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United News of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- United News of India
South Africa announce squad for T20I Tri-Series against New Zealand & Zimbabwe
Cape Town, June 26 (UNI) South Africa have announced a 14-player squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand, scheduled to be played in Harare from July 14 to 26. Rassie van der Dussen, who has 50 T20I caps, will take charge of the South Africa squad that features four uncapped players for the upcoming shortest-format outings. Corbin Bosch, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann and Senuran Muthusamy have all received maiden call-ups after strong domestic performances. Pretorius was the standout performer in the 2025 edition of the SA20, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 397 runs at a strike rate of 166. Wicket-keeper-batter Rubin Hermann was also impressive, scoring 333 runs at an average of 41.43. Bosch, who has already featured for the Proteas in ODIs and Tests, played a key role in MI Cape Town's title win in the SA20 earlier this year, while Muthusamy adds to South Africa's depth as a spin-bowling all-rounder. The squad also features the return of Dewald Brevis, fast bowlers Nandre Burger and Gerald Coetzee following their respective injury layoffs. The trio bolsters a strong bowling unit that also includes Lungi Ngidi, who was part of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 triumph and emerging pacer Kwena Maphaka, according to an ICC news. Head coach Shukri Conrad, who takes charge of his first T20I assignment since being appointed to the all-format role, said the series marks the beginning of South Africa's preparations for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. 'With several senior players rested as part of their workload management, it creates opportunities for others to step in and show what they can offer,' said Conrad. 'This is a chance for us to build depth and see how these players cope with international demands,' he said. The squad will assemble in Pretoria on 9 July for a two-day preparatory camp before departing for Harare on 11 July. The tri-series begins with South Africa facing hosts Zimbabwe on 14 July. Tri-series fixtures: July 14 - Zimbabwe v South Africa July 16 - South Africa v New Zealand July 18 - Zimbabwe v New Zealand July 20 - Zimbabwe v South Africa July 22 - New Zealand v South Africa July 24 - Zimbabwe v New Zealand July 26 - Final UNI BM
Int'l Cricket Council
4 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Four uncapped players in Proteas squad for tri-series
Rassie van der Dussen, who has 50 T20I caps, will take charge of the South Africa squad that features four uncapped players for the upcoming shortest-format outings. Corbin Bosch, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Rubin Hermann and Senuran Muthusamy have all received maiden call-ups after strong domestic performances. Pretorius was the standout performer in the 2025 edition of the SA20, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 397 runs at a strike rate of 166. South Africa squad: Rassie van der Dussen (C), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Andile Simelane Best of Rassie van der Dussen | CWC23 Wicket-keeper-batter Rubin Hermann was also impressive, scoring 333 runs at an average of 41.43. Bosch, who has already featured for the Proteas in ODIs and Tests, played a key role in MI Cape Town's title win in the SA20 earlier this year, while Muthusamy adds to South Africa's depth as a spin-bowling all-rounder. The squad also features the return of Dewald Brevis, fast bowlers Nandre Burger and Gerald Coetzee following their respective injury layoffs. The trio bolsters a strong bowling unit that also includes Lungi Ngidi, who was part of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 triumph and emerging pacer Kwena Maphaka. Head coach Shukri Conrad, who takes charge of his first T20I assignment since being appointed to the all-format role, said the series marks the beginning of South Africa's preparations for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. South Africa beat Australia to seize the Ultimate Test | Full Match Highlights | WTC25 Final Watch the full match highlights as Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada led the way as South Africa bested the defending champions Australia to clinch the World Test Championship mace at Lord's. 'With several senior players rested as part of their workload management, it creates opportunities for others to step in and show what they can offer,' said Conrad. 'This is a chance for us to build depth and see how these players cope with international demands.' The squad will assemble in Pretoria on 9 July for a two-day preparatory camp before departing for Harare on 11 July. The tri-series begins with South Africa facing hosts Zimbabwe on 14 July. Tri-series fixtures: July 14 - Zimbabwe v South Africa July 16 - South Africa v New Zealand July 18 - Zimbabwe v New Zealand July 20 - Zimbabwe v South Africa July 22 - New Zealand v South Africa July 24 - Zimbabwe v New Zealand July 26 - Final * All games will be played at the Harare Sports Club.
