South Africa believes it can win ODI World Cup, says Rabada
1 year, 3 months ago

South Africa believes it can win ODI World Cup, says Rabada

The Hindu  

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes the Proteas have what it takes to shed the chokers tag and win their maiden world title in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup in India. “It’s exciting to have the best players in the world playing against each other, competing for one prize, and we are up for the challenge.” The Proteas failed to advance beyond the group stage four years ago but are yet to taste a series defeat in ODIs this year. The lesson I took from that is that team cohesion is the most important factor, because individuals don’t win World Cups, teams do,” Rabada said. “But at the same time, it is exciting to be playing in packed stadiums with tens of thousands of screaming fans - it’s an honour.” South Africa will also play its second warm-up match against New Zealand on Monday before its World Cup opener against Sri Lanka in New Delhi on October 7.

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South Africa deserve to win WTC, not many gave us a chance: Keshav Maharaj
2 days, 22 hours ago

South Africa deserve to win WTC, not many gave us a chance: Keshav Maharaj

India Today  

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What makes South Africa the ‘mentality monsters’ of rugby
2 months ago

What makes South Africa the ‘mentality monsters’ of rugby

The Telegraph  

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DC Edit | Team India triumph in T20 WC, cricket the real winner
6 months, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Team India triumph in T20 WC, cricket the real winner

Deccan Chronicle  

There was a flood of tears after Team India held off South Africa in a pulsating final of fluctuating fortunes. But Team India was the superior combination amongst the two unbeaten sides that reached the summit of a representative T20 World Cup of 20 teams in which freshers like the USA and Afghanistan performed way beyond expectations. Team India had …

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final: Check IND vs SA head-to-head record as both teams look to end title drought
6 months, 1 week ago

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final: Check IND vs SA head-to-head record as both teams look to end title drought

Hindustan Times  

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Chokers Vs Chokers: Whose Jinx Will Be Broken in 2024 T20 World Cup Final?
6 months, 1 week ago

Chokers Vs Chokers: Whose Jinx Will Be Broken in 2024 T20 World Cup Final?

News 18  

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Chokers to diamond pendants: how South Africa has turned the tide in the 2024 T20 World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chokers to diamond pendants: how South Africa has turned the tide in the 2024 T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

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India vs South Africa: It will be a big thing if we win Test series in South Africa, says Rohit Sharma
1 year ago

India vs South Africa: It will be a big thing if we win Test series in South Africa, says Rohit Sharma

Firstpost  

“We have never won a series here and it’ll be a big thing if we do it here. India skipper Rohit Sharma believes that winning the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa in South Africa would be a “big thing” his team would have achieved, but was unsure if it would be able to ease the pain of the …

'This Indian team is good but South Africa...': Jacques Kallis feels IND vs SA series will be close
1 year, 1 month ago

'This Indian team is good but South Africa...': Jacques Kallis feels IND vs SA series will be close

India TV News  

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South Africa vs Australia, World Cup Semi-final: Indomitable Aussies face off against under-pressure Proteas
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa vs Australia, World Cup Semi-final: Indomitable Aussies face off against under-pressure Proteas

Firstpost  

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World Cup 2023: South Africa has grown in belief and confidence every day, says Temba Bavuma
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: South Africa has grown in belief and confidence every day, says Temba Bavuma

India Today  

Temba Bavuma feels that South Africa has grown in belief and confidence every day as they look to seal their spot in the semi-finals. I think every day we've grown in belief and confidence as a team. We've obviously taken note of outside the team, everything that is happening, the performances and success of the rugby team back home, and …

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup

The Independent  

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South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success

The Independent  

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ICC World Cup | Momentum creates confidence: SA batting coach Duminy
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC World Cup | Momentum creates confidence: SA batting coach Duminy

The Hindu  

South Africa will look to carry the momentum gained over the last few days here as they head to Chennai for their next World Cup assignment against Pakistan, says batting coach and former player J.P. Duminy. I think for us, it is just wrapping our heads around the fact that if we are in a position where we need to …

