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Happy to captain SA in Tests until right candidate is found, says de Kock

South Africa captain Quinton de Kock on Monday revealed he agreed to lead the Test side as a short term measure until the selectors find the right candidate for the top job. The wicketkeeper batsman, who leads the side in white-ball cricket, was named the skipper of the Test team earlier this month by Cricket South Africa (CSA). The development comes eight months after CSA's director of cricket Graeme Smith had ruled de Kock out of contention for Test captaincy. "When they (the selectors) told me the situation that we were in, I understood where they were coming from. Obviously, I didn't accept it immediately," de kock told reporters. "I did think about it and I understood, it's just for now. For this season. It's not a long-term thing. "It's just (till) when we get someone who really puts up their hand, they will take over. The guys are looking for a long-term leadership role. I won't be doing that. There does seem a lot on my plate but I am quite happy to do it for now," he ...

South Africa squad tests negative for Covid-19 ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

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

Pacer Migael Pretorius receives maiden S Africa call-up for Sri Lanka Tests

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.

Quinton de Kock appointed as South Africa's Test captain for 2020-21 season

Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has been named South Africa's Test captain for the 2020/2021 season, Cricket South Africa announced

SA vs ENG: South African players Tests negative, first ODI on December 6

Cricket South Africa announced that its cricket team has returned negative results from the Covid-19 tests conducted after the first ODI against England was postponed

S Africa vs England 1st ODI postponed after player tests Covid-19 positive

The re-scheduled ODI series will mean that the teams play back-to-back games on Sunday and Monday. England's tour finishes with the third ODI on Wednesday.

SA vs ENG: Faf du Plessis rested for 3-match ODI series against England

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.

SA vs ENG: Kagiso Rabada to miss ODI series against England due to injury

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against England due to an injury.

ENG vs SA: Hope to continue IPL momentum for South Africa, says Rabada

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who had an exceptional Indian Premier League 2020 as he emerged as the Purple Cap holder, is looking forward to carry that momentum against England

Check SA vs ENG 3rd T20I playing 11, match time, live streaming details

The live toss for South Africa vs England third T20 International will take place at 9 pm Indian Standard Time. Check SA vs ENG 3rd T20I playing 11 probables, pitch and weather report here

Star India acquires rights to telecast SA vs ENG limited-overs series

The agreement will cover all international cricket matches played by the South Africa men's cricket team

SA vs ENG: South Africa players won't take the knee during England series

South Africa coach Mark Boucher said that during England series, the national side will not take a knee to show support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement

ICC World Test Championship: Matches lost due to Covid won't be counted

The International Cricket Council Board approved a recommendation from the Anil Kumble-headed ICC Cricket Committee to change the World Test Championship (WTC) rules

ICC World Test Championship: Cloud over Lord's as a venue for final

The Test championship has already faced a lot of trouble with the coronavirus pandemic bringing life to a standstill across the globe which also saw bilateral ties between teams getting cancelled

ICC Test Championship: New points system helps Aus topple India as No. 1

India will lock horns with Australia in a four-match Test series in Australia starting December 17 in Adelaide. The result of this series could change the league standings

ICC mulls splitting points for WTC matches affected by Covid-19: Report

The matter is likely to come up for discussion at its Cricket Committee meeting next month

IPL 2020: Miller wants to imbibe Dhoni's calm in high-pressure run chases

David Miller is in awe of M S Dhoni's finishing skills

Friend in me trumped the captain: Faf du Plessis on ABD's retirement

AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis are known to share a strong friendship that goes back to their days in age-group cricket

ICC World Test Championship: India on top, England close in on Australia

Pakistan cricket team is at fifth spot with 166 points, 14 behind New Zealand

Two South African cricketers test positive for coronavirus: Report

Cricket South Africa, though, did not disclose the names of the two players,