Maharaj, Rabada, and Ismail headline Cricket SA award nominations
Proteas stars Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Shabnim Ismail headlined the Cricket South Africa (CSA) 2021/22 season award nominations that were announced on Tuesday.
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South Africa batsman Bavuma ruled out of England tour
CAPE TOWN : South Africa will be without middle order batsman Temba Bavuma for their three test tour of England starting in August after he was ruled out with an elbow injury, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
South Africa batsman Temba Bavuma ruled out of England tour
Bavuma, who is also the limited overs captain of the side, will miss the Twenty20 and One-Day International series as well having been their most consistent performer in the longer format over the last year. The selectors have opted for only two spinners in the squad in Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer, who has vast experience of county cricket with Essex.
From National Counties to first-class cricket with help from an umpire
Ben Gibbon has umpire Mansoor Qereshi to thank for making the transition from National Counties cricket with Cheshire to bowling at World Test Champions New Zealand. Left-arm swing bowler Gibbon took five for 43 against Wiltshire in a National Counties Championship match at Alderley Edge last August, and impressed Qereshi who was standing at his end.
Bangladesh left in tatters as Proteas edge closer to Test series win
The Proteas have batted their way to a comfortable position and are on the verge of victory after day three of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Sunday.
South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Mushfiqur Rahim Key As Bangladesh Trail By 314 Runs In 1st Innings
South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: All eyes will be on Mushfiqur Rahim as Bangladesh will look to reduce the 1st innings deficit and avoid another collapse vs South Africa on Day 3 of the 2nd Test match being played at the St George's Park in Port Elizabeth. At Stumps on Day 2, Bangladesh were placed at 139/5 with Rahim at the crease on 30 and Yasir Ali batting at 8 runs. Earlier, South Africa posted 453 in their first innings, thanks to some epic batting from Keshav Maharaj (84) and fifties each from Dean Elgar (70), Keegan Petersen (64) and Temba Bavuma (67). (LIVE SCORECARD)
Taijul takes six wickets but S Africa in control of second test
GQEBERHA, South Africa : Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took 6-135 but the touring side are behind in the game after they limped to 139 for five at the close on day two of the second and final test against South Africa on Saturday.
Taijul Islam takes six wickets but South Africa in control of second Test
Taijul Islam took 6-135 but the touring side are behind in the game after they limped to 139 for five at the close on day two of the second and final Test against South Africa on Saturday. Bangladesh are still 314 runs behind their hosts’ total of 453 all out at St George’s Park and their first aim will be to avoid the follow-on when Mushfiqur Rahim (30 not out) and Yasir Ali (8 not out) resume on the third morning. Seamer Wiaan Mulder (3-15) has been the pick of the home bowlers, removing Tamim Iqbal lbw for a brisk 47.