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Kwena Maphaka Gets Maiden Call-up As SA Name Squad For Windies T20Is
Windies T20Is: Fast-bowler Kwena Maphaka has earned a maiden call-up to South Africa's squad when they play three T20Is against the West Indies later this month. Maphaka bagged Player of the Tournament award in this year’s U19 World Cup by picking 21 wickets at an average of 9.71.
He also made his domestic T20 debut for the Lions and was roped in by Mumbai Indians (MI) for this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Medium-pace bowling all-rounder Jason Smith has also been handed a maiden call-up by South Africa, after amassing 291 runs at an average of 41.57 and a strike rate of 134.10 in the 2023/24 CSA T20 Challenge, including making 51 in the final.
"We’re excited to have Jason (Smith) and Kwena (Maphaka) join the squad for this series. Jason’s recent performances have been impressive, and his ability to contribute with both bat and ball adds valuable depth to our line-up.”
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'We Need More Test Cricket': Pakistan Captain Shan Masood
Shaheen Shah Afridi: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has called for the country to play more Test matches as they prepares for a rare and packed season of red-ball cricket, starting with a two-match series against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on August 21.
'A Lot Of West Indies Players Are Not Interested In Playing Tests', Says Andre Russell
World Test Championship: West Indies veteran all-rounder Andre Russell opined that most of the Caribbean players are "just not interested in playing Tests" and it is not related to money.
டெஸ்ட் கிரிக்கெட்டில் மெக்ராத் சாதனையை சமன்செய்ய காத்திருக்கும் ரபாடா!
வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸுக்கு எதிரான டெஸ்ட் போட்டியில் தென் ஆப்பிரிக்க வீரர் காகிசோ ரபாடா 5 விக்கெட்டுகளை கைப்பற்றும் பட்சத்தி, சர்வதேச டெஸ்ட் கிரிக்கெட்டில் 300 விக்கெட்டுகளை கைப்பற்றுவார்.
Ishan Kishan To Make Red-ball Return In Buchi Babu Tournament, To Lead Jharkhand
Jharkhand State Cricket Association: India wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan will mark his red-ball return in the upcoming Buchi Babu tournament and will be leading Jharkhand in a pre-season red-ball competition in Tamil Nadu, starting on August 15.
Shakib Al Hasan Committed To Play All Remaining Tests This Year, Says Chief Selector
Bangladesh chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain said that veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has confirmed his availability for all remaining Tests of the year. Bangladesh are slated to play eight Tests in 2024, starting with a two-match series against Pakistan.
बांग्लादेश 'ए' के खिलाफ चार दिवसीय मैच अहम : सऊद शकील
Cricket World Cup Match Between: पाकिस्तान शाहीन टीम के इस्लामाबाद क्लब में बांग्लादेश 'ए' के खिलाफ होने वाले चार दिवसीय मैच से पहले कप्तान सऊद शकील ने बताया कि मेजबान टीम के लिए रेड बॉल क्रिकेट में आगामी चुनौतियों के लिए खुद को तैयार करने के लिए यह महत्वपूर्ण मौका है।
'BBL Is On Every Player’s Bucket List To Come And Play', Says Dobson
Big Bash League: While franchise cricket is driving cricket’s global growth via various leagues worldwide, it means the players are spoilt for options to participate in the tournaments that can benefit them the most.
'We'd Like To Be More Ruthless As Batters', Says Bavuma After Draw In 1st Test Vs WI
World Test Championship: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said that batters need to be more ruthless after the first against West Indies ended in a draw at Queen's Park Oval.
Pakistan Aiming To Make Best Use Of The Home Advantage In Seven Home Tests, Says Masood
World Test Championship: Ahead of kickstarting their 2024/25 home season with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting on August 21 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood stated the hosts’ are aiming to use their home advantage to the best possible extent.
ஜாக் காலிஸை பின்னுக்கு தள்ளை காகிசோ ரபாரா புதிய சாதனை!
சர்வதேச டெஸ்ட் கிரிக்கெட்டில் தென் ஆப்பிரிக்க அணிக்காக அதிக விக்கெட்டுகளை கைப்பற்றிய வீரர்கள் பட்டியலில் காகிசோ ரபாடா 6ஆம் இடத்திற்கு முன்னேறி அசத்தியுள்ளார்.
It Just Comes Out; You Don’t Plan These Things, Says Dravid On Emotions Over T20 WC Win
T20 World Cup: Rahul Dravid, the former India captain and head coach, has revealed that his pouring his emotions out in the aftermath of winning the Men’s T20 World Cup in June was spontaneous and just came out without any planning. After India lifted the Men’s T20 World Cup trophy with a seven-run win over South Africa in the final at Barbados on June 29, a usually reserved Rahul Dravid let out a celebratory outburst after being invited by the players to lift the trophy.
We Want To Play The Style That We Know We Can Play, Says Ireland Skipper Delany
T20 World Cup: Ahead of their women’s T20I series opener against Sri Lanka at Pembroke, Dublin, Ireland skipper Laura Delany said she wants her team to play in the style of cricket they are fully aware of.
India Hopes To Have Shami Fit In Time For Bangladesh Tests: Report
ODI World Cup: Indian team is hoping that fast-bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action since last year’s ODI World Cup, is fully fit in time for the two-match home Test series against Bangladesh starting from September 19 in Chennai.
Australia Include Indian-origin Spinner Ramkumar For Men’s U19 Tour Of India
U19 World Cup: Australia have included Vishwa Ramkumar, a leg-spinner of Indian origin, in its 16-member Men’s Under-19 squad for the multi-format tour of India taking place in September. The tour includes three 50-over matches and two four-day games, marking the start of a new Men’s U19 World Cup cycle for Australia.
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