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Scott Boland ready to give it all in WTC final against South Africa
New Delhi, March 31: After an impressive performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, Australia quick Scott Boland has set his sights on the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s.
Lyon says he is 'all well and good' for WTC final after overcoming hip issue
New Delhi, March 31: Australia’s veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon has declared himself fit to play the World Test Championship Final in June after overcoming a hip issue he battled during the side’s Test series against India and Sri Lanka held earlier this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Scheduling is out of our control, it's about....: NZ's Latham ahead of CT 2025 semifinal against SA
Lahore, March 4: Ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa, New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham highlighted his team's "anywhere, anytime mentality", saying that while the tournament scheduling is out of their control, their job is to turn up for their games no matter what and their focus currently remains the Proteas.
Champions Trophy: Ponting backs SA over NZ but warns of 'big-game' Williamson factor
Dubai, March 4: Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has tipped South Africa as the favourites heading into their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand, citing the Proteas' "bit more class and power" in their lineup. However, he warned that if Kane Williamson finds his rhythm, he could single-handedly turn the game in New Zealand's favour.
George Linde joins South Africa team as travelling reserve: Report
Lahore, March 4: Left-arm spin-bowling allrounder George Linde has been added to the South African squad as a travelling reserve for the Champions Trophy, providing cover for Aiden Markram, who is nursing a right hamstring injury, says a report.
Champions Trophy: Klaasen shrugs off travel chaos as South Africa eye final spot
Dubai, March 3: South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has insisted that the team's whirlwind 18-hour trip to Dubai will have no adverse effects as they prepare for their crucial Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday.
Champions Trophy: Anil Kumble feels angle, quality, variety make South Africa's bowling attack complete
New Delhi, March 2: Former India spinner and head coach Anil Kumble believes the variety offered by South Africa's pace trio, featuring Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi, makes them a dominant force even in the non-friendly bowling conditions evident in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
CT 2025: Buttler hopes to regain batting form following resignation from captaincy
Karachi, March 1: Following loss to South Africa in the final league stage game of ICC Champions Trophy on Saturday, England's outgoing skipper Jos Buttler expressed how lack of results during his captaincy diminished team's confidence and expressed hope that he will perform better as a batter without the burden of captaincy.
Van der Dussen, Klaasen power South Africa to dominant win over England
Karachi, March 1: South Africa secured their second victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, topping Group B with a commanding performance against England in Karachi on Saturday. Chasing a target of 180, the Proteas cruised to victory in just 29.1 overs, thanks to an explosive partnership of 127-runs between Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen.
Champions Trophy: Wicket was slower than expected, boys adapted really well, says Markram
Karachi, March 1: After South Africa sealed their semifinal spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy with a seven-wicket win over England, skipper Aiden Markam said the team adapted really well to the conditions despite the pitch being much slower than expected. South Africa's win to become Group B toppers at the National Stadium was set by pace all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen, who picked three wickets each to bowl out England for a dismal 179 all out in 38.2 overs.
Champions Trophy: Van der Dus, Klaasen hit fifties as South Africa beat England by seven wickets
Karachi, March 1: Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen hit fifties each while sharing a stand of 127 runs off 122 balls as South Africa beat England by seven wickets to end as Group B toppers in the 2025 Champions Trophy match at the National Stadium here on Saturday. After pace all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen picked three wickets each to bowl out England for a dismal 179 all out in 38.2 overs, van der Dussen was steady in his 72 not out off 87 balls, laced with six fours and three sixes.
Champions Trophy: Mulder, Jansen grab three scalps each as South Africa bowl out England for 179
Karachi, March 1: Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen picked three wickets each in a dominating bowling performance as South Africa bowled out England for just 179, the lowest total of 2025 Champions Trophy, in the final Group B clash at the National Stadium on Saturday.
Aiden Markram exits field with hamstring discomfort; Heinrich Klaasen takes charge
Karachi, March 1: Aiden Markram, standing in as South Africa's captain in the absence of Temba Bavuma, left the field due to discomfort in his hamstring during the match against England.
CT 2025: Recklessness in powerplay costs England again, skittled out for 179 against South Africa
Karachi, March 1: In yet another shambolic and reckless batting display, England was wiped out for 179 runs in their final league stage ICC Champions Trophy match against South Africa at Karachi on Saturday, that highlighted a big issue with their batting that has gone awry after the days of former captain Eoin Morgan which changed the way Three Lions played their white-ball cricket.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: England win toss, opt to bat against South Africa
Karachi, March 1: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi on Saturday.
