Did Virat Kohli ghost AB de Villiers? South African legend admits ‘blunder’, says ‘relieved when he started talking again’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Did Virat Kohli ghost AB de Villiers? South African legend admits ‘blunder’, says ‘relieved when he started talking again’ | Cricket News – Times of India

File Pic: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers AB de Villiers has revealed that Virat Kohli did not speak to him for months after the South African great made a public blunder in early 2024 about the Indian star’s personal life. Kohli eventually resumed contact later that year, much to de Villiers’ relief.Speaking to Cricket.com,…

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‘Best innings ever by a South African’: Kevin Pietersen hails Aiden Markram’s Lord’s epic as Proteas lift WTC crown | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Best innings ever by a South African’: Kevin Pietersen hails Aiden Markram’s Lord’s epic as Proteas lift WTC crown | Cricket News – Times of India

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has hailed Aiden Markram‘s match-winning century against Australia at Lord’s as the greatest innings ever played by a South African batter in Test cricket, placing the Proteas opener’s gritty knock above all others in the country’s long red-ball history.Markram scored a sublime 136 off 207 balls in the fourth innings…

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‘Unfortunately, it was a bridge too far’: Australia skipper Pat Cummins rues loss; South African clinch WTC title | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Unfortunately, it was a bridge too far’: Australia skipper Pat Cummins rues loss; South African clinch WTC title | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (right) (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa defeated reigning champions Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Saturday, successfully chasing down a target of 282 before lunch on the fourth day. Aiden Markram‘s superb 136 and captain Temba Bavuma’s 66 led South Africa to victory,…

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‘It’s been outstanding batting performance’: Graeme Smith hails South African batters in WTC Final | Cricket News – Times of India

‘It’s been outstanding batting performance’: Graeme Smith hails South African batters in WTC Final | Cricket News – Times of India

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma of South Africa (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former South African cricket captain Graeme Smith praised his team’s batting performance against Australia at Lord’s as they moved closer to winning their first ICC trophy in 27 years. With just 69 runs needed for victory in the World Test Championship final,…

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WTC Final: ‘Means a lot’ –  South African pacer Kagiso Rabada after surpassing Allan Donald | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Final: ‘Means a lot’ – South African pacer Kagiso Rabada after surpassing Allan Donald | Cricket News – Times of India

Kagiso Rabada eclipses Allan Donald’s wicket tally with his five-wicket haul on the first day of the WTC final (Image via X/@ProteasMenCSA & Houseof_Cricket) South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada achieved a significant milestone on Day 1 of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, surpassing Allan Donald to become South Africa’s fourth-highest Test wicket-taker….

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South African board wants IPL players back by May 26 for WTC Final: Report – The Times of India

South African board wants IPL players back by May 26 for WTC Final: Report – The Times of India

Cricket South Africa (CSA) demands its players, including eight members selected for the World Test Championship final, to return from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by May 26, ahead of their crucial match at Lord’s from June 11. This requirement affects 20 South African players currently participating in the IPL, with ongoing negotiations between…

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