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‘Babar Azam’s English isn’t great’: Ex-South African when asked to advise Pakistan batter | Cricket News – The Times of India

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Pakistan’s Babar Azam. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs has admitted that communicating with Babar Azam is challenging due to the language barrier. Responding to a fan’s query on X (formerly Twitter), Gibbs revealed that Babar’s English proficiency makes it difficult to convey coaching points effectively.“Language is an issue with Babar…..

SA20’s journey to 100 games: South African cricket isn’t just back, it’s thriving, says Graeme Smith | Cricket News – The Times of India

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Graeme Smith (Image credit: SA20) Cricket in South Africa has been a tale of our country’s unyielding spirit, and we have always been proud of the resilience, character and tenacity that has been a hallmark of our players. As someone who had the privilege of leading the Proteas during what many consider our ‘golden era,’…

Three Countries Officially Quit Major West African ECOWAS Alliance

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Three military-ruled countries have officially withdrawn from the West African regional alliance known as ECOWAS, the bloc said on Wednesday, defying pressure from the group to return the countries to civilian democratic rule. The alliance, the Economic Community of West African States, offers its members visa-free travel, favorable trade tariffs and access to a $702…

SA20 Season 3 opener shatters South African viewership records – The Times of India

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape skipper Aiden Markram and MI Cape Town captain Rashid Khan during the SA20 Season 3 opener. (Pic Credit: SA20) The SA20 League has kicked off its third season with unprecedented success, solidifying its position as a dominant force in cricket. The opening match between defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape…

2nd Test: Pakistan in trouble after Rickelton leads South African run feast | Cricket News – Times of India

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South Africa’s dominant batting display on day two of the second Test at Newlands left Pakistan struggling. Pakistan ended the day at 64-3, trailing South Africa’s imposing first innings total of 615.Ryan Rickelton‘s double century anchored South Africa’s massive innings. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen quickly took wickets as Pakistan began their reply. The tourists…

Corbin Bosch the South African pacer takes a wicket off the very first ball of his Test career against Pakistan. | Cricket News – Times of India

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Corbin Bosch, centre, celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket of Pakistan’s Shan Masood. (AP Photo) South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch made a dream start to his Test career on Thursday, claiming a wicket with his very first delivery in the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Bosch etched his name in…

South African legend Allan Donald reveals players to watch in SA20 season 3 | Cricket News – Times of India

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Kwena Maphaka, Corbin Bosch, and Cody Yusuf (Photo Credits: X) NEW DELHI: South African cricket legend and SA20 ambassador Allan Donald on Monday opened up on the standout players to watch as the league gears up for its third season. During a virtual media interaction, Donald praised Corbin Bosch, Codi Yusuf, and Kwena Maphaka, backing…

1st Test: South African bowlers strike after Sri Lanka set big target | Cricket News – Times of India

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Centuries from Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma propelled South Africa to a commanding position on day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead. Their partnership solidified South Africa’s dominance.Stubbs scored 122 and Bavuma contributed 113. Their fourth-wicket stand of 249 proved crucial. South Africa declared their second innings at tea with a…