Champions Trophy: England elect to bat first against South Africa in Buttler's final game as captain
Karachi, March 1: England have won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the final Group B match of 2025 Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Saturday. This is the final time Jos Buttler will captain England in white-ball cricket after announcing his resignation on Friday.
Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa to face England in crucial clash for semi-final spot
Karachi, March 1: South Africa will lock horns with England on Saturday in order to book their spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Champions Trophy: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma frustrated after rain washes away Australia clash
Rawalpindi, February 25: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma was left "frustrated" after relentless rain in Rawalpindi washed away their Champions Trophy fixture against Australia on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy: We've to win against Afghanistan to qualify for semis, says Smith
Rawalpindi, Feb 25: After incessant rain washed out their Champions Trophy encounter against South Africa in Rawalpindi, Australia captain Steve Smith said his team will now be gearing up for their next outing, which they have to win, against Afghanistan in their final Group B game to confirm their qualification to the last four.
Champions Trophy: With Australia-SA clash called off, England-Afghanistan face knockout scenario
Rawalpindi, Feb 25: Reigning ODI World Champion Australia's Group B encounter against South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain, with both teams sharing a point each.
Champions Trophy: Kaif questions PCB's use of ICC funds after rain called-off Aus vs SA clash in Rawalpindi
New Delhi, Feb 25: Former India batter Mohammad Kaif lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not covering the entire ground as rain washed out the ICC Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi.
Champions Trophy: Persistent rain washes out Aus vs SA clash in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Feb 25: The Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without a toss due to incessant rain in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy: Incessant rain in Rawalpindi forces Australia-South Africa clash to be called off
Rawalpindi, February 25: The highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash between Australia and South Africa has been called off without even the toss taking place due to incessant rain in Rawalpindi on Monday.
CT 2025: Toss delayed in South Africa-Australia clash due to rain
Rawalpindi, February 25: The toss for the Group B Champions Trophy match between South Africa and Australia at Rawalpindi, has been delayed due to rain.
Any Australian outfit that comes for ICC event; you don't take lightly: SA captain Temba Bavuma
Rawalpindi, February 24: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma isn't expecting a walk in the park against a pace-depleted Australian side in their upcoming Champions Trophy fixture on Tuesday in Rawalpindi.
England set to revive five-Test series beyond Ashes and India: Report
London, Feb 24: England are planning to re-introduce a five-match Test series against teams beyond Australia and India, with Pakistan and South Africa emerging as the frontrunners for extended battles.
SA skipper Bavuma gives fitness update on Klaasen ahead of Australia CT 2025 clash
Rawalpindi, February 24: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy clash against Australia, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma said that the fitness of wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen is yet to be assessed and he is also taking part in the practice session.
Will take positives and move forward: Afghan skipper Shahidi after losing to South Africa in Champions Trophy
Karachi, February 22: Following the defeat against South Africa in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said that there are many positives to take for his team, despite a result that didn't go their way, and they will try to take that forward.
One of our best performances...: SA skipper Bavuma hails team's bowling after win over Afghanistan in CT2025
Karachi, February 22: Following his side's win over Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener, South African skipper Temba Bavuma expressed his delight with the bowling performance, calling it one of their finest displays.
Champions Trophy: Bavuma hails SA's 'clinical performance' in commanding victory over Afghanistan
Karachi, Feb 21: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma lauded his team’s “clinical performance” as they opened their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a dominant 107-run win over Afghanistan here on Friday. Opting to bat first on an unfamiliar surface, South Africa posted a commanding 315/6, after a maiden ODI century from Ryan Rickelton. The bowlers then delivered a ruthless display, bundling Afghanistan out for 208 in 43.3 overs.
Champions Trophy: I think the batting was not good enough today, says Afghanistan skipper Shahidi after 107-run defeat
Karachi, Feb 21: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi admitted his side fell short in the batting department after they suffered a comprehensive 107-run defeat against South Africa in their ICC Champions Trophy opener at the National Stadium. Chasing a daunting target of 316, Afghanistan faltered early and never recovered despite a valiant 90 from Rahmat Shah.
CT 2025: South Africa win toss; opt to bat first against Afghanistan in their opening clash
Karachi, February 21: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first in their opening game of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Afghanistan in Karachi on Friday.