Johannesburg, July 23 (IANS) Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will launch their SA20 title defence against Pretoria Capitals in a rematch of last season’s final after Cricket South Africa unveiled the fixtures for the fifth edition of the league on Thursday. The tournament will run from January 17 to February 21, 2027, with matches spread across all six host venues before culminating in the final at Newlands, Cape Town. The opening fixture will be played at St George’s Park in Gqeberha…
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New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas congratulated Secretary Devajit Saikia after he was elected Chair of the ICC Governance Review Committee and appointed as a member of the ICC Franchise Leagues Committee during the International Cricket Council’s Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland.The ICC Board approved the formation of two new sub-committees during its Annual Meetings, with Saikia being entrusted to lead the newly constitute…
Colombo, July 15 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board, during its Annual Meetings in Edinburgh, has once again asked the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to hold elections as soon as possible and has noted progress made towards adopting a revised constitution, a news report in the local media said on Wednesday.Though the Board received an update on the governance situation in Sri Lanka Cricket and acknowledged the work being carried out to finalise a revised constitution, it still maintai…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Former New Zealand fast bowler Bob Blair, whose courage in the aftermath of the Tangiwai rail disaster became one of cricket’s most enduring stories, has passed away in England on his 94th birthday. Blair represented New Zealand in 19 Tests between 1952 and 1964, claiming 43 wickets at an average of 35. In first-class cricket, he enjoyed an outstanding career, taking 330 wickets at an average of 15 in 59 matches, largely for Wellington and during one season for Centra…
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) A two‑member International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has visited Bangladesh to hold discussions with stakeholders of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in the run‑up to the board’s elections scheduled to be held on June 7. The delegation, comprising ICC Board Directors Dr Mohammed A.S. Moosajee of Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Tavengwa Mukuhlani of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), arrived in Dhaka on Monday and met representatives across the cricketing spectrum to review…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) South African seamer Shabnim Ismail is on the verge of making a dramatic return to international cricket and has reportedly made herself available for selection ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, even as Cricket South Africa unexpectedly postponed the announcement of the national squad at the last minute on Monday.CSA had originally scheduled a live online media briefing for 11 a.m. local time to unveil South Africa’s World Cup squad. However, shortly before the a…
Johannesburg, April 13 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the departure of batting coach Baakier Abrahams, fielding coach Bongani Ndaba and strength and conditioning coach Zane Webster from the Proteas women’s setup ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, to be held in England from June 12 to July 5. While announcing the 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India, to be played from April 17-27, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said the imminent conclusi…
Johannesburg, April 13 (IANS) South Africa have wicketkeeper batter Tebogo Macheke her first international call up while recalling all rounder Eliz Mari Marx in the 15 member squad to face India in a five match T20I series happening from April 17 to 27.The series against India is the Proteas’ final assignment before the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup takes place in England in June. The first two games will be played in Durban on April 17 and 19, before the next two matches happen in Johannesburg…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career that saw him emerge as one of the country’s most dependable white-ball performers. The 35-year-old made the announcement through a statement on social media, expressing gratitude for his journey with the Proteas.“It is with a proud heart and a profound sense of gratitude that I announce my retirement from international cricket. To …
Johannesburg, March 21 (IANS) Qondisa Ngwenya has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup while Edward Khoza is appointed as the tournament’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), said the Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Saturday.Ngwenya and Khoza bring experience in managing major events, with track records in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. “The LOC Board is delighted to welcome Qondisa and Edward. We look forward to their expertise in delive…