T20 WC: Kagiso Rabada Becomes Fourth Cricketer To Take Hat-Trick
South African pacer, Kagiso Rabada became the fourth cricketer to take a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup after Wanindu Hasaranga, Curtis Campher, and Brett Lee. Rabada took a hat-trick on November 6 against England, as he sent back of Chris Woakes, Eoin Morgan, and Chris Jordan. Further, South Africa won the match by 10 runs but failed to qualify for the… read-more
Tags: Kagiso Rabada, Cricket South Africa, England Cricket, World Cup T20, ICC
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Dale Steyn Slams IPL As Money Oriented; Claims PSL More Rewarding
South African cricketer Dale Steyn has said that playing in Pakistan Super League was more rewarding than the coveted Indian Premier League. Mentioning the tournament’s importance, the medium-pacer explained that while IPL puts too much focus on money, the PSL or Sri Lankan Premier League lays much stress on the game. Currently pulled out of IPL 2021, Steyn has played 95 IPL matches, of which he played only 12 matches since 2015.
Tags: Cricket, IPL, Dale Steyn, PSL, Cricket South Africa
Courtesy: News 18
England-South Africa ODI Series Cancelled Due To Multiple COVID Cases
The one-day international series between South Africa and England has become first ongoing cricket series to get canceled due to COVID-19. The decision was taken on November 7 in the wake of breaches in the team's bio-secure bubble. Boards of South Africa and England have decided to cancel the tour after one Proteas player, two members of the England squad and two hotel staff tested positive for COVID-19.
Tags: England Tour of South Africa, Covid-19, The England and Wales Cricket Board, Cricket South Africa
Courtesy: India TV
1st ODI Between South Africa-England Postponed As Player Tests COVID+
Just before the first ODI match between South Africa and England on December 3 was about to begin, a player from the former's camp tested positive for COVID-19. Citing this development, the match was cancelled immediately and is rescheduled to December 6. However, the name was the player was not disclosed by officials. Earlier, two Proteas players were ruled out of the series after testing positive for COVID-19.
Tags: Cricket South Africa, England Cricket, Covid-19, Postpone
Courtesy: The Times Now News
South Africa's Cricket Team Likely To Tour Pakistan First Time Since 2007
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on October 27 announced that it is exploring the possibilities to visit Pakistan in 2021. If all goes same as per the reports, it will become South Africa's first visit to Pakistan since 2007. Reportedly, CSA officials will visit Pakistan soon to assess security arrangements. In the meantime, South Africa will be having back-to-back home series against England, Sri Lanka, Australia and Pakistan till April.
Tags: Cricket South Africa, Pakistan Cricket, Test Cricket, T20 Cricket
Courtesy: Sportstar
South Africa Government Suspends National Cricket Board; Team Risks Ban
South African Olympic Body on September 10 has suspended Cricket South Africa (CSA) over the instances of "maladministration and malpractice". CSA received a letter from SASCOC, wherein the senior executives at the Proteas cricket board were directed to resign from the administrations. This can result in the Proteas team… read-more
Tags: Cricket South Africa, South Africa Olympic Body, ICC, South African Government
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