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Tatenda Taibu pumped for return of full Test cricket schedule for Zimbabwe
With Zimbabwe not currently included among the nine teams competing in the World Test Championship (WTC), a revitalised scheduled will do much to plead their case to be included among the top nations in the future.
Ireland and France flourish, Scotland struggle
The Six Nations Championship kicked off with dramatic performances from France, Ireland, and Scotland. From France's emphatic return to form to England's concerning slide, here are the crucial talking points from an action-packed opening weekend.
Antoine Dupont plays down France’s Six Nations title talk
French captain Antoine Dupont marked his return to Six Nations action after a year's hiatus, a successful gamble on winning Olympic sevens gold in Paris, in impressive style creating three tries in 22 minutes.
Shukri Conrad’s Wisden award is justice for Kagiso Rabada, Temba Bavuma’s ICC snubs
Despite South Africa topping the ICC World Test Championship table, Proteas stars Temba Bavuma and Kagiso Rabada were overlooked in the ICC Test Team of the Year.
Australia's Steve Smith joins greats with 10,000 Test runs
In a historic moment at Galle, Steve Smith became just the 15th player in Test cricket history to reach 10,000 runs, joining an elite group of batting legends including Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting.
AB de Villiers picks up a bat again: A look at Mr 360's most iconic Proteas innings
Discover the defining moments of AB de Villiers’ illustrious career as we reflect on his greatest innings that made him a legend of South African cricket.
Proteas Test ratings: Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada stand tall once again
South Africa successfully completed their journey to the 2023-25 World Test Championship final following their 2-0 series whitewash of Pakistan at home over the past two weeks.
Kwena Maphaka on Proteas Test debut: It was really crazy
Kwena Maphaka’s rise to being South Africa’s youngest Test debutant has certainly been on the cards ever since Shukri Conrad also sent him a SOS to join the SA A side in Sri Lanka.
'Wounded warrior' Temba Bavuma played through the pain barrier to help Proteas make history
All-in-all, Bavuma scored 504 at an average 72 over the course of the four Tests against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, scoring two centuries and three half-centuries in seven innings.
Proteas know how to beat Australia, says Kagiso Rabada ahead of World Test Championship final
The fire in Kagiso Rabada’s belly would have been further lit when ex-Australia coach Darren Lehmann questioned the legitimacy of the Proteas reaching the World Test Championship final.
Shukri Conrad, Rassie Erasmus share similar coaching recipes . . . which is why Proteas are cooking
Shukri Conrad's plans since taking over the Proetas red-ball team a couple of years ago mirrors Rassie Erasmus at the start of his tenure as Springboks coach.
Proteas secure 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan with dominant victory in Cape Town
South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0 series win.
Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test against Proteas
Pakistan were 213 for one in their follow-on innings at close of play, still 208 runs short of making South Africa bat again.
India cricket loss to Australia sparks questions back home
Indian cricket fans and pundits questioned the future of several veteran players after their team lost 3-1 to Australia.
Pat Cummins lauds 'special' Australia team after India series win
Their six-wicket victory in Sydney ensured the hosts clinched the series 3-1, rallying after an emphatic 295-run defeat in the first game at Perth.
Frustrated Jasprit Bumrah says India will benefit from Australia defeat
Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah said it was frustrating that he missed the crunch finale to their Test series against Australia on Sunday.
Rishabh Pant lights fuse as India lead Australia by 145 in 'hell of a Test'
At the close in Sydney, India were 141-6 with Ravindra Jadeja on eight and Washington Sundar six after they dismissed Australia for 181 in reply to their first-innings 185.
Scott Boland brings the heat as Australia rips through Rohit Sharma-less India
Regular captain and opener Rohit Sharma was rested, India said, after failing to get past 10 runs in any of his five innings during the series, which Australia lead 2-1.
Temba Bavuma ‘super excited’ for young Kwena Maphaka’s Test debut
Maphaka is one of three changes to the Proteas team that sensationally won the first Test by two wickets last week at Centurion.
Teen sensation Kwena Maphaka set for Proteas Test debut against Pakistan in Cape Town
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is backing the youngster Kwena Maphaka to step up against Pakistan in the festive occasion at Newlands.
India coach Gautam Gambhir coy about Rohit Sharma's involvement in final Australia Test
India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm Thursday whether embattled skipper Rohit Sharma would play in the decisive fifth Test against Australia.
Returning all-rounder Wiaan Mulder finally feels 'worthy' in a Proteas shirt
Wiaan Mulder says he finally feels like he belongs in the Proteas Test side after a stop-start Test career.
Handre Pollard lifts the lid on Rassie Erasmus’ famed man-management style at Springboks
Speaking on the For The Love Of Rugby podcast with Dan Cole and Ben Youngs, Springboks No 10 Handre Pollard says there is more to Rassie Erasmus than meets the eye.
Ravi Shastri wants promotion-relegation Test system after MCG blockbuster
The ICC has been contemplating a two-tier system for years to keep the format competitive but the plans have never got off the ground.
‘I downed a Castle Lite for Temba and his boys’, says Biff
Former Proteas Test captain Graeme Smith is extremely proud of Temba Bavuma and the Class of 2024 for qualifying for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year.