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India Gazette
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- India Gazette
"No currency other than runs...": South Africa's Rickelton ahead of WTC final against Australia
Johannesburg [South Africa], June 2 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, South African opener Ryan Rickelton is relying on his past and current experiences in international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he awaits his to take down a world-class Aussie pace trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the first-time in white clothing. As South Africa gears up to face Australia in the World Test Championship Final on June 11 at Lord's, Rickelton is brimming with confidence. The left-hander has been in impressive form, having scored a career-best 259 the last time he played in the whites for the Proteas. His purple patch has continued in the ongoing Indian Premier League, with 388 runs across 14 innings at a stunning strike rate of 150.97 for his franchise, Mumbai Indians, with three fifties, further boosting his momentum ahead of the high-stakes clash at Lord's that starts on June 11. In 10 Tests and 17 innings so far, he has made 616 runs at an average of 41.06, with two centuries. 'There is no currency other than runs, and batters take confidence out of putting in good performance runs as well. But I have also taken quite a lot of confidence out of IPL too, just spending time in different conditions, but also putting in some decent performances with really talented players around the world,' Rickelton said as quoted by ICC. 'So there is no doubt that it all contributes. But, again, it is a new day. It is a new dawn, I guess, for all of us. And hopefully I can take those past experiences and those learnings and try replicating them next week,' he added. This will be the first time many members of the Proteas squad, including Rickelton, will get the chance to play a Test match at Lord's. However, the significance of competing for the ICC World Test Championship mace outweighs any pressure that comes with the history of the London venue. 'I am trying not to think about it in my honesty. I had the pleasure of being, we played England. I was the 12th player for that game. So I have a feeling of what the experience is about. Hopefully, the occasion won't get too grand and I can lean back on that experience just to know what I am going to expect.' But, yeah, one occasion, it is gonna be not just my first Test match here. A lot of the group's first Test match there, and the guys are buzzing for it. So, obviously, we are here trying to prepare and make sure that we as best set and ready to go for it. But what a grand opportunity to represent South Africa to be in a final as well and have a crack at the mace,' he added. South Africa have a glittering record at Lord's with five wins out of their seven Test matches since their readmission in 1991. They were victorious in their last visit there in 2022, beating England by an innings and 12 runs courtesy of Kagiso Rabada's glittering 5/52 and 2/27 in the first and second innings. Another milestone awaits Rickelton as he prepares to face Australia in red-ball cricket for the first time - a formidable challenge given the experience and pedigree of their bowling attack. The Australian quartet of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon has formed the backbone of their bowling unit for nearly a decade, consistently delivering world-class performances in Test cricket. 'Obviously, they have been a core group of the whole team, but that bowling attack has been core for four plus five, six, seven, eight years. So, an incredible attack. We know what they are going to bring to the party. But I did get the opportunity to face them in India as well. So it is nice just to obviously get that first bit of the first taste, but to be a completely different prospect at Lord's, with a red-ball as well,' Rickelton said. 'They are some of the greatest bowlers to play the game, some of Australia's best as well. So there is no denying that, but just trying to make sure that, again, we try to prepare individually as best as we can to counter what they will bring to us. And you never know if one or two of us can have a good day out there, anything can happen,' he added. Rickelton will likely partner Aiden Markaram at the top of South Africa's batting order at Lord's and looks to create a formidable opening stand for the Proteas. 'I do not think you consciously do that. I did find myself sitting next to him on the bus and the plane coming out by natural law of order for some reason. But I think as we get a bit closer, we will start chatting a bit more about the intricacies of Lord's in the game, and we will start batting more together as we prepare,' he added. 'I just think it is the way it kind of unravels. And, yeah, what an awesome partner to open up with. I told him he is already facing the first ball. So, yeah, looking forward to obviously getting out there with him and hopefully putting on a good opening stand,' he concluded. The ICC World Test Championship Final commences on June 11 at Lord's, with Australia aiming to defend their title against South Africa. Squads South Africa: 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 Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett. (ANI)
