Smith ruled out of third Test
Steven Smith

Smith ruled out of third Test

Australia will be without batsman Steven Smith for the third Ashes series Test, which will get underway at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday. (more…)

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De Kock, Markram climb Test rankings
Aiden Markram

De Kock, Markram climb Test rankings

South Africans Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram have climbed to sixth and seventh position, respectively, in the latest International Cricket Council’s rankings for Test batsmen released on Monday. (more…)

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Marnus overcomes Archer to force draw
Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus overcomes Archer to force draw

The second Ashes series Test ended in a draw at Lord’s on Sunday, but not before England fast bowler Jofra Archer left another near indelible impact on the longest format. (more…)

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Du Plessis still T20I captain
Faf du Plessis

Du Plessis still T20I captain

Test captain Faf du Plessis has revealed wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock’s elevation to the T20I captaincy is not a full-time appointment. (more…)

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Why Steyn wasn’t selected for India T20Is
Dale Steyn

Why Steyn wasn’t selected for India T20Is

Cricket South Africa acting director of cricket Corrie van Zyl has explained fast bowler Dale Steyn’s absence from the Proteas squad for September 2019’s T20I series against India. (more…)

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Du Plessis to remain Test skipper
Faf du Plessis

Du Plessis to remain Test skipper

Interim director of cricket Corrie van Zyl has confirmed the retention of batsman Faf du Plessis as captain. Du Plessis’ future as ODI and T20I skipper, though, remains in the balance. (more…)

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