Cape Town/ Mumbai, Aug 3 (Ians) Mi Cape Town on Thursday announced the player retentions ahead of the upcoming auctions of SA20.
The South African core is retained with Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton — who picked up multiple honours at 2023 CSA awards as ‘Division 1 One-Day Cup Player of the Season’ and ‘Domestic Players’ Player of the Season’ -, Grant Roelofsen, Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Duan Jansen and Beuran Hendricks.
Last season’s wildcard pick Jofra Archer and speedster Olly Stone continue with Mi Cape Town for the second season.
Meanwhile, the players joined the pre-signings, including Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and Tom Banton.
The likes of Ziyaad Abrahams, Wesley Marshall, Odean Smith and Waqar Salamkheil have been released along with Tim David and Henry Brooks who were signed as in-season replacement players.
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The South African core is retained with Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton — who picked up multiple honours at 2023 CSA awards as ‘Division 1 One-Day Cup Player of the Season’ and ‘Domestic Players’ Player of the Season’ -, Grant Roelofsen, Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Duan Jansen and Beuran Hendricks.
Last season’s wildcard pick Jofra Archer and speedster Olly Stone continue with Mi Cape Town for the second season.
Meanwhile, the players joined the pre-signings, including Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and Tom Banton.
The likes of Ziyaad Abrahams, Wesley Marshall, Odean Smith and Waqar Salamkheil have been released along with Tim David and Henry Brooks who were signed as in-season replacement players.
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- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, May 18 (Ians) Former South Africa captain Ab de Villiers will not come out of his international retirement, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday while announcing squads for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and Ireland.
CSA said it held discussions with de Villiers, but his retirement decision remains final.
"Discussions with Ab de Villiers have concluded, with the batsman deciding once and for all that his retirement will remain final," said CSA in a statement.
de Villiers, who retired from all forms of international cricket in 2018, had said during the 2021 Indian Premier League (Ipl) that he would have a discussion with CSA about returning for this year's T20 World Cup.
CSA announced a 19-man squad, to that be led by Dean Elgar, for two Test matches in the West Indies that will be played from June 10 to 22. A 20-man squad led by Temba Bavuma has also been...
CSA said it held discussions with de Villiers, but his retirement decision remains final.
"Discussions with Ab de Villiers have concluded, with the batsman deciding once and for all that his retirement will remain final," said CSA in a statement.
de Villiers, who retired from all forms of international cricket in 2018, had said during the 2021 Indian Premier League (Ipl) that he would have a discussion with CSA about returning for this year's T20 World Cup.
CSA announced a 19-man squad, to that be led by Dean Elgar, for two Test matches in the West Indies that will be played from June 10 to 22. A 20-man squad led by Temba Bavuma has also been...
- 5/18/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, March 18 (Ians) Cricket South Africa (CSA) named their limited overs squad for the home series against Pakistan keeping in mind the Indian Premier League (Ipl) commitments of some of their players.
Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi, David Miller and Anrich Nortje have been picked in the squad for the three ODIs that will be held between April 2-7 but have been left out of the squad for the four T20 Internationals which will be played between April 10-16.
The Ipl begins on April 9.
"In terms of an agreement between CSA and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (Bcci), those players awarded Indian Premier League (Ipl) contracts will be released early to join their respective teams," said a statement from Cricket South Africa while clarifying why the five have not been picked in the T20I side.
There are recalls for batsman Aiden Markram and all-rounder...
Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi, David Miller and Anrich Nortje have been picked in the squad for the three ODIs that will be held between April 2-7 but have been left out of the squad for the four T20 Internationals which will be played between April 10-16.
The Ipl begins on April 9.
"In terms of an agreement between CSA and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (Bcci), those players awarded Indian Premier League (Ipl) contracts will be released early to join their respective teams," said a statement from Cricket South Africa while clarifying why the five have not been picked in the T20I side.
There are recalls for batsman Aiden Markram and all-rounder...
- 3/19/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Durban, Feb 28 (Ians) The Imperial Lions were on Sunday crowned Betway T20 Challenge champions after Kagiso Rabada and Reeza Hendricks played leading roles to help them overcome the Hollywoodbets Dolphins by four wickets in a low-scoring final in Durban.
South Africa fast bowler Rabada, one of several standout bowlers, grabbed three for 12 in an impressive display of skill and speed as the hosts were restricted to a poor 107 for seven wickets after winning the toss.
