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Hampshire signs South Africa batsman Dewal Brevis
New Delhi March 28: Hampshire has taken South Africa batsman Dewald Brevis to participate in their Vitality T20 Blast campaign. Brevis, 21, will also be available for Hampshire's two County Championship matches during the hiatus in the Blast, as per a release by Hampshire Cricket.
Zimbabwe to host NZ, SA for Tests & T20I tri-series from June
New Delhi, March 27: Zimbabwe is all set to host South Africa and New Zealand for two Tests each and a T20I tri-series from June to August, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Thursday. Zimbabwe’s highly anticipated home season will begin with them hosting South Africa in a two-match Test series at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Zimbabwe will host South Africa and New Zealand for Test matches and T20 Internationals
New Delhi March 27: Zimbabwe will welcome South Africa and New Zealand for a two-Test series as well as a T20I triangular series from June 28 to August 11. Zimbabwe will be competing in Test cricket against South Africa for the first time since December 2017 and welcoming them for the first time since August 2014 and against New Zealand after August 2016, when New Zealand visited Zimbabwe.
Trump nominates ambassador to South Africa amid diplomatic tensions
Johannesburg, March 26: Following US President Donald Trump's nomination of Leo Brent Bozell III as Ambassador to South Africa amid tensions between the two countries, some analysts view this swift appointment as a sign that the Trump administration is ready to engage with South Africa.
South Africa's G20 presidency to push for stronger global climate commitments, says minister
Johannesburg, March 26: South Africa will use the G20 presidency to drive stronger global commitments to climate action and environmental sustainability, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George said.
Guwahati to host its first Test match against South Africa this November
Guwahati, March 24: Guwahati will host the home Test match against South Africa in November this year, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Monday.
India receives Mahatma Gandhi artefacts from South Africa
New Delhi, March 23: External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Sunday received artefacts and documents related to Mahatma Gandhi from the Phoenix Settlement Trust-Gandhi Development Trust (PST-GDT) in South Africa.
No Tests in SA's 2025/26 home season; women's team to host Ireland & Pakistan
New Delhi, March 20: South Africa will not be playing a men's Test match in the 2025/26 international home season schedule released by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday. The major highlight of the schedule will be South Africa women's teams hosting Ireland and Pakistan for white-ball tours.
South Africa announces central contract list for women's cricket team; maiden call-up for Dercksen
Cape Town, March 17: Promising all-rounder and ICC Emerging Women's Player of the Year 2024 Annerie Dercksen has been given a maiden national contract as Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed the Proteas Women's contracted squad for the 2025/26 season, as per the ICC official website.
Annerie Dercksen earns South Africa women's national contract for first time
Johannesburg, March 17: Pace-bowling all-rounder Annerie Dercksen earned her first South Africa women's national contract. The inclusion of Annerie, 23, in the 15-member contracted players list announced by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday comes at the expense of Lara Goodall and Delmi Tucker.
Faf Du Plessis named Delhi Capitals' vice-captain ahead of IPL 2025
New Delhi, March 17: South African batter Faf Du Plessis was named as the vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC) team ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
IPL 2025: Veteran Faf du Plessis appointed vice-captain of Delhi Capitals
New Delhi, March 17: Veteran batter Faf du Plessis has been appointed as the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise shared the news through its social media accounts on Monday.
PCB sends legal notice to Corbin Bosch over PSL contract breach
Lahore, March 17: South Africa right-arm seamer Corbin Bosch has been served a legal notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for allegedly breaching his contractual obligations.
IPL 2025: Stubbs attributes batting success in last 12 months to significant mental shift
New Delhi, March 16: After playing just four matches for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022 and 2023 seasons, not many were unsure what Tristan Stubbs would do for the Delhi Capitals (DC) after being picked by them in the auction ahead of 2024 season.
Ramaphosa expresses regret over expulsion of South African diplomat to US
Johannesburg, March 15: The Presidency of South Africa has expressed regret over the expulsion of South African Ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool.
US declares South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool no longer welcome
Washington DC, March 15: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday (local time) announced that the South African Ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, is now considered 'Persona Non Grata' and is "no longer welcomed" in the country.
South African President mourns bus crash victims as death toll hits 16
Johannesburg, March 12: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his deep condolences to the bereaved families after a tragic bus crash in the country's northeastern province of Gauteng claimed 16 lives.
IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians sign Corbin Bosch as replacement for injured Lizaad Williams
Mumbai, March 8: Mumbai Indians have announced South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch as a replacement for Lizaad Williams, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury sustained during the SA20 competition.
South Africa to leverage G20 presidency for tourism, economic growth, global partnerships
Johannesburg, March 8: South Africa will use its G20 presidency to promote tourism, address national priorities, and strengthen South-South cooperation, a senior government official said.
IML 2025: Watson slams record third ton to propel Australia Masters to 137-run win against South Africa Masters
Vadodara, March 8: Some things never change, and Shane Watson's dominance with the bat is one of them. The Australia Masters skipper rolled back the years with yet another sensational century--his third in four matches -- as he dismantled the South Africa Masters attack in true Watto fashion at the International Masters League 2025 to steer his side to a convincing 137-run victory to wrap off the Vadodara leg of the tournament in style.