NDTV
2 hours ago
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- NDTV
"No Currency Other Than Runs...": South Africa's Ryan Rickelton Ahead Of WTC Final Against Australia
Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, South African opener Ryan Rickelton is relying on his past and current experiences in international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he awaits his to take down a world-class Aussie pace trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the first-time in white clothing. As South Africa gears up to face Australia in the World Test Championship Final on June 11 at Lord's, Rickelton is brimming with confidence. The left-hander has been in impressive form, having scored a career-best 259 the last time he played in the whites for the Proteas. His purple patch has continued in the ongoing Indian Premier League, with 388 runs across 14 innings at a stunning strike rate of 150.97 for his franchise, Mumbai Indians, with three fifties, further boosting his momentum ahead of the high-stakes clash at Lord's that starts on June 11. In 10 Tests and 17 innings so far, he has made 616 runs at an average of 41.06, with two centuries. "There is no currency other than runs, and batters take confidence out of putting in good performance runs as well. But I have also taken quite a lot of confidence out of IPL too, just spending time in different conditions, but also putting in some decent performances with really talented players around the world," Rickelton said as quoted by ICC. "So there is no doubt that it all contributes. But, again, it is a new day. It is a new dawn, I guess, for all of us. And hopefully I can take those past experiences and those learnings and try replicating them next week," he added. This will be the first time many members of the Proteas squad, including Rickelton, will get the chance to play a Test match at Lord's. However, the significance of competing for the ICC World Test Championship mace outweighs any pressure that comes with the history of the London venue. "I am trying not to think about it in my honesty. I had the pleasure of being, we played England. I was the 12th player for that game. So I have a feeling of what the experience is about. Hopefully, the occasion won't get too grand and I can lean back on that experience just to know what I am going to expect." But, yeah, one occasion, it is gonna be not just my first Test match here. A lot of the group's first Test match there, and the guys are buzzing for it. So, obviously, we are here trying to prepare and make sure that we as best set and ready to go for it. But what a grand opportunity to represent South Africa to be in a final as well and have a crack at the mace," he added. South Africa have a glittering record at Lord's with five wins out of their seven Test matches since their readmission in 1991. They were victorious in their last visit there in 2022, beating England by an innings and 12 runs courtesy of Kagiso Rabada's glittering 5/52 and 2/27 in the first and second innings. Another milestone awaits Rickelton as he prepares to face Australia in red-ball cricket for the first time - a formidable challenge given the experience and pedigree of their bowling attack. The Australian quartet of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon has formed the backbone of their bowling unit for nearly a decade, consistently delivering world-class performances in Test cricket. "Obviously, they have been a core group of the whole team, but that bowling attack has been core for four plus five, six, seven, eight years. So, an incredible attack. We know what they are going to bring to the party. But I did get the opportunity to face them in India as well. So it is nice just to obviously get that first bit of the first taste, but to be a completely different prospect at Lord's, with a red-ball as well," Rickelton said. "They are some of the greatest bowlers to play the game, some of Australia's best as well. So there is no denying that, but just trying to make sure that, again, we try to prepare individually as best as we can to counter what they will bring to us. And you never know if one or two of us can have a good day out there, anything can happen," he added. Rickelton will likely partner Aiden Markaram at the top of South Africa's batting order at Lord's and looks to create a formidable opening stand for the Proteas. "I do not think you consciously do that. I did find myself sitting next to him on the bus and the plane coming out by natural law of order for some reason. But I think as we get a bit closer, we will start chatting a bit more about the intricacies of Lord's in the game, and we will start batting more together as we prepare," he added. "I just think it is the way it kind of unravels. And, yeah, what an awesome partner to open up with. I told him he is already facing the first ball. So, yeah, looking forward to obviously getting out there with him and hopefully putting on a good opening stand," he concluded. The ICC World Test Championship Final commences on June 11 at Lord's, with Australia aiming to defend their title against South Africa. Squads South Africa: 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 Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett.
