Representational Image (Getty) NEW DELHI: Ron Draper, the oldest living Test cricketer, passed away at 98 years and 63 days in Gqeberha, as confirmed by his family on Friday.Draper played two Test matches for South Africa against Australia in 1950 as a top-order batsman and occasional wicketkeeper.Australian Neil Harvey, aged 96, now holds the distinction…
Corbin Bosch. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: South Africa have named Corbin Bosch as a replacement for the injured Anrich Nortje in their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy later this month. Nortje was ruled out due to a recurring back injury that had sidelined him since last month.Bosch, 30, made his international…
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,’…
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Following the new year celebration, the cricketing extravaganza ensued in South Africa with the inaugural edition of SA20. Promising to captivate cricket fans with thrilling contests, stellar performances, and an electrifying atmosphere, the shorter format of the game was about to greet 2023 with much enthusiasm.With six…
Kevin Pietersen (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has expressed his dissatisfaction with the World Test Championship (WTC) qualification process after South Africa made the final with their latest win in Tests over Pakistan.South Africa’s qualification for the 2025 WTC Final, despite playing only 11 matches during the 2023-25 cycle, has…
Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya and founder of Indian Premier League (IPL) Lalit Modi on Thursday exchanged pleasantries, with extending birthday wishes to the ex-owner of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines.In a social media post on X. Lalit Modi, the former IPL chairman, wrote, “Wishing you my friend…