India, Sri Lanka, South Africa to play tri-series in Colombo ahead of Women's ODI World Cup
Colombo, March 6: Team India will be playing a tri-nation series in Sri Lanka, also featuring South Africa from April 27 onwards.
I think he's a fantastic leader, Vernon Philander backs Temba Bavuma
New Delhi March 6: Former South African veteran fast bowler Vernon Philander has backed South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma to continue leading the side in ODIs. South Africa lost the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy to New Zealand, falling short of 50 runs chasing 363 at Lahore.
Champions Trophy: Temba still has a couple of years left in him, says Philander
New Delhi, March 6: Former South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander has backed Temba Bavuma to continue leading South Africa in ODIs, saying that the right-handed batter still has a couple of years left in him to be at the helm.
Champions Trophy: South Africa are still evolving as a team, insists coach Walter
Lahore, March 6: South Africa head coach Rob Walter has insisted that his team are still evolving as a team, despite their 50-run defeat in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final to New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Champions Trophy: Miller backs NZ to win, admits travel ahead of semi-final wasn't ideal
Lahore, March 6: South Africa's veteran batter David Miller said he would back New Zealand to win 2025 Champions Trophy, while admitting that it wasn't ideal for the Proteas to travel between Lahore and Dubai before their semifinal game happened.
Champions Trophy: Ravindra, Williamson tons set up NZ's finale meeting with India
Lahore, March 5: Former winner New Zealand set up a meeting with India in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai after beating South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.
Champions Trophy: NZ beat SA by 50 runs, set up finale meeting with India
Lahore, March 5: New Zealand set up a meeting with India in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai after beating South Africa by 50 runs in the second semifinal at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.
SA captain Bavuma rues his soft dismissal in semi-final; admits conceding above par score
Lahore, March 6: After suffering another semi-final exit, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma felt if the target was around 350, they would have backed themselves to chase down the total against New Zealand in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
CT 2025: David Miller shatters Virender Sehwag's 23-year-old record with blistering century
Lahore, March 6: With a century that went in vain, David Miller still managed to overthrow India's legendary opener Virender Sehwag's 23-year-old record for the fastest century (67 balls) in the Champions Trophy.
Another heartbreak for South Africa as New Zealand enters Champions Trophy final
Lahore, March 5: Another clutch century by David Miller and half-centuries by skipper Temba Bavuma and Rassie Van Der Dussen went in vain as South Africa continued to add to the list of heartbreaks, succumbing by 50 runs to New Zealand in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy at Lahore on Wednesday.
Yuvraj, Manjrekar hail champion Williamson., 'talented' Ravindra after record-shattering display for NZ
New Delhi, March 5: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar showered praise on New Zealand's record-breaking duo Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra for their sizzling display against South Africa in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy.
Williamson achieves untouched milestone against SA en route to record-shattering feats for NZ
Lahore, March 5: It was records galore for Kane Williamson at the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium as he etched his name in the history books by scripting a unique milestone against South Africa en route to becoming New Zealand's leading run-scorer in the Champions Trophy and the first player from his nation to cross the threshold of 19,000 international runs landmark.
CT 2025: Rachin Ravindra continues fine run in ICC ODI events with 5th ODI ton against South Africa in semis
Lahore, March 5: New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra continued his brilliant run in International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI events against South Africa during the Champions Trophy semifinals, scoring his fifth century in the major white-ball tournaments and joining an elite company of players with multiple centuries in a single Champions Trophy edition, which includes legends like Chris Gayle, Shane Watson, Sourav Ganguly etc.
Champions Trophy: Unchanged NZ opt to bat first against Bavuma-led South Africa
Lahore, March 5: New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the second semi-final of 2025 Champions Trophy at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.
Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand win toss; opt to bat first against South Africa in semi-final
Lahore, March 5: New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy against South Africa on Wednesday.
CT 2025: SA skipper Bavuma hails NZ's formidable, disciplined bowling ahead of semifinal
Lahore, March 4: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal two against New Zealand at Lahore, South African captain Temba Bavuma said that the clash will be a fine affair between two sides with solid bowling attacks. He also hailed the Kiwi bowling attack as a "disciplined" one.
Champions Trophy: New Zealand, South Africa square up in bid to erase past heartbreaks
Lahore, March 4: Two of world cricket's most consistent yet luckless teams, South Africa and New Zealand, are set to face off in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium. Both sides, known for their heartbreaks in major tournaments, now stand on the cusp of another shot at glory.
Champions Trophy: It's better for NZ batters if ball doesn't spin much, says Santner ahead of Proteas clash
Lahore, March 4: After the New Zealand batters collapsed against a potent Indian spin attack in their previous match, skipper Mitchell Santner has acknowledged the difficulties his side faced in the clash. But he still believes the conditions at the Gaddafi Stadium for their clash with South Africa will not assist spinners as the slower track in Dubai did.
They have got all aspects covered...: NZ skipper Santner on SA ahead of CT 2025 semifinal
Lahore, March 4: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa at Lahore, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner feels that the pitch at Lahore would not spin as much as the Dubai International Stadium.
SA bring Linde as cover for Markram ahead of Champions Trophy semifinal
Lahore, March 4: South Africa has roped in Geroge Linde as the cover for batter Aiden Markram ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand on Tuesday, following the latter's hamstring injury during their last league stage match against England.