Former South Africa spinner Paul Adams believes Delhi Capitals made a smart decision in retaining South African power-hitter Tristan Stubbs for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Since losing to India by seven runs in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final at Barbados, South Africa’s form in the format hasn’t been the brightest.
Before the commencement of the T20I series against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said he’s taken the leadership style used by Rohit Sharma in his T20I captaincy career, particularly in terms of handling young players.
Concerns arose when the BCCI announced on October 25 that speedster Mayank Yadav, who made his international debut in the T20Is against Bangladesh, would miss India’s four-match series against South Africa
South Africa fell way short in their aim to record the highest-ever run chase in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt stated the team needs to reflect on the performance.
On Thursday, the Proteas came out with a mission to reach their first ever World Cup final, but ran out of road after going down fighting by three wickets in a tense second semifinal at the Eden Gardens here.
More than one million fans have now attended the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup with the event on track to become one of the most attended ICC events in history.
The stage was set, the moment was picture perfect…and there goes Virat Kohli punching Kagiso Rabada to cover for a single to bring up his record-equalling 49th ODI hundred in front of a near-capacity crowd at the Eden Gardens.
While both teams still have one round left to play, the face-off between India and the Proteas is already gearing momentum as India with their all-round package and South Africa.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been ruled out of their upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 match against South Africa on Wednesday, as he is yet to recover from the thumb injury fully.
