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South Africa in the Test Championship final should be celebrated not belittled

Claim the Proteas got there ‘on the back of beating pretty much nobody’ shows lack of respect for their achievements

The Guardian - UK

'Reflection, not dwelling': Prenelan Subrayen on Durban's Super Giants loss to Joburg Super Kings in SA20

Durban's Super Giants spinner Prenelan Subrayen emphasised the importance of learning from their 28-run defeat against the Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 clash at Kingsmead on Tuesday. Despite Quinton de Kock’s fighting 55 off 45 balls, the home side faltered, bowled out for 141 in their chase of 169/7.

The Times of India

'I will never write my team off': AB de Villiers on South Africa's chances in WTC final

NEW DELHI: According to AB de Villiers, South Africa have done well to make it to the WTC final despite going through "so many changes" over the past three to five years, and the criticism directed at them has been unjustified.

The Times of India

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WATCH: Dewald Brevis takes a spectacular boundary catch in JSK-MICT SA20 clash

MI Cape Town's Dewald Brevis stole the spotlight with a jaw-dropping boundary catch to dismiss Joburg Super Kings' skipper Faf du Plessis during a rain-affected SA20 clash at the Wanderers on Saturday. The incredible moment unfolded on the first ball of the eighth over, bowled by Kagiso Rabada, when du…

The Times of India

'Best competition after IPL,' says Dinesh Karthik, the first Indian to feature in SA20

NEW DELHI: Former India keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Saturday became the first Indian ever to feature in South Africa's SA20 when he stepped out on the field for hosts Paarl Royals against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the third match of the new season.

The Times of India

ICC Cricket Committee looking to give leeway to bowlers on wides: Shaun Pollock

NEW DELHI: The ICC Cricket Committee is trying to give bowlers "a little more leeway on wides" because the present rule is "very strict on them," especially when hitters make last-minute movements, according to South African legend Shaun Pollock.

The Times of India

ILT20: Unlike ICC full members, Associate nations haven't benefitted from generational privilege

The ILT20 has made a splash since its inception. They offered the most money to top players outside of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Their figures say they’ve got the second-highest viewership of all T20 leagues, behind the IPL. They’ve attracted a galaxy of stars in each of the first…

The Times of India

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Watch: Delano Potgieter's 3-wicket over punctures Sunrisers' chase in SA20

From 49/4 to 50/7 in the space of just five deliveries -- that's how Delano Potgieter put an end to Sunrisers Eastern Cape's (SEC) run-chase in a devastating spell of bowling, which led to MI Cape Town (MICT) to a big 97-run in the season-opening match of SA20 in Gqeberha…

The Times of India

Delano Potgieter leads MI Cape Town to big opening win in SA20 against Sunrisers Eastern Cape

The new season of SA20 began with a commanding 97-run win for MI Cape Town (MICT) against the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) on Thursday in Gqeberha after a match-winning show from Delano Potgieter.

The Times of India

SA20 Season 3: Former finalists Pretoria Capitals aim to capture the title

The inaugural season finalist Pretoria Capitals will make another move for the coveted SA20 title as the league kicks off its third season on Thursday, 9 January 2025. The Capitals had a stellar run in the first edition, finishing atop the league stage by winning seven of their 10 matches.…

The Times of India

SA20 Season 3: Consistent Paarl Royals eye maiden title in 2025

The Paarl Royals have consistently reached the play-offs in the SA20’s first two seasons but have failed to advance beyond. As the third season kicks off on Thursday, 9 January 2025, the Royals aim to break this pattern and clinch their maiden title.

The Times of India

Watch: Paarl Royals' Dinesh Karthik sweats it out ahead of SA20 season

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik will return to professional cricket after seven months. He will play for Paarl Royals in the SA20 league, with the third season starting on January 9. Karthik is the first Indian cricketer in the South African tournament.

