From Quinton de Kock to Rassie van der Dussen, here's a look at the top five South African batters fastest to 1000 ODI runs. This list also includes Temba Bavuma, Hashim Amla and Peter Kirsten

Meet top 5 South African batters fastest to 1000 runs in ODIs

<p>Heinrich Klaasen&rsquo;s international cricket career appears to be at a crossroads following his omission from Cricket South Africa&rsquo;s (CSA) 18-player central contract list for the 2025-26 season, which runs from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/heinrich-klaasen">Klaasen</a>, who retired from Test cricket in January 2024, was previously on a white-ball-only contract. However, with the growing appeal of T20 leagues worldwide, it's believed he may now be shifting his focus primarily toward franchise cricket. CSA, in an official statement, noted that &ldquo;discussions regarding his future are ongoing and a final decision will be made in due course.&rdquo;</p>
<p>In a notable structural shift, CSA has introduced hybrid contracts this season. Under this arrangement, senior players <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/david-miller">David Miller</a> and Rassie van der Dussen will be available for select bilateral tours and ICC events rather than being centrally contracted full-time.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, three players&mdash;Lizaad Williams, Senuran Muthusamy, and rising teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka&mdash;have been awarded full national contracts for the first time. Maphaka, who made his international debut across all formats this past season, continues his rapid rise in South African cricket.</p>
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<p>All-rounder Wiaan Mulder, along with batters David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne, have earned contract upgrades based on their performances and are among those retained for the upcoming season.</p>
<p>The 2025-26 calendar promises a packed schedule for the Proteas, featuring away tours to Zimbabwe, Australia, England, Pakistan, and India, along with a home series against the West Indies. South Africa will also take part in two major ICC tournaments: the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/world-test-championship">World Test Championship</a> Final against Australia at Lord&rsquo;s in June and the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.</p>
<h2>'Excited for season ahead'</h2>
<p>CSA&rsquo;s Director of National Teams and High Performance, Enoch Nkwe, expressed optimism about the season ahead. He said, &ldquo;I want to congratulate all the players who have been awarded national contracts, especially those contracted for the first time. These selections are part of our broader strategy looking ahead to the next World Test Championship cycle and the 2027 Cricket World Cup on home soil."</p>
<p>&ldquo;The hybrid contracts recognise the changing landscape of cricket and allow us to utilize the experience of players like David and Rassie in key moments. We&rsquo;re excited for the season ahead and confident in the group we&rsquo;ve assembled.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>South Africa men's central contract list (2025-26):</strong><br><strong>Full contracts: </strong>Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams</p>
<p><strong>Hybrid contracts: </strong>David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Meanwhile, three players—Lizaad Williams, Senuran Muthusamy, and Kwena Maphaka—have been awarded full national contracts for the first time

Heinrich Klaasen’s international cricket career appears to be at a crossroads following his omission from Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) 18-player central contract list for the 2025-26 season, which runs from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. Klaasen, who retired from Test cricket in January 2024, was previously on a white-ball-only contract. However, with the growing appeal of T20 leagues worldwide, it's believed he may now be shifting his focus primarily toward franchise cricket. CSA, in an official statement, noted that “discussions regarding his future are ongoing and a final decision will be made in due course.” In a notable structural shift, CSA has introduced hybrid contracts this season. Under this arrangement, senior players David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen will be available for select bilateral tours and ICC events rather than being centrally contracted full-time. Meanwhile, three players—Lizaad Williams, Senuran Muthusamy, and rising teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka—have been awarded full national contracts for the first time. Maphaka, who made his international debut across all formats this past season, continues his rapid rise in South African cricket. Also Read: Harry Brook takes command as England enters a new white-ball era All-rounder Wiaan Mulder, along with batters David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne, have earned contract upgrades based on their performances and are among those retained for the upcoming season. The 2025-26 calendar promises a packed schedule for the Proteas, featuring away tours to Zimbabwe, Australia, England, Pakistan, and India, along with a home series against the West Indies. South Africa will also take part in two major ICC tournaments: the World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s in June and the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. 'Excited for season ahead' CSA’s Director of National Teams and High Performance, Enoch Nkwe, expressed optimism about the season ahead. He said, “I want to congratulate all the players who have been awarded national contracts, especially those contracted for the first time. These selections are part of our broader strategy looking ahead to the next World Test Championship cycle and the 2027 Cricket World Cup on home soil." “The hybrid contracts recognise the changing landscape of cricket and allow us to utilize the experience of players like David and Rassie in key moments. We’re excited for the season ahead and confident in the group we’ve assembled.” South Africa men's central contract list (2025-26): Full contracts: Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams Hybrid contracts: David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen (With inputs from agencies)

Heinrich Klaasen's international future uncertain after CSA contract omission; Miller, van der Dussen accept hybrid deals

<p>After PCB selector Aaqib Javed and former England broadcasters Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton pointed fingers at India for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-have-undeniable-advantage-in-champions-trophy-2025-accuses-former-england-captain-8757258" rel="dofollow">enjoying the definite privilege of playing at just one venue</a> (Dubai), staying at the same hotel, and having to avoid the commute (for all), South African batter Rassie Van der Dussen joined the list, adding no one has to be a rocket scientist to know that the Men in Blue have this advantage in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a>.</p>
<p>India is to play all its matches in Dubai, including the semis and the final (should they qualify for it), instead of in Pakistan &ndash; the host country, for security reasons. While the remaining seven teams are to play their league matches at different venues and pitches, also considering the travel required, several, including Pat Cummins, have pointed out the disadvantages their teams have around it.</p>
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<p>After the ICC finalised Pakistan as the venue for the first showpiece event of the year, the BCCI decided against sending its team across the border for security concerns. The Indian board then persuaded the apex body to convince the PCB to accept the hybrid model, which they denied initially. Following thorough internal discussions, the host board agreed to it later but with several conditions, which the BCCI had to agree to.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, speaking on the same lines ahead of his side&rsquo;s crucial game against England, Rassie said he seconds with all the pointers claiming India's advantage in this tournament, adding it&rsquo;s up to them to utilise it to their benefit.</p>
<p>"It's definitely an advantage. I saw that Pakistan was commenting about it, but it's definitely an advantage. If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practice in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it's definitely an advantage," Rassie said from Karachi, where South Africa will play England.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"I don't think you have to be a rocket scientist to know that. The onus would be on them to use that advantage. In a sense, it puts more pressure on them because whoever is going to play them in the semi or potentially the final is going to go there, and the conditions are going to be foreign, but they [India] are going to be used to it. The pressure would be on them to get it right because they have all that knowledge,&rdquo; he continued.</p>
<h2>Preferences</h2>
<p>While India and New Zealand have qualified for the semis from Group A, the fight for the remaining two spots continues in Group B, where the Proteas and Australia are in the pole position to advance. Should South Africa beat winless England at the National Stadium, they will cruise ahead; but the question remains, whom and where would they play their semis clash against?</p>
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<p>Depending upon their positions on the points table, South Africa would either play India in Dubai (on Tuesday) or New Zealand in Lahore (on Wednesday). Asked what his preferred venue is, Rassie said logistically it has to be in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"If it's a personal thing, I would say playing in Lahore because it's just good to bat there. The Dubai pitch is not as high-scoring as the Lahore but no, I don't think it really matters," he said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Probably, logistically it will be easier to play in Lahore. You don't have to go through an international flight and go to Dubai and literally go to another country to play. Lahore is not too far from where we are at the moment, so conditions are fairly similar. It's literally one of those things, we don't know what's going to happen until Saturday evening,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: Rassie Van der Dussen says no one has to be a rocket scientist to know that the Men in Blue have this advantage in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

