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"Bowlers Who Are Respected...": AB de Villiers' Mammoth Verdict On Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj became the top-ranked ODI bowler in the world after producing a devastating spell of pace bowling to guide India to the Asia Cup 2023 title. The fast bowler took six wickets to completely demolish Sri Lanka and his performance earned him massive praise ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023. South Africa legend AB De Villiers played with Siraj as part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in the Indian Premier League and he was all praise for the pacer. De Villiers pointed out the major assets in Siraj's game and tipped him to achieve even more in the future.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Double Blow For South Africa, Two Big Stars Ruled Out With Injury

South Africa were dealt twins blows weeks ahead of the ODI Cricket World Cup after injured pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the tournament in India, head coach Rob Walter confirmed on Thursday. Bowling all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo and seamer Lizaad Williams have replaced the duo in the World Cup-bound squad. "It's hugely disappointing for Anrich and Sisanda to be missing out on the 50-over Cricket World Cup. Both are quality players that add immense value to the Proteas," Walter said.

Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala Uncertain For World Cup, To Undergo Fitness Test This Week

South African fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala's availability for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India will be determined this week following a fitness test. The duo was named in South Africa's initial 15-member squad for the World Cup, but played only one game each in the just-concluded five-match ODI series against Australia. While Nortje has sustained a lower-back injury, Magala is nursing a left-knee problem. South Africa is set to leave for India on September 23 and final call on the duo's availability will be taken before the journey.

Marco Jansen Destroys Australian Top Order To Clinch Series For South Africa

Left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen dismissed the first five Australian batsmen to clinch a come-from-behind series win for South Africa in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. Jansen took five for 39 as Australia were bowled out for 193 in reply to South Africa's 315 for nine. South African captain Temba Bavuma said the character of the team had shone through after they lost the first two matches of the series, which boded well for the World Cup in India next month. "There is a lot of confidence we can take, in that we had our backs against the wall and we showed we have ways of getting on top of the game. We will go to India in probably the best state we can be."

South Africa vs Australia 5th ODI: Live Score And Updates

SA vs AUS, 5th ODI Live: Following a crushing 164-run win in the fourth ODI, South Africa now look to seal the five-match series as they take on Australia in the series-decider in Johannesburg. Heinrich Klaasen slammed 174 off 83 balls to lead South Africa to a series-levelling win on Friday. Klaasen shared an extraordinary fifth wicket partnership of 222 off only 94 balls with David Miller (82 not out) as South Africa piled up 416 for five, their fifth-highest total in one-day internationals, before bowling out Australia for 252. Australia will be without Travis Head who has fractured his wrist. (Live Scorecard)

"Best Hitting I Have Seen...: Virender Sehwag Impressed With Star Who Slammed 83-Ball 174. Not An Indian

Virender Sehwag was one power-packed batter for the Indian cricket team, He changed the way Indian openers were looked at with his clean hitting and his non-chalant attitude. So, when he praises someone's batting as the "best hitting" he has seen in a 'long, long time' pne ought ti take note. Heinrich Klaasen slammed 174 off 83 balls to lead South Africa to a 164-run win in the fourth one-day international against Australia at SuperSport Park on Friday.

Travis Head's World Cup Participation In Doubt After Fracturing Left Hand

Travis Head's participation at next month's World Cup has been thrown into uncertainty after the Australian opener fractured his left hand during the fourth ODI against South Africa. Head was struck on the on the left glove by a short delivery from Proteas seamer Gerald Coetzee in the seventh over in the fourth ODI in Centurion on Friday. The 29-year-old faced three more deliveries but looked in discomfort and was forced to retire hurt in Australia's massive 164-run loss. "It's a confirmed fracture," Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said at the post match conference.

South Africa vs Australia 4th ODI: Heinrich Klaasen Helps South Africa Rout Australia; Series Levelled At 2-2

South Africa defeated Australia by 164 runs in the fourth ODI match on Friday. The win helped South Africa level the five-match series 2-2 with a match to go. Talking about the fourth ODI, Heinrich Klaasen slammed 174 off 83 balls to lead a South African batting assault against Australia in the fourth one-day international at SuperSport Park on Friday. Klaasen shared an extraordinary fifth wicket partnership of 222 off only 94 balls with David Miller (82 not out) as South Africa piled up 416 for five, their fifth-highest total in one-day internationals. Klaasen struck 13 fours and 13 sixes before being caught on the boundary off the last ball of the innings. In reply, Australia were bundled out for 252.

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"Bowlers Who Are Respected...": AB de Villiers' Mammoth Verdict On Mohammed Siraj

Cricket World Cup 2023: Double Blow For South Africa, Two Big Stars Ruled Out With Injury

Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala Uncertain For World Cup, To Undergo Fitness Test This Week

Marco Jansen Destroys Australian Top Order To Clinch Series For South Africa

South Africa vs Australia 5th ODI: Live Score And Updates

"Best Hitting I Have Seen...: Virender Sehwag Impressed With Star Who Slammed 83-Ball 174. Not An Indian

Travis Head's World Cup Participation In Doubt After Fracturing Left Hand

South Africa vs Australia 4th ODI: Heinrich Klaasen Helps South Africa Rout Australia; Series Levelled At 2-2