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Van der Dussen stressed that recent political and social controversies in South Africa, besides the pandemic, has brought the national cricket team closer. from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/fwLHN3K via IFTTT

It's fair to say that patriotism was floating in the air more than oxygen at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, October 29 as Indian fans sang Vande Mataram with full enthusiasm during the clash between the hosts and England. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/watch-patriotism-drips-in-full-flow-as-indian-cricket-fans-sing-vande-mataram-at-ekana-stadium-during-england-clash-2023-10-30-900356

New Zealand are scheduled to face South Africa in their next game in the ongoing World Cup in India. The clash will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Wednesday (November 1). It is a crucial encounter especially for the Kiwis who have lost their last two matches after registering four wins on the trot. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/world-cup-2023-kane-williamson-likely-to-be-play-crucial-clash-against-south-africa-2023-10-30-900352

The 87-year-old Abeysekera, who was fondly called as Uncle Percy by fans and cricketers alike, was a constant presence on cricket grounds across the world where his country played from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/rcw0zZv via IFTTT

The spin-heavy bowling pack at Shahidi’s disposal will be keen to continue the good work; Mendis’ men will be eager to sustain the momentum from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/tw6aJEn via IFTTT

Former Pakistani cricketer Umar Gill alleged that Shadab Khan took an escape route from the pressure during Pakistan's recent World Cup 2023 game against South Africa on Friday, October 27. Pakistan suffered a heartbreaking one-wicket defeat while defending 270 runs in Chennai and now they face the nearly impossible task of qualifying for the semifinal. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/world-cup-2023-former-pakistan-star-umar-gul-slams-shadab-khan-for-taking-escape-route-against-south-africa-pak-vs-sa-2023-10-28-900041

Can South Africa dream? If they start chasing like this, no one should be surprised if the Proteas go a long way in the tournament. Chasing has been South Africa's Achilles heel, especially in the World Cups as they have had so many heartbreaks in the second innings in the marquee event, especially in the knockouts. The messed-up chase against the Netherlands earlier in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup exposed the huge gap between Proteas while batting first and chasing.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/first-india-and-now-against-pakistan-3-times-south-africa-chased-down-250-plus-targets-in-odi-world-cup-history-2023-10-28-900024