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How trainer Yakub Dalim saved Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal’s life after heart attack
Trainer Yakub Dalim heroically saved Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal from a life-threatening heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League match by administering crucial CPR, avoiding helicopter transport, and ensuring speedy hospitalisation.
Rachin Ravindra ton powers New Zealand into semis, hosts Pakistan out
Rachin Ravindra's masterful century guided New Zealand to a commanding five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy, securing a semi-final berth while dramatically ending hosts Pakistan's tournament hopes.
Shubman Gill ton powers India to win over Bangladesh in Champions Trophy
Shubman Gill's masterful unbeaten century and Mohammed Shami's devastating five-wicket haul propelled India to a convincing six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener in Dubai.
Batting coach Ashwell Prince has brought ‘doggedness, right mentality’ to Proteas' batting effort
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad believes that if the batters can get in and make big scores, they have a quality bowling attack who can take 20 wickets to win a Test match.
Proteas happy to have Test Championship final fate in their own hands after Bangladesh rout
The Proteas find themselves in pole position to qualify for the ICC Test Championship final, which will be played at Lord’s in England in June next year.
The sky is the limit for Proteas, says Aiden Markram following Bangladesh bashing
The Proteas were at their rampant best as they picked up 16 wickets on the day to win the Test match with two days to spare and by a mammoth innings and 273 runs.
Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj shine as Proteas deliver record victory over Bangladesh
Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took 5-59, after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada posted 5-37 from just nine overs in the first innings.
Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi bloom for Proteas before bowlers leave Bangladesh in tatters
After a patchy start to his Test career, Wiaan Mulder is now blossoming into quite the all-rounder for the Shukri Conrad’s Proteas.
Tristan Stubbs maturing into a top cricketer for the Proteas
Tristan Stubbs scored his maiden Test ton - 106 - with a strong defence and patience, coupled his ability to take on the bowlers with big shots over the top.
Proteas’ Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs feast on Bangladesh bowlers in Chattogram heat
Test centuries have been few and far between for the Proteas for a long time now, but Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs feasted on the Bangladesh bowlers on Tuesday.
Lack of Test cricket makes life difficult for Proteas, says Kyle Verreynne
In the current two-year cycle which began in 2023, South Africa have played seven Tests to date. Meanwhile, India have played 13, Australia have played 12 and England have played a whopping 19 matches.
Proteas need to pile on the runs in second Test, says Aiden Markram
If results go their way, the Proteas have a real chance of making the WTC final after England and India both fell to defeats in the last week.
South Africa make two changes, bat first against Bangladesh
Making way for Dane Paterson and Senuran Muthusamy were spinner Dane Piedt and batsman Matthew Breetze who scored a duck on debut in the first Test.
‘No added pressure’ as Proteas gun for another ICC final ahead of second Bangladesh Test
After the win in the Test against Bangladesh, the Proteas have a real shot of making the ICC World Test Championship final.
Temba Bavuma ruled out of second Test against Bangladesh as Proteas mull over extra bowler
Shukri Conrad said on Friday morning that Temba Bavuma will now set his sights on a return to the team for the home Test series against Sri Lanka.
Aiden Markram singles out match-winners Kagiso Rabada, Kyle Verreynne after rare Asia Test win
Rabada was the Proteas’ chief destroyer with the ball, following up his 3/26 in the first innings with a 6/46 return in the second innings.
Kagiso Rabada leads Proteas to thumping victory in first Test against Bangladesh
Kagiso Rabada was at his best as he helped lead South Africa to a thumping victory over hosts Bangladesh in Mirpur on Thursday.
Could Proteas go with three spinners for second Test with Senuran Muthusamy waiting?
After three days of the first Test in Mirpur, Wiaan Mulder has been one of the standout performers. Senuran Muthusamy, however, will hope he might have a chance in the second Test.
Proteas ‘feel they’re still ahead’ against Bangladesh despite Mehidy Hasan Miraz fightback
Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said he believed his side could still snatch their first ever Test win against the Proteas.
Ignore the technique . . . Kyle Verreynne’s mentality is why he can overcome adversity in a Proteas shirt
While everyone else may be wondering about his technique, Ashwell Prince says Kyle Verreynne’s biggest strength is between his ears.
Kyle Verreynne century puts Proteas in charge in first Test against Bangladesh
Kyle Verreynne’s second Test century and Wiaan Mulder’s half-century help to guide the Proteas to 308 all out and a 101-run lead against Bangladesh in the first Test.
Kagiso Rabada fastest to 300th wicket as Proteas lead Bangladesh in action-packed first Test
South Africa led by 34 runs at stumps of their first Test against Bangladesh after Kagiso Rabada had earlier picked up his 300th wicket.
Brilliant Kagiso Rabada joins 300 club for Proteas against Bangladesh
Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada would also go on to collect the wicket of keeper Litton Das (one) before lunch as he moved on to 301 wickets in the format.
Proteas bowl in first Test against Bangladesh, Matthew Breetzke debuts
At the top of the order, Aiden Markram captains the Proteas with regular Test skipper Temba Bavuma ruled out of the first clash with injury.
Proteas Test batting consultant Ashwell Prince on Tristan Stubbs, touring Bangladesh and more
Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince says Tristan Stubbs’ mentality, besides his natural stroke-making ability, is something that sets him apart from from his peers.