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Olympics To Cricket: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein Mimic Shooter Yusuf Dikec's Viral Pose

The Paris Olympics 2024 has given sports lovers and fans around the world many memories to reminisce about. But perhaps the most iconic moment of the event did not come from a medal or a record, but from the shooting pose of Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, which has gone viral worldwide. Dikec's seemingly laid back approach en route to silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team event has become one of the world's most trending celebrations. Now, it has passed onto the world of cricket. And who else, but the West Indians to implement it!

Key All-rounders Rested As West Indies Name Squad For T20Is vs South Africa

West Indies will be without veteran all-rounders Jason Holder and Andre Russell for the three-match T20I series against South Africa at home, with a strong squad led by Rovman Powell for the series starting from August 24. After a 1-0 loss to South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship series, West Indies will aim to continue their good run in T20Is as they take on the Proteas. West Indies have won four of their last five bilateral T20I series and missed out on a place in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 at home after losing to South Africa.

South Africa Defeat West Indies To Maintain 25-Year Test Series Grip

South Africa defeated the West Indies by 40 runs on an eventful third day of the second and final Test on Saturday to extend their dominance over the Caribbean side. Set a challenging target of 263 after fast bowler Jayden Seales' Test-best figures of six for 61 dismissed the Proteas for 246 in their second innings in the morning session, the home team lost wickets at regular intervals to be dismissed for 222. In a cruel twist of fate, Seales was the last wicket to fall just minutes before the scheduled close of play. He fell to man of the series Keshav Maharaj who claimed his 13th wicket of the two-match duel via a short-leg catch by David Bedingham.

West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

WI vs SA 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Half-centuries by Aiden Markram at the top of the innings and Kyle Verreynne at the end of the day put South Africa in charge of the second Test against the West Indies on Friday. At stumps on the second day, the Proteas were 223 for five in their second innings, for an overall lead of 239 runs. Having dismissed the home side for 144 in the morning session to earn a nominal 16-run first innings lead, the Proteas go into day three looking to Verreynne and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder to further extend a sixth-wicket partnership that has already realised 84 runs. (Live Scorecard)

West Indies vs South Africa Live Updates 2nd Test Day 2

WI vs SA Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: Jason Holder holds the key for West Indies when play resumes on Day 2 with the hosts reeling at 97/7 in the second Test against South Africa in Guyana. Holder was unbeaten on 33 at stumps on Day 1 after a brief stand with Gudakesh Motie (11), who fell on the final ball on the opening day. For South Africa, Wiaan Mulder starred with the excellent figures of four for 18. Mulder's spell came after Shamar Joseph's haul of five for 33 led the rout of the Proteas for 160 after they chose to bat first. (Live Scorecard)

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)

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.

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Olympics To Cricket: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein Mimic Shooter Yusuf Dikec's Viral Pose

Key All-rounders Rested As West Indies Name Squad For T20Is vs South Africa

South Africa Defeat West Indies To Maintain 25-Year Test Series Grip

West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

West Indies vs South Africa Live Updates 2nd Test Day 2

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

Alick Athanaze Heroics Guide West Indies To South Africa Draw