South Africa cricket

Ex-Pakistan star takes swipe at India’s Champions Trophy win

David Bale3 days ago07 mins

India beat New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final (Picture: Getty) A former Pakistan star has taken a swipe at India following their Champions Trophy victory. India beat New Zealand by six wickets in Sunday’s final to win the Champions Trophy for a second time. The spin quartet of Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja…

Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat joins South Africa’s coaching staff | The Express Tribune

David Bale1 month ago03 mins

Listen to article Former Pakistan cricketer Yasir Arafat has been appointed as South Africa’s bowling consultant for the tri-nation ODI series featuring hosts Pakistan and New Zealand. Yasir Arafat, who played three Tests, 11 ODIs and 13 T20Is for Pakistan, arrived in Lahore from London and has joined the Proteas’ training camp ahead of their opening match…

Shan Masood, Babar Azam register new record for Pakistan against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

David Bale2 months ago03 mins

Shan Masood and Babar Azam (Photo Credits: AP / PTI) NEW DELHI: Shan Masood and Babar Azam on Sunday etched their names in history with a stellar performance, recording Pakistan’s highest-ever opening partnership against South Africa. The duo surpassed the previous record of 137, set by Imran Farhat and Taufeeq Umar in Faisalabad back in…

ICC Women’s ODI rankings: Laura Wolvaardt replaces Nat Sciver-Brunt as No.1 batter

David Bale3 months ago05 mins

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has reclaimed the top spot as the No. 1 ODI batter in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings this week. Wolvaardt showcased her consistency by scoring an unbeaten 59 in her team’s six-wicket victory over England in the series opener in Kimberley. She followed it up with a solid contribution…