Imran Tahir finished with career-best figures of 5-23 off his four overs
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
South Africa spinner Imran Tahir slashed through Zimbabwe’s batting line-up with a career-best five-wicket haul to lead the Proteas to a 34-run win in the first Twenty20 International in East London.
Faf du Plessis: Dale Steyn “has put a peg in the ground to say that he still is very much good enough to play one-day cricket for South Africa”
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes pace bowler Dale Steyn’s performance in the recently-concluded ODI series against Zimbabwe proves that he still belongs in the ODI team.
Faf du Plessis will be back in action during the third ODI against Zimbabwe
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will make his comeback in the third ODI against Zimbabwe in Paarl on Saturday.
Willem Mulder will play no further part in the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
South Africa all-rounder Willem Mulder will miss the rest of the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe after injuring his ankle.
Dale Steyn: “Everyone wants to go to the World Cup and I would love to go to the World Cup”
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
South Africa pace maestro Dale Steyn is determined to represent his country at next year’s World Cup, and is aware that a tough road lays ahead of him in order to be included in that squad.
Dean Elgar has not played ODI cricket since October 2015
Image courtesy of: Zimbio
South Africa opener Dean Elgar could play his first ODI in nearly three years after he was called up to replace fellow opening batsman Hashim Amla for the three-match series against Zimbabwe.
Makhaya Ntini: “It is really good to see Steyn is still in the limited-overs system”
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
Former South Africa pace bowler Makhaya Ntini admitted he is thrilled that seamer Dale Steyn is still part of the country’s ODI plans.
Vernon Philander is likely to make his comeback in November
Image courtesy of: Zimbio
South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander is set to be out of action until November as he continues to recover from a troublesome ankle injury.
Wayne Parnell: “This is probably the toughest decision I’ve had to make in my career”
Image courtesy of: Zimbio
South Africa left-arm seamer Wayne Parnell has ended his international career by signing a Kolpak deal with Worcestershire.
Linda Zondi: Chris Morris “is still very much part of our plans going into the World Cup”
Image courtesy of: Zimbio
South Africa’s convener of selectors Linda Zondi has confirmed that all-rounder Chris Morris is still among the players being considered for next year’s World Cup in England and Wales.
