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Cricket World Cup: SA skipper Bavuma returns home due to personal reasons

South Africa suffered a setback on Thursday with their ODI skipper Temba Bavuma returning home from India due to personal reasons ahead of the side's two warm-up games of the ICC Cricket World Cup. The Proteas are scheduled to take on Afghanistan and New Zealand in their first and second warm-up games on here September 29 and October 2 respectively. As per an update on South Africa cricket's social media handles, Bavuma has returned to South Africa due to personal reasons. T20I captain Aiden Markram will be leading the side in the two warm-up clashes in absence of Bavuma, who is likely to rejoin the team ahead of their opening game. South Africa opens their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka in New Delhi on October 7.

Double blow for South Africa: Magala, Nortje ruled out of Cricket World Cup

South Africa were dealt twins blows weeks ahead of the ODI World Cup after injured pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the tournament in India, head coach Rob Walter confirmed on Thursday. Bowling all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo and seamer Lizaad Williams have replaced the duo in the World Cup-bound squad. "It's hugely disappointing for Anrich and Sisanda to be missing out on the 50-over World Cup. Both are quality players that add immense value to the Proteas," Walter said. "We sympathise in their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action," he added. Nortje has a lower-back injury. The 29-year-old seamer experienced back spasms during the second ODI against Australia and underwent assessments and scans. Magala, on the other hand, has a left-knee problem. Both Nortje and Magala were part of South Africa's initial 15-member squad for the marquee event. However with the South Afr

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 format, teams, venues, match rules, winners list

Every team will play against the other nine teams in a round-robin format, which comprises 45 matches in total. The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the semifinals

IND vs SL 2023: India end Sri Lanka's 13-match winning streak in ODIs

Sri Lanka had 13 straight ODI wins, dating back to June 2023 till the game against India in Asia Cup 2023.

South African keeper-batsman de Kock to retire from ODIs after World Cup

De Kock's BBL contract clashing with South Africa's ODI commitments with India seems to be the most focal point leading to the wicket-keeper batters' decision to retire from ODIs

Historic move by Cricket South Africa, men and women to get equal match fee

This move has come on the back of another landmark announcement where the country would witness a six-team domestic structure for women's cricket for the first time

Dewald Brevis receives maiden South Africa call-up for Australia series

Brevis, who burst onto the scene during the 2022 Under-19 World Cup and was signed up by the Mumbai Indians immediately for the IPL, has received his maiden international call-up

India to play two Tests on multi-format tour of South Africa in December

The Indian cricket team's tour will mark the start of the preparation for the T20I World Cup 2024 as it has got three T20Is and as many ODIs along with two Tests

ODI WC 2023: India vs Pakistan on Oct 15 in Ahmedabad; BCCI shares schedule

India will open their ODI World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8 while Ahmedabad will host their much-anticipated match against arch-rivals Pakistan a week later, according to BCCI's draft schedule for the tournament. "The BCCI shared the draft schedule with the ICC, which then sent it to the participating countries for feedback before a final schedule is put out early next week," ESPNCricinfo reported on Monday. As per the initial draft, the tournament will begin on October 5 with reigning champions England taking on last edition's runner-up side New Zealand in Ahmedabad, which will also host the final on November 19. The venues for the semifinals, which are likely to be played on November 15 and 16, are yet to be decided. Hosts India, who last won the ODI World Cup in 2011 at home, will play their league phase matches across nine cities, including, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru. They will take on Pakistan on October 15. Pakistan, meanwhile, will

WTC 2023: Australia avoid hurdles, ride smoothly on its road to final

The Australian team missed out on a place in the WTC final last time around. But this time they are in. Here's how they made it to the WTC final 2023

WTC Final 2023: India's road was full of thrills, last-minute hurdles

It was not smooth sailing for India as it ducked many hurdles which included results of other teams to be considered as well

T20 World Cup Final Highlights: Australia complete 2nd hattrick of titles

Australia Women vs South Africa Women, T20 World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: The Australian side completed its second hat-trick of titles, reaching its sixth World T20 title beating Proteas by 19 runs

Women's T20 World Cup final: Australia vs South Africa live stream in India

Australia vs South Africa, Women's T20 World Cup 2023 Fina: Know about the telecast channel and live streaming details of this match in India

Women's T20 World Cup Final: Australia vs South Africa predicted playing 11

Australia Women vs South Africa Women, Women's T20 World Cup 2023 Final Predicted XI: Find out the latest team news and the predicted playing eleven of both teams here

Women's T20 World Cup Semis: South Africa create history, qualify for final

England vs South Africa, Women's T20 World Cup Live Score and Updates: Catch all the updates from the second semifinal of the World Cup from Newlands, Capetown

Women's T20 World Cup: Hosts South Africa up against unbeaten England in SF

Hot favourites England take on hosts South Africa. The match would take place at the same venue of Newlands where the first semifinal was played. This one although would be on a different pitch.

Women's T20 World Cup Semis: England vs South Africa predicted playing 11

England Women vs South Africa Women, Women's T20 World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Predicted XI: Find out the latest team news and the predicted playing eleven of both teams here

England vs South Africa, Women's T20 World Cup: How to live stream in India

England vs South Africa, Women's T20 World Cup 2023. Know the details about the telecast channel and when and where to watch and live stream in India

Struggling South Africa mulls split-coaching; Conard, Walter likely options

Struggling South Africa are likely to rope in Shukri Conrad and Rob Walter in a split coaching set up in a bid to revive their fortunes in International cricket. Conrad recently was at the helm of South Africa's Under-19 side, while Walter was the head coach of Central Districts in New Zealand. The duo are expected to be unveiled as South Africa's new coaches on Monday, reported ESPNCricinfo. Lance Klusener was the "frontrunner" to coach the white ball side but following his withdrawal on Monday, the duo would be "preferred" to current interim coach Malibongwe Maketa, former West Indies director of cricket Richard Pybus and former national assistant coach Adi Birrel (who applied for the red-ball job only). One of the two will be put in charge of the white-ball format as he will have to take charge immediately ahead of South Africa's three World Cup Super League matches against England from January 27 to February 1. South Africa had crashed out of the T20 World Cup after shocking

Mohammad Haris' batting against SA was turning point for Pakistan: Hayden

Matthew Hayden feels that youngster Mohammad Haris' batting against South Africa was turning point for the side's campaign in T20 World Cup and it instilled confidence in other players as well