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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
South Africa men's team to visit Namibia for T20 match in October
The South Africa men's senior team will play a T20 match against Namibia at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek later this year, the cricketing boards of the countries announced on Tuesday. The contest will also mark the opening of the Namibia Cricket Ground, a major step forward for the country, which is gearing up to host World Cup games. The venue is set to host matches in both the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (jointly-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe). 'As a fellow African cricketing nation and the host of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, we are proud to support the official opening of this new stadium which will be one of the host venues of the tournament,' said Pholetsi Moseki, Cricket South Africa's Chief Executive Officer. This will be the first time the two teams will face each other. Namibia was part of the T20 World Cup in 2021 but was not in the Proteas' group. Related Topics South Africa / Namibia
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Sarfaraz-khan: Latest News, Videos and Sarfaraz-khan Photos
An Indian cricketer, Sarfaraz Khan plays Uttar Pradesh in the domestic cricket and with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. Khan is a right-handed batsman and has represented the country in the Under-19 cricket team in the 2014 as well as 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He is also credited with the maximum (7) 50+ score in the tournament history. Sarfaraz performed remarkably well in the IPL when he helped his team, Bangalore, to reach an imposing total of 200 after being in a neck to neck competition against the Rajasthan Royals. Son of a cricket coach, Sarfaraz made it big in the game when he broke the record for the highest score in the Harris Shield inter-school tournament at the age of 12.
Express Tribune
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
About Tanveer Sangha, Australia's surprise inclusion in semi-final against India
Australia's decision to include young leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha in their squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against India has surprised many. The 21-year-old, of Indian descent, has been making waves in domestic cricket but had yet to make his mark on the international stage before his selection. Sangha, having played only 3 ODIs prior to Tuesday's match, is still inexperienced at the highest level. Born in Sydney to Indian and Fijian parents, Sangha's journey to the Australian national team has been nothing short of remarkable. His father, Joga Singh, a taxi driver, hails from a village near Jalandhar, Punjab, while his mother, Upjeet Kaur, works as an accountant in Sydney. Despite his roots, Sangha's cricketing aspirations were always tied to Australia, where he honed his craft from a young age. Sangha first gained attention when he emerged as Australia's leading wicket-taker in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, picking up 15 wickets at an impressive average of 11.46. His performances led to a state contract with New South Wales at just 18 years old, and he quickly climbed the ranks, making his Big Bash League debut for Sydney Thunder in 2020. He finished as the tournament's third-highest wicket-taker, claiming 21 scalps at an economy of just over eight runs per over. His rapid rise continued when he was named in Australia's T20I squad for their series against New Zealand in 2021, and he made his international debut in August 2023 against South Africa. Sangha announced himself with a stunning 4-31 in four overs, the best figures by an Australian on T20I debut in nearly two decades. At 21, he became the youngest Australian to claim four wickets in a T20I. Sangha's ability to turn the ball sharply, coupled with his fearless approach, made him a valuable asset for Australia heading into the 2023 World Cup. His selection highlights the team's faith in young talent and their need for quality spin options in subcontinental conditions. As Sangha steps onto the global stage, all eyes will be on the young spinner to see if he can make a lasting impact on cricket's biggest stage.
