The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has progressed to the knockouts with the last of the Group Stage games concluding last night. The top 2 teams from each of the 6 groups and the 4 best 3rd-ranked teams have made it to the last 16 contests, which begin on the 3rd of January. The followingContinue reading “AFCON : The 16 Are Ready For The Knockouts”
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Hard Hitting Robin Smith, Dies.
The square-cut is one of the most attractive strokes in cricket, played by wristy players gifted with elegance, a great eye and loads of timing. Over several years of watching cricket, I can say with irrefutable confidence that I have seen three batsmen who no one can match when it comes to the square cut.Continue reading “Hard Hitting Robin Smith, Dies.”
Tenacious South Africa Humble Pak in Pindi, Win Test Draw Series
The World Test Champions South Africa, beat Pakistan by 8 wickets to ensure a resounding victory at Rawalpindi. The Proteas displayed an enormous amount of tenacity and belief to subdue Pakistan and draw the series 1-1. 36-year-old Simon Harmer from Transvaal and Keshav Maharaj snared 17 Pakistani wickets in between them to snatch an importantContinue reading “Tenacious South Africa Humble Pak in Pindi, Win Test Draw Series”
South Africa Hand Australia Another Pasting, Win Series
South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series against Australia in Australia and in the process created a record of sorts by winning 5 consecutive bilateral ODI series against Australia. Winning the match by a comfortable 84 runs was nothing short of embarrassing the Australian side, which once again failed toContinue reading “South Africa Hand Australia Another Pasting, Win Series”
Keshav Maharaj Spins South Africa To An Emphatic Win Over Australia
You may call it brilliant bowling or inept batting, Keshav Maharaj, the wily left arm orthodox, ripped out the heart of the Australian batting to hand over South Africa a terrific victory over Australia in the first ODI of the 3 match bilateral series. The match played out at the Cazaly Stadium in Cairns sawContinue reading “Keshav Maharaj Spins South Africa To An Emphatic Win Over Australia”
Australian Cricket Team : Time For An Overhaul
Australia Humbled Australia were humbled by South Africa in the Finals of the World Test Championship at Lord’s yesterday. The result was a surprise for many as the underdogs who were written off before the final, upstaged the favourites to win the coveted title. However, on closer analysis, it could well be said that anContinue reading “Australian Cricket Team : Time For An Overhaul”
South Africa Bury The Demons, Beat Australia,Win World Test Championship
The Ultimate Test It was an amazing Test Match, phenomenal performances, an incredible fightback, and an exceptional victory for South Africa, their very first World Title. Chasing an extremely stiff target of 282 under the prevailing conditions, the Springboks put up a sensational chase led by the unbelievable Aiden Markram, whose innings will go downContinue reading “South Africa Bury The Demons, Beat Australia,Win World Test Championship”
Nortje & Ngidi Return To South Africa ‘s Champions Trophy Squad
Speedster Anrich Nortje is all set to return to action after a long injury lay-off, as South Africa included him in the 15 member squad for the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan next month. Lungi Ngidi too has made the cut after being sidelined with injury. South Africa have a tough group withContinue reading “Nortje & Ngidi Return To South Africa ‘s Champions Trophy Squad”
Temba Bavuma & South Africa ‘s Test Cricket Uprising
South Africa Qualify For WTC Final When the leader leads from the front the results are telling. South Africa won their last 7 test matches on the trot and 10 of 14 since Temba Bavuma and Shukri Conrad took over as Captain and Coach of the Proteas Team, leading to their qualification for the WorldContinue reading “Temba Bavuma & South Africa ‘s Test Cricket Uprising”
Bangladesh Capitulate As South Africa Win Big
South Africa Win A resolute South Africa snared an innings victory against Bangladesh at Chattogram a few hours ago and with it an extremely important series win. Bangla Tigers Implode Bangladesh with a mountain to climb, imploded on Day 3, losing 16 wickets to the Proteas while following on. The South African bowlers led byContinue reading “Bangladesh Capitulate As South Africa Win Big”