Heinrich Klaasen: 'Time to tell the world South Africans are very good under pressure'
1 year, 2 months ago

Heinrich Klaasen: 'Time to tell the world South Africans are very good under pressure'

Firstpost  

South Africa have been in top form in World Cup 2023 and moved another step closer to the semi-finals with a massive win over England on Saturday. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table The star player for South Africa against England was Heinrich Klaasen who smashed a 109 off 67 balls and the centurion declared …

'It’s time to tell the world how good South Africans are under pressure,' says Heinrich Klaasen
1 year, 2 months ago

'It’s time to tell the world how good South Africans are under pressure,' says Heinrich Klaasen

The Hindu  

For a nation that has never won the 50-over World Cup despite producing some of the best players and teams, South Africa look determined to go the distance in this edition, shedding the 'chokers' tag. With one 400-plus and another near-400 total to their credit and a massive 229-run win over reigning champions England, South Africa have made a strong …

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Australia, South Africa in battle of heavyweights
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Australia, South Africa in battle of heavyweights

The Hindu  

The most enduring memories of ODIs between Australia and South Africa invoke the shock of seeing Allan Donald inexplicably rooted at the non-striker’s end in a tied World Cup semifinal in 1999 and the thrill of a Protean pursuit of a record 435 in 2006 at Johannesburg in a match that gave 50-over cricket its first taste of 400-plus totals. …

AUS vs SA, ICC World Cup: Australia hopes to shrug off India defeat as it takes on high-flying South Africa
1 year, 2 months ago

AUS vs SA, ICC World Cup: Australia hopes to shrug off India defeat as it takes on high-flying South Africa

The Hindu  

The most enduring memories of ODIs between Australia and South Africa invoke the shock of seeing Allan Donald inexplicably rooted at the non-striker’s end in a tied World Cup semifinal in 1999 and the thrill of a Protean pursuit of a record 435 in 2006 at Johannesburg in a match that gave 50-over cricket its first taste of 400-plus totals. …

South Africa smash World Cup records and Sri Lanka; Bangladesh register comfortable win over Afghanistan
1 year, 3 months ago

South Africa smash World Cup records and Sri Lanka; Bangladesh register comfortable win over Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

South Africa got their World Cup off to a rollicking start by smashing a tournament-record 428/5 against Sri Lanka at Delhi on Saturday. South Africa's Keshav Maharaj celebrates with his team captain Temba Bavuma after their victory Centuries by Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram saw the Proteas smash the Sri Lankan bowlers all over the …

World Cup 2023: South Africa need to accept 'chokers' tag, it will stay until we win trophy, says Temba Bavuma
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023: South Africa need to accept 'chokers' tag, it will stay until we win trophy, says Temba Bavuma

Firstpost  

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said that the ‘chokers’ tag will go away once the team wins a trophy. The ‘chokers’ tag has the South Africa team divided with a few members not ready to accept it but captain Temba Bavuma feels that the team needs to accept the narrative instead of fighting it. “I’ve used it a couple of …

ICC World Cup 2023: Temba Bavuma embraces the tag, can SA unleash the force?
1 year, 3 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023: Temba Bavuma embraces the tag, can SA unleash the force?

Hindustan Times  

Mention South Africa and the World Cup together and the cup invariably feels half empty rather than half full. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 The Proteas, though, have continued to field the barbs, before and after each tournament, be it the T20 or ODI World Cup. How …

RSA vs SL: South Africa looks to bury ghosts of the past to start World Cup challenge against Sri Lanka
1 year, 3 months ago

RSA vs SL: South Africa looks to bury ghosts of the past to start World Cup challenge against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

In the days leading to the World Cup, when cricket lovers were refusing to look beyond India, England, Australia and New Zealand as the potential semifinalists, South Africa sneaked into the equation with an ODI series win over mighty Australians. Labelled as “chokers” on the big occasion since the 1990s, South Africa appears to be armed with the necessary arsenal …

