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Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Zimbabwe to welcome Sri Lanka for ODI and T20I series
Zimbabwe to host Sri Lanka for white-ball series Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are set to face off in a white-ball series featuring two ODIs and three T20Is at Harare Sports Club. The series will commence with ODIs on August 29 and 31, followed by T20I matches in early September. The T20I matches hold special importance for Zimbabwe as they prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final. Zimbabwe will host this qualifying event from September 19 to October 4, which will determine the final two African teams for the 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. "We are delighted to confirm Sri Lanka's visit to Zimbabwe for what we expect to be a thrilling and competitive series. Matches between our two nations have always produced entertaining cricket, and this tour comes at a crucial time for our team as we prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifying campaign," said Zimbabwe Cricket's Managing Director, Givemore Makoni. The most recent encounter between these teams occurred in January 2024, where Sri Lanka secured a 2-0 victory in a three-match ODI series at home. Teams for the upcoming series have not been announced yet. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Worst Home Items That People Own, Ranked CleverClassic Undo Zimbabwe's schedule includes hosting South Africa, the ICC World Test Champions, for two Test matches. This will be followed by a tri-series involving South Africa and New Zealand. Sri Lanka are currently engaged in their first World Test Championship cycle matches against Bangladesh at home. They will also play three ODIs and T20Is after the Test series. Zimbabwe Men's fixtures against Sri Lanka: August 29 - 1st ODI August 31 - 2nd ODI September 3 - 1st T20I September 6 - 2nd T20I September 7 - 3rd T20I. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
eNCA
21-06-2025
- Sport
- eNCA
SA martial artist wins big on global stage
JOHANNESBURG - From Eldorado Park to the world champs. This has been quite the month for Mzansi when it comes to the world of sports... Not only did the Proteas become the ICC World Test Champions, but one athlete brought home the silverware from the 21st Kimura Shukokai karate world championships that was held in Finland. Renaldo Kok discussed this achievement with eNCA.
The South African
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Proteas move up in Test rankings after famous win
The Proteas famously secured the ICC World Test Championship at Lord's on Saturday, ending a 27-year wait for ICC success in a final. The title-winning team and management staff will be returning to South Africa on Wednesday 18 June, at 09:25, and there is certainly plenty of reason to celebrate. Besides claiming the Test tile, the Proteas have now also jumped ahead of England into second place on the world Test rankings. South Africa now have 114 rating points, and although they are still nine points adrift of first-placed Australia, that will certainly not be of massive concern after their incredible success against that exact team in the World Test Championship. You can see the full rankings update here Cricket South Africa (CSA) Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki led the congratulations for the team, paying tribute to the team's character and all those who have supported them on the journey. 'I can't think of a team more deserving of this WTC Mace. This team has displayed remarkable tenacity and strength over the past two years,' Moseki noted. 'This occasion holds immense significance in the world of sport and cricket. It is a tribute not only to the current squad, but also to those who paved the way before them.' CSA Director of National Teams and High Performance Enoch Nkwe commended the team for their unwavering commitment. 'This moment is a reminder that no dream is too distant, no challenge insurmountable and no legacy too heavy to carry forward,' Nkwe saluted. 'I commend the unwavering commitment demonstrated by each player, both on and off the field. Reaching this milestone, coupled with remarkable key performances, will undoubtedly be etched into the history books 'The next time we see Shukri and his team, we will welcome them as the ICC World Test Champions!' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
16-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
When do the Proteas return to South Africa?
This past weekend, the Proteas secured the ICC World Test Championship at Lord's, famously defeating Australia by five wickets on day four of the final. It ended a 27-year wait for ICC success, as this was the first senior Men's trophy since the 1998 ICC Knockout victory. There were tears and cheers as South Africa ended decades of heartache in ICC 'finals', while it was also an eighth consecutive Test victory for Bavuma and his team, notched on four different continents. Considering the weight of this achievement, there is no doubt that hundreds of fans will want to ensure there is an especially warm welcome for the team upon their return to South Africa. It's been confirmed that South Africa will arrive back at OR Tambo International on Wednesday at around 09:25 (SA time). 'The next time we see Shukri and his team, we will welcome them as the ICC World Test Champions!' CSA Director of National Teams and High Performance Enoch Nkwe declared. Before that welcome, the team may well have to pass through O.R Tambo International Airport customs, so that they can declare a rather significant piece of international history that they are bringing back into the country. 'This moment is a reminder that no dream is too distant, no challenge insurmountable and no legacy too heavy to carry forward,' Nkwe added. 'I commend the unwavering commitment demonstrated by each player, both on and off the field. Reaching this milestone, coupled with remarkable key performances, will undoubtedly be etched into the history books,' Nkwe added. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
14-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
T20 World Cup loss the motivator, says Aiden Markram
AIDEN Markram celebrates with the Lord's crowd after his match-winning 136 to guide the Proteas to the World Test Championship. | AFP THE Proteas have certainly taken the monkey off their backs. Gone are the days when South Africa are associated with the 'chockers' tag after winning their first major ICC trophy at Lord's on Saturday when they beat Australia by five wickets to be crowned the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Champions. Centurion Aiden Markram highlighted that they don't want to hear the tag being brought up again in major ICC events, as they have gotten rid of it at Lord's this week. The 30-year-old emphasised that getting rid of the tag was part of the motivation this week. "It would be great not to have to hear it again, that's for sure. In terms of it motivating you, there's always going to be external things that can motivate you, but it's not your sole purpose for playing," Markram told the media on Saturday. "So to have got the job done and to literally have got the job done and to get rid of that is quite a big thing for this team, I feel." Having been part of the Proteas side that lost to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in the Caribbean, Markram told the media that he got flashes of how he felt when he lost his wicket early in that match. That too played a part in motivating the 30-year-old to put on what was the best century of his career. "I thought a lot about the T20 World Cup last night and how hopeless I felt sitting on the side after getting out. And I was like, I don't want to sit there again, so it just gave me a bit of motivation to make sure I stay at the crease if I could," he said. "But never once thought about the achievements and what would come with it. It was always about just trying to get the job done and trying to win." The 30-year-old highlighted that winning the Test mace carries a lot of weight and perhaps more weight than the T20 World Cup, purely because of the physical, mental and to an extent also the emotional demands that come with playing Test cricket. "It's as big and as tough as it gets, so all the questions that have been asked in the past have fortunately now been answered. The test one was always going to be, in my opinion, the toughest one," said Markram. "It's many days of playing good cricket, whereas in a T20 or even one-day cricket nowadays, you just need one person to really put their hand up on the day and you can get a win. 4 "So it was always going to be the toughest, it was always going to be a full team effort to get over the line, and guys chipped in exactly when they needed to. "Something small like Wiaan Mulder's partnership last night or yesterday, that's huge to take this thing out of the new ball and then Timbers both his knocks were massive. "It's not always about the massive milestones, but those guys that take the edge out of the game and get us ahead of the game and get us comfortable, it makes a big difference in finals, I feel," he concluded.
