Quinton de Kock to be released from Test Captaincy after the Pakistan Series.



South Africa?s men?s head coach Mark Boucher on Wednesday said current test skipper Quinton de Kock will be released from the burden of the Test Captaincy after the series against Pakistan. However, he still refrained to make a sure comment on the decision as there is still plenty of time left following the ?disappointed? series postponement by the Cricket Australia.



South Africa after the completion of the Pakistan Test series do not have any following test series in the next nine months, as Cricket Australia cancelled the South Africa tour for three test games citing ?unacceptable health and safety risk? for the visiting contingent.



?When we get back after this tour we?ve got a bit of time before our next Test series so we can sit down and make a good, solid call on who can take over from him and release him from that burden and try and get the best out of him,? Boucher said on the eve of the final Test here.



De Kock was handed the test captaincy temporarily after Faf du Plessis stepped down from the role. The left-handed batsman after getting the new role of captain has not been in a good form, he scored mere 15 and 2 runs in the two innings of the first test against Pakistan as they suffered a seven-wicket loss.



?It is a tough time for the skipper. Especially when you are a skipper and not getting good runs off the bat,? said Boucher.



?We are not getting harsh on Quinny. Every one of us knows what a quality player he is, and the good innings will be just around the corner for him. But the extra burden on him of the long format captaincy must be tickling him and that?s probably he is not used to of.?



Cricket South Africa could not digest the postponement of the series by Australia.



CSA has slammed its Australian counterpart for the harsh and disrupts decision when the world is adapting and coming back to the route. They called it a serious financial loss for the visiting and hosts.



Cricket South Africa has assured that the result of the Australia-South Africa series postponement will not affect any of the coming schedules and they will go as per the plans of the two parties involved.



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Quinton de Kock to be released from Test Captaincy after the Pakistan Series

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IPL 2021: CSA released Rabada, de Kock for IPL 2021 as requested by BCCI.



IPL 2021: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday released wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, Pacer Kagiso Rabada and other players on the request of BCCI for the forthcoming IPL 2021. This is the classic example of the power that BCCI and IPL enjoys.



All the protea players were earlier included in the white ball squad for South Africa against Pakistan. Both the teams are scheduled to play three ODIs and four games T20I series. The white ball leg with begin on 02nd April while the final match will be held on 16th April.



The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) pressurised Cricket South Africa (CSA) to release the key players for the Indian T20 tournament. CSA had to bow down in front of BCCI.



Quinton de Kock (Mumbai Indians), Kagiso Rabada (Delhi Capitals), Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals), David Miller (Rajasthan Royals), Lungi Ngidi (Chennai Super Kings) will be available for while Indian Premier League tournament.



All the aforementioned players were part of South-Africa?s ODI squad and potentially would be in the T20I squad after the wrap of ODI games.



It is noteworthy that Faf du Plessis who is associated with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was omitted from either of South Africa?s squad. Earlier the former South Africa skipper was removed from the central contract list of CSA.



<h2>South Africa's white ball squad against Pakistan:</h2>



South Africa ODI squad:Temba Bavuma (C), Tabraiz Shamsi, Beuran Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Janneman Malan, Keshav Maharaj, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Jon-Jon Smuts, Quinton de Kock (wk), Junior Dala, Lutho Sipamla, Sisanda Magala, Kyle Verreynne, Daryn Dupavillon, Lizaad Williams.



South Africa T20 squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Beuran Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Rassie van der Dussen, Janneman Malan,? Bjorn Fortuin,Sisanda Magala, Dwaine Pretorius, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Pite van Biljon, Migael Pretorius, Lizaad Williams, Wihan Lubbe.



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IPL 2021: CSA released Rabada, de Kock for IPL 2021 as requested by BCCI

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Vivo IPL 2021: CSA to allow IPL-bound players to leave Pakistan series early for IPL 2021.



Vivo IPL 2021: Cricket South Africa (CSA) will allow its players who are booked by IPL franchises to leave the limited-overs series against Pakistan early and fly to India. South Africa and Pakistan?s are scheduled to play three ODIs and five T20Is in South Africa, starting 02nd April.



CSA has granted permission to the IPL bound players to leave the limited-overs series after the second ODI on 04th April. The fourteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is slated to begin on 09th April.



Quinton de Kock (Mumbai Indians), Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals), David Miller (Rajasthan Royals) and pacer Lungi Ngidi (Chennai Super Kings) are all part of South Africa?s national squad for limited series against Pakistan.



It is learnt that IPL franchises involved in this are planning to send a chartered flight which is the only feasible option left to bring players in the time for the games. BCCI in the SOPs of IPL has mentioned that player making bubble to bubble transfer via chartered flights will not be asked for the mandatory seven days quarantine. If the cricketers go for commercial flights then they will have to spend seven days inside their hotel rooms before training or playing a game.