South Africa have an advantage heading into ODI World Cup in India because of IPL: Kagiso Rabada
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa have an advantage heading into ODI World Cup in India because of IPL: Kagiso Rabada

India Today  

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada feels that playing in the IPL will give the Proteas an advantage going into the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. South Africa are yet to win an ICC event and will be looking to get off the mark during the World Cup in India. “Playing in India is really tough as a fast bowler …

South Africa qualify for World Cup after first Ireland vs Bangladesh ODI washed out
1 year, 8 months ago

South Africa qualify for World Cup after first Ireland vs Bangladesh ODI washed out

Firstpost  

London: South Africa secured direct qualification on Tuesday for the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India later this year after the first one-day international between Ireland and Bangladesh ended in a no-result washout. Ireland had to win all three matches in a series against Bangladesh taking place at Chelmsford, the headquarters of English county Essex, if they were to move …

South Africa vs England: World Cup qualification on Proteas' mind ahead of ODIs against world champions
1 year, 11 months ago

South Africa vs England: World Cup qualification on Proteas' mind ahead of ODIs against world champions

Firstpost  

Bloemfontein: South Africa go into a one-day international series against England in Bloemfontein on Friday needing a strong performance to ensure automatic qualification for the Cricket World Cup later this year. We are in conversation literally every day.” The South African selectors ignored calls for a shake-up in an under-performing 50-overs team, and have not injected new blood into their …

Cricket South Africa: CSA to review T20 World Cup debacle as certain players to fight for future
2 years, 2 months ago

Cricket South Africa: CSA to review T20 World Cup debacle as certain players to fight for future

India TV News  

Cricket South Africa will go for a major overhaul as they look to review their recent debacle in the T20 World Cup. Image Source : GETTYSouth Africa Cricket Team Living up to their 'perennial chokers' tag, South Africa lost to the Netherlands in their concluding Super 12 match to crash out of the T20 World Cup. South Africa are yet …

South Africa manage to choke themselves out of T20 World Cup as destiny continues its conspiracy
2 years, 2 months ago

South Africa manage to choke themselves out of T20 World Cup as destiny continues its conspiracy

Firstpost  

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Qualifying for 2023 World Cup going to be hard but South Africa will try: Heinrich Klaasen
2 years, 3 months ago

Qualifying for 2023 World Cup going to be hard but South Africa will try: Heinrich Klaasen

India Today  

South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen said the Proteas are not focussing on things that are beyond their control, conceding that sealing direct qualification for the 50-over World Cup which will be held in India next year. Klaasen highlighted that South Africa have their sights set on the T20 World Cup and the ODI series in India is all about giving …

South Africa vs West Indies Highlights, Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, Full Cricket Score: Match abandoned due to rain, Proteas qualify
2 years, 9 months ago

South Africa vs West Indies Highlights, Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, Full Cricket Score: Match abandoned due to rain, Proteas qualify

Firstpost  

Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Preview: After a blistering start to the tournament, West Indies have it all to do to qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals and vice-captain Anisa Mohammed has admitted missing out would be tough to take. They now have to win their remaining …

India vs South Africa: Proteas win offers hope for the future but it's joy lies in the present
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa: Proteas win offers hope for the future but it's joy lies in the present

Firstpost  

Hyperbole is a scourge in cricket analysis but this Test series win has a strong claim to being the best in South Africa’s history. Virat Kohli arrived in South Africa primed to rectify a historic wrong by claiming a Test series victory for India in the only country left on their checklist. Coach Mark Boucher said as much, referencing the …

India vs South Africa: Proteas' historic T20I series win brings some relief amid tensions at Cricket South Africa
3 years, 9 months ago

India vs South Africa: Proteas' historic T20I series win brings some relief amid tensions at Cricket South Africa

