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.
For the series against South Africa starting from June 9, India will be without regular skipper Rohit Sharma, senior batter Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, with the trio being rested. The hosts are also without all-rounders Deepak Chahar, Ravindra Jadeja and batter Suryakumar Yadav due to injuries.
The department said that it was expecting the fifth wave of the pandemic by the end of May.
In the pursuit of 275, South Africa were cruising with opener Laura Wolvaardt top-scoring with 80 and sharing a 125-run stand with Lara Goodall (49).
The top order of Bangladesh fired on all cylinders as the tourists notched up a massive 314/7 and then dismissed South Africa for 276.
The hosts thrashed the Dean Elgar-led Proteas by an innings and 276 runs in Christchurch with the tourists capitulating for 95 and 111 runs, respectively in the two innings.