Opener Hendricks, the leading run-scorer in the competition, then struck 39 off 40 balls to lead a nervous chase that ended with the visitors crossing the line with an over to spare.
That concluded an excellent all-round game for the Lions, who were defending the title they won the last time the competition was played in the 2018-19 season. There was no event last year due to Covid-19 while this year's edition was held in a bio-secure...
South Africa fast bowler Rabada, one of several standout bowlers, grabbed three for 12 in an impressive display of skill and speed as the hosts were restricted to a poor 107 for seven wickets after winning the toss.
Opener Hendricks, the leading run-scorer in the competition, then struck 39 off 40 balls to lead a nervous chase that ended with the visitors crossing the line with an over to spare.
That concluded an excellent all-round game for the Lions, who were defending the title they won the last time the competition was played in the 2018-19 season. There was no event last year due to Covid-19 while this year's edition was held in a bio-secure...
- 2/28/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Durban, Feb 22 (Ians) Beuran Hendricks led a dominant bowling performance to help the Imperial Lions beat their Jukskei rivals, the Momentum Multiply Titans, in their high-profile Betway T20 Challenge derby in Durban with an 18-run win on the Duckworth/Lewis Method on Monday.
The Proteas seamer claimed a miserly two for seven in three exceptional overs as the Centurion-based team was restricted to 112 for eight wickets in pursuit of 131 from 15 overs. There were also two wickets each for Bjorn Fortuin (2/21) and Dwaine Pretorius (2/29), the Titans just not allowed to gain any rhythm during their chase.
The Lions batted first after winning the toss and reached 124 for four in 16.2 overs when rain brought a premature end to their innings.
The Johannesburg-based side had Reeza Hendricks (39) and Rassie van der Dussen (37 not out) to thank for getting them to that position after a wicket each for Simon Harmer, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams...
The Proteas seamer claimed a miserly two for seven in three exceptional overs as the Centurion-based team was restricted to 112 for eight wickets in pursuit of 131 from 15 overs. There were also two wickets each for Bjorn Fortuin (2/21) and Dwaine Pretorius (2/29), the Titans just not allowed to gain any rhythm during their chase.
The Lions batted first after winning the toss and reached 124 for four in 16.2 overs when rain brought a premature end to their innings.
The Johannesburg-based side had Reeza Hendricks (39) and Rassie van der Dussen (37 not out) to thank for getting them to that position after a wicket each for Simon Harmer, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams...
- 2/22/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, Jan 15 (Ians) Cricket South Africa (Csa) named a 21-member squad for the tour of Pakistan where they will play two Tests and three T20Is beginning January 26. The squad will leave for Karachi late on Friday.
"The touring party has been cleared by Covid-19 tests which took place on Tuesday and Thursday and will travel to Karachi this evening," said a statement from Csa on Friday afternoon.
The first Test will be played from January 26 to 30 in Karachi while the second will be held in Rawalpindi from February 4 to 8. The Tests will be followed by three T20 Internationals in Lahore on February 11, 13 and 14.
Squad: Quinton de Kock (captain), Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis, Dean Elgar, Kagiso Rabada, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie van der Dussen, Anrich Nortje, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Beuran Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Tabraiz Shamsi, George Linde, Daryn Dupavillon,...
"The touring party has been cleared by Covid-19 tests which took place on Tuesday and Thursday and will travel to Karachi this evening," said a statement from Csa on Friday afternoon.
The first Test will be played from January 26 to 30 in Karachi while the second will be held in Rawalpindi from February 4 to 8. The Tests will be followed by three T20 Internationals in Lahore on February 11, 13 and 14.
Squad: Quinton de Kock (captain), Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis, Dean Elgar, Kagiso Rabada, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie van der Dussen, Anrich Nortje, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Beuran Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Tabraiz Shamsi, George Linde, Daryn Dupavillon,...
- 1/15/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, Dec 30 (Ians) Migael Pretorius has been released from the Bio-Secure Environment (Bse) due to a muscle injury to his right shoulder, and will go back to his franchise for rehabilitation, said Cricket South Africa on Wednesday.
Beuran Hendricks has been reinstated to the Proteas Test squad following the completion of thorough and successful Covid-19 and pre-bse entry protocols. He joined the team on Tuesday evening. The left-arm seamer will begin training with the team ahead of the second Betway Test match against Sri Lanka with immediate effect.
South Africa are currently 1-0 up in the two-match series.
