Proteas take much needed break after nightmare Test in Christchurch
The best course of action for the Proteas is to get away entirely from cricket, which is exactly what the players and management are doing for two days.
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Ziyaad Abrahams helps Paarl Rocks secure CSA T20 Challenge playoff place
Cape Town - Ziyaad Abrahams made a sensational return to the Rocks line-up to propel his team to the CSA T20 Challenge playoffs.
UAE allrounder Rohan Mustafa eyeing dream return to Australia
Rohan Mustafa is urging the UAE to remain on the attack as he eyes a dream return to Australia for a World Cup.
IPL Rights Value To Reflect League Growth: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah
Media rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) will capture value worthy of the league's rapid rise, especially after the addition of two new teams and strong digital growth, secretary of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) Jay Shah told Reuters. "The aspirational value of Brand IPL has surpassed anyone and everyone's expectations," Shah said in an interview. He declined to discuss any dollar figures, but said: "The valuation will mirror the rise and growth of the league."
AUS vs SL: Kusal Mendis Stars As Sri Lanka Win 5th T20I Against Australia
Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten match-winning 69 and skipper Dasun Shanaka blasted 35 as Sri Lanka won the fifth and final Twenty20 against Australia by five wickets on Sunday to prevent a series whitewash. The home side won all four previous games, three of them convincingly, and when skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and batted they were eyeing a big total. But they were exposed early on by some impressive Sri Lankan bowling. Australia struggled to 58 for three off 10 overs before late fireworks from Matthew Wade (43 off 27 balls) and Daniel Sams (18 off 15) ensured a competitive 154 for six.
Sunil Gavaskar "Surprised" At Virat Kohli Being Rested For 3rd T20I vs West Indies
Former India captain Virat Kohli has been rested for India's third and final T20I against the West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday and has also been given a break for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka. Kohli, who has been going through a rough patch of form, had scored a key knock of 52 runs in the 2nd T20I against West Indies on Friday, helping India to an eight-run win over the visitors in Kolkata. According to cricket great Sunil Gavaskar, Kohli should have played one more match having just regained his form with the bat.
Footballers Protest Demanding Playing Field In Guwahati
Young kids dotted the streets of Assam's Guwahati city on Sunday playing football. They were, however, not out enjoying the holiday, rather they were participating in a protest demanding a field for playing football in this largest city of the state. Over 500 footballers from across the state took part in a protest rally in the city demanding that at least a couple of fields be allowed for playing football in Guwahati. From former and current national and international level players to children with a fondness for the game participated in the protest.
Sri Lanka scores thrilling T20 win vs Aust
The MCG became a mini-Colombo as Sri Lanka pulled off an exciting consolation victory in the fifth and final match of their Twenty20 series against Australia.