Hashim Amla comes out in support of ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement
Earlier, Lungi Ngidi had asked the South African board to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement but had faced criticism from some of the players.
Earlier, Lungi Ngidi had asked the South African board to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement but had faced criticism from some of the players.
Smith, who is regarded as one of the most influential captains in the history of South African cricket admitted that he was among those interviewed for the post.
The second season of the MSL starts on 8 November. The opening game of this tournament will be played between the Cape Town Blitz and Jozi Stars in Johannesburg.
The club is almost certain to be criticised for signing a second Kolpak registration after Morne Morkel. However, they will argue that they are trying to compensate for the loss of key players on international duty.
Babar scored a match-winning 115 runs for his team in the second ODI of the ongoing bilateral series against Sri Lanka.
Chasing a target of 204, Hashim Amla and captain Faf du Plessis put up an unbeaten second wicket stand of 175 runs to secure the win. This was South Africa's second win of the tournament.
The 34-year-old also became the fourth South African batsman after Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers and Herschelle Gibbs to reach the 8,000-run mark in one-day cricket.
Due to the heavy rains which had interrupted the play, the match was diminished to 48 overs for each team with South Africa's winning target being revised to 127 runs in 48 overs.
Amla said, "The fact there has not been a lot of chat at this World Cup means there is less expectation but in the team we think we can do well."
Struggling South African batting star Hashim Amla will return to his number three position in the first Test against Pakistan, starting at SuperSport Park on Wednesday, with the full backing of captain Faf du Plessis.
