The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA, is getting closer, and the excitement is building. South Africa and New Zealand, two of the tournament’s favourites, have recently unveiled their brand new jerseys, generating a buzz among fans.

Proteas Go Bold with Yellow

South Africa’s jersey, revealed on Sunday, features a bold yellow base colour. The national flag takes centre stage on the shoulder, proudly displaying the country’s colours. The King Protea, South Africa’s iconic national flower, also finds a prominent spot on the shirt, adding a touch of local flavour.

Time to suit up with for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup??! 🌍🏆

Pre-order yours now at //t.co/8negrpzQjf and brace yourselves as our Proteas Men's team lights up the global stage with some out-of-this-world performances!🏏💫

Replica jerseys will be available from 15 May�?pic.twitter.com/37SDLZ1jGG

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) April 28, 2024

South Africa will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing T20 World Cup 2023 campaign where they were knocked out in the group stage. They are placed in Group D alongside Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands and Nepal. Their T20 WC 2024 journey begins on June?? 3 with a clash against Sri Lanka.

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Black Caps Embrace the Past

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) unveiled their men’s team’s jersey on Monday, taking fans on a nostalgic trip with a design reminiscent of their 1990s kits. The official NZC Twitter handle announced the jersey’s arrival with the tweet, “The team’s kit for the 2024 @T20WorldCup Available at the NZC store from tomorrow. #T20WorldCup”.

Several key players, including Tim Southee, James Neesham, Ish Sodhi and Michael Bracewell were featured sporting the new jersey.

The team's kit for the 2024 @T20WorldCup 🏏

Available at the NZC store from tomorrow. #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/T4Okjs2JIx

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) April 29, 2024

New Zealand finished runners-up in the 2021 T20 World Cup held in the UAE, falling short to Australia in the final. They will be hoping to go one step further this time around. In Group C of T20 WC 2024, they will face off against West Indies, Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and Uganda. Their opening match ??is set for June 7 against A?fghanistan.

Also READ: New Zealand announces squad for T20 World Cup 2024; Kane ?Williamson ?to lead

With the new jerseys unveil??ed, the anticipation for the T20 World Cup 2024 continues to soar. Fans are eager to see these teams and their exciting kits in action on the biggest stage in T20 cricket.

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South African cricket icon AB de Villiers marks his 40th birthday today, commemorating a career that has redefined the sport and left an indelible mark on fans worldwide. Known for his unparalleled talent and innovative approach to the game, de Villiers has earned the moniker of “superman” for his extraordinary contributions to cricket.

Career highlights and legacy

Throughout his illustrious career, de Villiers has consistently demonstrated excellence across all facets of the game. From his innovative batting techniques to his remarkable athleticism and agility on the field, he has captivated audiences and inspired countless aspiring cricketers aroun??d the globe.

Celebrating AB de Villiers: Notable quotes on the iconic cricketer

As cricket enthusiasts around the world join in celebrating De Villiers’ milestone birthday, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on some of the famous quotes by cricketing personalities about the Proteas legend. Here are a few notable quotes:

“AB de Villiers is the Most Valuable Cricketer of the Planet” – Adam Gilchrist

“I demand a DNA Test of AB de Villiers; this game is only for Humans.” – Aakash Chopra

“There are only two games I dread, its the two IPL Games I play against this Guy.” – Dale Steyn

“I’m writing an official complaint as a bowler against AB de Villiers. All the bowers please join me. legend.” – Irfan Pathan

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“AB de Villiers reminds me of my young days, What a Player!” – Chris Gayle

“AB de Villiers is the definition of a Cricketing Genius” – Michael Vaughan

“If I have to pick the best batsmen in world cricket right now, only two names come to my mind. One is AB de Villiers and other is Virat Kohli” �?Nasir Hussain

“AB de Villers is the most complete player of the Modern era” – VVS Laxman

“Has anyone ever seen AB and Superman in the same room? Didn’t think so.. Fear of spiders is arachnophobia. Fear of tight spaces is claustrophobia. Fear of bowling to AB is logic.” – Jimmy Neesham

“Someone I have always watched and looked up to, he’s class act and someone that I try to base my cricket on.” – Glenn Maxwell

“AB de Villiers is the best batsman in the world and he shows it Again and Again” – Virat Kohli

“AB de Villiers is changing the rules of the Game,” – Rahul Dravid

Also READ: IPL 2024 – AB de Villiers names the potential ‘X-Factor�?player for RCB

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In a significant announcement that has reverberated across the cricketing world, South African cricketer Dean Elgar has declared that the upcoming home series against India will mark the conclusion of his international cricket career. The seasoned left-handed batter shared this decision with Cricket South Africa (CSA), expressing his gratitude for the? memorable journey.