After PCB selector Aaqib Javed and former England broadcasters Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton pointed fingers at India for enjoying the definite privilege of playing at just one venue (Dubai), staying at the same hotel, and having to avoid the commute (for all), South African batter Rassie Van der Dussen joined the list, adding no one has to be a rocket scientist to know that the Men in Blue have this advantage in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India is to play all its matches in Dubai, including the semis and the final (should they qualify for it), instead of in Pakistan – the host country, for security reasons. While the remaining seven teams are to play their league matches at different venues and pitches, also considering the travel required, several, including Pat Cummins, have pointed out the disadvantages their teams have around it. Also read | Cummins accuses ICC of favouring India in Champions Trophy, says ‘they have a huge advantage…’ After the ICC finalised Pakistan as the venue for the first showpiece event of the year, the BCCI decided against sending its team across the border for security concerns. The Indian board then persuaded the apex body to convince the PCB to accept the hybrid model, which they denied initially. Following thorough internal discussions, the host board agreed to it later but with several conditions, which the BCCI had to agree to. Meanwhile, speaking on the same lines ahead of his side’s crucial game against England, Rassie said he seconds with all the pointers claiming India's advantage in this tournament, adding it’s up to them to utilise it to their benefit. "It's definitely an advantage. I saw that Pakistan was commenting about it, but it's definitely an advantage. If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practice in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it's definitely an advantage," Rassie said from Karachi, where South Africa will play England. "I don't think you have to be a rocket scientist to know that. The onus would be on them to use that advantage. In a sense, it puts more pressure on them because whoever is going to play them in the semi or potentially the final is going to go there, and the conditions are going to be foreign, but they [India] are going to be used to it. The pressure would be on them to get it right because they have all that knowledge,” he continued. Preferences While India and New Zealand have qualified for the semis from Group A, the fight for the remaining two spots continues in Group B, where the Proteas and Australia are in the pole position to advance. Should South Africa beat winless England at the National Stadium, they will cruise ahead; but the question remains, whom and where would they play their semis clash against? Also read | ‘Prime minister will personally take notice’: Pakistan’s early Champions Trophy exit to be ‘raised in parliament’ Depending upon their positions on the points table, South Africa would either play India in Dubai (on Tuesday) or New Zealand in Lahore (on Wednesday). Asked what his preferred venue is, Rassie said logistically it has to be in Pakistan. "If it's a personal thing, I would say playing in Lahore because it's just good to bat there. The Dubai pitch is not as high-scoring as the Lahore but no, I don't think it really matters," he said. "Probably, logistically it will be easier to play in Lahore. You don't have to go through an international flight and go to Dubai and literally go to another country to play. Lahore is not too far from where we are at the moment, so conditions are fairly similar. It's literally one of those things, we don't know what's going to happen until Saturday evening,” he continued. (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy: Van der Dussen seconds India's 'schedule advantage' claim as semis loom

<p>South Africa, Australia, One-Day game, exceptional catches – everything goes hand in hand. Proteas Rassie van der Dussan picked a blinder at cover-point, diving towards his right to dismiss Mitchell Marsh during the second semi-final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The two-handed catch was the most-good-looking one of the match, bringing the crowd to its feet. Such were the reflexes that even Marsh took a couple of seconds to believe that it happened.</p>

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<p>Standing on the offside, Rassie, a batter in supreme form this tournament, made his presence felt with a stunning catch.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kagiso Rabada provided the breakthrough by bowling it on a good length, provoking Marsh to go for the drive. Although he got trapped, a mistimed shot led to the ball not travelling as much as Marsh had wanted. As a result, he found Rassie standing on the cover point, stunning&nbsp;the crowd with his catch.</p>

<h2>Australia nearing another CWC final date</h2>

<p>Following an inning of a lifetime by David Miller, who smashed his maiden World Cup knockout hundred (101 off 116 balls), helping South Africa post 212 in the first innings, Australia raced towards the halfway mark inside the 20th over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Travis Head and David Warner got Australia off to a flying start, adding 60 for the first wicket in just six overs. Markram got introduced into the attack in the next over and broke the partnership by removing Warner clean bowled on 29, having hit four sixes and a four during his brief stay. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Marsh was the next one to follow, getting out on a duck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Head kept the aggressive stroke play going from one end, completing his maiden CWC semis fifty. Although he, alongside Smith, survived close chances, with their catches getting dropped, Keshav Maharaj bowled a Jaffa to tear into Travis' timbers on 62.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, during the first innings, Van der Dussen scored just six off 31 balls before edging one to the slip cordon off Josh Hazlewood.&nbsp;</p>


South Africa, Australia, One-Day game, exceptional catches – everything goes hand in hand. Proteas Rassie van der Dussan picked a blinder at cover-point, diving towards his right to dismiss Mitchell Marsh during the second semi-final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

South Africa, Australia, One-Day game, exceptional catches – everything goes hand in hand. Proteas Rassie van der Dussan picked a blinder at cover-point, diving towards his right to dismiss Mitchell Marsh during the second semi-final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The two-handed catch was the most-good-looking one of the match, bringing the crowd to its feet. Such were the reflexes that even Marsh took a couple of seconds to believe that it happened. You can watch the video here - View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × Standing on the offside, Rassie, a batter in supreme form this tournament, made his presence felt with a stunning catch. ALSO READ: What future hold for Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff following World Cup 2023? Kagiso Rabada provided the breakthrough by bowling it on a good length, provoking Marsh to go for the drive. Although he got trapped, a mistimed shot led to the ball not travelling as much as Marsh had wanted. As a result, he found Rassie standing on the cover point, stunning the crowd with his catch. Australia nearing another CWC final date Following an inning of a lifetime by David Miller, who smashed his maiden World Cup knockout hundred (101 off 116 balls), helping South Africa post 212 in the first innings, Australia raced towards the halfway mark inside the 20th over. Travis Head and David Warner got Australia off to a flying start, adding 60 for the first wicket in just six overs. Markram got introduced into the attack in the next over and broke the partnership by removing Warner clean bowled on 29, having hit four sixes and a four during his brief stay. Marsh was the next one to follow, getting out on a duck. Head kept the aggressive stroke play going from one end, completing his maiden CWC semis fifty. Although he, alongside Smith, survived close chances, with their catches getting dropped, Keshav Maharaj bowled a Jaffa to tear into Travis' timbers on 62. Meanwhile, during the first innings, Van der Dussen scored just six off 31 balls before edging one to the slip cordon off Josh Hazlewood.

World Cup: Rassie van Dussen picks a blinder to send Mitchell Marsh packing at Eden Gardens – WATCH

<p>South Africa ended Afghanistan’s dream run at World Cup 2023 with a five-wicket win in their final league match in Ahmedabad on Friday (Nov 10). The second-best team in the tournament completed a successful run-chase at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium to end up with 14 points from nine matches. Afghanistan got eliminated with eight points from their all-contested games.</p>

<p>With one eye on an improbable semis chance, Afghanistan asked South Africa to chase after winning the toss. Following a cautious start to the innings, Afghanistan lost three wickets quickly, with openers and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi back in the hut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Youngster Azmatullah Omarzai kept his scoring rate going with handy stands during the middle overs. Though Protean bowlers remained on the top of their games, Omarzai stood his ground, helping his team bat through the fifty overs.</p>

<p>Gerald Coetzee starred for South Africa, picking four for 44 in ten overs, while right-handed Omarzai remained stranded on 97 as Afghanistan got all out on 244.</p>

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<p>Quinton de Kock surpassed Rachin Ravindra as the tournament’s top-scorer during his 47-ball 41-run stay at the crease, while Captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram contributed with healthy 20s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, another man-in-form - Rassie van der Dussen, stood out for the chasing team with his stupendous approach throughout the inning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rashid Khan provided Afghanistan with two big wickets, including Henrich Klassen’s, cleaning his off stump on just ten. David Miller showcased his skill, hitting a four and a six during this short stay at the crease, but got out caught &amp; bowled off Mohammad Nabi on 24.</p>

<p>As the chase got tensed in the end, Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo kept their cool and went about their business calmly. Phehlukwayo’s brave cameo of 39* off 37, including three sixes, was enough for South Africa to cross the line with five wickets.</p>


South Africa ended Afghanistan’s dream run at World Cup 2023 with a five-wicket win in their final league match in Ahmedabad on Friday (Nov 10). The second-best team in the tournament completed a successful run-chase at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium to end up with 14 points from nine matches.

South Africa ended Afghanistan’s dream run at World Cup 2023 with a five-wicket win in their final league match in Ahmedabad on Friday (Nov 10). The second-best team in the tournament completed a successful run-chase at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium to end up with 14 points from nine matches. Afghanistan got eliminated with eight points from their all-contested games. With one eye on an improbable semis chance, Afghanistan asked South Africa to chase after winning the toss. Following a cautious start to the innings, Afghanistan lost three wickets quickly, with openers and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi back in the hut. Youngster Azmatullah Omarzai kept his scoring rate going with handy stands during the middle overs. Though Protean bowlers remained on the top of their games, Omarzai stood his ground, helping his team bat through the fifty overs. Gerald Coetzee starred for South Africa, picking four for 44 in ten overs, while right-handed Omarzai remained stranded on 97 as Afghanistan got all out on 244. ALSO READ: ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect over excessive government interference Quinton de Kock surpassed Rachin Ravindra as the tournament’s top-scorer during his 47-ball 41-run stay at the crease, while Captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram contributed with healthy 20s. However, another man-in-form - Rassie van der Dussen, stood out for the chasing team with his stupendous approach throughout the inning. Rashid Khan provided Afghanistan with two big wickets, including Henrich Klassen’s, cleaning his off stump on just ten. David Miller showcased his skill, hitting a four and a six during this short stay at the crease, but got out caught & bowled off Mohammad Nabi on 24. As the chase got tensed in the end, Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo kept their cool and went about their business calmly. Phehlukwayo’s brave cameo of 39* off 37, including three sixes, was enough for South Africa to cross the line with five wickets.