As of now, taking commercial flights is not an option for the franchises due to time complexity.



Indian and England players who are named in India vs England series will also make bubble to bubble transfer for the forthcoming IPL to cut down on the mandatory quarantine. The England tour to India ends on 28th March as both teams play the third ODI in Pune.



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Vivo IPL 2021: CSA to allow IPL-bound players to leave Pakistan series early for IPL 2021

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Vivo IPL 2021: South African cricketers felt safe in Bio-Secure Environment in IPL said Graeme Smith.



Vivo IPL 2021: Graeme Smith, Director of Cricket South Africa, on Friday ruled out all the queries regarding the player?s safety in the now-postponed Vivo IPL 2021 and said that none of the country?s players felt unsafe in India during their stay for the elite competition.



The fourteenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) unfortunately suspended midway on 4th May due to multiple covid cases emerging inside the Bio-bubbles.



?In no way would we judge. Having spoken to the players, they felt safe. They felt the BSE (Bio-Secure Environment) was a really good experience in India. They never felt at risk. But that?s the nature of what COVID brings,? said Graeme Smith, a former South Africa captain, said during a news conference.



Smith said that amid the ongoing pandemic, no can be blamed and conducting the competition is always at risk.



?Sometimes you can do whatever you want but the BSE ? as we?ve said to everyone ? is never foolproof. When COVID is raging in your country there?s always a risk. Unfortunately once it gets inside it?s very difficult to predict what?s going to happen.?



The former South African cricketer also praised the BCCI?s and respective franchises efforts to send the players back to their respective countries. The 11 South African cricketers who were part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will land in Johannesburg by Friday.



?The BCCI has done an exemplary job in getting everyone to their countries safely.?



?For the South Africans, the borders are fortunately not closed and the players can come to their homes easily.?



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Vivo IPL 2021: South African cricketers felt safe in Bio-Secure Environment in IPL said, Graeme Smith

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AB de Villiers confirms he will not return to International Cricket for CSA.



South Africa?s superstar cricketer, AB de Villiers, on Tuesday confirmed that his retirement from international cricket will remain intact and will not return to the international fixtures anymore. Earlier, the speculations suggested that the senior South African cricketer will come back and his T20 form made the speculations even stronger.



Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced squads for the tour of West Indies which includes two Test games and five T20Is while the squad missed AB de Villiers' name from the list. 



In a press release, CSA confirmed that all the talks with AB de Villiers have come to the conclusion that he will not be featuring the CSA jersey, as the cricketer himself has decided not to step beyond his retirement.



The actual reason that forced the cricketer to take such a decision is still unknown. In the recently suspended IPL 2021, AB de Villiers and South Africa head coach Mark Boucher looked quite optimistic for the veteran?s comeback.



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?Discussions with AB de Villiers have concluded with the batsman deciding once and for all, that his retirement will remain final,? CSA said in its statement according to journalist Saj Sadiq.



<h2>South Africa Test Squad to the West Indies</h2>



Dean Elgar (captain), Aiden Markram,Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Beuran Hendricks, Keshav Maharaj,Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Temba Bavuma (vice-captain),Keegan Peterson, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Sarel Erwee, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen,George Linde, Kyle Verreynne, Tabraiz Shamsi, Prenelan Subrayen, Marco Jansen.



<h2>South Africa T20I Squad to the West Indies</h2>



Temba Bavuma (captain), Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde,Janneman Malan, David Miller ,Quinton de Kock,? Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo,Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada,Aiden Markram, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne,? Sisanda Magala, Lizaad Williams.



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AB de Villiers confirms he will not return to International Cricket for CSA

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South Africa T20 World Cup 2021 Squad: South Africa has announced its 15-men strong T20I contingent to tour UAE and Oman for the forthcoming showpiece event of ICC. The squad is led by 31-years old batter Temba Bavuma.



Cricket South Africa (CSA) has left everyone stunned by excluding the two biggest superstars of South Africa cricket. Dashing batsman and former Protea skipper Faf du Plessis along with all-rounder Chris Morris has been left out of the squad.



Du Plessis is out of white-ball action since December last year and no match practice could be the reason for his exclusion.



George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, and Lizaad Williams are kept as reserve players.



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?The National Selection Panel and I are extremely excited to announce this squad, which we believe is a world-beating squad,? said Victor Mpitsang, National Convenor of Selectors, in a statement.



?It has been a busy last few months for the Proteas, and we have had enough time to assess our options and we are pleased with the outcome,? he added.



The wickets will be held by experienced Quinton de Kock.



<h2>South Africa T20 World Cup Squad: </h2>



Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Miller, W Mulder, Anrich Nortje,?Lungi Ngidi, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen.



Reserve Players: George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, and Lizaad Williams.

South Africa T20 World Cup 2021 Squad Announced

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India tour of South Africa: Cricket South Africa?s director Graeme Smith believes that the Indian visit to South Africa for multiple bilateral series will help in the revival process of the cricket operations of the country.



South Africa incurred difficult losses in the recent past due to the pullout of England from the ODI series, last November. In quick succession, Cricket Australia also dropped their tour to South Africa for three Test matches during February and March.



Team India will visit South Africa from December 2021 to January 2022 for three Tests, three ODIs and four T20Is fixtures.



Smith, director of CSA, believes that India?s tour to South Africa towards the end of 2021 will be huge for the country in every aspect. India under Virat Kohli has already pulled out brilliant results in its away tours. Moreover, India hasn?t been able to win a test series in South Africa, which will fuel the desires of the cricketers to put up some exciting contests.



The former cricketer didn?t forget to mention that the cricket board is also pushing hard to bring the fans back into the stadium for the entire tour. The vaccination programmes are in full flow and the board is hoping to see fans for the matches against India.



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"Having India here at the end of the year is a huge tour for us. It's not only from cricket perspective where their results over a period of time has been exciting away from home, which is unique for an Indian team. They have never won here and that adds a lot to the flavour of the Test summer. It's a huge tour for Cricket SA which is trying to rebuild itself from a challenging time. The chairman and the board have been in a number of meetings around it. We are certainly pushing hard to get crowds back for that series."



"I watched some videos in the first part of the seminar and looking back at the full stadiums, the energy and the vibe, and we certainly want to get that back there by the end of the year. We have done our bit in terms of pushing vaccinations and hopefully, we can crowds back by the end of the year. Let's hold thumbs!,? said Graeme Smith on their efforts to bring fans back.



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Graeme Smith pushing hard to bring fans back during the India tour of South Africa

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T20 World Cup 2021: South Africa?s wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has pulled out of Tuesday?s afternoon clash between South Africa and West Indies in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 following his disapproval from taking a knee for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.



The cricketer mentioned ?personal reasons? for not featuring in the match against West Indies.



Temba Bavuma, South African skipper, at the toss informed that de Kock has made himself unavailable for the match owing to personal reasons. Reeza Hendricks replaced the wicketkeeper-batsman in the playing11.



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It is learnt that, on Monday, Cricket South Africa (CSA) unanimously agreed to take a consistent stance on the BLM movement by taking a knee prior to the start of the match.



?The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Board on Monday evening unanimously agreed to issue a directive requiring all Proteas players to adopt a consistent and united stance against racism by ?taking the knee? prior to the start of their remaining World Cup matches,? read a <a href="https://cricket.co.za/2021/10/26/csa-board-adopts-directive-requiring-proteas-players-to-take-the-knee/">statement from CSA</a>.



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?After considering all relevant issues, including the position of the players, the Board felt that it was imperative for the team to be seen taking a united and consistent stand against racism, especially given SA?s history.?



Quinton de Kock has, in the past, declined to take a knee for the BLM stating ?my own personal opinion.?&nbsp;



?It?s everyone?s decision. No one is forced to do anything. Not in life. That?s the way I see things. That?s just about it,? de Kock said in June.



Team India was also seen taking a stand for Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the match against Pakistan.



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T20 World Cup 2021: Quinton de Kock refused to take a knee, withdraws from SAvWI fixture in T20 World Cup 2021

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India tour of South Africa under the radar following the entrance of new Covid variant in South Africa.



India tour of South Africa: Following the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, India tour of South Africa for all format series has come under the radar and considerable concerns have risen. India is due to visit the Rainbow nation in the coming month for a seven-week long assignment.



South Africa will host India for three Test matches, three ODIs and four T20Is that are scheduled over four venues - Johannesburg, Centurion, Paarl, and Cape Town.



The new covid-19 variant has wreaked havoc in the northern part of South Africa and could be dangerous as per the recent reports. Scientists believe that this new variant (B.1.1.529) is more resistant to the vaccine and is more transmissible.



As the covid outburst is predominantly in the Northern part of South Africa, the officials will have to be extremely careful as both India and South Africa are scheduled to play two test matches in Johannesburg and Pretoria (near Centurion).



There could be some change in the quarantine rules as far as South Africa is concerned. The country may impose a week-long hard quarantine upon the arrival and the teams will remain in bio bubbles.



"Look, till we get a detailed picture of the ground situation from Cricket South Africa (CSA), we will not be able to tell our next step. As per the current plan, the Indian team is supposed to leave either on December 8 or 9 just after the New Zealand series gets over in Mumbai," a senior BCCI official told PTI on Friday.



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India A is currently touring South Africa for two unofficial test matches series. A PTI official contacted an administrator who is currently with India A squad.



"We didn't undergo any hard quarantine on arrival over here since we came by charter flight and are staying in a bio-bubble. After the outbreak, a medical team from Cricket South Africa had a meeting with our representatives over here,? said the BCCI administrator who is with India A squad.



"We were told that there is nothing to worry since the spike in cases is far away from Bloemfontein where we would be playing our next match too," the official said over phone.



India?s tour to South Africa will begin with a test series commencing on December 17th. Following the completion of the longest format series, South Africa and India will lock horns in the ODI series followed by the T20I series.



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India tour of South Africa under the radar following the entrance of new Covid variant in South Africa

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The India tour of South Africa for all format series has come under serious concern following the detection of a new variant, Omicron, of coronavirus. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is constantly keeping its conversation on with the South African Cricket Board relating the tour and its schedule to defer it by a week.



The sources close to BCCI say that the Indian board has asked its South African counterpart to delay the tour by a week owing to the fear of a new coronavirus variant in several countries including South Africa.



?We might request CSA to postpone the series by a week and will then declare the schedule,? top BCCI sources said on Thursday afternoon.



India and South Africa are scheduled to play three test matches, three ODIs and four T20Is in the tour which spans over a month. The tour starts on December 17 with a test series in Johannesburg.



As of now, the BCCI hasn?t completely pulled the plug for the tour, however, the reports suggest that the cricket board is soon going to have clarity over the tour. Team India was scheduled to board a charter flight on December 9, but the decision has been put on hold following the ranging danger of covid.



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The selection of India?s squad for the South Africa tour is also put on hold. The Indian selectors were earlier scheduled to meet after the completion of the first test, however, the lack of clarity over BCCI?s decision has deferred it as well.



<h2>BCCI's request to reduce three matches test series:</h2>



The top BCCI official also said that the BCCI is likely to initiate talks with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to reduce the test matches to two while the white ball fixtures remain the same.&nbsp;



Furthermore, if CSA agrees to BCCI?s terms to reduce the test series by a test match, the Indian cricket board will possibly chalk down an agreement to play at least five T20I matches next year with South Africa.



<h2>India tour of South Africa 2021 Complete Schedule:</h2>



Three Matches Test Series Schedule:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>Dec 17, Fri - Dec 21, Tue</td><td>1st Test - South Africa vs India</td><td>The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg</td><td>1:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Dec 26, Sun - Dec 30, Thu</td><td>2nd Test - South Africa vs India</td><td>SuperSport Park, Centurion</td><td>1:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 03, Mon - Jan 07, Fri</td><td>3rd Test - South Africa vs India</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td><td>1:30 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Three Matches ODI Series Schedule:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 11, Tue</td><td>1st ODI - South Africa vs India</td><td>Boland Park, Paarl</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 14, Fri</td><td>2nd ODI - South Africa vs India</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 16, Sun</td><td>3rd ODI - South Africa vs India</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Four Matches T20I Series Schedule:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 19, Wed</td><td>1st T20I - South Africa vs India</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 21, Fri</td><td>2nd T20I - South Africa vs India</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 23, Sun</td><td>3rd T20I - South Africa vs India</td><td>Boland Park, Paarl</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 26, Wed</td><td>4th T20I - South Africa vs India</td><td>Boland Park, Paarl</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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India tour of South Africa for Test, ODI and T20Is series likely to postpone by a week

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Lucknow Super Giants edged past Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 clash at Ekana. Hardik's fifer and valiant effort went in vain as LSG held nerves.

(5 April) IPL POINTS TABLE Updated After LSG vs MI! Latest IPL 2025 Points Table

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India National Cricket Team batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in the news for the last few days.

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Ajinkya Rahane ! Young batter kicks Mumbai captain's kit bag in anger

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LSG vs MI Dream 11 Prediction: The Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 16 of IPL 2025 at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium on April 4. MI, fresh off a strong win over KKR, will look to continue their momentum, while LSG seeks redemption after a heavy loss to Punjab Kings. LSG has dominated past clashes, winning five of six meetings.  

The Ekana pitch typically favors teams batting first, with an average score of 160-165. Key players include MI's in-form Suryakumar Yadav and debutant pacer Ashwani Kumar, while LSG relies on Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram. Dream11 picks suggest Pooran, Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Ryan Rickelton as top captaincy choices. A thrilling contest awaits as MI's bowling attack faces LSG's struggling but dangerous batting lineup.

LSG vs MI Dream 11 Prediction: Best Dream 11 teams, Player choices, Captain picks and more

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KKR dominated SRH at Eden Gardens, sealing an 80-run victory. Late fireworks with the bat and a disciplined bowling display propelled KKR back into playoff contention, denting SRH’s Net Run Rate significantly.

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