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'Modern-day batters aren't patient anymore if there's...': Jacques Kallis

NEW DELHI: Jacques Kallis, a modern-day legend with 45 Test centuries, has expressed his observation that modern-day batters tend to lack patience, often opting to hit their way out of challenging situations on pitches that are not easy to bat on.

The Times of India

Kagiso Rabada equals Jacques Kallis as sixth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in Tests

NEW DELHI: South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has equaled the record of legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis to become the joint sixth-highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in Test cricket.

The Times of India

David Bedingham story: Walking back from a car accident, banking on Virat Kohli's technique

CAPE TOWN: In 2016, David Bedingham was around 21 and full of promise, having already started playing First-Class cricket. But a horrifying car accident almost curtailed the South African's budding journey as he was out of action for a year.

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Interview | Virat is the best batter in the world and Rohit is great for the game, says Dr. Ali Bacher

Dr. Ali Bacher, 81, is a cricketer, administrator, and passionate advocate for South African cricket. He follows the tough domestic games and will be watching the India-South Africa series with great enthusiasm. He believes India has the best chance of winning the Test series due to their strong bowling attack.…

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Too much cricket is affecting development of all-rounders: Jacques Kallis

NEW DELHI: Jacques Kallis, one of the last multi-skilled legends, says quality all-rounders have become a scarcity in modern-day cricket, especially in Test cricket, because of "too much cricket across formats".

The Times of India

Chris Gayle expects Rohit Sharma to play a key role in India's T20 World Cup preparation

NEW DELHI: Former West Indies cricket stalwart, Chris Gayle, has expressed his belief that Indian captain Rohit Sharma will play a crucial role in India's preparations for the upcoming T20I World Cup scheduled in the West Indies and the USA in June 2024.

The Times of India

Aerial artist, finance whiz, World Cup top-scorer: meet Sybrand Engelbrecht

Sybrand Engelbrecht, a former U-19 cricketer, made an unlikely World Cup debut at 35. He showcased excellent temperament and technique, often during rescue acts, and finished as the Netherlands' leading scorer. He admires Jonty Rhodes, Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis, Hashim Amla, Dale Steyn, A.B. de Villiers, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli,…

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India vs South Africa trivia: SA have the most 400-plus totals in ODIs, India next in that list

NEW DELHI: It's a battle between two most consistent teams of this ICC World Cup today at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. India are yet to be beaten after seven matches, and South Africa have lost just once in seven matches. As a result, both have qualified for the semi-finals,…

The Times of India

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | It’s difficult to stop injuries owing to playing a lot of games: Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews, veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder, insists on need to manage workloads to avoid injuries. He cites Jacques Kallis as an example of an all-rounder who didn't suffer from injuries. Mathews joined the squad last week and made an immediate impact in win against England. He takes every challenge as…

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South Africa’s quality pace attack will be the key in ODI World Cup: Jacques Kallis

NEW DELHI: Renowned South African cricketer Jacques Kallis holds the belief that the team's formidable pace attack will play a pivotal role in their aspirations for success in the upcoming Men's ODI World Cup, scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 19.

The Times of India

Watch: 48-year-old Jacques Kallis goes all guns blazing in US Masters T10

NEW DELHI: In a power packed display of strokeplay, South African legend Jacques Kallis went hammer and tongs in the US Masters T10 match between California Knights and Texas Chargers.

The Times of India

Ashes Stat Attack: Stuart Broad finishes with 153 Test wickets vs Australia, most by any bowler

Stuart Broad has bid adieu to international cricket, bringing the curtain down on what has been a glittering Test career. Broad became a 'Test specialist', sometime around 2016. That was when he last played an ODI. His last T20I appearance was way back in 2014.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli has one international century more than Sachin Tendulkar after 500 matches

After 500 international matches, Sachin Tendulkar had 75 centuries. Virat Kohli, with his 29th Test century scored recently against the West Indies is one ahead of Sachin after 500 international matches.

The Times of India

3,000 runs and 200 wickets – Moeen Ali reaches impressive Test landmark

Moeen is the 16th player and the fourth Englishman to reach both landmarks.

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My wife thought I was probably joking, says Kumble on bowling with broken jaw

Chethana, Anil Kumble’s wife, thought he was “probably joking” when the Indian spin great, with a bandaged face and a broken jaw, decided to challenge the likes of Brian Lara during the Antigua Test in 2002.

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My wife thought I was probably joking: Anil Kumble on bowling with broken jaw

NEW DELHI: Chethana, Anil Kumble's wife, thought he was "probably joking" when the Indian spin great, with a bandaged face and a broken jaw, decided to challenge the likes of Brian Lara during the Antigua Test in 2002.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’ record since taking over as England captain after latest heroics

The all-rounder has produced some remarkable performances for his country.

The Times of India

SA T20 league will help national team achieve required depth, feels Jacques Kallis

JOHANNESBURG: The legendary Jacques Kallis feels South Africa's T20 side, in future, will have greater depth as upcoming talent will get a great platform to express themselves in the upcoming SA T20 league, where all teams are owned by IPL franchise owners.

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'Guru' Gambhir using his 'KKR template' to give second wind to KL Rahul's captaincy ambitions

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir is a politician by choice but a cricketer at heart whose brain never stops ticking when it comes to conceptualising, planning and execution.

The Times of India

It's over for Sreesanth: India pacer calls time on a roller-coaster cricketing ride

The ripsnorter bouncer that dismissed Jacques Kallis in Durban and the pace and swing that shattered Adam Gilchrist's and Matthew Hayden's stumps in the semifinals of the inaugural T20 World Cup are just some of the deliveries that showcased S Sreesanth's prodigious talent in international cricket.

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