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Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Proteas face Zimbabwe before World Test Championship Final
South Africa are all set to take on Zimbabwe in a four-day warm-up match from June 3 in England. The contest will be played at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in Sussex. This will serve as key preparation for the Proteas ahead of their all-important World Test Championship Final at the Oval against Australia starting June 11. South Africa last featured in the longest format in a 2-0 home series win over Pakistan in January 2025, and this warm-up against their neighbours will provide them with a chance to acclimatise to red-ball cricket ahead of the Ultimate Test. South Africa Squad for the WTC 2025 Final: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, are coming off a historic appearance in a one-off Test against England at Trent Bridge, their first Test on English soil in two decades, a landmark moment in their cricketing journey. Despite England winning the contest by an innings and 45 runs, Zimbabwe had plenty of moments to remember from the game, especially Brian Bennett's fighting ton in the first innings. Zimbabwe will be without the services of Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, but are otherwise expected to field a strong outfit, with the likes of Sean Williams, Bennett, Victor Nyauchi, Clive Madande, and Craig Ervine in the mix. The warm-up fixture against South Africa marks another significant step for Zimbabwe, serving as a key rehearsal ahead of their two-Test home series against the same opponents in Bulawayo, slated for June and July. Zimbabwe Squad: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Alex Falao, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tanunurwa Makoni, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams. The Chevrons are also slated to host New Zealand for a two-Test series later in the summer. ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025NewsSouth AfricaZimbabwe
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
What sport events to track after IPL 2025 suspension amid India-Pakistan conflict. All you need to know
With the playoff race really heating up in IPL 2025, the suspension of the tournament leaves a gap for all cricket and sports fans. But the lack of IPL action on our televisions for the coming week only present an opportunity to turn elsewhere for the fill of sports, with several notable events coming up in the month of May. Here are a few across various sports to keep an eye on through the upcoming weeks before the IPL's likely return. The country's Sunday cricket fix could come in the form of the Indian women's team, stepping up their preparations for the home World Cup later this year as they play Sri Lanka in a Tri-Series final at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams finished ahead of South Africa, and Harmanpreet Kaur's team head into this contest as slight favourites given their consistency. Can they seal a win, or will Sri Lanka pack another surprise punch after their Asia Cup final victory in the same fixture in 2024? England are set to host Zimbabwe in a bilateral encounter for the first time in 22 years, welcoming the Chevrons to Trent Bridge in Nottingham for a solitary Test to begin their international summer. For Indian fans, this will be a match that will provide an idea about the form England take into the five-match Test series next month, as well as a look at upcoming players that might feature over the course of that series. Do Zimbabwe have enough juice for a historic upset? No double header Sunday in the IPL, but that only means your Sunday evening prime time is freed up to watch arguably the biggest football match of the season so far. Four points separate Barcelona at the top of the table from Real Madrid in second place, and with just four matches to go in La Liga, this is the game that could either all but decide the title race, or make it a tense race to the finish line. A can't-miss encounter. While they have had disappointing domestic seasons thus far, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspurs both have the opportunity to crown the year with a trophy in the Europa League — and in going so, book a spot in the Champions League for next campaign. A lot on the line in this match set to be played in Bilbao, between two historic English teams. Elsewhere, the clay court season in tennis sees the Italian Open in Rome, with the best men's and women's tennis players competing in their respective 1000-level events. The return of world number one and home favourite Jannik Sinner from his doping suspension the headliner, before Roland Garros begins towards the end of this month. Also in Italy, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will see Formula One action begin in the European stretch for the summer, a crucial period in which the Drivers' Championship will begin to take shape. Lastly, playoff action heats up in the NBA, with the Conference Semifinals rounds seeing some mouth-watering contests, being broadcast on Youtube in India every morning for a sporting start to the day.
Int'l Cricket Council
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Star all-rounder returns as Zimbabwe confirm squad for historic England Test
The Chevrons will face England in a historic Test at Trent Bridge later this month. This game, beginning on 22 May, marks Zimbabwe's first Test on English soil since 2003. The announcement follows an action-packed series against Bangladesh, wherein the African side took the first Test before the Tigers fought back to tie the series. Three changes have been made to the squad that toured Bangladesh. Star all-rounder Sikandar Raza returns, replacing Johnathan Campbell, while Clive Madande makes a comeback from injury to take over the backup wicketkeeper role from Nyasha Mayavo. Leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa, who debuted against Bangladesh, misses out as Zimbabwe opts for an extra pace option for England, bringing Newman Nyamhuri into the squad. ALSO READ: England unveil squad for Zimbabwe Test ahead of blockbuster home summer of cricket Zimbabwe Head Coach Justin Sammons expressed confidence in his squad ahead of the England Test, stating: 'In terms of performance, I expect us to play to a standard that can compete with one of the best teams in the world. 'I really want to see the guys walking out there believing that they belong, embracing and enjoying the moment.' ZIMBABWE TEST SQUAD FOR ENGLAND TOUR: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams Following the Test against England, Zimbabwe will face South Africa in a four-day match at Arundel starting June 3. The game will serve as preparation for the Proteas ahead of their ICC World Test Championship final against Australia beginning June 11.
BBC News
20-02-2025
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- BBC News
Young replaces injured Adair in Ireland T20 squad
Craig Young has been drafted into Ireland's squad for the T20 series against Zimbabwe after Mark Adair pulled out with a knee paceman Adair picked up the injury while fielding in Tuesday's third and final ODI against the Chevrons in bowler Young was part the Test and ODI squads on the tour of Zimbabawe but will now stay on for the three-match T20 series starting on is the second Irish withdrawal for the series after opener Ross Adair was ruled out because of a calf injury with the uncapped Tim Tector called up as his is again the venue for the T20 series with the second game on Sunday before the final match on Tuesday. Ireland started the tour with a 63-run victory over the hosts in a one-off Test encounter in hit back by clinching a 2-1 win in the three-match ODI series at the Harare Sports Club.
