Rashid named Afghanistan Twenty20 captain
Rashid Khan will captain Afghanistan in Twenty20 internationals after being named as the replacement for Mohammad Nabi by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Thursday.
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AB believes SA20 comes at a 'good time for SA cricket'
Former Proteas star batter AB de Villiers believes next year's inaugural SA20 comes at the perfect time for South African cricket.
Elgar bemoans lack of Proteas batting character: 'It's a tough one to digest'
Proteas captain Dean Elgar was effusive in his praise for the bowling group, but was disappointed in the lack of character from the batting unit in the aftermath of their series loss against Australia.
Starc threatens De Bruyn with Mankad after batsman crosses the line
MELBOURNE : Mitchell Starc threatened South Africa number three Theunis de Bruyn with a 'Mankad' dismissal on Thursday after the batsman wandered way outside his crease at the non-striker's end during the second test in Melbourne.
Starc to miss third South Africa test after Melbourne bravery
MELBOURNE :Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc's finger injury has ruled him out of the third and final test against South Africa in Sydney but it was not enough to prevent him playing a heroic role in the series-sealing win in Melbourne on Thursday.
Australia captain Cummins hails 'gutsy' efforts from wounded team mates
MELBOURNE : Australia captain Pat Cummins hailed team mates Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green for their courage under fire after the injured duo played through pain to help the side complete a series-sealing victory over South Africa on Thursday.
Inexperience hitting South Africa hard, says Elgar
MELBOURNE : South Africa captain Dean Elgar said inexperience in his batting lineup was hurting the team but demanded his players restore some pride in the badge after they suffered their heaviest defeat in Australia in the Melbourne test on Thursday.
Woeful Proteas thrashed by depleted Australia to lose 2nd Test, series
The Proteas capitulated against rampant top-ranked Australia on Thursday to lose the second Test in Melbourne by an innings and 182 runs and with it the series.