star England cricketer Ben Stokes has been unveiled as a major new signing for SA20 outfit MI Cape Town.