ICC consider controversial two-tier test system
Marco Jansen of South Africa and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 29 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

ICC consider controversial two-tier test system

The International Cricket Council is considering splitting Test cricket nations into two tiers in a radical restructuring that would allow England, India and Australia to play each other more often, according to a report in Australia.
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Something special brewing for Bavuma and South Africa
Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj of South Africa celebrate with teammates after they cobine to dismiss Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan during day four of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 6 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Something special brewing for Bavuma and South Africa

Captain Temba Bavuma said there was something special brewing in South Africa’s test team after they won their seventh match in a row, beating Pakistan by 10 wickets at Newlands on Monday, and they could now look forward to the World Test Championship final.
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Pakistan make Proteas bowlers toil at Newlands
Babar Azam of Pakistan celebrates his 50 during day three of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 5 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Pakistan make Proteas bowlers toil at Newlands

Captain Shan Masood struck an unbeaten century in a stunning opening stand of 205 with Babar Azam as Pakistan launched a fightback on day three of the second and final test against hosts South Africa at Newlands on Sunday.
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Rickelton’s big double-ton puts South Africa in charge
Ryan Rickelton of South Africa during day two of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 4 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rickelton’s big double-ton puts South Africa in charge

Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in tests with 259 as his side ran up a huge 615 before reducing Pakistan to an effective 64 for four at the close on day two of the second and final test at Newlands on Saturday.
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Rickelton revels in unbeaten century against Pakistan
Ryan Rickelton of South Africa during day one of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 3 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rickelton revels in unbeaten century against Pakistan

Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 176 has put South Africa into a strong position following the first day of the second test against Pakistan on Friday, as the left-handed opener admitted first innings runs could be vital on the Newlands wickets.
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Rabada stars as South Africa edge Pakistan
Marco Jansen of South Africa and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 29 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Rabada stars as South Africa edge Pakistan

Kagiso Rabada was the batting hero after guiding South Africa to a two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

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Pakistan clinch ODI clean sweep over Proteas
Saim Ayub of Pakistan during the 2024 One Day International Series match between South Africa and Pakistan at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on the 22 December 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Pakistan clinch ODI clean sweep over Proteas

Saim Ayub hit a century to guide Pakistan to a 3-run victory over the Proteas to complete a series clean sweep over South Africa in the third ODI at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

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Pakistan win ODI series despite Klaasen’s heroics
Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa celebrates his 50 during the second 2024 One Day International Series game between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa on 19 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Pakistan win ODI series despite Klaasen’s heroics

A heroic showing by Heinrich Klaasen was not enough to help the Proteas as Pakistan secured an 81-run victory in the second one-day international at World Sports Betting Newlands in Cape Town.

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Keshav Maharaj set to miss ODI
Keshav Maharaj of South Africa during the International T20 Series match between South Africa and India at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 15 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Keshav Maharaj set to miss ODI

Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out for the remaining ODI series against Pakistan.

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Nodada: I’m still working on my fitness
Thabo Nodada during the Cape Town City training session held at Hartleyvale in Cape Town on 25 October 2024 © Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Nodada: I’m still working on my fitness

Cape Town City midfielder Thabo Nodada has commented on his road to full fitness following his lengthy spell on the sidelines.

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