South Africa

Shabnim Ismail shatters record with fastest delivery ever in women's cricket

Former South Africa pacer Shabnim Ismail created history on Tuesday when she bowled the fastest delivery ever recorded in women's cricket.

5 must-visit places in the world during spring season

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Records tumble as Australia women's team crush South Africa in one-off Test

It was only South Africa's second Test match in a decade and captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted it had been a learning experience

Bedingham ton sets 267-run target for New Zealand

South Africa's David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday to leave New Zealand with the challenging task of scoring 267 to win the second and final Test in Hamilton.

Great Danes skittle New Zealand for 211

South Africa skittled New Zealand's tail to dismiss their hosts for 211 and take a shock 31-run first-innings lead on day two of the second test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.

New Zealand's Mitchell misses SA Test to prepare for Australia

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell will sit out the second Test with South Africa next week to be fit for the looming home series against world champions Australia, New Zealand Cricket said Thursday.

Second century for Williamson as New Zealand extend lead past 500

Williamson was out for a rapid 109 as the home side reached 179-4 in their second innings, extending their overall lead to 528 runs by stumps

Brand breaks Durjoy’s 24-year-old record

Brand claimed 6 for 119 in the first innings with his left-arm spin bowling and is now the holder of the best figures on Test debut while also captaining the team

Ravindra double-ton powers NZ to 511 in 1st SA Test

Rachin Ravindra top-scored with a career-high 240 while Proteas captain Neil Brand finished with figures of 6-119 with his left-arm spin on Test debut.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Taskin suffering from shoulder injury

Things are not going well for Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC World Cup as the Tigers lost three of their four matches so far.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Bavuma out as South Africa bat against England

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bowl against South Africa in their crucial World Cup fixture at the Wankhede in Mumbai, 

September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023

'Killer Miller' holds record he would prefer not to have

David Miller holds an international cricket record he would prefer not to have.

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

Pay parity for genders as South Africa announce equal match fees

South Africa have become the latest country to provide equal pay across genders, after they announced their male and female cricketers would receive the same match fees for international matches.

August 22, 2023
August 22, 2023

Johnson can shine in South Africa, says Mitchell Marsh

Australia's new Twenty20 captain Mitchell Marsh said Tuesday that the "incredible talent" of uncapped fast bowler Spencer Johnson will make him one to watch on their white-ball tour of South Africa.

August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023

Smith and Starc out of South Africa tour with injuries

Australia batter Steve Smith and fast bowler Mitchell Starc have been ruled out of the white-ball series in South Africa through injuries, but both are expected to be back in action in India next month.

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

ICC World Cup 2023 Fixtures

Ten teams will feature in the 46-day tournament, to be held across 10 cities. Along with Ahmedabad, the other host cities include Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune.

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

Roord on target as Dutch march past South Africa

Roord's header gave her side an early lead and Lineth Beerensteyn added the second goal courtesy of a goalkeeping error in the second half to secure the Dutch a date with Spain in Wellington on Friday

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Gibbs-Taibu appointed for PCB Pathway Cricket Programme

Former South African opener Herschelle Gibbs has been named among the six foreign coaches participating in the second year of the Engro Cricket Coaching Project under the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Pathway Cricket Programme, starting next week.

June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023

Racism and geopolitics in South Africa

Institutional racism in colonies, migration, flawed anti-monarchy sentiments stemming from personal vendettas, and the need for rebellion permeate the lives of these characters.

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