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Cricket South Africa needs to take desperate steps to stop Kolpak exodus, here's what can be done
Rex • 6 years agoIf the rainbow nation is to thrive as it did during the years of Nelson Mandela’s presidency soon after African National Congress’ landslide victory in 1994, the opportunities must be equal to all South Africans.
South Africa vs Pakistan: Proteas flaunt their fast bowling prowess to turn the scales against Sarfraz Ahmed and Co
Turja • 6 years agoDuanne Olivier, who is mentored by Allan Donald, was on fire claiming 11 wickets to rock the brittle Pakistan batting line-up.
India captain Virat Kohli to accept 'very nominal fee' to turn up for his stint at English county Surrey
• 7 years agoKohli, who will not play the one-off Test against Afghanistan and two T20 Internationals against Ireland (all in June), is keen to redeem himself in the Old Blighty in pursuit of greatness.
Morne Morkel's retirement may have been spurred by dip in form, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi's emergence
Sandipanbanerjee • 7 years agoWith this patchy ODI form as well as the emergence of young fast bowlers like Ngidi and Junior Dala, perhaps Morkel would have felt the insecurity surrounding his World Cup place. Whereas in the Test side, based on the current form, Morkel seems like the fourth-choice pacer after Rabada, Philander and Ngidi.
India vs South Africa: Lungi Ngidi says dismissing Virat Kohli was a 'very special moment' for him
• 7 years agoSouth African pacer Lungi Ngidi today said that trapping Virat Kohli, one of the world's best batsmen, lbw in India's second innings of the second Test was a special moment.
Natwest T20 Blast: Shahid Afridi's 43-ball ton powers Hampshire to semi-finals
• 8 years agoPakistan's Shahid Afridi blasted 101 in only 43 balls to inspire Hampshire's 101-run victory at Derbyshire in the Twenty20 Blast quarter-finals on Tuesday.
South Africa's Hashim Amla is considering Kolpak deal, claims report
Firstcricket Staff • 8 years agoHashim Amla could become the latest player to leave South Africa and sign a Kolpak deal after Kyle Abbott, Rilee Rossouw, Stiaan van Zyl and Dane Vilas.
South Africa will be 'middle of the road' in Tests due to quota-based selections, feels Graeme Pollock
• 8 years agoTransformation is designed to cope with the legacy of apartheid in South Africa, when largely only white players such as Pollock, were allowed to play for official South Africa sides.
South Africa cricket legend Barry Richards questions end goal of racial transformation policy
• 8 years agoCricket South Africa defined the policy as one where national teams should include on average and across all formats, six players of colour, of which two must be black African.
BCCI's refusal to allow Indian cricketers in foreign leagues depriving team of T20 specialists
Rajesht • 8 years agoBCCI should establish itself as the global ambassador of cricket by exporting its players, coaches and match officials to every part of the world where cricket is played. Doing so will benefit not just India’s cricket economy but also its cricket culture.