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"We as black African cricketers accept if....": South Africa skipper Bavum
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bavuma would be playing the biggest Test of his life, aiming to win the first-ever world title for his country during the WTC final against Australia at Lord's from June 11. There is plenty of excitement he is experiencing. The team does not consist of big-time superstars, but is a determine
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"Best in the world": South Africa players hail Kagiso Rabada ahead of WTC
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia from June 11, South African players Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs lauded right-arm seamer Kagiso Rabada and went on to say that he is "best in the world."
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"I've probably scored most runs within the team": Proteas skipper Bavuma r
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Since the start of 2020, Bavuma has made 1794 runs in 24 matches, at an average of 48.48 and strike rate of 50, including three centuries and 11 fifties, which makes him the leading run scorer for SA in the 2023-25 WTC cycle.
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Australia's legendary bowling quartet eyes historic first at WTC final aga
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Despite rich success Australia has achieved since the debuts of their legendary quartet, which has 1,508 Test wickets combined, these four superstars have not tasted championship glory together, with format differences, injuries and other circumstances keeping them separated during 2015 ICC
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AIPA athletes shine at World Pickleball Championship in South Korea
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The prestigious Tier 3 tournament, organised by Pickleball Global, saw over 230 top-tier players from across Asia--including Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, and Singapore--compete for top honours, as per a press release from AIPA.
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"Just a few things like that...": Cam Green reveals text exchanges with Bu
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Green will be playing the WTC final as a specialist batter against South Africa, and is expected to score big in order to help the Aussies become the first-ever team to defend their Test crown. He is giving himself some much-needed game time in the UK during the County Championship Division
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WTC Final: Will Steve Smith, Travis Head replicate 2023 heroics to keep a
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
If Australia is to become the first team to defend their ICC World Test Championship crown, they will need Smith and Travis to replicate their past heroics in knockout matches, otherwise, the pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi could help Proteas secure their first-ever
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Rakesh Kumar Crowned Indian Rummy Grandmaster for North & East Zone at
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 9: Rakesh Kumar from Rishikesh has emerged as a rising star in India's skill-based gaming arena, gaining the prestigious title of Indian Rummy Grandmaster for the North & East Zone at the recently concluded SOG Grandmasters Series Championship. Held at the Hyatt R
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"Could change landscape of cricket in South Africa": Lungi Ngidi underscor
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
South Africa's crafty quick Lungi Ngidi hopes to turn his dream into reality by bringing the World Test Championship mace back home, a moment that could change the "landscape in cricket" in his nation.
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WTC Final: Usman Khawaja addresses his retirement plans; clears air around
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Australia's seasoned opener Usman Khawaja addressed his retirement plans and declared that when it's time for him to hang up his boots, he will "gracefully" do that ahead of defending their crown at Lord's in the World Test Championship final against South Africa on Wednesday.
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Ex-England batter points out attributes that could help Sudharsan thrive i
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sudharsan, who has already made three ODI appearances with 127 runs and two fifties and a T20I appearance for India, will be looking forward to making his Test debut for India during the five-Test England tour starting from June 20, which will kickstart not only India's ICC World Test Champi
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AB de Villiers shares tactical insight ahead of South Africa's maiden WTC
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As South Africa prepares to play in their first-ever ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, former Proteas stalwart AB de Villiers gave valuable advice and tactical perspective ahead of the all-important clash against Australia. The final, scheduled to begin on June 11 at the iconic Lord's
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