Firstpost  

Johannesburg: The historic double victory of the South African women’s cricket squad over India brought some welcome weekend relief to fans and Cricket South Africa amid heightened tensions in the top echelons of the body. The India triumph brought some cheer to South African cricket fans on a weekend that saw a gloomy picture being painted of tensions within CSA …

India vs South Africa: CSA chief executive Thabang Moroe says Proteas benefiting from young talent, asks fans to be patient
5 years, 2 months ago

India vs South Africa: CSA chief executive Thabang Moroe says Proteas benefiting from young talent, asks fans to be patient

Firstpost  

Moroe said he was confident that a young South Africa team would reward their supporters with improved performances during a home series against England in December Johannesburg: South African cricket officials on Monday urged the country’s supporters to be patient with their struggling Test side after two heavy defeats in India. “It was always going to be a difficult challenge …

World Cup 2019: Resurgent Sri Lanka eye win against Proteas to keep semis hope alive
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Resurgent Sri Lanka eye win against Proteas to keep semis hope alive

ABP News  

Sri Lanka will aim for nothing but a win to keep themselves alive in the ongoing World Cup when they take on South Africa at the Riverside Cricket Stadium on Friday. Sri Lanka are currently seventh in the standings with two wins and two no-results, but two points would take them straight up to fifth, just below England, who are …

Kagiso Rabada: South Africa must learn from World Cup flop
5 years, 6 months ago

Kagiso Rabada: South Africa must learn from World Cup flop

The Hindu  

Kagiso Rabada admits his South Africa team-mates must learn the painful lessons from their dismal World Cup campaign. It is only the second time South Africa has failed to make the World Cup knockout stages and the post-mortem has already begun. It’s extremely tough and when you’re playing out there, you experience all these feelings, the highs and the lows …

Pakistan vs South Africa, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Jacques Kallis urges Proteas to follow England's example, rebuild after dismal campaign
5 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan vs South Africa, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Jacques Kallis urges Proteas to follow England's example, rebuild after dismal campaign

Firstpost  

Jacques Kallis has urged the Proteas to rebuild after dismal World Cup as South Africa suffered an embarrassing 49-run defeat to Pakistan London: South Africa great Jacques Kallis has urged the Proteas to learn lessons from England’s one-day international revival, following the team’s miserable early exit from the World Cup. A 49-run defeat by Pakistan at Lord’s on Sunday ensured …

World Cup 2019: Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example

The Hindu  

South Africa great Jacques Kallis has urged the Proteas to learn lessons from England’s one-day international revival following the team’s miserable early exit from the World Cup. A 49-run defeat by Pakistan at Lord’s on Sunday ensured that, with two games in the 10-team round-robin phase still to play, there is no way South Africa can qualify for the semifinals. …

World Cup 2019: Mohammad Amir the big threat for struggling Proteas
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Mohammad Amir the big threat for struggling Proteas

The Hindu  

Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir should be rubbing his hands together at the prospect of capitalising on South Africa's batting frailties in a must-win Cricket World Cup clash at Lord's on Sunday. READ| Dimuth Karunaratne hails ‘legend’ Lasith Malinga Imran Tahir is just two strikes shy of Allan Donald's record tally of 38 World Cup wickets for South Africa and the …

World Cup 2019: Desperate South Africa faces unbeaten New Zealand
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Desperate South Africa faces unbeaten New Zealand

The Hindu  

A defeat to New Zealand in the semifinals ended South Africa’s 2015 World Cup campaign. It is the first of four must-win matches for Faf du Plessis' men, for whom New Zealand and Australia are the only two top-four opponents left. The two teams have had contrasting fortunes in this tournament as South Africa has lost three of its five …

World Cup 2019: South Africa, Afghanistan look to post maiden win
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: South Africa, Afghanistan look to post maiden win

The Hindu  

Winless so far in the tournament, both South Africa and Afghanistan will be eagerly looking to tick the victory box when they take on each other in a World Cup encounter on Saturday. This is perhaps the first time that South Africa, from the very beginning, was never in contention to make it to the semifinals but remaining winless after …

