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Will the quota system do more harm than good for the future of South African cricket?

Posted on March 19, 2017 by bimalmirwani

South Africa implemented the racial quota system in September 2016

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South Africa are trying to revolutionise cricket in their country through a racial quota system, but while the idea has been embraced by some, there are also hard questions that must be asked.

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South Africa vs England 3rd Test Day 1: England hold edge after South Africa batsmen fail to convert starts

Posted on January 15, 2016 by bimalmirwani

None of South Africa’s batsmen were able to press on after making encouraging starts

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England secured a slight advantage on the first day of the third Test in Johannesburg as a result of South Africa’s batsmen failing to convert their starts into bigger scores.

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Bayliss gives Buttler green light to play IPL

Posted on January 8, 2016 by bimalmirwani

Buttler has Bayliss’ permission to play in the IPL

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England head coach Trevor Bayliss has said that he is “all for” wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after Jonny Bairstow prolonged his stay in the Test team.

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Broad fined for showing dissent

Posted on January 6, 2016 by bimalmirwani

Broad took his anger out on the pitch after Bavuma was dropped on 77

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England pace bowler Stuart Broad has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for showing dissent towards umpire Aleem Dar on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

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Bavuma: Sledging encouraged me

Posted on January 6, 2016 by bimalmirwani

“It’s a day I will cherish”

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Temba Bavuma has revealed that England’s sledging ignited a flame inside him that drove him to become the first black African to score a Test century for South Africa.

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South Africa vs England 2nd Test Day 4: South Africa punish England behind Bavuma’s historic ton

Posted on January 6, 2016 by bimalmirwani

Bavuma is ecstatic after scoring his maiden Test century

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South Africa batsman Temba Bavuma made history and captured the hearts of Proteas fans all around the world when he scored a sparkling century on the fourth day of the second Test in Cape Town.

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ICC refuses to renew memorandum of understanding with ACA

Posted on December 24, 2014 by bimalmirwani

The 2005 Afro-Asia Cup was the only profitable event the ACA hosted

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced that they will not renew their memorandum of understanding with the Africa Cricket Association (ACA).

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De Kock ruled out for remainder of West Indies series

Posted on December 20, 2014 by bimalmirwani

De Kock may even miss the World Cup

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South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has been ruled out for the remainder of the series against the West Indies after tearing a ligament in his ankle.

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Playing cricket on Mount Kilimanjaro is going to be my ‘hardest test’, reveals Makhaya Ntini

Posted on September 23, 2014 by bimalmirwani

“I want it to be an inspiration to others”

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Legendary South Africa pace bowler Makhaya Ntini has revealed that playing cricket on Mount Kilimanjaro will be his “hardest test” to date.

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Clarke in a race against time to be fit for UAE tour

Posted on September 5, 2014 by bimalmirwani

“We will be monitoring his progress over the next week before deciding when he can return to training and playing”

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Australia captain Michael Clarke is currently in a race against time to be fit for the national team’s upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they will face Pakistan next month.

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