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Johannesburg, April 2 South African cricketer Rassie van der Dussen, who was not included in the central contracts for this year, announced his international retirement on Thursday without giving any specific reasons, but said he would remain available for his domestic team, the Lions.The...

New Delhi, April 2 – South Africa batsman Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that saw him become one of the country’s most reliable white-ball players.The 35-year-old made the announcement through a statement on social...

Wellington, March 22 – After scoring a match-winning 57 to guide South Africa to a series-levelling victory over New Zealand in the fourth T20I, wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen said his aim while batting was to wait for the ball and simply try to play according to what was in front of...

New Delhi, March 7 South Africa's pace great Dale Steyn says New Zealand would deserve to inherit the unwanted "chokers" tag if they fail to beat hosts India in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, saying it would be nearly impossible for the Kiwis to topple the home side.New...

Kolkata, March 5 – South Africa's head coach Shukri Conrad made no excuses after his team was eliminated from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a comprehensive nine-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the first semi-final played at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.The Proteas entered the knockout clash...

Kolkata, March 3 Aiden Markram has been a prolific batsman in T20Is during the ongoing World Cup, but for this to happen, the South African captain had to train his mind to suppress his "captain" instincts whenever he went out to bat.Markram, who has excelled as an opener in T20Is, has so far...

Kolkata, March 3 – Unbeaten South Africa will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be played at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.The Proteas arrived for the match after a strong performance in the Super 8s, where they first defeated the defending...

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad stated that his team will prepare for the T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Kolkata in the same way they have approached every match in the tournament.The Proteas secured a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their last Super Eights match against...

Ahmedabad, February 26 "It doesn't feel easy," South Africa captain Aiden Markram insisted on Thursday, even as his team brushed aside another strong opponent, the West Indies, for a sixth consecutive win in the T20 World Cup and secured their place in the semifinals.The Proteas' latest...

Ahmedabad, February 24 Unbeaten and unfazed, South Africa have transformed the Narendra Modi Stadium into a fortress. In a tournament defined by travel fatigue and changing surfaces, the Proteas have enjoyed a rare advantage: familiarity. And they have capitalized on it.In the group stage...

Ahmedabad, February 22 – South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in their Super Eights match in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, ending the defending champions' 12-match winning streak in the tournament and seriously jeopardizing their chances of reaching the...

Ahmedabad, February 22 David Miller delivered a stunning performance, but Jasprit Bumrah's excellent bowling restricted South Africa to a par score of 187 for seven in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup here on Sunday.Miller, nearing his 37th birthday, scored 63 off 35 balls, with...

Ahmedabad, February 22 – India's first Super 8 match in the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday will be more than just a rematch of the historic 2024 T20 WC Final. It will also see an unusual family face-off outside the 22-yard line, where Albie...

February 18, New Delhi – South Africa secured their fourth consecutive win in the T20 World Cup, defeating the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi today.Asked to bat, the UAE struggled to build on a promising start and lost momentum. Top-order batter Alishan Sharafu scored a...

February 18, New Delhi – South Africa secured their fourth consecutive win at the T20 World Cup, defeating the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi today.Asked to bat, the UAE couldn't capitalize on their strong start and lost momentum. Top-order batter Alishan Sharafu scored a...

February 18, New Delhi — South Africa secured their fourth consecutive win at the T20 World Cup, defeating the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi today.Batting first, the UAE couldn't capitalize on their strong start and lost momentum. Top-order batter Alishan Sharafu scored a...

February 18, New Delhi – South Africa secured their fourth consecutive victory at the T20 World Cup, defeating the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi today.Asked to bat, the UAE struggled to build on a promising start and lost their way. Top-order batter Alishan Sharifu scored a...

New Delhi, February 17 – When India takes on South Africa in the Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22, Mariana Morkel may be the most conflicted cricket fan on the planet at that time.At her home in Pretoria, Mariana will...