South African Test squad: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (Imperial Lions), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), Faf du Plessis (Momentum Multiply Titans), Dean Elgar (Momentum Multiply Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Kagiso Rabada (Imperial Lions), Rassie van der Dussen (Imperial Lions), Anrich Nortje (Warriors), Glenton Stuurman (Warriors...
Beuran Hendricks has been reinstated to the Proteas Test squad following the completion of thorough and successful Covid-19 and pre-bse entry protocols. He joined the team on Tuesday evening. The left-arm seamer will begin training with the team ahead of the second Betway Test match against Sri Lanka with immediate effect.
South Africa are currently 1-0 up in the two-match series.
South African Test squad: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (Imperial Lions), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), Faf du Plessis (Momentum Multiply Titans), Dean Elgar (Momentum Multiply Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Kagiso Rabada (Imperial Lions), Rassie van der Dussen (Imperial Lions), Anrich Nortje (Warriors), Glenton Stuurman (Warriors...
- 12/30/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, Dec 21 (Ians) All members of the South Africa Test squad have tested negative for coronavirus ahead of the two-match series against Sri Lanka slated to begin on Boxing Day, Cricket South Africa has announced.
"Cricket South Africa (Csa) is pleased to report that the entire Proteas team has returned negative results from the Covid-19 tests that were conducted upon their entry into the bio-secure environment yesterday ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting on Saturday, 26 December," a Csa statement read on Sunday.
On Friday, the board had informed that two members of the South African team had tested positive for Covid-19 in their scheduled first round of testing ahead of the team's entry into the bio-secure environment.
"The players will no longer form part of the Test team and will observe the Covid-19 protocols, including isolating with immediate effect. Csa's medical team will monitor them to ensure their health and well-being,...
"Cricket South Africa (Csa) is pleased to report that the entire Proteas team has returned negative results from the Covid-19 tests that were conducted upon their entry into the bio-secure environment yesterday ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting on Saturday, 26 December," a Csa statement read on Sunday.
On Friday, the board had informed that two members of the South African team had tested positive for Covid-19 in their scheduled first round of testing ahead of the team's entry into the bio-secure environment.
"The players will no longer form part of the Test team and will observe the Covid-19 protocols, including isolating with immediate effect. Csa's medical team will monitor them to ensure their health and well-being,...
- 12/21/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, Dec 18 (Ians) Domestic cricket in South Africa has been put on hold following a "second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic".
Issuing a statement, Cricket South Africa on Thursday confirmed the postponement of round six of the 4-Day Domestic Series.
"The decision to postpone the upcoming round of four-day matches, which were scheduled from December 20-23, comes in light of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic which is currently affecting South Africa. In addition, some of the host stadiums are in Covid-19 hotspots," the Csa statement read.
"In the interest of Cricket South Africa's duty of care to its franchise players, support staff and stadium personnel and in accordance with Government health and safety regulations, Csa has opted to postpone the final round of domestic fixtures of 2020," said Csa Director of Cricket Graeme Smith.
He informed that players would be granted an extended break until the start of the Momentum One-Day Cup,...
Issuing a statement, Cricket South Africa on Thursday confirmed the postponement of round six of the 4-Day Domestic Series.
"The decision to postpone the upcoming round of four-day matches, which were scheduled from December 20-23, comes in light of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic which is currently affecting South Africa. In addition, some of the host stadiums are in Covid-19 hotspots," the Csa statement read.
"In the interest of Cricket South Africa's duty of care to its franchise players, support staff and stadium personnel and in accordance with Government health and safety regulations, Csa has opted to postpone the final round of domestic fixtures of 2020," said Csa Director of Cricket Graeme Smith.
He informed that players would be granted an extended break until the start of the Momentum One-Day Cup,...
- 12/18/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, Dec 16 (Ians) Fast bowler Migael Pretorius has received his maiden call up in the South Africa squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
The 25-year-old has had an exceptional season so far in the 4-Day Domestic Series under the coaching of former Proteas paceman Allan Donald. He is currently third on the tournament's leading wicket takers table with 19 scalps from five matches and best bowling figures of 7/102 against the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in their season opener last month.
"We're pleased to include Migael in the Proteas Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. We're big on rewarding consistently good work and the player has done a lot to make a case for himself," said Cricket South Africa Convenor of Selectors Victor Mpitsang in a statement.
"We hope that this experience will be a great learning one for him and that this can serve as encouragement for players across the country,...
