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Shamar Joseph Returns To Form, West Indies Struggle At 97/7 vs South Africa

Shamar Joseph marked his first taste of Test cricket on home soil with a five-wicket haul but South Africa hit back in kind as 17 wickets tumbled on a dramatic opening day of the second and final Test on Thursday. Fast bowler Joseph's haul of five for 33 led the rout of the Proteas for 160 after they chose to bat first. However seamer Wiaan Mulder responded in kind with the excellent figures of four for 18 as the Caribbean side limped to 97 for seven in reply at the close.

West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test Highlights Day 1: Wiaan Mulder Leads South Africa Fightback As WI Stumble To 97/7 On Day 1

West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test, Highlights: Wiaan Mulder bagged a four-wicket haul as South Africa fought back on the opening day of the second Test to restrict West Indies to 97/7 at stumps at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. This came after West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph marked his first taste of Test cricket on home soil with a five-wicket haul, as South Africa were bowled out for 160. Jason Holder (33 not out) and Gudakesh Motie averted a complete collapse. Mulder responded in kind with the excellent figures of four for 18 as the Caribbean side limped to 97 for seven in reply at the close. (Scorecard)

Why Morne Morkel Was Chosen Over Two Ex-India Stars For Coaching Job - Report Reveals Reason

Former South Africa pace great Morne Morkel has been roped in as the Indian cricket team's new bowling coach, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told PTI on Wednesday, completing the appointment of new head coach Gautam Gambhir's preferred support staff. It is understood that the 39-year-old, who replaces Paras Mhambrey, will take over as the bowling coach from the Bangladesh series that starts with the opening Test in Chennai from September 19. He has been appointed till the end of the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.

Alick Athanaze Heroics Guide West Indies To South Africa Draw

Alick Athanaze missed out on a maiden Test century but played the key role in ensuring the safety of a draw for the West Indies against South Africa on the final day of the rain-affected first Test of a two-match series at Queen's Park Oval on Sunday. Set the unlikely victory target of 298 after the Proteas declared their second innings at 173 for three just before lunch, Atahanze's determined 92 and a fifth-wicket partnership of 65 with Jason Holder (31 not out) guided the hosts from the discomfort of 127 for four just after tea to 201 for five at the end of play.

Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada Help South Africa To Keep Hopes Of West Indies Win Alive

Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada combined on Saturday to earn South Africa a healthy first innings lead over the West Indies with the visitors attempting to defy the impact of inclement weather in seeking to force an unlikely victory going into the final day of the first Test of a two-match series in Trinidad. Steady rain restricted play to just the final session on the fourth day but in that time South Africa dismissed the home side for 233 in the first innings and then made their intentions clear in reaching 30 without loss off five overs in the second innings at the close.

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj Restricts West Indies In Rainy Third Day Of Test

After seeing fellow left-arm orthodox spinner Jomel Warrican (4-69) lead the home side's effort in eventually dismissing the visitors on the third morning, Maharaj knew he had the chance to take the fight to the West Indies' top order. And his variations of flight and pace claimed the wickets of Mikyle Louis, debutant Keacy Carty and left-hander Alick Athanaze, among three rain interruptions. "It's really about keeping it simple and being consistent and repetitive in conditions like this... and I like repetitions," said Maharaj at the end of play.

Ishan Kishan Set To Play Domestic Cricket On National Selectors' Advice: Report

Star wickekeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who was stripped off the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI's) central contracts for 2023-24 for missing domestic cricket, is all set to make a comeback for Jharkhand, stated a report. It added that the southpaw has been included in the 25 pre-season probables announced by Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) and that he took the decision after consluting "some well-wishers and national selectors". Kishan was a part of the Indian squad for the South Africa Test series squad last year but pulled out due to 'personal reasons'. He last played for India in November 2023.

7 Wickets In Less Than 6 Overs: Scotland Debutant Breaks Kagiso Rabada's Record, Makes History

Scotland pacer Charlie Cassell broke South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada's nine-year-old record for best bowling figures on debut in Men's ODIs when he picked 7-21 in 5.4 overs against Oman in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match here on Monday. Cassell was added to the Scotland squad for the matches against Oman after fellow pacer Chris Sole made himself unavailable due to personal reasons. Cassell made an impact immediately with pinpoint accuracy, by trapping former Oman captain Zeeshan Maqsood lbw off his very first ball in international cricket.

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Shamar Joseph Returns To Form, West Indies Struggle At 97/7 vs South Africa

West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test Highlights Day 1: Wiaan Mulder Leads South Africa Fightback As WI Stumble To 97/7 On Day 1

Why Morne Morkel Was Chosen Over Two Ex-India Stars For Coaching Job - Report Reveals Reason

Alick Athanaze Heroics Guide West Indies To South Africa Draw

Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada Help South Africa To Keep Hopes Of West Indies Win Alive

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj Restricts West Indies In Rainy Third Day Of Test

Ishan Kishan Set To Play Domestic Cricket On National Selectors' Advice: Report

7 Wickets In Less Than 6 Overs: Scotland Debutant Breaks Kagiso Rabada's Record, Makes History