Afghanistan’s World Cup 2023 dream run ends with 5-wicket loss at hands of South Africa

<p>Rassie van der Dussen has insisted&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;are carrying no Cricket World Cup baggage even if their long-suffering fans may sometimes feel they are "watching a movie they've seen before".</p>

<p>South&nbsp;Africa, despite teams featuring the likes of Allan Donald, Jonty Rhodes, Herschelle Gibbs, Lance Klusener and AB de Villiers, have yet to win the World Cup since their post-apartheid entry into the event in 1992.</p>

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<p>They have often been the authors of their own downfall, going out after a tied semi-final against Australia in 1999 when they had the game all but won, misreading rain-affected run-rate rules in 2003 and losing another last-four thriller against New Zealand in 2015.</p>

<p>The manner of&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa's exits has led to accusations of "choking" and their critics were ready with fresh suggestions of mental frailty following a shock loss to the Netherlands earlier in this edition.</p>

<p>But that reverse remains&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa's lone defeat so far in six World Cup games in India, with the Proteas just holding their nerve to defeat Pakistan by one wicket last time out.</p>

<p>They next face New Zealand, who've won five straight World Cup matches against the Proteas since 1999, in Pune on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Van der Dussen, asked during a pre-match press conference in Pune on Tuesday if&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;were indeed carrying any "baggage", replied: "No, I suppose it's about just acknowledging and accepting it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After that Dutch game, we took a lot of flak from back home and certainly in the media as well. There's no use in delving too much into it. You've just got to accept it and move on."</p>

<h2>- 'Place of hurt' -&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The 34-year-old batsman added: "You realise that there's people at home and fans that have been really scarred by the previous performances of&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;at World Cups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You can't really criticise them for feeling that way, for the criticism to come from, I suppose, a place of hurt where they've seen that movie before."</p>

<p>Even so, he insisted: "But personally, and I think it goes for probably most of the people in our squad and management team, that we haven't lived that.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So, it's not really applicable to us."</p>

<p>Coming up to date, he said the Pakistan match was a positive as "we didn't play our best cricket at all, especially from a batting sense, and we still managed to get a win".</p>

<p>Wednesday's match takes place just days after&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa's Springboks defeated their arch-rivals, New Zealand's All Blacks 12-11 to win a tense Rugby World Cup final in Paris.</p>

<p>Victory gave the Springboks, who won all three of their knockout matches by just a one-point margin, a fourth World Cup title.</p>

<p>"We take massive inspiration from them," said Van der Dussen.</p>

<p>"We know a lot of those players personally as well...And I think the real realisation for us is that we're no different.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We haven't won World Cups, but if we do manage to get there at some time, it will be really an honour for us to be mentioned in the same sentence as those guys."</p>

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Rassie van der Dussen has insisted South Africa are carrying no Cricket World Cup baggage even if their long-suffering fans may sometimes feel they are "watching a movie they've seen before".

Rassie van der Dussen has insisted South Africa are carrying no Cricket World Cup baggage even if their long-suffering fans may sometimes feel they are "watching a movie they've seen before". South Africa, despite teams featuring the likes of Allan Donald, Jonty Rhodes, Herschelle Gibbs, Lance Klusener and AB de Villiers, have yet to win the World Cup since their post-apartheid entry into the event in 1992. Also Read: Babar reveals ambitions for remainder of tournament, 'We are trying to win next two matches' They have often been the authors of their own downfall, going out after a tied semi-final against Australia in 1999 when they had the game all but won, misreading rain-affected run-rate rules in 2003 and losing another last-four thriller against New Zealand in 2015. The manner of South Africa's exits has led to accusations of "choking" and their critics were ready with fresh suggestions of mental frailty following a shock loss to the Netherlands earlier in this edition. But that reverse remains South Africa's lone defeat so far in six World Cup games in India, with the Proteas just holding their nerve to defeat Pakistan by one wicket last time out. They next face New Zealand, who've won five straight World Cup matches against the Proteas since 1999, in Pune on Wednesday. Van der Dussen, asked during a pre-match press conference in Pune on Tuesday if South Africa were indeed carrying any "baggage", replied: "No, I suppose it's about just acknowledging and accepting it. "After that Dutch game, we took a lot of flak from back home and certainly in the media as well. There's no use in delving too much into it. You've just got to accept it and move on." - 'Place of hurt' - The 34-year-old batsman added: "You realise that there's people at home and fans that have been really scarred by the previous performances of South Africa at World Cups. "You can't really criticise them for feeling that way, for the criticism to come from, I suppose, a place of hurt where they've seen that movie before." Even so, he insisted: "But personally, and I think it goes for probably most of the people in our squad and management team, that we haven't lived that. "So, it's not really applicable to us." Coming up to date, he said the Pakistan match was a positive as "we didn't play our best cricket at all, especially from a batting sense, and we still managed to get a win". Wednesday's match takes place just days after South Africa's Springboks defeated their arch-rivals, New Zealand's All Blacks 12-11 to win a tense Rugby World Cup final in Paris. Victory gave the Springboks, who won all three of their knockout matches by just a one-point margin, a fourth World Cup title. "We take massive inspiration from them," said Van der Dussen. "We know a lot of those players personally as well...And I think the real realisation for us is that we're no different. "We haven't won World Cups, but if we do manage to get there at some time, it will be really an honour for us to be mentioned in the same sentence as those guys." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: South Africa not carrying 'choker' tag, insists Van der Dussen ahead of NZ game

<p>Pakistan’s super-sub Usama Mir made an instant impact in the ODI World Cup on Friday (Oct 27) against South Africa, having come on for Shadab Khan.<br />
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This allowed Mir to come onto the field for Pakistan and produce a breakthrough when they needed it most against the Proteas.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened with Shadab Khan?</strong></h2>

<p>Shadab Khan injured himself while fielding the second legal delivery of South Africa's chase. He ran in quickly from mid-on to intercept a shot from Temba Bavuma and threw down the stumps at the bowler's end. However, Shadab lost balance and fell awkwardly, appearing to hit his head on the ground. The player would then spend some time on the field lying but was then forced to leave the field. Later his departure from the field was confirmed, with Mir coming on as a substitute in the 15th over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the fifth ball of his spell in the 19th over, Mir got the better of Rassie van der Dussen on 21 with a good lbw call.</p>

<p>The decision was reviewed by the player and the DRS went in the bowler’s favour as the ball’s impact and hitting went on the umpire’s call.</p>

<p>He also became the first player to get a wicket as a concussion sub in the ODI World Cup. Before departing Shadab contributed 46 off 36 and helped Pakistan reach 270 in Chennai.</p>

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<p>At the time of writing South Africa, were 243/6 and needed 28 more runs to win from 11 overs. Earlier Pakistan saw a moderate collapse as they were restricted to 270 with Saud Shakeel (52) and Babar Azam (50) contributing the bulk of runs. Shadab Khan scored 43 off 36 and was it his fluent best before facing an unfortunate injury while fielding.<br />
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For South Africa, Tabraiz Shamsi (60/4) and Marco Jansen (43/3) were the pick of the bowlers while Gerald Coetzee got a couple of wickets.</p>

<p>Pakistan will next take on Bangladesh in Kolkata on Tuesday (Oct 31) while a day later South Africa will play against New Zealand in Dharamshala.</p>


Pakistan’s super-sub Usama Mir made an instant impact in the ODI World Cup on Friday (Oct 27) against South Africa, having come on for Shadab Khan. Unfortunately for Pakistan, Shadab was ruled out of the clash against South Africa under concussion protocols, having suffered injury.

Pakistan’s super-sub Usama Mir made an instant impact in the ODI World Cup on Friday (Oct 27) against South Africa, having come on for Shadab Khan. Unfortunately for Pakistan, Shadab was ruled out of the clash against South Africa under concussion protocols, having suffered injury. This allowed Mir to come onto the field for Pakistan and produce a breakthrough when they needed it most against the Proteas. Shadab Khan 🔄 Usama Mir Pakistan make first-ever Cricket World Cup concussion sub 👇#PAKvSA #CWC23https://t.co/DdvYRlLhRR — ICC (@ICC) October 27, 2023 × What happened with Shadab Khan? Shadab Khan injured himself while fielding the second legal delivery of South Africa's chase. He ran in quickly from mid-on to intercept a shot from Temba Bavuma and threw down the stumps at the bowler's end. However, Shadab lost balance and fell awkwardly, appearing to hit his head on the ground. The player would then spend some time on the field lying but was then forced to leave the field. Later his departure from the field was confirmed, with Mir coming on as a substitute in the 15th over. On the fifth ball of his spell in the 19th over, Mir got the better of Rassie van der Dussen on 21 with a good lbw call. The decision was reviewed by the player and the DRS went in the bowler’s favour as the ball’s impact and hitting went on the umpire’s call. He also became the first player to get a wicket as a concussion sub in the ODI World Cup. Before departing Shadab contributed 46 off 36 and helped Pakistan reach 270 in Chennai. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: WATCH | 'Sad to see,' says Australia skipper Pat Cummins with smile on England's campaign At the time of writing South Africa, were 243/6 and needed 28 more runs to win from 11 overs. Earlier Pakistan saw a moderate collapse as they were restricted to 270 with Saud Shakeel (52) and Babar Azam (50) contributing the bulk of runs. Shadab Khan scored 43 off 36 and was it his fluent best before facing an unfortunate injury while fielding. For South Africa, Tabraiz Shamsi (60/4) and Marco Jansen (43/3) were the pick of the bowlers while Gerald Coetzee got a couple of wickets. Pakistan will next take on Bangladesh in Kolkata on Tuesday (Oct 31) while a day later South Africa will play against New Zealand in Dharamshala.

ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan rope in Usama Mir as concussion sub, scalps Van der Dussen in first over

<p>A flurry of Cricket World Cup records went down the drain as South Africa posted 428 for five – the highest team total in the tournament’s history. Alongside this, Aiden Markram also recorded the fastest hundred by a batter in just 49 balls in CWC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Sri Lanka got the Protean Captain Temba Bavuma trapped in front early on seven. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen began the onslaught from the word go as South Africa looked determined to go all-out in this match. The left-right combination worked wonders for the team as they kept finding gaps at will.</p>

<p>In the absence of the star spin duo of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga (who is out of the World Cup with an injury), the Sri Lanka Team had Dunith Wellalage and Dhananjaya de Silva as their spin-bowling options, both of whom went for runs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Playing his last World Cup, De Kock left no stone unturned in his efforts to maximise his chances of scoring big when it matters. While van der Dussen looked like reaching the three-digit mark in the first place, de Kock’s super-aggressive approach saw him complete the first hundred for his team in this World Cup. De Kock departed soon after, while Van der Dussen hit his maiden hundred of this edition.</p>

<h2>Markram treats Delhi with special knock</h2>

<p>However, the real action began after that, as Aiden Markram, another Protean in form, alongside Heinrich Klaasen – perhaps the most-sorted player of spin bowling in world cricket, broke Sri Lanka’s back with their power hitting.</p>

<p>Markram, who came off from a brilliant home series against Australia, upped the striking rate and hit each bowler to all parts of the ground. Before many could realise, he was in his nineties and soon after reached a World Cup hundred in just 49 balls – the fastest in the tournament’s history.</p>

<p>In the meantime, Klaasen had lost his wicket, while David Miller and Marco Jansen took over the proceedings in the final overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Africa crossed the 400-run-mark for the third time in the tournament’s history, becoming the first team to do so, as they posted a gigantic 428 for five in 50 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Sri Lanka to win this match, they need to score 429 runs.&nbsp;</p>

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A flurry of Cricket World Cup records went down the drain as South Africa posted 428 for five – the highest team total in the tournament’s history. Alongside this, Aiden Markram also recorded the fastest hundred by a batter in just 49 balls in CWC.

A flurry of Cricket World Cup records went down the drain as South Africa posted 428 for five – the highest team total in the tournament’s history. Alongside this, Aiden Markram also recorded the fastest hundred by a batter in just 49 balls in CWC. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Sri Lanka got the Protean Captain Temba Bavuma trapped in front early on seven. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen began the onslaught from the word go as South Africa looked determined to go all-out in this match. The left-right combination worked wonders for the team as they kept finding gaps at will. In the absence of the star spin duo of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga (who is out of the World Cup with an injury), the Sri Lanka Team had Dunith Wellalage and Dhananjaya de Silva as their spin-bowling options, both of whom went for runs. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup 2023: Playing three spinners is an option - Rohit Sharma says ahead of India-Aus clash Playing his last World Cup, De Kock left no stone unturned in his efforts to maximise his chances of scoring big when it matters. While van der Dussen looked like reaching the three-digit mark in the first place, de Kock’s super-aggressive approach saw him complete the first hundred for his team in this World Cup. De Kock departed soon after, while Van der Dussen hit his maiden hundred of this edition. Markram treats Delhi with special knock However, the real action began after that, as Aiden Markram, another Protean in form, alongside Heinrich Klaasen – perhaps the most-sorted player of spin bowling in world cricket, broke Sri Lanka’s back with their power hitting. Markram, who came off from a brilliant home series against Australia, upped the striking rate and hit each bowler to all parts of the ground. Before many could realise, he was in his nineties and soon after reached a World Cup hundred in just 49 balls – the fastest in the tournament’s history. In the meantime, Klaasen had lost his wicket, while David Miller and Marco Jansen took over the proceedings in the final overs. South Africa crossed the 400-run-mark for the third time in the tournament’s history, becoming the first team to do so, as they posted a gigantic 428 for five in 50 overs. For Sri Lanka to win this match, they need to score 429 runs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Things got heated between South Africa and England during the second ODI as Jos Buttler and Rassie van der Dussen came head to head. Chasing a stiff target of 343, South Africa were on the ascendancy when both players lost their calm momentarily and engaged in verbal confrontation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the 19th over of the match, England were seemingly bearing the brunt of opposition skipper Temba Bavuma's effortless strokeplay. England captain Buttler sought this as an opportunity to shake things to get a move on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adil Rashid bowled a google which van Dussen failed to read. He got a thick inside edge as the ball balloned up near him. Buttler from behind attempted to catch the ball but the South African stood his ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Blocked to catch the ball, Buttler nudged the no.3 batter away, which started the kerfuffle.</p>

<p>A visibly angered van Dussen retorted saying, "Come on man". Buttler tried playing it cool and replied, "Just relax. I'm trying to get to the ball."</p>

<p>"What’s your problem Rassie? It’s not all about you all the time," added Buttler.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"No, it's about you," said van Dussen, to which Buttler had another celevr reply,&nbsp;"I am allowed to try and catch the ball."</p>

<p>It was at this moment the umpire intervened and requested the two players to calm down.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is not the first instance where Buttler has had a run-in with an opposition batter from behind the sticks. During England's tour of South Africa in 2020, Buttler launched an uncouth tirade against now-retired Vernon Philander.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the South African held his ground in a similar manner as van Dussen, Buttler called him a 'f****** knobhead', asking him to 'get past that f***ing gut'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the video of the incident went viral,&nbsp;ICC launched an investigation into the act. Buttler was found in breach of Article 2.3 (Use of an audible obscenity) of the ICC Code of Conduct.</p>

<p>Subsequently, he was fined 15 percent of his match fee and handed one demerit point.&nbsp;</p>

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Things got heated between South Africa and England during the second ODI as Jos Buttler and Rassie van der Dussen came head to head. Chasing a stiff target of 343, South Africa were on the ascendancy when both players lost their calm momentarily and engaged in verbal confrontation.

Things got heated between South Africa and England during the second ODI as Jos Buttler and Rassie van der Dussen came head to head. Chasing a stiff target of 343, South Africa were on the ascendancy when both players lost their calm momentarily and engaged in verbal confrontation. During the 19th over of the match, England were seemingly bearing the brunt of opposition skipper Temba Bavuma's effortless strokeplay. England captain Buttler sought this as an opportunity to shake things to get a move on. Adil Rashid bowled a google which van Dussen failed to read. He got a thick inside edge as the ball balloned up near him. Buttler from behind attempted to catch the ball but the South African stood his ground. Blocked to catch the ball, Buttler nudged the no.3 batter away, which started the kerfuffle. A visibly angered van Dussen retorted saying, "Come on man". Buttler tried playing it cool and replied, "Just relax. I'm trying to get to the ball." "What’s your problem Rassie? It’s not all about you all the time," added Buttler. "No, it's about you," said van Dussen, to which Buttler had another celevr reply, "I am allowed to try and catch the ball." It was at this moment the umpire intervened and requested the two players to calm down. Buttler vs Van Der Dussen having some heated words. pic.twitter.com/Fov2jLEa78 — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 29, 2023 × Read more: SA vs ENG ODI series: South Africa vs England match time, venue, schedule, squad & live streaming details This is not the first instance where Buttler has had a run-in with an opposition batter from behind the sticks. During England's tour of South Africa in 2020, Buttler launched an uncouth tirade against now-retired Vernon Philander. After the South African held his ground in a similar manner as van Dussen, Buttler called him a 'f****** knobhead', asking him to 'get past that f***ing gut'. As the video of the incident went viral, ICC launched an investigation into the act. Buttler was found in breach of Article 2.3 (Use of an audible obscenity) of the ICC Code of Conduct. Subsequently, he was fined 15 percent of his match fee and handed one demerit point. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Rishabh Pant-led India faced South Africa in the five-match T20I series opener in New Delhi, India on Thursday evening (June 09). In the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul, former skipper Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and some other key players, Pant &amp; Co. couldn't&nbsp;help India achieve a world record of most successive T20I wins (13) courtesy of David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen's fifties in a run-fest in New Delhi, India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Being asked to bat first, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, openers Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad took their chances and were lucky enough initially -- being rewarded for their positive intent -- as they put on a 57-run opening stand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Against the run of play, Ruturaj fell but Ishan continued and hammered the bowlers whereas No. 3 batter Shreyas Iyer took on Tabraiz Shamsi. While Ishan fell for a 48-ball 76, and Iyer followed suit, Pant and Hardik Pandya's cameos (12-ball 31*) took India to 211-4, the highest T20I score at the venue.</p>

