Pollard to lead Bloem Blazers
West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been named as captain of the Bloem City Blazers for the inaugural T20 Global League.
West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been named as captain of the Bloem City Blazers for the inaugural T20 Global League.
Describing the first Test against Bangladesh as ‘perfect’, Proteas captain Faf du Plessis now wants a repeat performance to show consistency.
The wicket and the pace bowlers are the key focuses in the second Test in Bloemfontein against Bangladesh, starting Friday.
Duanne Olivier, now one the Proteas’ senior strike bowlers in the absence of Morne Morkel, is relishing the prospect of a pacy wicket in the second Test in Bloemfontein.
Dane Paterson, who was added to the Test squad to cover for the injured Morne Morkel, will stay for the ODI series against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out of the final Test against South Africa.
In another assault on the tradition of cricket, a 10-over competition is set to be launched in the UAE in December.
Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar have moved up the ICC Test Player Rankings after notching fine centuries in the first Test against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom.
Richard Levi picked up four awards at Northamptonshire’s presentation night at Wantage Road.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has demanded a wicket more suited to his pace attack in the second Test against Bangladesh.
Cobras speedster Dane Paterson has been called up to replace the injured Morne Morkel for the second Test against Bangladesh.
JP Duminy will captain the SA Invitation XI side to face Bangladesh on Thursday, October 12.
Three wickets in 19 ferocious deliveries from Kagiso Rabada destroyed Bangladesh’s resistance as the Proteas wrapped up the first Test before lunch.
The Cobras lower order had to hang on grimly against a spin assault by the Warriors to rescue a thrilling draw in Port Elizabeth.
The injury-enforced absence of Morné Morkel, as well as the likelihood of rain on day five has boosted Bangladesh’s chances of survival. JON CARDINELLI reports.