The Times of India

2024 SA20 Season Recap: Sunrisers Eastern Cape reign supreme again

As the SA20 prepares for its third season, kicking off on January 9, 2025, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on MI Cape Town, it’s worth looking back at the thrilling 2024 season, where the Sunrisers clinched their second consecutive title.

The Times of India

'Hopefully, I can help the team lift the trophy': Will Smeed thrilled to join Pretoria Capitals for SA20

English top-order batter Will Smeed has shared his excitement about joining the Pretoria Capitals for the upcoming season of the SA20 league. The 23-year-old Somerset cricketer conveyed his enthusiasm in a video message to fans.

The Times of India

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'Winning is always at the forefront': Pretoria Capitals skipper Wayne Parnell upbeat ahead of SA20 2025

Wayne Parnell, the left-arm pace bowling all-rounder from South Africa, has played in various T20 leagues across the world for different teams. In the South Africa’s T20 league, SA20, Parnell has represented Pretoria Capitals as the franchise's captain since the inaugural season in 2023.

The Times of India

'Important to have strong teams, there is strength-vs-strength': Jacques Kallis on SA20's successful seasons

Amid the influx of T20 leagues and the cramped calendar as a result, getting a clean window to rope in the best of talents is a challenge. Indian Premier League (IPL) with its big money is the biggest T20 league by a distance. It leaves the door ajar for the…

The Times of India

SA20 celebrates its growing popularity with inaugural ‘SA20 India Day’ in Mumbai

Mumbai: Building on its success over the past two seasons, SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 league, hosted its first-ever ‘SA20 India Day’ in Mumbai. The event, aimed at strengthening ties between India and South Africa through cricket, saw participation from prominent figures including SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith, SA20 India…

The Times of India

People who choose Test cricket over T20s should be financially wealthy & have enough opportunities to compete: Dinesh Karthik

MUMBAI: Batting for many cricketers around the world who only play Test cricket and thus miss out on the lucrative bandwagon of T20 leagues, former India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has emphasized the need for cricket boards and governing bodies to support players across formats through financial incentives.

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Heinrich Klaasen's exposure in SA20 gave him confidence to dominate teams in IPL: Mark Boucher

MUMBAI: Mark Boucher, a former head coach with South Africa and the Mumbai Indians, has credited SA20 for South African big-hitter Heinrich Klaasen's dominance over rival attacks in the IPL.

The Times of India

New Zealand opener Devon Conway opts for a casual contract

NEW DELHI: For the 2024-2025 season, New Zealand opener Devon Conway has chosen to sign a casual rather than a central contract, giving him the freedom to participate in the SA20 league in South Africa in January.

The Hindu

It was unacceptable, we didn't get a choice: Rabada on scheduling fiasco that rocked SA cricket

Kagiso Rabada criticizes scheduling fiasco, emphasizes importance of Test cricket, and praises BCCI's move to incentivize players.

The Times of India

'We didn't get a choice': Kagiso Rabada on scheduling fiasco that rocked SA cricket

NEW DELHI: Kagiso Rabada remains deeply resentful of the scheduling debacle that led to him and other senior players missing out on a crucial two-Test series against New Zealand earlier this year. Rabada expressed his frustration, emphasising that they were completely sidelined from the decision-making process regarding the "unacceptable" mismanagement.

The Times of India

'My doubt is only...': Irfan Pathan on Sunrisers Hyderabad's bold move in signing Pat Cummins

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has lauded Sunrisers Hyderabad's bold move in securing the services of Pat Cummins for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Pathan emphasised the significant momentum Cummins has garnered from his recent international performances.

The Hindu

Pakistan Super League hit by pullouts of overseas cricketers

Several international cricketers withdraw from Pakistan Super League due to overlapping schedules and cricket board restrictions.

The Times of India

West Indies cricketer Fabian Allen faces terrifying gunpoint mugging in Johannesburg

NEW DELHI: West Indies international cricketer Fabian Allen faced a distressing incident of gunpoint mugging outside the team hotel in Johannesburg.

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