Tag: South African Cricketer
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Babar Azam, Pakistani cricketers pen heartfelt notes for AB de Villiers after his retirement
Following AB de Villiers announcement about his retirement, cricket-lovers around the world are expressing their love for one of the finest players to have emerged from South Africa. Among those who paid tributes to ABD was Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and other Pakistani cricketers, who also took to their social media handles to share how…
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‘That flame no longer burns’: AB de Villiers announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers took to social media to announce his retirement from all forms of cricket. AB de Villiers made the announcement on Friday, November 19, marking an end to an incredible career that spanned over a period of more than 18 years. “It has been an incredible journey, but I…
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‘Will take the knee’: Quinton de Kock apologises after ignoring team directives
South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock has apologised to his teammates and fans for the “hurt, confusion, and anger” he caused by refusing to follow a CSA directive to take the knee at the T20 World Cup and sitting out the game against the West Indies, reported ESPN Cricinfo. In a statement released on Thursday morning, de…
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PAK vs SA warm-up match: 50 for Hassan
Pakistan lost the second warm-up match against South Africa on Monday after Hassan Ali could not defend 19 runs in the last over. Pakistan had the upper hand, with South Africa needing 47 off the last three, but 18 and 22-run overs on either side of Shaheen Afridi’s 10-run 19th over proved costly. Earlier in…
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Dale Steyn announces retirement from cricket
South African fast bowler Dale Steyn announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on Tuesday. He told ESPNcricinfo that his decision was prompted partly by the Covid-19 pandemic, and partly because, at 38, he is looking forward to “life starting again” after 18 years of professional cricket. “I guess Covid-19 kind of made me…
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Dale Steyn thanks Rumman Raees for birthday wish in a unique style
Dale Steyn has thanked his former Islamabad United fellow cricketer Rumman Raees from Pakistan Super League ina unique style Raees took to Twitter and wished the speedster saying: “Number one and nothing rest, the legend. Happy Birthday Dale Steyn , stay blessed. Thanking the Pakistani bowler, Steyn shared his selfie with a framed photo with…
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Dale Steyn unhappy with South Africa’s T20I squad against Pakistan
Dale Steyn is unhappy with South Africa’s T20I squad for the home series against Pakistan next month. Read more – Dale Steyn says PSL is ‘more rewarding’ than IPL Reacting to the squad on Twitter, Steyn questioned selectors for dropping main players like Faf Du Plessis and David Miller from the squad. “I missed the…
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South Africa’s Faf du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket
South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis on Wednesday announced that he is retiring from Test cricket. The former South Africa captain wrote in a post on Instagram, where he also shared a statement on his decision. “My heart is clear and the time is right to walk into a new chapter.” With two T20 World…