Cricket News from South Africa.

India, South Africa clubbed in same group in World Twenty20

deepak — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:14:00 +0530

Dubai, July 5 (IANS) 2007 champions India, South Africa and a qualifier have been clubbed together in Group C for the third edition of the World Twenty20 to be played in the West Indies next year, it was announced by the International Cricket Co

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Proteas give England blueprint on how to beat Aussies

deepak — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:26:00 +0530

South Africa has handed over England its successful blueprint on how to beat the Australians in the Ashes 2009.

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Parnell back for second spell with Kent

deepak — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:54:00 +0530

South Africa teenage quick Wayne Parnell is returning for a second spell this season with Kent, the English county announced on Monday.

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Mark Waugh confident of Australia retaining Ashes

deepak — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:37:00 +0530

Sydney, June 23 (ANI): Former Australian star, Mark Waugh, has expressed confidence in the Australian squad ahead of the historic Ashes series, saying that Australia is well placed to retain the trophy in England.“Australia take a good form line from South Africa, winning the series over there. I think Australia will probably win the series,” Fox Sports quoted Waugh, as saying.

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South Africa sort out bowling at death: Arthur

deepak — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:25:00 +0530

Johannesburg, June 22 (IANS) South Africa may have fallen short of winning the World Twenty20, but coach Mickey Arthur believes they have sorted out the problem of bowling at death.South Africa finally seem to be getting to grips with "death bowling" which has been an ongoing problem in both the 20 overs and 50 overs format for the side. This is particularly relevant looking ahead to the Proteas' next challenge, the Champions Trophy in South Africa at home in September.

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We are not chokers, insists SAfrica captain Smith

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0530

South African captain Graeme Smith will not let his team be branded chokers anymore despite failing to make the final of the World Twenty20 here.

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It's our turn now, says Pakistan's Younus

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:59:00 +0530

Pakistan captain Younus Khan wants his team to win the World Twenty20 title to bring joy to the millions in his volatile country starved of big-time cricket.

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Afridi lifts Pakistan into World T20 final

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:57:00 +0530

Shahid Afridi shone with bat and ball as Pakistan dumped South Africa by seven runs to storm into the World Twenty20 final here on Thursday.

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Afridi blitz takes Pakistan to 149-4

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:56:00 +0530

Shahid Afridi hit 51 off 34 balls as Pakistan made a challenging 149-4 in the World Twenty20 semi-final against South Africa at Trent Bridge here on Thursday.

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Pakistan bat against South Africa in semi-final

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:26:00 +0530

Pakistan captain Younus Khan won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in the World Twenty20 semi-final at Trent Bridge here on Thursday.

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Gul's reverse swing no fear for South Africa

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:09:00 +0530

South Africa are confident they can handle Umar Gul's reverse swing when they clash with Pakistan in the World Twenty20 semi-final on Thursday.

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South Africa's Hayward joins Derbyshire

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:06:00 +0530

South Africa pace bowler Nantie Hayward is in line to make his Derbyshire debut after being given the visa that allows him to play for the English county.

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Ruthless South Africa set for resurgent Pakistan

Rakesh Saini — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:06:00 +0530

An intriguing battle is on the cards when favourites South Africa clash with buoyant Pakistan in the semi-final of the World Twenty20 here on Thursday.

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Dhoni bemoans hapless India's batting woes

Rakesh Saini — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:47:00 +0530

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted his highly-regarded batsmen had flopped after the defending champions lost their third successive World Twenty20 Super Eights match on Tuesday.

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Ousted India stop South Africa at 130-5

Rakesh Saini — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:50:00 +0530

Favourites South Africa struggled against India's bowling attack to manage just 130-5 in the last Super Eights match of the World Twenty20 here on Tuesday.

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I feel sorry for Dhoni, says Smith

deepak — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:10:00 +0530

South Africa captain Graeme Smith offered his support to under-fire India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday after the defending champions crashed out of the World Twenty20.

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South Africa give Kallis break

Pankaj Mishra — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:43:00 +0530

Veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis will be rested for South Africa's final World Twenty20 Super Eights match against India at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

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Smith says South Africa can win T20 title

Pankaj Mishra — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:58:00 +0530

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said his side were well-placed to triumph at the World Twenty20 after extending their unbeaten record at the tournament with a 20-run win over the West Indies.

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South Africa's Parnell ahead of his time

Pankaj Mishra — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:51:00 +0530

Wayne Parnell's long-term aim when he was a junior international cricketer was to make sure he was in South Africa's 30-man squad for the 2011 World Cup in Asia.

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Gibbs stars before Windies recover against Proteas

Pankaj Mishra — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:13:00 +0530

Herschelle Gibbs's 55 was the cornerstone of South Africa's 183 for seven against the West Indies in their World Twenty20 Super Eights match at the Oval here on Saturday.

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West Indies field against South Africa

Pankaj Mishra — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:29:00 +0530

West Indies captain Chris Gayle won the toss and elected to field against South Africa in their ICC World Twenty20 Group E Super Eights match at the Oval here on Saturday.

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Long-term planning pays off for South Africa, says Arthur

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:01:00 +0530

South Africa coach Mickey Arthur believes his team's impressive start to the World Twenty20, where they already have one foot in the semi-finals, is due to planning, not luck.

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Smith praises teenage seamer Parnell

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:12:00 +0530

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith praised teenage left-arm seamer Wayne Parnell after the Proteas cruised to a seven-wicket win over England in the World Twenty20 Super Eights on Thursday.

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Woeful England vow to fight back

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:12:00 +0530

England captain Paul Collingwood promised home fans his team will bounce back in the World Twenty20 after being handed a cricketing lesson by South Africa.

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Ruthless South Africa enjoying Twenty20: Smith

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:11:00 +0530

South African captain Graeme Smith is ready for the challenges ahead in the World Twenty20 after a crushing seven-wicket win over hosts England.

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South Africa skittle England for 111

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:28:00 +0530

South Africa unleashed their awesome bowling power to bowl England out for 111 in the World Twenty20 Super Eights at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

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England bat against South Africa

deepak — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:21:00 +0530

England captain Paul Collingwood won the toss and elected to bat in the World Twenty20 Group E Super Eights match against South Africa at Trent Bridge here on Thursday.

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Arthur thankful for English experience

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:04:00 +0530

South Africa coach Mickey Arthur believes losing a one-day series in England last year has been the making of his side as a limited overs unit.

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Pietersen looks to prosper against Proteas again

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:20:00 +0530

Kevin Pietersen has reserved some of his best performances in an England shirt against South Africa, the land of his birth, and the hosts will hope for more of the same at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

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World Twenty20 in a spin

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:38:00 +0530

Turn and trickery, rather than raw pace, are proving match-winners at the World Twenty20 as slow bowlers put the brakes on the game's big hitters.

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