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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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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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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CT City suffer Fortune Makaringe blow
Fortune Makaringe of Cape Town City FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Royal AM and Cape Town City at Harry Gwala Stadium in Durban on 14 September 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

CT City suffer Fortune Makaringe blow

Cape Town City have confirmed that midfielder Fortune Makaringe suffered an ankle injury and is expected to be out for an extended period of time.

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Gallery: Kaizer Chiefs’ training session for Richards Bay clash
Yusuf Maart and Rushwin Dortley of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 media day for Kaizer Chiefs at Chiefs Village in Johannesburg on 25 November 2024 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Gallery: Kaizer Chiefs’ training session for Richards Bay clash

Enjoy an image gallery of Kaizer Chiefs' training session ahead of the Betway Premiership encounter against Richards Bay at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday evening.

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In Picture: Sundowns’ training session ahead of CAFCL opener
Lucas Ribeiro Costa (c) of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Mamelodi Sundowns training at Chloorkop in Johannesburg on 25 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

In Picture: Sundowns’ training session ahead of CAFCL opener

Enjoy an image gallery of Mamelodi Sundowns' training session ahead of their opening CAF Champions League group stage clash against Maniema Union on Tuesday evening.

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WATCH: Orlando Pirates’ training session in Algeria
Phillip Ndlondlo and Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates warming up during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 30 March 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

WATCH: Orlando Pirates’ training session in Algeria

Orlando Pirates strength and conditioning coach Helmi Gueldich put the players through their paces in Algeria ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against CR Belouizdad.

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