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<p>In reply, South Africa started with some good strokes before skipper Temba Bavuma fell to Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Quinton de Kock got a start whereas pinch-hitter Dwaine Pretorius went hard from his end as SA remained in the hunt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harshal Patel's change of pace completely outfoxed Pretorius (13-ball 29) as the onus&nbsp;quickly fell on in-form finisher David Miller. He was assisted by Rassie van der Dussen (75 not out), who wasn't at his best, but stood firm with Miller to keep Proteas alive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Miller (unbeaten 64) got more than he could have asked for from Rassie, who was struggling in the middle, as the latter came to his own and smashed Harshal Patel in the 17th over, accumulating 22 runs (all in boundaries). From thereon, there was no looking back for the Proteas who rode on Miller-Rassie's unbroken 131-run fourth-wicket stand. The Harshal over sealed the deal for the visitors and&nbsp;they also&nbsp;prevented India from achieving a world record with the most successive T20I victories. In addition, Bavuma &amp; Co.&nbsp;recorded their highest successful run-chase ever.</p>

<p>Thus, the trio of Afghanistan, Romania and India&nbsp;enjoyed a&nbsp;12-match&nbsp;winning streak, however, the latter couldn't create history on Thursday evening.</p>


Rishabh Pant-led India faced South Africa in the five-match T20I series opener in New Delhi, India on Thursday evening (June 09). In the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul, former skipper Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and some other key players, Pant & Co.

Rishabh Pant-led India faced South Africa in the five-match T20I series opener in New Delhi, India on Thursday evening (June 09). In the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul, former skipper Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and some other key players, Pant & Co. couldn't help India achieve a world record of most successive T20I wins (13) courtesy of David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen's fifties in a run-fest in New Delhi, India. Being asked to bat first, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, openers Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad took their chances and were lucky enough initially -- being rewarded for their positive intent -- as they put on a 57-run opening stand. Against the run of play, Ruturaj fell but Ishan continued and hammered the bowlers whereas No. 3 batter Shreyas Iyer took on Tabraiz Shamsi. While Ishan fell for a 48-ball 76, and Iyer followed suit, Pant and Hardik Pandya's cameos (12-ball 31*) took India to 211-4, the highest T20I score at the venue. ALSO READ | 'He can lead Team India in future' - Harbhajan Singh lavishes praise on Hardik Pandya's leadership In reply, South Africa started with some good strokes before skipper Temba Bavuma fell to Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Quinton de Kock got a start whereas pinch-hitter Dwaine Pretorius went hard from his end as SA remained in the hunt. Harshal Patel's change of pace completely outfoxed Pretorius (13-ball 29) as the onus quickly fell on in-form finisher David Miller. He was assisted by Rassie van der Dussen (75 not out), who wasn't at his best, but stood firm with Miller to keep Proteas alive. Miller (unbeaten 64) got more than he could have asked for from Rassie, who was struggling in the middle, as the latter came to his own and smashed Harshal Patel in the 17th over, accumulating 22 runs (all in boundaries). From thereon, there was no looking back for the Proteas who rode on Miller-Rassie's unbroken 131-run fourth-wicket stand. The Harshal over sealed the deal for the visitors and they also prevented India from achieving a world record with the most successive T20I victories. In addition, Bavuma & Co. recorded their highest successful run-chase ever. Thus, the trio of Afghanistan, Romania and India enjoyed a 12-match winning streak, however, the latter couldn't create history on Thursday evening.

1st T20I: David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen prevent India from achieving world record, SA win by 7 wickets

<p>Rassie van der Dussen pulled off a brilliant direct hit to dismiss Matthew Wade as Rajasthan Royals took on Gujarat Titans in a top of the table clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.</p>

<p>In the second over of the match, Shubman Gill played the ball with soft hands and tried to take a quick single but there was a slight miscommunication with Matthew Wade on the other end.</p>

<p>Van der Dussen, who was fielding at covers, was on to the ball in a flash and with a tight angle, he was able to complete the direct hit to heap on the misery of Matthew Wade.</p>

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<p>It was a crucial wicket for the Royals as Wade was off to a great start as he slammed four boundaries in the first over off the bowling of James Neesham who replaced Trent Boult in the playing XI.</p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field with Boult suffering from a niggle and Neesham getting his first chance in the IPL 2022 as their fast-bowling all-rounder option. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans went to a change as Vijay Shankar was added in place of Sai Sudharsan.</p>

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<p>Rajasthan Royals are currently at the top of the table after beating Lucknow Super Giants in a last-over thriller thanks to a brilliant display from Shimron Hetmyer and Yuzvendra Chahal. Kuldeep Sen kept his nerve to deny Marcus Stoinis the required runs in the final over of the encounter.</p>

<p>Gujarat Titans won all of their three opening matches but were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous game.</p>


Rassie van der Dussen pulled off a brilliant direct hit to dismiss Matthew Wade as Rajasthan Royals took on Gujarat Titans in a top of the table clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.

Rassie van der Dussen pulled off a brilliant direct hit to dismiss Matthew Wade as Rajasthan Royals took on Gujarat Titans in a top of the table clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday. In the second over of the match, Shubman Gill played the ball with soft hands and tried to take a quick single but there was a slight miscommunication with Matthew Wade on the other end. Van der Dussen, who was fielding at covers, was on to the ball in a flash and with a tight angle, he was able to complete the direct hit to heap on the misery of Matthew Wade. Also read | 'PCB sent wives to keep an eye on Pakistan players during 2012 India tour' It was a crucial wicket for the Royals as Wade was off to a great start as he slammed four boundaries in the first over off the bowling of James Neesham who replaced Trent Boult in the playing XI. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field with Boult suffering from a niggle and Neesham getting his first chance in the IPL 2022 as their fast-bowling all-rounder option. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans went to a change as Vijay Shankar was added in place of Sai Sudharsan. pic.twitter.com/K8JYSf3rVz — James Tyler (@JamesTyler_99) April 14, 2022 × Rajasthan Royals are currently at the top of the table after beating Lucknow Super Giants in a last-over thriller thanks to a brilliant display from Shimron Hetmyer and Yuzvendra Chahal. Kuldeep Sen kept his nerve to deny Marcus Stoinis the required runs in the final over of the encounter. Gujarat Titans won all of their three opening matches but were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous game.

IPL 2022: Rassie van der Dussen pulls off brilliant run-out against Gujarat Titans - WATCH

<p>Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has reacted to the decision of a number of prominent South African cricketers to prioritise Indian Premier League (IPL) over playing for their nationl team by skipping the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh at home for IPL 2022. South African players with an IPL contract have not been named in their country's Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.</p>

<p>South African skipper Dean Elgar, who had earlier requested his players to not skip the Test series against Bangladesh, has now been left with a number of first-choice players and an almost second-fiddle squad for the two Tests against the visitors. South Africa are scheduled to play three ODIs followed by two Tests against Bangladesh.</p>

<p>While the IPL-bound players will be part of the ODI series, they will travel to India following the conclusion of the three limited-overs games and skip the two Tests against Bangladesh. The Proteas players' decision to head to the IPL and not turn up for their national team has once again raised the club vs country debate with regards to the Indian Premier League.</p>

<p>Reacting to the move by the South African stars, former India cricketer Chopra asked if IPL has started bullying cricket boards across the globe? However, the popular commentator defended IPL by stating that CSA itself issues no-objection certificates to the players and also earns a part of the players' salary from IPL.</p>

<p>"The question that stems from this is - Is club bigger than the country? The club versus country debate has caught a little fire again. Dean Elgar had said this will be a loyalty test. The question is - Is IPL bullying the other boards?" said Chopra in a video on his YouTube channel.</p>

<p>"IPL has not said anything, IPL in fact says that when Cricket South Africa gives the NOC (No Objection Certificate), they get 10% from the players' salary. This is how the market of international cricket works," he added.</p>

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<p>Chopra also insisted that players should not be made scapegoats for choosing to play IPL or other franchise cricket over the country and that the decision should be of the country's cricket board.</p>

<p>"Do not make players make this difficult choice. The club versus country conflict will keep continuing, there will be different opinions on it but the fact is the players will choose IPL ahead of bilateral commitments and the boards will not be able to stop it," said Chopra.</p>

<p>"Let's be honest, there are a lot of players - Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram. There is nothing known about Anrich Nortje at the moment, neither is he playing for his country nor does it seem that he will play the IPL," he added.</p>


Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has reacted to the decision of a number of prominent South African cricketers to prioritise Indian Premier League (IPL) over playing for their nationl team by skipping the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh at home for IPL 2022.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has reacted to the decision of a number of prominent South African cricketers to prioritise Indian Premier League (IPL) over playing for their nationl team by skipping the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh at home for IPL 2022. South African players with an IPL contract have not been named in their country's Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh. South African skipper Dean Elgar, who had earlier requested his players to not skip the Test series against Bangladesh, has now been left with a number of first-choice players and an almost second-fiddle squad for the two Tests against the visitors. South Africa are scheduled to play three ODIs followed by two Tests against Bangladesh. While the IPL-bound players will be part of the ODI series, they will travel to India following the conclusion of the three limited-overs games and skip the two Tests against Bangladesh. The Proteas players' decision to head to the IPL and not turn up for their national team has once again raised the club vs country debate with regards to the Indian Premier League. Reacting to the move by the South African stars, former India cricketer Chopra asked if IPL has started bullying cricket boards across the globe? However, the popular commentator defended IPL by stating that CSA itself issues no-objection certificates to the players and also earns a part of the players' salary from IPL. "The question that stems from this is - Is club bigger than the country? The club versus country debate has caught a little fire again. Dean Elgar had said this will be a loyalty test. The question is - Is IPL bullying the other boards?" said Chopra in a video on his YouTube channel. "IPL has not said anything, IPL in fact says that when Cricket South Africa gives the NOC (No Objection Certificate), they get 10% from the players' salary. This is how the market of international cricket works," he added. Also Read: 'CSA not at liberty to refuse': IPL bound-players not named in South Africa's squad for Bangladesh Tests Chopra also insisted that players should not be made scapegoats for choosing to play IPL or other franchise cricket over the country and that the decision should be of the country's cricket board. "Do not make players make this difficult choice. The club versus country conflict will keep continuing, there will be different opinions on it but the fact is the players will choose IPL ahead of bilateral commitments and the boards will not be able to stop it," said Chopra. "Let's be honest, there are a lot of players - Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram. There is nothing known about Anrich Nortje at the moment, neither is he playing for his country nor does it seem that he will play the IPL," he added.

'Is IPL bullying other boards?': Aakash Chopra reacts as SA players skip Bangladesh Tests for T20 league

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) ranked Proteas batters Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen among the top gainers of ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings, following Tema Bavuma-led South Africa's 3-0 whitewash of Team India at home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the wake of his Player of the Series performance, the 29-year-old De Kock has moved up four positions. After accumulating 229 runs, including a match-winning 124, he is in the top five for the first time since the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019. During the same period, Van der Dussen advanced 10 spots to achieve a career-best 10th position after scoring 218 runs. Before the latest weekly update, which also includes the Afghanistan-Netherlands series and the final Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe match, captain Temba Bavuma also jumped up to 59th place from 80th.</p>

<p>Shikhar Dhawan, India's leading scorer in the South Africa ODIs, has moved up one spot to 15th on the list, headed by Pakistan captain Babar Azam with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in second and joint-third positions, respectively. A five-place jump propels Rishabh Pant to 82nd place.</p>

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<p>In Wednesday's update, South Africa's bowlers have also gained significantly. Following his five wickets in the series, fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is back in the top 20, while spinner Keshav Maharaj is at a career-high 33rd position. Andile Phehlukwayo rose seven places to 52nd, having taken six wickets in the series.</p>

<p>England bowler Jason Roy's 45-run knock in the West Indies' second match helped him move up one spot to 15th in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings, while Brandon King of the West Indies rose 28 places to 88th thanks to his unbeaten 52 in the first match.</p>

<p>Rahmat Shah, who scored 153 runs against the Netherlands, has climbed seven places to joint-36th, and Hashmatullah Shahidi has climbed nine spots to 53rd. Scott Edwards' series-leading 208 runs move him up 97 places to 100th for the Netherlands. Likewise, Charith Asalanka of Sri Lanka progressed from 52nd to a career-best 46th position.</p>

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<p>As far as bowlers are concerned, Jason Holder is up to a career-best 26th place following his four-for-seven haul in the first T20I versus England, which earned him the Player of the Match award. Following the first two matches, his teammate Akeal Hosein gained 40 places and reached 33rd, placing him in the top 40.</p>


The International Cricket Council (ICC) ranked Proteas batters Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen among the top gainers of ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings, following Tema Bavuma-led South Africa's 3-0 whitewash of Team India at home.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) ranked Proteas batters Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen among the top gainers of ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings, following Tema Bavuma-led South Africa's 3-0 whitewash of Team India at home. In the wake of his Player of the Series performance, the 29-year-old De Kock has moved up four positions. After accumulating 229 runs, including a match-winning 124, he is in the top five for the first time since the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019. During the same period, Van der Dussen advanced 10 spots to achieve a career-best 10th position after scoring 218 runs. Before the latest weekly update, which also includes the Afghanistan-Netherlands series and the final Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe match, captain Temba Bavuma also jumped up to 59th place from 80th. Shikhar Dhawan, India's leading scorer in the South Africa ODIs, has moved up one spot to 15th on the list, headed by Pakistan captain Babar Azam with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in second and joint-third positions, respectively. A five-place jump propels Rishabh Pant to 82nd place. Also Read | Good news for Team India fans! Rohit Sharma clears fitness test ahead of West Indies series: Report In Wednesday's update, South Africa's bowlers have also gained significantly. Following his five wickets in the series, fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is back in the top 20, while spinner Keshav Maharaj is at a career-high 33rd position. Andile Phehlukwayo rose seven places to 52nd, having taken six wickets in the series. England bowler Jason Roy's 45-run knock in the West Indies' second match helped him move up one spot to 15th in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings, while Brandon King of the West Indies rose 28 places to 88th thanks to his unbeaten 52 in the first match. Rahmat Shah, who scored 153 runs against the Netherlands, has climbed seven places to joint-36th, and Hashmatullah Shahidi has climbed nine spots to 53rd. Scott Edwards' series-leading 208 runs move him up 97 places to 100th for the Netherlands. Likewise, Charith Asalanka of Sri Lanka progressed from 52nd to a career-best 46th position. Read Also | Proteas included Simon Harmer in squad for upcoming New Zealand Tests As far as bowlers are concerned, Jason Holder is up to a career-best 26th place following his four-for-seven haul in the first T20I versus England, which earned him the Player of the Match award. Following the first two matches, his teammate Akeal Hosein gained 40 places and reached 33rd, placing him in the top 40.

ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma stay put in top 3, SA's Quinton De Kock enters top 5

<p>Indian Test captain Virat Kohli didn't hold back as he went after the South Africa players once after another in the recently-concluded third and final Test between the two sides at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. South Africa won the match by seven wickets after comfortably chasing down the target of 212 runs with seven wickets to spare in their second innings on Day 4 (Friday).</p>

<p>While it proved to be an easy win for the hosts&nbsp;in the end, the game saw some heated moments between the players from both sides. Both the teams gave their all to come out on top and the players were involved in some fiery exchanges throughout the course of the Test match.</p>

<p>After venting out his frustration on the stump mic after Dean Elgar survived a controversial DRS call on Day 3, Kohli went after South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen on Day 4 of the Test match. Kohli gave it back to Van der Dussen over his heated exchange with Rishabh Pant during India's second innings on Day 3.</p>

<p>The incident happened in the 37th over of South Africa's second innings when Mohammed Shami thought he had induced an edge of Van der Dussen's bat. India went for a review only to find out that his bat had hit the ground which caused the noise as the batter was ruled not out. Though, there was a spike detected on the ultra edge when the ball passed the bat.</p>

<p>Kohli was thus once again left unhappy and had a chat with the on-field umpire before heading back towards the second slip. On his way, he had a small exchange with Van der Dussen and taunted him for going After 24-year-old Pant.</p>

<p>"Really? So you go after someone who is five years younger than you? Yeah? And then you are asking me if you sledge Rishabh?," Kohli can be heard telling the Proteas batter on the stump mic.</p>

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<p>Asked to chase 212 runs in their second innings, South Africa got off to a shaky start as they lost opener Aiden Markram cheaply on 16 before captain Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen added 78 runs for the second wicket. While Elgar could only score 30 off 96 balls, Petersen slammed a brilliant 82 to help South Africa scale down the 212-run target comfortably.</p>

<p>South Africa denied India a historic maiden Test series win in their own backyard with the seven-wicket victory. India were on the verge of scripting history in the series after they won the series-opener in Centurion. However, the hosts bounced back to win the next two games in a row to claim the series 2-1.</p>