Dean Elgar’s farewell decision:

The 3?6-year-old Elgar, known for his grit and determination at the crease, made the ann??ouncement, stating that the decision was made after careful consideration.

Elgar’s career highlights

Elgar’s international career spans over a decade, during which he has been a key figure in South Africa’s Test squad. Known for his solid technique and ability to anchor the innings, Elgar has been a reliable opener, contributing valuable runs in various conditions. He has so far donned the Proteas jersey in 84 Test matches, accumulating over 5000 runs at an average of 37.28.

Also READ: SA vs IND – Virat Kohli returns home ahead of first Test; here’s the reason

Elgar played a crucial role in several memorable victories for South Africa and leaves behind a legacy as one of the team’s most respected leaders on the field. His contributions with the bat and his leadership skills have left an indelible mark on South African cricket.

South Africa’s Test future without Elgar

With Elgar’s retirement, South Africa will face the challenge of filling the void left by the experienced opener. The team management will be tasked with identifying suitable replacements and reshaping the top order for future campaigns.

As Elgar prepares to bid farewell to international cricket, the cricketing world will celebrate his remarkable career and wish him well in his future endeavou??rs. The upcoming series against India will undoubtedly be an emotional farewell for a cricketer who has left an indelible impact on the sport.

Also WATCH: Sai Sudharsan’s gravity-defying catch of Heinric??h Klaasen steals the show in series decider against ??South Africa

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The ongoing clash between David Warner and Mitchell Johnson has stirred the cricketing world, taking an unexpected turn. Johnson publicly criticized Warner’s selection in the Australian Test squad for the upcoming Pakistan series, questioning his eligibility for a hero’s sendoff due to his involvement in the infamous ball-tampering scandal. Warner, set to retire after the third Test in Sydney, responded calmly, refusing to escalate the situation.

AB de Villiers enters the fray

Adding his perspective to the heated debate, former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers shared his insights on the matter. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, De Villiers urged th?e Australian duo to address their differences privately rather than letting the dispute play out i??n the public domain.

“I just don’t like this public conversation between the two of them. Just pick up the phone and sort it out. Ask the guy let’s go out for a cold drink and sort the issues out. I feel there are some scars from the dressing room but don’t let the world get in on this,” expressed De Villiers.

Predicting unfinished business

De Villiers hinted that the saga might not conclude anytime soon, emphasizing that there could be more to unfold. Acknowledging the extensive hist?ory shared by Warner and Johnson in the dressing room, De Villiers speculated that unresolved issues might be surfacing.

“I feel there’s a lot still left to come out. They have played a lot of cricket together and have shared the dressing room a lot. So maybe that’s where it started,” noted the Proteas icon.

Also READ: Aussie opener David Warner breaks his silence over Mitchell Johnson’s eye-bro??w raising opinions

Insight into David Warner’s persona

Reflecting on Warner’s on-field demeanor, De Villiers acknowledged the Australian as a fierce competitor. However, off the field, he described Warner as a “gentle giant” with a contrasting, more amicable personality.

“I have played many cricket games with this guy (Warner) and on the field he can be brutal, but off the field, he is a gentle giant. He is a nice guy. Something switches on the field just like Dale Steyn. I have played with Davey at Delhi Daredevils and maybe there is a bit of a short fuse sometimes. Maybe his and Mitch’s short fuse collided,” explained De Villiers.

Also READ: Steve S??mith to retire from Test cricket? Aussie superstar’s manager respon??ds

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South Africa’s captivating journey in the ODI World Cup 2023 concluded with a 7-wicket defeat against Australia in the second semi-final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The Proteas managed to score 212 runs before Australia sealed the victory with 7 wickets in ?hand.

The conclusion of South Africa’s campaign also marked the final ODI appearance for the talented wicketkeeper-batter, Quinton de Kock. Ahead of the tournament, De Kock had announced that the ODI World Cup 2023 would be his last in the 50-over ?format.

Outstanding performance in the tournament

De Kock’s farewell in ODIs was highlighted by his outstanding performance in the World Cup, accumulating a remarkable total of 594 runs, including four centuries.  Though, in his final ODI, De Kock could only manage to score 3 runs. Notably, he achieved the unique feat of being the only wicketkeeper to amass over 500 runs and secure 20 dismissals in a single World Cup edition.

