South Africa’s batting icon AB de Villiers says his near two-year Test break has enabled him to prepare thoroughly for his comeback in a one-off day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Tuesday. “I’ve had a great pre-season, which I haven’t had for 13 years,” he said in an interview with South Africa’s Sunday Times newspaper. […]
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New rules for South Africa’s 4-day Test with Zimbabwe
The one-off day-night Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe, starting on Tuesday, will be staged under experimental playing conditions. The International Cricket Council gave permission to Cricket South Africa to stage a four-day Test. There are several variations from standard Test playing conditions. Play will be scheduled for six-and-a-half hours each day, half an hour […]
ICC rankings: Hassan Ali maintains position as top ODI bowler
LAHORE: Pakistani fast bowler Hassan Ali has maintained his position as top One Day International (ODI) bowler in the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings. Hassan was followed by South Africa’s Imran Tahir and India’s J. J. Bumrah. Muhammad Hafiz (23), Muhammad Amir (25) and Imad Wasim (30) were other Pakistani bowlers ranked among top 50. […]