Int'l Cricket Council
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC thanks ECB and MCC for successful hosting of ICC World Test Championship Final 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) thanks the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for successfully hosting the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025. South Africa won the trophy for the first time courtesy of a five-wicket win over Australia at Lord's, which hosted the Final for the first time. The showpiece occasion brought sell-out crowds to the Home of Cricket and fans were captivated throughout by an absorbing contest. ICC Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah, said: 'We would like to thank and congratulate the ECB and MCC for successfully hosting the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025. 'Lord's is a place synonymous with Test cricket and this was a match fitting of both the occasion and the venue. 'This was the third instalment of the ICC World Test Championship Final, the first at Lord's, and those involved in preparing the playing surfaces, delivering the match and hosting the teams and supporters should be very proud of the show they helped put on. 'Fans both in the ground and tuning in across the world through satellite and digital channels could not have failed to be gripped by the contest between two proud cricketing nations. 'Thank you to both Australia and South Africa for making it such a compelling occasion, and congratulations to South Africa for winning the competition for the first time. 'We look forward to the upcoming cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, which begins on 17 June, and crowning the next winners in 2027.' ENDS
India Today
14-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Aiden Markram hopes WTC Final win helps reignite Test cricket in South Africa
Player of the Match in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025, Aiden Markram has hoped that the win will reignite the country's passion for the red-ball format. Speaking after the team's first ICC trophy win in 27 years, Markram hoped that Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the sport in his Africa's relationship with Test cricket had been dwindling in recent years. Amongst the teams participating in the World Test Championship, South Africa played the joint lowest number of Test matches—12, alongside Bangladesh. In comparison, Australia and India played 19 matches, while England played Final 2025: Match Report | As it Happened Markram stated that Test was his favourite format and hoped that young cricketers strive for the Test cap in the Rainbow Nation."It has always been my most favourite and most important format. Naturally, the choice of format is not in our hands, it is sort of the cards that you get dealt, really. It is really important, in my opinion, to keep Test cricket as the No. 1 format in South Africa. We understand the dynamics of the cricket world, but it is more about the young guy coming through and for him to consider the Test cap as the most important thing in South Africa. How long he plays for is a completely different conversation nowadays, but the No. 1 priority should be to play Test cricket, and I have always believed that," Aiden Markram said after the WTC right-hander was under the pump while coming into bat in the second innings of the match. South Africa seemed to be down and out of the competition after letting Australia set a target of 282 runs, a sum of runs that had not been chased at Lord's in the last 20 years.A defiant Markram said that answers had hopefully been provided from the team's end, who had been knocking on the doors of multiple ICC finals in recent times."All the questions that have been asked in the past have now hopefully been answered. In my opinion, the WTC Final was going to be the toughest one, as many days of good cricket can only get you results," Markram about the feeling of walking back to the pavilion after getting South Africa within reach of a historic win, Markram said that he wished he could have soaked it in more."I wish I could have (stood there and soaked in the standing ovation). But that is me being me, I was so angry at myself when I got out. But there is definitely one or two memories from that," he Watch
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Business Standard
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
ICC WTC Final 2025: Big blow for Australia as Smith set to miss final day
Australia suffered a major setback on Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025, with star batter Steve Smith ruled out of the remainder of the match due to a serious finger injury. The veteran cricketer dislocated his right pinkie while fielding at first slip during South Africa's second innings at Lord's. With the Proteas chasing 282 for victory, Smith's absence is a massive blow to Australia's hopes of defending their WTC title. The incident occurred when he attempted to grab a sharp chance off Temba Bavuma but failed to react in time. The mishap not only ruled him out of the rest of the final, but may also jeopardise his participation in the upcoming West Indies tour. Slip Fielding Turns Costly Smith's injury occurred during a high-pressure passage of play, as Australia looked to break a crucial stand. Positioned unusually close at slip—just 14 metres behind the stumps—Smith was wearing a helmet due to the low bounce and inconsistent carry observed throughout the match. The chance came off a shoulder-high edge from Bavuma off Mitchell Starc's bowling. Although Smith got his hands up, the ball struck his right hand awkwardly, causing a compound dislocation. He immediately left the field for treatment and was later taken to hospital for further medical attention. Doubts Over Caribbean Tour While Australia's team management confirmed that Smith would play no further part in the WTC final, they did not specify the timeline for his recovery. However, the nature of the injury raises serious doubts about his availability for Australia's upcoming Test series in the Caribbean, which begins on 25 June. The three-match series against West Indies now seems uncertain for Smith, depending on how quickly the dislocation heals and whether surgery is required. Strategic Setback for Australia Smith's absence not only affects Australia's fielding structure but also leaves a void in the batting order, should the final stretch into a potential fourth-innings chase. His injury marks a critical moment in a tightly contested final at Lord's.