Examining Quinton de Kock’s ODI Numbers

As Quinton de Kock bids adieu to ODIs, let’s take a closer look at his notable statistics in the 50-over format.

Most centuries in a single World Cup edition:

• Rohit Sharma – 5 in 2019
• Kumar Sangakkara – 4 in 2015
• Quinton de Kock – 4 in 2023

Most runs in an innings by a wicketkeeper:

• MS Dhoni: 183* vs Sri Lanka, 2005
• Quinton de Kock: 178 vs Australia, 2016

Most centuries for South Africa in World Cups:

• AB de Villiers: 4
• Quinton de Kock: 4

Most wicketkeeping dismissals in a World Cup edition:

• 21 – Adam Gilchrist (2003)
• 21 – Tom Latham (2019)
• 20 – Alex Carey (2019)
• 20 – Quinton de Kock (2023)

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Highest score for South Africa in ODIs:

• 188* – Gary Kirsten vs UAE, 1996
• 185 �?Faf du Plessis vs Sri Lanka, 2017
• 178 �?Quinton de Kock vs Australia, 2016

Overall ODI Career:

• Matches: 155
• Runs: 6770
• 100s: 21; 50s: 30
• Highest score: 178
• Catches: 209
• Stumpings: 17

Also RE?AD: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma bids farewell to retiring Quint?on de Kock

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The ODI World Cup 2023 is just around the corner, and the leaders of all 10 participating teams gathered in Ahmedabad for the captains’ meet on Wednesday, October 4. This highly anticipated event provided an opportunity for the skippers to interact with journalists and broadcasters, namely Ravi Shastri and Eoin Morgan, in a special gathering.

While the meet was expected to be a forum for discussing cricket strategies and sharing camaraderie, South Africa’s skipper, Temba Bavuma, found himself at the centre of an unexpected controversy. A photograph allegedly capturing Bavuma sleeping during the event?? went viral on various social media platforms, causing a stir among cricket fans worldwide.

Bavuma clears the air surrounding his viral picture

Responding to the viral image, Bavuma took to social media to clarify that he was not asleep during the captains’ meet. The Barmy Army, a prominent cricket supporters’ group, had shared the photo in question on X (formerly Twitter), prompting Bavuma to respond.

“I blame the camera angle, I wasn’t sleeping,” Bavuma replie?d while addressing the controversy directly.

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I blame the camera angle, I wasn’t sleeping 🤦🏽‍♂�?/p>

— Temba Bavuma (@TembaBavuma) October 4, 2023

No Home Advantage in India

During the captains’ meet, Bavuma also faced questions about whether South African players have an advantage due to their experience of playing in India. With many players in the current squad having competed on Indian soil, some wondered if this would give South Africa an edge.

In response to this, Bavuma downplayed any notion of a unique advantage, stating, “I think that’s something that is relevant to all the teams. A lot of the teams have guys who played in India, have done well in India, so I wouldn’t really say it’s an advantage for us. I think all we could do is for the guys who have that experience and knowledge; they can share it among the team or use it in terms of our strategies and plans. But I wouldn’t really say it’s an advantage unique to us as a team.”

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Cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the second edition of the SA20 competition, and the excitem??ent is building as the auction for this thrilling tournament is set to take place on Wednesday (September 27) in Johannesburg.

The SA20 2024 tournament is scheduled to kick off on January 10, 2024. While teams have already revealed their pre-signed players, the auction is where they will vie to complete their squads for the upcoming season. Sunrisers Eastern Cape clinched the inaugural edition of S?A20 earlier this year, defeating Pretoria Capitals in a thrilling final.

SA20 2024 auction rules:

• Each team is allowed to have 19 players in their squad.
• The squad composition must include a minimum of 10 South African players.
• A maximum of seven overseas players are allowed.
• Each team can have one wildcard player whose fee is excluded from the salary cap, which stands at R39.1 million per team.
• Teams can also include one rookie player, defined as a South African player aged 22 or younger on the day of the auction and who has not previously played in the SA20 league.
• A total of 257 players have registered for the auction, competing for just 21 available slots, ensuring fierce competition.
• The previous edition saw Tristan Stubbs become the most expensive player, acquired by the Sunrisers Eastern Cape for R9.2 million.

