Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd ODI: De Kock and de Villiers lead South Africa to first ODI series win in Sri Lanka

De Kock celebrates after scoring his fifth ODI century

De Kock celebrates after scoring his fifth ODI century

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South Africa opener Quinton de Kock and captain AB de Villiers both hammered spectacular centuries to not only lead their side to an 82-run victory over Sri Lanka in Hambantota, but also to hand the Proteas their first ODI series win in the subcontinent nation.

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New Zealand to be visited by ‘Big Three’ twice in next eight years

New Zealand are set to be visited by India, England and Pakistan during the summer of 2019-20

New Zealand are set to be visited by India, England and Pakistan during the summer of 2019-20

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India, England and Australia, who are also known as the ‘Big Three’, will each visit New Zealand twice over the next eight years, according to the latest version of the Future Tours Programme (FTP).

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The pitch at Durban ‘looks like a subcontinent wicket’, says Morne Morkel

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“After the 13th over, the ball looked like it was 60 overs old”

Following a rather lacklustre first day, South Africa pace bowler Morne Morkel has hinted that India may have the upper hand throughout the second Test since the pitch at Durban “looks like a subcontinent wicket”.

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Malik may face disciplinary action after opting to play in BBL

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“Let us see what he has to say before any final disciplinary action is taken against him”

Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik may face disciplinary action after opting to play for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia instead of the ongoing domestic tournament in the subcontinent nation.

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