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Indian Test captain Virat Kohli didn't hold back as he went after the South Africa players once after another in the recently-concluded third and final Test between the two sides at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli didn't hold back as he went after the South Africa players once after another in the recently-concluded third and final Test between the two sides at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. South Africa won the match by seven wickets after comfortably chasing down the target of 212 runs with seven wickets to spare in their second innings on Day 4 (Friday). While it proved to be an easy win for the hosts in the end, the game saw some heated moments between the players from both sides. Both the teams gave their all to come out on top and the players were involved in some fiery exchanges throughout the course of the Test match. After venting out his frustration on the stump mic after Dean Elgar survived a controversial DRS call on Day 3, Kohli went after South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen on Day 4 of the Test match. Kohli gave it back to Van der Dussen over his heated exchange with Rishabh Pant during India's second innings on Day 3. The incident happened in the 37th over of South Africa's second innings when Mohammed Shami thought he had induced an edge of Van der Dussen's bat. India went for a review only to find out that his bat had hit the ground which caused the noise as the batter was ruled not out. Though, there was a spike detected on the ultra edge when the ball passed the bat. Kohli was thus once again left unhappy and had a chat with the on-field umpire before heading back towards the second slip. On his way, he had a small exchange with Van der Dussen and taunted him for going After 24-year-old Pant. "Really? So you go after someone who is five years younger than you? Yeah? And then you are asking me if you sledge Rishabh?," Kohli can be heard telling the Proteas batter on the stump mic. Watch video: What will we do without Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/vg7XPSdEQX — Benaam Baadshah (@BenaamBaadshah4) January 14, 2022 × Also Read: 'Focus on your team..': Kohli vents out anger on stump mic after Dean Elgar DRS controversy - WATCH South Africa deny India historic Test series win Asked to chase 212 runs in their second innings, South Africa got off to a shaky start as they lost opener Aiden Markram cheaply on 16 before captain Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen added 78 runs for the second wicket. While Elgar could only score 30 off 96 balls, Petersen slammed a brilliant 82 to help South Africa scale down the 212-run target comfortably. South Africa denied India a historic maiden Test series win in their own backyard with the seven-wicket victory. India were on the verge of scripting history in the series after they won the series-opener in Centurion. However, the hosts bounced back to win the next two games in a row to claim the series 2-1.

[VIDEO] 'You go after someone who is 5 years younger': Kohli gives it back to Van der Dussen in 3rd Test

<p>Day 3 of the second and penultimate Test between India and South Africa has been a pulsating affair at The Wanderers, Johannesburg. The day's play started with Indian batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in the middle, trying to stretch India's lead, back then at 58 (being 85-2), versus the Proteas.</p>

<p>Both Pujara and Rahane started off on a positive note and added runs at will. After both the senior pros fell after reaching their respective half-centuries, the onus fell on Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari. Pant came in the middle after not having much success in his last ten innings in whites (with only one fifty under his belt). Thus, the swashbuckling left-hander had a point to make with India also in search of a partnership.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, Pant got involved in a heated exchange with forward short-leg fielder Rassie van der Dussen. The South African had some talk with the left-hander, trying to deter his concentration and probably reminding him of his controversial dismissal on Day 2, whereas Pant also didn't back out. For the unversed, Rassie was given out controversially on Tuesday (January 4), after he edged one to the keeper but the ball seemed to have touched the ground before being plucked by Pant.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Thus, Rassie probably tried to remind Pant of his dismissal and aimed to dent his focus. Whatever was the talk, the 24-year-old Pant didn't hold back and replied by saying, "If you have half knowledge, then keep your mouth shut." Here's the video of their heated interaction:</p>

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<p>However, Rassie got the better of Pant as the latter soon danced down the track to take on bowler Kagiso Rabada and fell for a three-back duck. After his departure, India were held by a quickfire 28 by Shardul Thakur and Hanuma Vihari's 40 not out as visitors were all-out for 266, setting up a competitive 240-run target for the home side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India already lead the three-match series 1-0. If they win the J'burg Test, this will be their first-ever series win on South African soil.</p>


Day 3 of the second and penultimate Test between India and South Africa has been a pulsating affair at The Wanderers, Johannesburg. The day's play started with Indian batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in the middle, trying to stretch India's lead, back then at 58 (being 85-2), versus the Proteas.

Day 3 of the second and penultimate Test between India and South Africa has been a pulsating affair at The Wanderers, Johannesburg. The day's play started with Indian batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in the middle, trying to stretch India's lead, back then at 58 (being 85-2), versus the Proteas. Both Pujara and Rahane started off on a positive note and added runs at will. After both the senior pros fell after reaching their respective half-centuries, the onus fell on Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari. Pant came in the middle after not having much success in his last ten innings in whites (with only one fifty under his belt). Thus, the swashbuckling left-hander had a point to make with India also in search of a partnership. Nonetheless, Pant got involved in a heated exchange with forward short-leg fielder Rassie van der Dussen. The South African had some talk with the left-hander, trying to deter his concentration and probably reminding him of his controversial dismissal on Day 2, whereas Pant also didn't back out. For the unversed, Rassie was given out controversially on Tuesday (January 4), after he edged one to the keeper but the ball seemed to have touched the ground before being plucked by Pant. ALSO READ | 'No excuses, none of that nonsense...' - Gavaskar slams Pant after his dismissal on Day 3 of J'brug Test Thus, Rassie probably tried to remind Pant of his dismissal and aimed to dent his focus. Whatever was the talk, the 24-year-old Pant didn't hold back and replied by saying, "If you have half knowledge, then keep your mouth shut." Here's the video of their heated interaction: pic.twitter.com/4ThWxKabwF — Maqbool (@im_maqbool) January 5, 2022 × ALSO READ | KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Kagiso Rabada move up in ICC Men's Test Rankings However, Rassie got the better of Pant as the latter soon danced down the track to take on bowler Kagiso Rabada and fell for a three-back duck. After his departure, India were held by a quickfire 28 by Shardul Thakur and Hanuma Vihari's 40 not out as visitors were all-out for 266, setting up a competitive 240-run target for the home side. India already lead the three-match series 1-0. If they win the J'burg Test, this will be their first-ever series win on South African soil.

Keep your mouth shut: Pant tells Rassie van der Dussen as duo's heated exchange caught on stump mic

<p>South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen was dismissed controversially on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Van der Dussen was caught behind by Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant off the bowling of Shardul Thakur during the Proteas' first innings.</p>

<p>The dismissal took place in the final over before lunch on Day 2 as Thakur bowled a short delivery that beat Van der Dussen's defence and flew towards Pant after taking a thick edge off his bat. Umpire Marais Erasmus gave it out as the right-hander walked back to the dressing room.</p>

<p>However, a controversy erupted on social media as the replays later showed Pant had not taken the catch cleanly behind the stumps. In the replays, it can be spotted that the ball had touched the ground before landing in Pant's gloves after taking an edge of Van der Dussen's bat.</p>

<p>South Africa captain Dean Elgar and team manager &nbsp;Khomotso Masubelele reportedly had a chat with the umpires during the lunch break to discuss the controversial dismissal. However, Erasmus's decision stayed despite the replays suggesting that the ball had touched the ground before Pant caught it.</p>

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<p>Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for India on Day 4 as he bowled brilliantly in the first two sessions. The seamer picked up the wickets of South Africa skipper Dean Elgar, Keegan Petersen, Van der Dussen and Kyle Varreynne to help India stay in the game despite a low-key first-innings total of 202 runs.</p>

<p>India will be hoping to bundle out South Africa as early as possible to ensure the hosts cannot gain a significant lead in their first innings.&nbsp;</p>

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South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen was dismissed controversially on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen was dismissed controversially on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Van der Dussen was caught behind by Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant off the bowling of Shardul Thakur during the Proteas' first innings. The dismissal took place in the final over before lunch on Day 2 as Thakur bowled a short delivery that beat Van der Dussen's defence and flew towards Pant after taking a thick edge off his bat. Umpire Marais Erasmus gave it out as the right-hander walked back to the dressing room. However, a controversy erupted on social media as the replays later showed Pant had not taken the catch cleanly behind the stumps. In the replays, it can be spotted that the ball had touched the ground before landing in Pant's gloves after taking an edge of Van der Dussen's bat. South Africa captain Dean Elgar and team manager Khomotso Masubelele reportedly had a chat with the umpires during the lunch break to discuss the controversial dismissal. However, Erasmus's decision stayed despite the replays suggesting that the ball had touched the ground before Pant caught it. Watch video: Out or not out ?#INDvsSA #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/tb8sdMv8Us — Pet chowmings (@virat_fc_) January 4, 2022 × Also Read: Review for bat before wicket? Dinesh Karthik trolls Bangladesh for 'worst' DRS call against NZ - WATCH Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for India on Day 4 as he bowled brilliantly in the first two sessions. The seamer picked up the wickets of South Africa skipper Dean Elgar, Keegan Petersen, Van der Dussen and Kyle Varreynne to help India stay in the game despite a low-key first-innings total of 202 runs. India will be hoping to bundle out South Africa as early as possible to ensure the hosts cannot gain a significant lead in their first innings.