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Remaining purse for all six teams:

As the auction unfolds, teams will be strategically filling their squads within their allocated budgets. Let’s have a look at the remaining purse for each of the six SA20 2024 teams:

• Pretoria Capitals: 8 slots left with a purse of $0.577 million.
• Joburg Super Kings: 5 slots left with $0.363 million to spend.
• MI Cape Town: $0.331 million for 5 slots.
• Paarl Royals: $0.525 million to fill 4 slots.
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape: $0.109 million for 4 slots.
• Durban’s Super Giants: $0.102 million to fill 2 slots.

SA20 2024: TV Channels and Live Streaming Details:

• India: JioCinema
• South Africa: Super Sport
• Australia: Foxtel App
• Other nations: SA20 YouTube channel

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South Africa Women will square off with New Zealand in a three-match ODI series starting from Sunday, September 24. All three games will be part of the 2022-25 ICC Women’s Championship.

The Proteas Women are entering this rubber after a remarkable showing against Pakistan Women. They embarked on a tour of Pakist??an for a three-matc?h ODI series and secured a convincing 2-1 victory over the home team.

On the other hand, the White Ferns have encountered a somewhat inconsistent streak. In their last five ODIs, they have managed to register a win on just one occasion. Sophie Devine & Co. toured Sri Lanka in June of this year, and there they emerged victorious in on?e game. However, the visitors lost the 3-match leg by 2-1.

Following? the ODI series, South Africa and?? New Zealand will compete in a five-game T20I rubber.

Head-to-head record in WODIs:

Matches played: 17 | South Africa won: 6 | New Zealand won: 11

SA-W vs NZ-W 2023: ODI Fixtures

Sunday, September 24

1st ODI – Senwes Park, Potchefstroom at 08:00 am GMT/ 10:00 am local/ 1:30 pm IST

Thursday, September 28

2nd ODI – Oval Cricket Ground, Pietermaritzburg at 07:30 AM GMT/ 09:30 am local/ 1:00 pm IST

Sunday, October 1

3rd ODI- Kingsmead, Durban at 07:30 am GMT/ 09:3??0 AM local/ 1:00 pm IST

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Squads:

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masab??ata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloé Tryon, Delmi Tucker

New Zealand Women: Sophie Devine (C), K?ate Anderson, Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu

Live Streaming details:

• India: FanCode
• New Zealand: Sky Sport
• South Africa: SuperSport

Also READ: Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2023-24 – Date, Match, Venue & Live Streaming details

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the ODI World Cup 2023 draws nearer. This highly anticipated ??tournament, set to take place entirely in India, promises thrilling cricketing action and challenges aplenty, particularly for overseas players who may be unaccustomed to Indian conditions.

Amidst the mounting anticipation and concerns over playing conditions in India, Quinton de Kock, the renowned South African cricket sensation, remains remarkably unfazed. De Kock, along with other Proteas playe??rs, believes their extensive experience of playing in India ??provides them with a significant advantage.

Invaluable insights from IPL and Proteas tours

The 30-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been a prominent fixture in the Indian Premier League (IPL) while representing the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This extensive IPL experien??ce, combined with numerous Proteas tours to India, has equipped him with invaluable insights into handling the challenging Indian conditions.

De Kock emphasized that his familiarity with I?ndian pitches, playing conditions, and the high-pressure atmosphere is poised to give the Sou??th African team a crucial edge in the upcoming global cricket extravaganza.

“A couple of us have been there quite often. Obviously, with the IPL and Proteas tours there. I think it’s not just me; a lot of us have an understanding of wickets there. We’ve got a good understanding when we talk to our batters about how we’re going to score runs on certain wickets. Whether it’s a spinning wicket, it’s swinging, or has good bounce, we all have these chats,” said De Kock in a video shared by SuperSport.

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Encouragement for open discussions in the team

De Kock further elaborated on the team’s approach to preparation, stating, that the team encourages open discussions about each player’s individual strategies for scoring runs. This information helps set expectations and prepares everyone for various conditions, allowing each player to tailor their net practice sessions to perform their best in the upcoming matches.

“Everybody tells me how they’re going to score runs in their way, just to keep them aware of what we expect, not to say we’re guaranteed this. So, we just highlight what we have seen in the past. If you’re going to go to preparation in the nets, you know what to expect, and the guys will prepare in their way, thinking about what’s best to score big runs for us,” added De Kock.

South Africa, led by captain Temba Bavuma will begin their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign against Sri Lanka on October 7 at t??he Arun Jait??ley Stadium in Delhi.

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