World Cup 2019: South Africa batsmen must step up, says Dale Benkenstein
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: South Africa batsmen must step up, says Dale Benkenstein

The Hindu  

Batting coach Dale Benkenstein believes South Africa needs to adjust to the World Cup pressure and put up an improved performance with the bat to bring their campaign back on track following three successive defeats. South Africa suffered losses against England, Bangladesh and India before getting its first point of the World Cup following a washout against the West Indies …

World Cup, South Africa team preview: Bowl the opposition out is the mantra
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup, South Africa team preview: Bowl the opposition out is the mantra

The Hindu  

South Africa has a plan for this World Cup and it’s a simple one — bowl the opposition out. READ| World Cup story in numbers: It's raining fours and sixes Gibson describes Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi as “two of the most exciting fast bowlers I’ve ever worked with” and, of course, 40-year-old Imran Tahir’s credentials have been proven for …

South Africa at the World Cup: Yoked to ‘choke’
5 years, 7 months ago

South Africa at the World Cup: Yoked to ‘choke’

The Hindu  

Captain Faf du Plessis has a personal reason to oversee a different approach to this World Cup — or at least, as ‘different’ as the build-up can be in a country with an unhealthy obsession with the tournament which far outweighs that of any other nation. READ: England in World Cup: Never won the title, but favourite this time Four …

South Africa's World Cup woes no worry for Du Plessis
5 years, 7 months ago

South Africa's World Cup woes no worry for Du Plessis

The Hindu  

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says the team's record of repeated World Cup heartbreak will have no bearing on a largely youthful squad at the 2019 tournament. Since making its World Cup debut in 1992 after decades of apartheid-enforced isolation, South Africa has won just one of seven knockout matches -- a quarterfinal against Sri Lanka in Sydney four …

SWOT analysis: Can South Africa shed the chokers tag?
5 years, 7 months ago

SWOT analysis: Can South Africa shed the chokers tag?

The Hindu  

In 2015, South Africa had a brilliant run until it crashed out in a close finish against New Zealand in the semifinal. de Villiers, Faf du Plessis will lead South Africa in a World Cup for the first time. Strengths South Africa’s bowling is its biggest strength going into the World Cup. Opportunities South Africa is not a team that’s …

Only way South Africa can shed chokers' tag is by winning World Cup: Kepler Wessels
5 years, 7 months ago

Only way South Africa can shed chokers' tag is by winning World Cup: Kepler Wessels

India TV News  

Former South Africa captain Kepler Wessels on Monday said the only way Proteas can shed the 'chokers' tag is by winning a major ICC event like the World Cup beginning in the UK on May 30. Wessels, South Africa's first Test captain of the modern era and their leader in the ill-fated 1992 World Cup campaign, said his team not …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Paddy Upton feels South Africa's 'chokers' tag is exaggerated and unfair
5 years, 7 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Paddy Upton feels South Africa's 'chokers' tag is exaggerated and unfair

Firstpost  

Cricket’s perennial chokers’ World Cup ambitions would largely hinge on their potent attack, led by young Kagiso Rabada and veteran Imran Tahir, as South Africa make their eighth attempt to achieve sport’s biggest prize. New Delhi: Cricket’s perennial chokers’ World Cup ambitions would largely hinge on their potent attack, led by young Kagiso Rabada and veteran Imran Tahir, as South …

South Africa seek to continue home dominance as ailing Sri Lanka visit
5 years, 10 months ago

South Africa seek to continue home dominance as ailing Sri Lanka visit

Hindustan Times  

South Africa will be expected to continue their recent dominance over touring sides when they host ailing Sri Lanka in a two-test series starting at Kingsmead on Wednesday. Their recent 3-0 sweep of Pakistan was South Africa’s seventh successive home test series victory, a run that included a triumph over number one ranked India and a 3-0 whitewash of the …

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