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Express Tribune
5 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Markram, Bavuma return for SA white-ball tour
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma were stars of South Africa's historic ICC Test Championship triumph against Australia. Photo: AFP/File Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced the return of Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma to lead the national side on the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia in August. Bavuma, who has been out of action since South Africa's victorious World Test Championship final at Lord's in June due to a hamstring injury, will captain the ODI side. Markram, who was rested for the recent Zimbabwe tour, resumes leadership duties in the T20I format. South Africa's head coach Shukri Conrad expressed his delight over the return of key senior players to the squad ahead of their white-ball tour of Australia, highlighting the importance of their presence as the team looks to build momentum for upcoming global events. "It's great to have our senior players back in the mix after their rest following the WTC Final," said head coach Shukri Conrad. "Their experience and quality add real value to the group as we continue to build a strong core in both formats. Every series from here on helps shape our squads for the T20 World Cup next year and the 2027 ODI World Cup at home," he added. CSA also handed maiden ODI and T20I call-ups to off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen, following his recent Test debut in Zimbabwe and a strong domestic season where he led the Dolphins to the One-Day Cup title in March. Power-hitter Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who impressed in the T20 circuit and made his Test and T20I debuts on the Zimbabwe tour, has earned his first ODI selection. Dewald Brevis, another emerging talent who featured in all three formats in Zimbabwe, is included in both white-ball squads. Key players such as Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, and Kagiso Rabada feature in both squads, underlining South Africa's intention to strengthen its white-ball depth ahead of major ICC tournaments. The Proteas will play three T20Is on August 10, 12, and 16, followed by three ODIs on August 19, 22, and 24 in Australia. T20I Squad: Aiden Markram (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Rassie van der Dussen ODI Squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen.
The Star
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Cricket-ECB to host next three World Test Championship finals till 2031, ICC says
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 South Africa's David Bedingham celebrates with the ICC Test Championship Mace on the podium alongside teammates after winning the final Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo (Reuters) -The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will continue to host the biennial final of the World Test Championship for the next three editions till 2031, global governing body ICC said on Sunday. The match, which crowns the world champions in the longest format of the sport, has been held in England since it was introduced, with Southampton hosting the first edition in 2021 and the two subsequent finals taking place in London. 'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship finals," the ECB chief executive Richard Gould said. "It's a testament to the passion that fans in this country have for this treasured format of the game and the willingness of supporters from around the world to travel here for these games." The 2025 final at Lord's, where South Africa beat defending champions Australia, was attended by 109,227 people over four days and received 225 million digital views, the ICC said in a statement last month. "Hosting these finals is a privilege, and we look forward to working with the ICC to build on the success of the previous editions," Gould added. (Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
ECB to host next three World Test Championship finals till 2031, ICC says
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 South Africa's David Bedingham celebrates with the ICC Test Championship Mace on the podium alongside teammates after winning the final Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will continue to host the biennial final of the World Test Championship for the next three editions till 2031, global governing body ICC said on Sunday. The match, which crowns the world champions in the longest format of the sport, has been held in England since it was introduced, with Southampton hosting the first edition in 2021 and the two subsequent finals taking place in London. 'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship finals," the ECB chief executive Richard Gould said. "It's a testament to the passion that fans in this country have for this treasured format of the game and the willingness of supporters from around the world to travel here for these games." The 2025 final at Lord's, where South Africa beat defending champions Australia, was attended by 109,227 people over four days and received 225 million digital views, the ICC said in a statement last month. "Hosting these finals is a privilege, and we look forward to working with the ICC to build on the success of the previous editions," Gould added. REUTERS
Business Recorder
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
National Cricket Academy, Lahore: 20-day skills development camp concludes
LAHORE: The 20-day Skills Development Camp which began on 16th June at the National Cricket Academy, Lahore concluded Friday afternoon with a scenario-based 35-over match. Over 40 men's cricketers took part in intensive training and fitness sessions during the camp. Speaking to the media at the LCCA Ground, Director High-Performance PCB Aqib Javed shared insights on the objectives and outcomes of the camp as Pakistan gears up for a packed cricket season at home and away. 'Today marks the end of the final phase, which focused on some of the Pakistan Shaheens players ahead of their England tour. Earlier phases focused on player-coach interaction with our national men's team. Off-season is the ideal time for players to identify and address weaknesses, but our work doesn't stop here,' Aqib said. After the Ashura break, the High-Performance setup will resume camps to prepare players heading to Darwin for a T20 tournament and the Test squad for South Africa's tour of Pakistan. 'We're working in parallel with the Shaheens and the red-ball team, and we're preparing pitches that replicate home conditions to help players adjust ahead of our Test series, he said.' While acknowledging the limitations of short camps, Aqib highlighted their importance in addressing team needs. 'You can't fix everything in a week, but these camps help us fill gaps; whether it's a spin all-rounder, a fast-bowling all-rounder, or wicket keeping options. We will continue these camps until October to scout and polish emerging talent.' Pakistan's sights are firmly set on the new ICC Test Championship cycle regarding, which Aqib stated, 'I believe Pakistan has a strong chance to win it. Every team looks to capitalise on home conditions, and our immediate focus is on winning the upcoming series against South Africa.' Aqib also praised the players' discipline during the Skills Development camp. 'What impressed me most were players waking up at 5am, which added much-needed discipline and structure that will reflect in their skills and fitness over the next six months, he said.' Talking about modern cricket's demands, Aqib noted: 'The game now is highly skill-oriented and fast-paced, requiring players to perform specific roles in different phases, whether batting or bowling. Our training sessions were designed to refine these role-specific skills.' He concluded by stating that selection decisions will continue to depend on conditions and formats as Pakistan prepares for an important season ahead. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Independent
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Zimbabwe 2025
Follow live coverage of Zimbabwe vs South Africa from the South Africa in Zimbabwe 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021. The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's. The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament. Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below: Zimbabwe vs South Africa Follow live coverage of Zimbabwe vs South Africa from the South Africa in Zimbabwe 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021. The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's. The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament. 27 June 2025 09:00