The Star
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Alviro Petersen warns Proteas: Australia a different kettle of fish in Lord's World Test Championship final
Ryan Rickelton Proteas openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram must prepare accordingly for the Duke ball at Lord's. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix ONE of the biggest questions that the South African batters will need to have answers for in the World Test Championship final is the slope at Lord's. Can the Proteas batters see out the Australian quicks with the slope at the famous London ground? Former Proteas Test opener Alviro Petersen, having played at Lord's, feels that Ryan Rickelton, who will open the batting with Aiden Markram, should have no problems with the slope, given that he plays at the Wanderers, where there is one as well. Petersen highlighted the importance of playing straight in England as an opening batter due to the conditions. 'I think Rickleton will be okay in terms of the slope because he plays at the Wanderers, where there's a slope. That will help him, or at least it will give him some sort of confidence to play on the slope,' Petersen told Independent Media. 'From a technical point of view, it's important, especially in England, that you look to play in the V early on. 'Now, remember if the dismissals are not caught behind, like in South Africa, where guys generally bowl slightly wide outside off-stump because of the bounce and trying to get you to play through the covers and then nick off. 'In England, they're going to bowl quite straighter lines. 'So, you know, that's the reality. Australia are not going to give you a lot of bad deliveries. 'You have to almost hit good deliveries of boundaries or see out good spells. So, that's the reality that they're up against. 'Australia would have done their homework already. 'If Rickleton plays square of the wicket, guys, we're not going to give him anything. 'We're going to protect the square, but also, we're going to protect the straight (boundaries). We're going to ask him to do different things now.' While the whole world critiqued South Africa's journey to the final at Lord's for not facing Australia and England in the cycle, Petersen believes that the Proteas deserve all the credit. However, the former Test opener warned that the Australian bowling attack will be a lot more difficult to contend with. 'We have to give them credit... they've played off the back foot. They came back and won games. Those are important things. You can take that confidence into the World Test Championship final,' said Petersen. 'However, Australia will be a different kettle of fish. Australia play differently. They might not give you a lot of opportunities like other teams would. 'But that's the reality, that South Africa have won those games. 'Whether you play against minor teams or teams that people think are minor, it's still Test cricket, and they've won those games. 'So, I think they can use that confidence and take it into the World Test Championship final. But it's not going to be easy.'
Int'l Cricket Council
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Rickelton ready to shine in World Test Championship Final
As South Africa gears up to face Australia in the World Test Championship Final later this month, Proteas opener Ryan Rickelton is brimming with confidence. The left-hander has been in impressive form, having scored a career-best 259 the last time he played in whites for the Proteas. His purple patch has continued in the ongoing Indian Premier League, with 388 runs across 14 innings at a stunning strike rate of 150.97 for his franchise Mumbai Indians, further boosting his momentum ahead of the high-stakes clash at Lord's that starts on June 11. 'There's no currency other than runs, and batters take confidence out of putting in good performance runs as well. But I've also taken quite a lot of confidence out of IPL too, just spending time in different conditions, but also putting in some decent performances with really talented players around the world," Rickelton said. 'So there's no doubt that it all contributes. But, again, it's a new day. It's a new dawn, I guess, for all of us. And hopefully I can take those past experiences and those learnings and try to replicate them next week.' ALSO READ: South Africa's road to the ICC World Test Championship Final This will be the first time many members of the Proteas squad, including Rickelton, will get the chance to play a Test match at Lord's. However, the significance of competing for the ICC World Test Championship mace outweighs any pressure that comes with the historic borth London venue. "I'm trying not to think about it in my honesty. I had the pleasure of being, we played England. I was the 12th player for that game. So I have a feeling of what the experience is about. Hopefully the occasion won't get too grand and I can lean back on that experience just