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We've had quality local players, the best of South Africa: SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith

Cape Town, January 9: SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith reflected on what sets the T20 tournament in South Africa apart from the rest of the leagues in the world and said that they have had quality local players.


We've got quality local & international players in SA20: League commissioner Graeme Smith

New Delhi, Jan 9: As the SA20 season 3 starts on Thursday, League Commissioner and former South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith shared his thoughts on what sets SA20 apart from the rest of the T20 leagues in the world.


It's been phenomenal last 18 months: Keshav Maharaj on SA's WTC final qualification

By Vipul Kashyap, Cape Town, January 8: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj on Wednesday expressed happiness over the Proteas' World Test Championship Final qualification and said that it has been a phenomenal last 18 months for them.


Leagues like ILT20 not good as there's no investment back into local cricket, says Smith

New Delhi, Jan 8: SA20 commissioner and former South Africa captain Graeme Smith believes leagues like UAE’s ILT20 are not good for the game as there’s no investment back into growing the game locally. The third season of SA20 begins on Thursday and is in a direct clash with ILT20 yet again.


Archie Vaughan to captain England Under-19 team on tour of South Africa

New Delhi, Jan 8: All-rounder Archie Vaughan will captain England men's U19 team on its upcoming tour of South Africa. Archie, who is the son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, will lead an 18-man squad across three 50-over and two red-ball games happening from January 14 to February 6.


Graeme Smith expresses excitement around SA20, welcomes Dinesh Karthik

Cape Town, January 8: Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith is brimming with excitement for the upcoming SA20 season, emphasizing the league's focus on enhancing fan experiences and delivering high-quality cricket.


We have won 7 Tests in row under tough conditions...: Graeme Smith on SA's WTC final qualification

Cape Town, January 8: Former South African captain Graeme Smith expressed happiness about the Proteas reaching the ICC World Test Championship final for the first time ever, noting that the team deserves it after winning seven Tests in a row under tough conditions.


Biggest takeaway is to keep going...: De Villiers on SA20 adopting best practices from IPL

Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers said that one thing the SA20 league can learn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) is to "keep going" despite all the doubts and scepticism.


A wonderful all-round, exciting player....: AB de Villiers on Tristan Stubbs

Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers lauded young batter Tristan Stubbs for his consistent performances in franchise and international cricket, calling him a "wonderful all-round" and "exciting player.


A wonderful all-round, exciting player....: AB de Villiers on Tristan Stubbs

Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers lauded young batter Tristan Stubbs for his consistent performances in franchise and international cricket, calling him a "wonderful all-round" and "exciting player.


Temba Bavuma calls leading South Africa to maiden WTC Final his career highlight

Cape Town, January 7: South Africa's Test captain, Temba Bavuma, has described leading his team to their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final as the pinnacle of his Test career since debuting in 2014.


SA speedster Kagiso Rabada completes unwanted fifty during second Test against Pakistan

Cape Town, January 7: South African quick Kagiso Rabada achieved an unwanted fifty on Day 4 of the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town, reported ESPNCricinfo.


South Africa's Temba Bavuma gets off to one of the best Test captaincy starts in 74 years

Cape Town, January 7: Temba Bavuma entered a special pool of players who registered the most wins after the first nine Tests as a captain.


SA's Rabada draws battle lines as WTC final against Australia confirmed

Cape Town, January 7: Following his side's series win over Pakistan at home, South African pacer Kagiso Rabada hinted that plans are already in the works to battle Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final in June, saying that Proteas know "how to beat" Aussies, the ICC Cricket reported.


We know how to beat them: Rabada on WTC final face-off with Australia at Lord's

Cape Town, Jan 7: South African pacer Kagiso Rabada is confident that his side can pull off a big shock against Australia in the World Test Championship 2025 final and said the Proteas know how to beat Australia, as the plans for the one-off Test at Lord's are already in motion.


Rabada, Maharaj excel as South Africa thrash Pakistan to sweep series 2-0

Cape Town, Jan 6: South Africa got a big boost a few days after sealing a spot in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 with a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Pakistan to make a 2-0 sweep of the two-match series which guaranteed them the top position in the WTC standings.


2nd Test: Rickelton, Verreynne power South Africa to a big lead over Pakistan

Cape Town, Jan 4: Opener Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant maiden double century while Kyle Verreynne (100) and Marco Jansen made vital contributions as South Africa posted a mammoth first innings total before coming out to claim three early wickets to take a commanding lead in the second Test against Pakistan at the Newlands here on Saturday.


Ryan Rickelton smashes South Africa's first World Test Championship double ton

Cape Town, January 4: Left-handed batter Ryan Rickelton made history on Saturday, hitting South Africa's first-ever double-century in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).


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