The 25-year-old has had an exceptional season so far in the 4-Day Domestic Series under the coaching of former Proteas paceman Allan Donald. He is currently third on the tournament's leading wicket takers table with 19 scalps from five matches and best bowling figures of 7/102 against the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in their season opener last month.
"We're pleased to include Migael in the Proteas Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. We're big on rewarding consistently good work and the player has done a lot to make a case for himself," said Cricket South Africa Convenor of Selectors Victor Mpitsang in a statement.
"We hope that this experience will be a great learning one for him and that this can serve as encouragement for players across the country,...
- 12/16/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, Dec 11 (Ians) Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has been named South Africa's Test captain for the 2020/2021 season, Cricket South Africa announced on Friday.
de Kock will lead the Proteas in series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Australia respectively.
Csa Convenor of Selectors Victor Mpitsang is confident of de Kock's leadership capabilities and the leadership he has shown so far and will spend the next few months finalising the appointment of the player who will take on the permanent role.
"We are satisfied, as the national selection panel, with the decision that we have made to ensure continuity within the team, while we work towards making the best decision for its future without the pressure of time constraints. Quinton (de Kock) is happy to continue in the role for the next season and is comfortable with the balance of the workload and we back him fully as a captain," said Mpitsang.
de Kock will lead the Proteas in series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Australia respectively.
Csa Convenor of Selectors Victor Mpitsang is confident of de Kock's leadership capabilities and the leadership he has shown so far and will spend the next few months finalising the appointment of the player who will take on the permanent role.
"We are satisfied, as the national selection panel, with the decision that we have made to ensure continuity within the team, while we work towards making the best decision for its future without the pressure of time constraints. Quinton (de Kock) is happy to continue in the role for the next season and is comfortable with the balance of the workload and we back him fully as a captain," said Mpitsang.
- 12/11/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, Dec 3 (Ians) Senior South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis has been rested for the upcoming three-match Odi series against England, Cricket South Africa confirmed on Thursday.
Along with du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada, Pite van Biljon, Bjorn Fortuin and Reeza Hendricks have also been released from the squad.
"The following players have been released from the squad to either join their franchise teams who continue playing in the Csa Four-Day Domestic Series or for rest and/or recuperation; Faf du Plessis (rest), Kagiso Rabada, Pite van Biljon, Bjorn Fortuin and Reeza Hendricks (all to return to 4-Day Domestic Series)," Csa said in a statement.
du Plessis played all the three T20Is for the Proteas which they lost to England. He scored 121 runs, with his highest score being 58 which came in the first T20I on November 27.
Meanwhile, Rabada, who had sustained a right adductor strain -- one that also...
Along with du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada, Pite van Biljon, Bjorn Fortuin and Reeza Hendricks have also been released from the squad.
"The following players have been released from the squad to either join their franchise teams who continue playing in the Csa Four-Day Domestic Series or for rest and/or recuperation; Faf du Plessis (rest), Kagiso Rabada, Pite van Biljon, Bjorn Fortuin and Reeza Hendricks (all to return to 4-Day Domestic Series)," Csa said in a statement.
du Plessis played all the three T20Is for the Proteas which they lost to England. He scored 121 runs, with his highest score being 58 which came in the first T20I on November 27.
Meanwhile, Rabada, who had sustained a right adductor strain -- one that also...
- 12/3/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, Nov 6 (Ians) Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who had a good Indian Premier League outing with Chenni Super Kings (Csk), has been recalled and named in a 24-man squad that will play England in a home T20I and One-Day International (Odi) series consisting of three matches each from November 27 to December 9.
Wicket-keeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has been named captain in what is South Africa's first international series since the onset of Covid-19 at the start of the year.
du Plessis last played for South Africa in a T20I against Australia at home in February this year. He has not played an Odi since South Africa's last match of the 2019 World Cup in July last year. He was declared Man of the Match, having scored his 12th Odi century in a game that South Africa won at the end of a dismal campaign in the tournament.
Wicket-keeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has been named captain in what is South Africa's first international series since the onset of Covid-19 at the start of the year.
du Plessis last played for South Africa in a T20I against Australia at home in February this year. He has not played an Odi since South Africa's last match of the 2019 World Cup in July last year. He was declared Man of the Match, having scored his 12th Odi century in a game that South Africa won at the end of a dismal campaign in the tournament.
- 11/6/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
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