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Explosion of T20 leagues amid packed cricket calendar challenges BBL resurgence

Australia’s Big Bash League has seen a rise in average crowds but the threat of more lucrative short-form competitions looms large

The Guardian - AU

'One of the best in T20 cricket': Mark Butcher on Heinrich Klaasen

NEW DELHI: Former England batter Mark Butcher has expressed high praise for South African batter Heinrich Klaasen, considering him one of the best T20 batters in world cricket at the moment. Butcher shared his opinion in an exclusive video on the SA20 official website, where he specifically highlighted Klaasen's exceptional…

The Times of India

Watch: Glimpses of Lasith Malinga in Nuwan Thushara's SA20 debut

It didn't take much time for Nuwan Thushara to get into the thick of the action in his SA20 debut on Sunday when the Sri Lankan's death-over bowling reminded the cricket world of his countrymate and fast-bowling great Lasith Malinga.

The Times of India

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Allan Donald's advise to English pacers: Bring stumps into play every ball on low bounce Indian tracks

NEW DELHI: Up against a formidable Indian batting line-up in the upcoming Test series, England pacers should adopt a strategy focused on delivering full-length balls, targeting the stumps and employing a more aggressive field placement, advised former South African cricket legend Allan Donald.

The Times of India

Pitch full length, attack stumps and setting up straighter field placement should be mantra, Donald advises English pacers

Allan Donald advises England pacers to pitch full length deliveries, attack the stumps, and set straighter field placements against India.

The Hindu

'The product BCCI has created...': Mark Boucher wants this from SA20 after IPL's blockbuster success

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa gloveman Mark Boucher on Friday commended the Indian cricket board (BCCI) for creating a product like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and hoped that the SA20 provides a similar platform to their young domestic players.

The Times of India

I've got no intention of retiring from international cricket: Marcus Stoinis after getting snubbed from Australia ODI squad

NEW DELHI: Marcus Stoinis, the Australia all-rounder, has signed up to play in the SA20 for Durban's Super Giants, affiliated with his IPL club Lucknow. Stoinis has clarified that he is not retiring from ODI cricket and remains hopeful of featuring in the T20 World Cup despite being left out…

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Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran set to make SA20 debuts in high-octane DSG-MI Cape Town clash

NEW DELHI: Kingsmead in Durban is set to witness a clash between two of the biggest T20 stars in the world as Durban's Super Giants and MI Cape Town face off in the SA20 season two on Thursday.

The Times of India

'It was a poor pitch but...': Mark Nicholas on Newlands pitch for India-South Africa 2nd Test

NEW DELHI: Renowned commentator and former England cricketer Mark Nicholas shared his perspective on the Newlands pitch, prepared for India and South Africa's second Test, which concluded in just two days with India securing an eight-wicket victory.

The Times of India

‘I remember telling Rahul Dravid I can’t believe Sachin Tendulkar was better than Virat Kohli’

South Africa's Test head coach Shukri Conrad reflects on his journey, the importance of Test cricket & the impact of SA20.

The Hindu

CA take up fight for longer series to preserve Tests

Calls from skipper Pat Cummins and national team coach Andrew McDonald for minimum three-Test series will be worked through with the ICC by Cricket Australia.

AAP

Suryakumar doesn't quite know what to do in ODIs but he is a freak in T20 cricket, says Hussain

Nasser Hussain backs South Africa to win T20 World Cup, hailing Suryakumar Yadav as "freak" in T20 cricket.

The Hindu

'I am going to go with...': Nasser Hussain predicts this team as surprise winner of T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has shared his predictions for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, slated to be held in the West Indies and USA from June onwards.

The Times of India

South Africa defend weakened Test squad for New Zealand series

NEW DELHI: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday defended its decision of naming a squad with seven debutants for the upcoming tour of in New Zealand, reaffirming its belief in Test cricket as the ultimate form of the game.

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Test cricket remains ultimate challenge and we need to protect it: Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma believes that safeguarding the sanctity of Test cricket is a collective responsibility for every ICC member, as it continues to be the ultimate format in the sport.

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.

The Hindu

Steve Waugh slams South Africa for naming depleted squad, ICC for not caring about Test cricket

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the International Cricket Council and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand, prioritising its T20 league over the longest format.

The Times of India

SA20 ropes in AB de Villiers as 'Brand Ambassador'

JOHANNESBURG: SA20, South Africa's premier T20 cricket league, has roped in former Proteas skipper AB de Villiers as its official 'Brand Ambassador' for the second season.

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Paarl Royals announce Shane Bond as head coach for SA20

NEW DELHI: SA20 franchise Paarl Royals on Wednesday named former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond as their new head coach for the upcoming 2024 season of the South African league.

The Times of India

We want to revive South Africa cricket: Graeme Smith

MUMBAI: As the commissioner of the SA20, former South African captain Graeme Smith's mission is clear: He is aiming for the league to be the biggest in the game outside the IPL and he wants to "revive South Africa cricket".

Al Jazeera

Money, power and time: Is the future of 50-over cricket on the line?

With the increasing lure of franchise cricket and uneven distribution of money- the future of ODIs hangs in the balance.

The Times of India

SA20 allowed South African fans to link back with cricket amid negativity: Graeme Smith

MUMBAI: The South African fans have been able to link back with cricket through SA20 after the general ennui following the national team's poor performances and a highly political environment surrounding the game in the country, reckoned Graeme Smith.

The Times of India

'Brilliant chaser' Virat Kohli exceeds Sachin Tendulkar: Graeme Smith

MUMBAI: Former South Africa captain and SA20 league commissioner, Graeme Smith, hailed Virat Kohli as a brilliant chaser saying that he believes that India's batting talisman even exceeds the legend Sachin Tendulkar with the quality that he has produced right through his international career.

The Guardian - UK

Bavuma’s laidback South Africa seem a different World Cup proposition

Following a record-breaking demolition of Sri Lanka in their opening match, the Proteas look relaxed and all the better for it

The Guardian - UK

Liam Dawson admits ‘big decision’ over T20 money if England Test call comes

The County Championship player of the year would earn more at South Africa’s T20 league than from playing five Tests for England in India

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