Out or not out? Rassie van der Dussen's dismissal in 2nd Test against India sparks controversy - WATCH

<p>Hanuma Vihari was sent packing after a stunning catch from Rassie van der Dussen in the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. Vihari was going strong in the middle and had settled down well before edging one from Kagiso Rabada for Van der Dussen to take an absolute blinder.</p>

<p>The dismissal took place in the 39th over of India's innings when Vihari was batting on 20. Rabada bowled a quick short ball at the right-hander, who tried to defend it but ended up playing it towards Van der Dussen, who was stationed at short leg.</p>

<p>Van der Dussen was quick to fly towards his left and grab a one-handed stunner to send Vihari back in the hut. The South African fielder's effort left everyone, including the commentators in awe.</p>

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<p>Vihari returned to India's playing XI for the second Test after missing the first Test where he had failed to make the cut. He was dropped by Temba Bavuma on 9 and went to score 20 off 53 deliveries. He added a 42-run stand for the 4th wicket with skipper KL Rahul, who notched up a gritty fifty to help India recover after losing quick wickets in the middle.</p>

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<p>Openers Rahul and Mayank Agarwal (26) added 36 runs for the first wicket before Agarwal was removed by Marco Jansen. Cheteshwar Pujara (3) and Ajinkya Rahane (0) then departed in quick succession as the duo continued their lean patch. Vihari and Rahul then steadied the ship for India before the visitors lost wickets in a cluster once again.</p>

<p>R Ashwin is currently batting on 44 and is inching towards a well-deserved half-century as India look to close in on the 200-run mark in their first innings of the second Test.</p>

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Hanuma Vihari was sent packing after a stunning catch from Rassie van der Dussen in the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg.

Hanuma Vihari was sent packing after a stunning catch from Rassie van der Dussen in the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. Vihari was going strong in the middle and had settled down well before edging one from Kagiso Rabada for Van der Dussen to take an absolute blinder. The dismissal took place in the 39th over of India's innings when Vihari was batting on 20. Rabada bowled a quick short ball at the right-hander, who tried to defend it but ended up playing it towards Van der Dussen, who was stationed at short leg. Van der Dussen was quick to fly towards his left and grab a one-handed stunner to send Vihari back in the hut. The South African fielder's effort left everyone, including the commentators in awe. Watch video: That @Rassie72 catch #SAvIND #FreedomTestSeries #BetwayTestSeries #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/TKXjau1YkZ — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 3, 2022 × Vihari returned to India's playing XI for the second Test after missing the first Test where he had failed to make the cut. He was dropped by Temba Bavuma on 9 and went to score 20 off 53 deliveries. He added a 42-run stand for the 4th wicket with skipper KL Rahul, who notched up a gritty fifty to help India recover after losing quick wickets in the middle. Also Read: India en route to becoming one of the great teams on earth: Ex-Aussie spinner hails Virat Kohli & Co. Openers Rahul and Mayank Agarwal (26) added 36 runs for the first wicket before Agarwal was removed by Marco Jansen. Cheteshwar Pujara (3) and Ajinkya Rahane (0) then departed in quick succession as the duo continued their lean patch. Vihari and Rahul then steadied the ship for India before the visitors lost wickets in a cluster once again. R Ashwin is currently batting on 44 and is inching towards a well-deserved half-century as India look to close in on the 200-run mark in their first innings of the second Test.

IND vs SA: Rassie van der Dussen takes a blinder to send Hanuma Vihari packing in Johannesburg Test - WATCH

<p>Rassie van der Dussen is probably not going to join Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2021 as the batsman has neglected to get a NOC from the South African cricket board. Cricket South Africa have evidently referred to injury as the reason behind why Van der Dussen was not given the NOC. The board doesn't need the batsman to bother his physical issue further.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior it was broadly detailed that Rassie van der Dussen was good to go to join the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2021 after a finger injury to Ben Stokes, which administered him out of the competition. The report, in any case, said that he had acquired a visa to go to India, which is engaging an exceptional ascent in COVID-19 cases. Be that as it may, as indicated by the most recent reports, Van der Dussen is probably not going to participate in the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He had an astounding excursion with the bat for South Africa in the home arrangement against Pakistan as of late.&nbsp;<br />
Rassie van der Dussen played 2 ODIs in the 3-match ODI challenge against Pakistan, where he scored 183 runs, incorporating a splendid 123 in the primary round of the arrangement.</p>

<p>In the two T20Is that he played against similar rivals, the 32-year-old amassed 85 runs at a noteworthy strike rate of 153.5.</p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals have been faltering from wounds as they have lost key overseason players like Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes. In the interim, any semblance of Liam Livingstone and Andrew Tye headed home referring to bubble weariness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With their assets extended, RR will trust that they don't experience any further wounds or disasters in the continuous IPL. The Royals are in urgent need of a triumph, as they have just three two of their initial seven games and are mulling at the fifth spot in the points table.<br />
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Rassie van der Dussen is probably not going to join Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2021 as the batsman has neglected to get a NOC from the South African cricket board.

Rassie van der Dussen is probably not going to join Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2021 as the batsman has neglected to get a NOC from the South African cricket board. Cricket South Africa have evidently referred to injury as the reason behind why Van der Dussen was not given the NOC. The board doesn't need the batsman to bother his physical issue further. Prior it was broadly detailed that Rassie van der Dussen was good to go to join the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2021 after a finger injury to Ben Stokes, which administered him out of the competition. The report, in any case, said that he had acquired a visa to go to India, which is engaging an exceptional ascent in COVID-19 cases. Be that as it may, as indicated by the most recent reports, Van der Dussen is probably not going to participate in the IPL. He had an astounding excursion with the bat for South Africa in the home arrangement against Pakistan as of late. Rassie van der Dussen played 2 ODIs in the 3-match ODI challenge against Pakistan, where he scored 183 runs, incorporating a splendid 123 in the primary round of the arrangement. In the two T20Is that he played against similar rivals, the 32-year-old amassed 85 runs at a noteworthy strike rate of 153.5. Rajasthan Royals have been faltering from wounds as they have lost key overseason players like Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes. In the interim, any semblance of Liam Livingstone and Andrew Tye headed home referring to bubble weariness. With their assets extended, RR will trust that they don't experience any further wounds or disasters in the continuous IPL. The Royals are in urgent need of a triumph, as they have just three two of their initial seven games and are mulling at the fifth spot in the points table.

IPL 2021: Rassie van der Dussen unlikely to join Rajasthan Royals

<p>South Africa have named uncapped batsman Rassie van der Dussen in their 14-man squad for the first two contests of the five-match home one-day international series against Pakistan as they explore options ahead of the World Cup later this year.</p>

<p>The 29-year-old Van der Dussen was the highest scorer in the recent Mzansi Super League domestic Twenty20 competition, averaging almost 60 in 12 matches at a strike-rate of close to 140.</p>

<p>Returning to the squad are seamer Dane Paterson and stalwart batsman Hashim Amla, who missed the away series win in Australia in November through injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batsman JP Duminy and fast bowler Lungi Ngidi have not been considered because of injury.</p>

<p>"We need to look at all the options available to us as we get closer to selecting our final squad for this year`s World Cup and Rassie and Dane are two players who have been knocking strongly on the door in all formats," Cricket South Africa selection convener Linda Zondi said in a statement on Thursday.</p>

<p>"Those players who went to Australia and have not been selected for the first two matches -- Farhaan Behardien, Aiden Markram and Chris Morris -- are by no means out of the picture, and they may well get further opportunities in the second half of the series."</p>

<p>The first ODI will be played in Port Elizabeth on Jan. 19, with the second in Durban three days later.</p>

<p>The 50-over World Cup is being held in England and Wales from May 30-July 14.</p>

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Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Rassie van der Dussen.</strong></p>


South Africa have named uncapped batsman Rassie van der Dussen in their 14-man squad for the first two contests of the five-match home one-day international series against Pakistan as they explore options ahead of the World Cup later this year.

South Africa have named uncapped batsman Rassie van der Dussen in their 14-man squad for the first two contests of the five-match home one-day international series against Pakistan as they explore options ahead of the World Cup later this year. The 29-year-old Van der Dussen was the highest scorer in the recent Mzansi Super League domestic Twenty20 competition, averaging almost 60 in 12 matches at a strike-rate of close to 140. Returning to the squad are seamer Dane Paterson and stalwart batsman Hashim Amla, who missed the away series win in Australia in November through injury. Batsman JP Duminy and fast bowler Lungi Ngidi have not been considered because of injury. "We need to look at all the options available to us as we get closer to selecting our final squad for this year`s World Cup and Rassie and Dane are two players who have been knocking strongly on the door in all formats," Cricket South Africa selection convener Linda Zondi said in a statement on Thursday. "Those players who went to Australia and have not been selected for the first two matches -- Farhaan Behardien, Aiden Markram and Chris Morris -- are by no means out of the picture, and they may well get further opportunities in the second half of the series." The first ODI will be played in Port Elizabeth on Jan. 19, with the second in Durban three days later. The 50-over World Cup is being held in England and Wales from May 30-July 14. Squad: Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Rassie van der Dussen.

South Africa select uncapped Van der Dussen for Pakistan ODIs