just to know what I'm going to expect. But, yeah, one occasion, it's gonna be not just my first Test match here. A lot of the group's first Test match there, and the guys are buzzing for it. So, obviously, we're here trying to prepare and make sure that we as best set and ready to go for it. But what a grand opportunity to represent South Africa to be in a final as well and have a crack at the mace.' South Africa have a glittering record at Lord's with five wins out of their seven Test matches since their readmission in 1991. They were victorious in their last visit there in 2022, beating England by an innings and 12 runs courtesy of Kagiso Rabada's glittering 5/52 and 2/27 in the first and second innings. Another milestone awaits Rickelton as he prepares to face Australia in red-ball cricket for the first time - a formidable challenge given the experience and pedigree of their bowling attack. The Australian quartet of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon has formed the backbone of their bowling unit for nearly a decade, consistently delivering world-class performances in Test cricket. Ryan Rickelton's special ton on ICC event debut | POTM Highlights | Champions Trophy 2025 A superb century from Ryan Rickelton at the ICC Champions Trophy event in 2025 'Obviously, they've been a core group of the whole team, but that bowling attack has been core for four plus five, six, seven, eight years. So an incredible attack. We know what they're going to bring to the party. But I did get the opportunity to face them in India as well. So it's nice just to obviously get that first bit of the first taste, but to be a completely different prospect at Lord's, with a red-ball as well. "They are some of the greatest bowlers to play the game, some of Australia's best as well. So there's no denying that, but just trying to make sure that, again, we try to prepare individually as best as we can to counter what they're goint to bring to us. And you never know if if one or two of us can have a good day out there, anything can happen.' Rickelton will likely partner Aiden Markaram at the top of South Africa's batting order at Lord's and looks to create a formidable opening stand for the Proteas. 'I don't think you consciously do that. I did find myself sitting next to him on the bus and the plane coming out by natural law of order for some reason. But I think as we get a bit closer, we'll start chatting a bit more about the intricacies of Lord's in the game, and we'll start batting more together as we prepare," he added. "I just think it's the way it kind of unravels. And, yeah, what an awesome partner to open up with. I told him he's already facing the first ball. So, yeah, looking forward to obviously getting out there with him and hopefully putting on a good opening stand.' The ICC World Test Championship Final commences on June 11 at Lord's, with Australia aiming to defend their title against South Africa.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Why Is Deepak Chahar Not Playing For MI In IPL 2025 Eliminator Clash Vs GT?
Last Updated: Mumbai Indians suffered multiple big blows with the likes of Ryan Rickelton and Deepak Chahar not being named in their starting XI for the Eliminator clash against Gujarat Titans. Both Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians made a few changes in the first eliminator of the Indian Premier League playoff stages, with the match being held at the Mullanpur Stadium in Mohali on Friday. Gujarat Titans made two changes from their side. One being the obvious, Jos Buttler, who had to leave the squad due to England's ODI series against the West Indies. Another big change made by GT is dropping the left-arm pacer Arshad Khan from their playing 11. To replace these two stars, they have handed the debut to the Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter, Kusal Mendis, who was roped in as Buttler's replacement. In addition, Washington Sundar comes back into the GT side as well. One of the big misses for the five-time champions, the Mumbai Indians, is the absence of Deepak Chahar. The pacer was not named in the side's playing 11 and was replaced by the English pacer, Richard Gleeson, who, like Chahar, had represented the Chennai Super Kings before. In addition, they won't have the services of their star wicketkeeper batter from South Africa, Ryan Rickelton, who has left the squad to prepare for the World Test Championship as well. But in his place comes the experienced English wicketkeeper-batter, Jonny Bairstow, who has played in the IPL previously for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Punjab Kings. It's a high-stakes clash between two exciting teams. Both teams have their survival in the tournament at stake as the loser of this fixture will bring their campaign to an end whilst the winner will go on to face Punjab Kings in the second eliminator later on. GT vs MI, Full Playing XIs and Impact Subs: First Published:
