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IPL 2025: Banned by PSL, Corbin Bosch excels on debut for MI on his brother's birthday
Mumbai, April 27: The call that Corbin Bosch was hoping to receive after joining Mumbai Indians as a late injury replacement came early on Sunday morning. It was his brother Ethan's birthday, and the news that he would make his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against Lucknow Super Giants made it special.
IPL 2025: CSK sign Dewald Brevis as a replacement for injured Gurjapneet Singh
New Delhi, April 18: Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have signed South Africa batter Dewald Brevis as a replacement for injured uncapped left-arm fast-bowler Gurjapneet Singh for the rest of the ongoing 2025 season.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma sustains elbow injury two months before WTC final
Johannesburg, April 10: South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has suffered an elbow injury, which has prevented him from taking part in the domestic first-class final, which kicks off in Johannesburg on Thursday, according to a report on ESPN Cricinfo.
SA Test skipper Bavuma suffers elbow injury ahead of WTC final
New Delhi, April 10: South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has sustained an elbow injury two months before the World Test Championship final.
Lucknow Super Giants batter David Miller completes 3000 runs in IPL
Lucknow, April 5: During the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 encounter against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Friday, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter David Miller completed 3000 runs in the history of the cash-rich league.
IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada flies back home due to personal reasons
New Delhi, April 3: Gujarat Titans fast-bowler Kagiso Rabada has gone back home to South Africa from the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to some personal reasons.
GT pacer Kagiso Rabada returns home due to personal reasons
Ahmedabad, April 3: Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Kagiso Rabada has returned home to South Africa from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) due to personal reasons.
Rob Walter resigns as South Africa white-ball coach citing personal reasons
Johannesburg, April 1: South Africa men's white-ball team head coach Rob Walter on Tuesday stepped down from his role citing personal reasons after being associated with Proteas for 67 ODIs and T20Is.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not Wasim Akram or Jasprit Bumrah: Dale Steyn picks his favourite bowling action
New Delhi, March 2: Former right-arm speedster Dale Steyn chose South Africa's legendary quick Allan Donald's bowling action as his favourite.
I wouldn't say mindset changes: Marco Jansen on South Africa's game plan for knockouts in Champions Trophy
Karachi, March 2: After securing the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday, South Africa's left-arm seamer, Marco Jansen, revealed the national team's game plan for the upcoming knockout games in the marquee event.
Champions Trophy: SA won't change mindset heading into knockouts, says Jansen
Karachi, March 2: South Africa has burst into the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a win over England, fast bowler Marco Jansen said the Proteas do not need to change much in the upcoming game to overcome their poor form in knock-out matches
I think its alright: SA skipper Markram provides fitness update following win over England
Karachi, March 1: Following his side's convincing seven-wicket win over England in the ICC Champions Trophy, South African captain Aiden Markram served an update over his hamstring niggle, which caused him to miss his batting during the run-chase.
Champions Trophy: Bowlers, van der Dussen and Klaasen ensure SA finish as Group B toppers
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.
South Afrcia quick Dane Paterson signs for Middlesex Cricket ahead of WTC final
London, February 28: South Africa's seasoned pacer Dane Paterson has signed for Middlesex Cricket for the first half of the 2025 County Championship campaign, a late bid to push his case for the World Test Championship final against Australia, beginning on June 11 at the iconic Lord's.
It's my last ICC tournament: Rassie van der Dussen ahead of clash against England in Champions Trophy
Karachi, February 28: Ahead of their all-import clash against England at Karachi, South Africa's right-hand batter Rassie van der Dussen said that the ongoing marquee event will possibly be the last major ICC tournament of his cricketing career.
Champions Trophy: Rickelton's maiden ODI ton, Markram's late blitz lift SA to 315/6 vs Afghanistan
Karachi, Feb 21: Opener Ryan Rickelton scored his maiden ODI hundred (103) as half-centuries from skipper Temba Bavuma(58), Rassie van der Dussen (52) and Aiden Markaram (52 not out) propelled South Africa to 315/6 in 50 overs against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B clash at National Stadium.
Rickelton continues all-format rise, joins Kirsten in elite company after CT debut century
Karachi, February 21: Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton continued his fine resurgence across all formats of the game in 2025, becoming the first South African player to score a century on his ICC Champions Trophy debut.
Champions Trophy: Keshav Maharaj assures SA bowlers ready to take on Pakistan's flat tracks
Karachi, February 19: Keshav Maharaj laid out South Africa's bowlers' intention of testing themselves against Pakistan's batting-friendly conditions in the Champions Trophy.
South Africa's Rickelton focusing on all-format excellence ahead of Champions Trophy
Johannesburg, February 13: South African batter Ryan Rickelton's focus is on all-format greatness as he focuses on the ICC Champions Trophy starting from February 19 onwards, with former South African legend Hashim Amla, a "phenomenal coach", as one of his mentors.
Dinesh Karthik was huge asset for SA20, says League Commissioner Graeme Smith
New Delhi, Feb 11: Former South African cricketer and SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith has heaped praise on Dinesh Karthik, calling him a "huge asset" to the league following the veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batter's debut in the tournament. Karthik, who became the first Indian player to feature in SA20 after retiring from Indian cricket in June last year, played for Paarl Royals in the recently concluded third season.
South Africa's Breetzke rewrites history books, first batter to score 150 runs in ODI debut
Lahore, February 10: South Africa's Matthew Breetzke on Monday achieved an elusive record during the ODI Tri-Series as he became the first batter to score 150 runs during the men's ODI debut.
Matthew Breetzke posts highest individual ODI score on debut vs NZ
Lahore, Feb 10: South African opener Matthew Breetzke etched his name into the record books by becoming the first batter to score 150 runs on ODI debut in second match of the ongoing tri-series against New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.
Champions Trophy: Bosch named replacement for Nortje in South Africa's squad
Johannesburg, Feb 9: South Africa have named fast bowler Corbin Bosch as a replacement for injured speedster Anrich Nortje in their 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, starting from February 19.
Corbin Bosch replaces injured Anrich Nortje in South Africa squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Johannesburg, February 9: Right-arm seamer Corbin Bosh is named as the replacement for Anrich Nortje in a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 onwards.
Test cricket is hard but T20 harder: South Africa batter Ryan Rickelton
New Delhi, February 8: While many consider Test cricket to be the ultimate challenge for players, South Africa's Ryan Rickelton sees there is something more difficult in the T20 format.
South African team arrives in Lahore ahead of ODI tri-series against Pakistan, New Zealand
Lahore, February 7: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa team arrived in Lahore on Friday for the upcoming ODI tri-series against New Zealand and Pakistan.
SA20 celebrates its 100th clash as Paarl Royals face Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Johannesburg, February 6: The SA20 League will mark a significant milestone with its 100th game as Paarl Royals take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the Season 3 Qualifier 2 at Centurion on Thursday evening.
South Africa reach first-ever ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup final with victory over Australia
Kuala Lumpur, January 31: South Africa secured their maiden spot in the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup final after an impressive five-wicket win over Australia in the first semi-final in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, as per the International Cricket Council (ICC).