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IPL 2022: AB de Villiers Says MS Dhoni Stepping Down From Captaincy "Perfect Move"

MS Dhoni stepped down as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain two days before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and handed over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja. South Africa legend AB de Villiers, who retired from all forms of cricket ahead of IPL 2022, praised the wicketkeeper-batter's decision, saying that captaincy can wear a player down. AB de Villiers has captained South Africa in the past and knows the pressures of the job, and supported Dhoni's move.

South Africa Batter Zubayr Hamza Provisionally Suspended By ICC

South African batter Zubayr Hamza has accepted a provisional suspension pending the outcome of the disciplinary process, ICC announced. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged Hamza with an anti-doping rule violation under the ICC Anti-Doping Code. Hamza has been charged with the presence and/or use of a prohibited substance following the detection of Furosemide in a sample collected out-of-competition on January 17, 2022, and has accepted a provisional suspension pending the outcome of the disciplinary process.

3rd ODI: Bangladesh Thrash South Africa To Seal Historic Series Win

Taskin Ahmed and Tamim Iqbal starred as Bangladesh sealed an historic series triumph with a nine-wicket win in the third one-day international against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday. Fast bowler Taskin took five for 35 as South Africa were bowled out for 154, their lowest total against Bangladesh. Visiting captain Tamim then scored 87 not out off 82 balls to take Bangladesh to victory with 23.3 overs to spare, sharing a century opening partnership with Liton Das (48).

South African Test Cricketer Zubayr Hamza Suspended After Positive Drugs Test

South African cricketer Zubayr Hamza has agreed to a voluntary suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday. Hamza, 26, has played in six Test matches and one one-day international. According to a CSA statement, Hamza tested positive for the substance Furosemide following an International Cricket Council anti-doping test on January 17. Furosemide is a diuretic, prescribed to treat hypertension and reduce swelling caused by fluid build-up in the body. It is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned list because of concerns that it may mask other drugs.

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates: South Africa Win Toss, Opt To Bat

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates:South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat against Bangladesh at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Both teams will look to go full tilt in the series decider as they try to edge each other out for ODI supremacy on the tour. A win will give Bangladesh their first-ever ODI series win in South Africa, something which captain Tamim Iqbal have a keen eye on. The first match was won by the visitors by 38 runs while South Africa levelled the series in the second by winning by seven wickets at the The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. (LIVE SCORECARD)

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: Bangladesh Aim To Continue Winning Momentum

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: After registering a memorable victory in the first match of the series, Bangladesh will look to continue the winning momentum and take an unassailable 2-0 lead against hosts South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday. South Africa, on the other hand, will look to erase the memories of last mach's defeat and start fresh in order to level the three-match ODI series 1-1. Bangladesh can go in with the same final XI while the hosts can make a few changes to put the balance right in the team. (LIVE SCORECARD)

SA vs BAN: Bangladesh End Victory Drought In South Africa, Win 1st ODI By 38 Runs

Bangladesh ended their victory drought in South Africa with a 38-run win in the first one-day international at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday. Shakib Al Hasan led a strong Bangladesh batting effort, hitting 77 off 64 balls as Bangladesh made 314 for seven after being sent in. Fast bowlers Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed reduced South Africa to 36-3 in reply. Rassie van der Dussen hit 86 and David Miller made a hard-hit 79 but South Africa were bowled out for 276.

"Is IPL Bullying Other Boards?": Former India Cricketer After South African Players Skip Bangladesh Series For IPL

The club vs country debate has resurfaced once again after all the South African players with an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract decided to skip the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh to feature in the cash-rich league. The likes of Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, among others will leave for India after the conclusion of the ongoing ODI series against Bangladesh to take part in IPL 2022, which begins on March 26, five days before the first South Africa-Bangladesh Test. This comes after South Africa's skipper Dean Elgar had called it a "loyalty test" for the IPL-bound players.

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IPL 2022: AB de Villiers Says MS Dhoni Stepping Down From Captaincy "Perfect Move"

South Africa Batter Zubayr Hamza Provisionally Suspended By ICC

3rd ODI: Bangladesh Thrash South Africa To Seal Historic Series Win

South African Test Cricketer Zubayr Hamza Suspended After Positive Drugs Test

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates: South Africa Win Toss, Opt To Bat

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: Bangladesh Aim To Continue Winning Momentum

SA vs BAN: Bangladesh End Victory Drought In South Africa, Win 1st ODI By 38 Runs

"Is IPL Bullying Other Boards?": Former India Cricketer After South African Players Skip Bangladesh Series For IPL