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Botha backs SA bowlers to attack in search of series glory
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Sunday, 05 January 2025 10:46
South Africa have no choice but to "keep attacking" Pakistan as they go in search of the eight wickets required (as Saim Ayub will play no further part in the Test) to win the series and sweep the home summer. With a 208-run advantage, Pakistan following-on and two days left to play, South Africa will throw everything at the batters,…
Christian comes out of retirement to help injury-hit Thunder
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Sunday, 05 January 2025 15:39
Australian T20 legend Dan Christian has come out of retirement and to the rescue of the BBL's injury-hit Sydney Thunder.The 41-year-old allrounder last played professionally for Sydney Sixers two summers ago and has since served as an assistant coach at Thunder.Christian has not played a professional match of cricket since Sixers' BBL12 semi-final loss to the Brisbane Heat but has…
Frustration for Babar after late dismissal despite return to form
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Sunday, 05 January 2025 16:16
Babar Azam found himself rooted to the crease in disgust. He couldn't believe the shot he'd played after being set on a surface where there was limited threat from either the pitch or the bowlers. He must have thought he'd never make that mistake again, but two sessions later it happened.So, on a day where Babar scored two half-centuries, the…
Bumrah leaves SCG for scans after experiencing back spasms
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Saturday, 04 January 2025 00:17
There is an injury cloud over India captain Jasprit Bumrah, who left the field after bowling only one over after lunch on the second day of the New Year's Test in Sydney. Just after 2pm local time, he was seen out of his Test whites, leaving the dressing room with the team doctor and a security officer. After the day's…
McDonald accuses India of 'intimidating' Sam Konstas
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Saturday, 04 January 2025 01:40
In a dramatic finish to play, Konstas got involved in a verbal exchange with Jasprit Bumrah over Khawaja's attempts to ensure it was the final over, with the umpire stepping in. Two deliveries later, Khawaja nicked the last delivery of the day to slip with Bumrah turning and advancing towards Konstas with visible aggression.McDonald spoke with Konstas after the incident…
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