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England's Brydon Carse prepares to bowl on day two of the fifth Ashes cricket Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on January 5, 2026.

England open pathway for potential Carse return in South Africa tour

England pace bowler Brydon Carse could be recalled for the upcoming Test tour of South Africa after being selected for the England Lions squad.

Dafabet Warriors batsmen Sibonelo Makhanya, left, and Tristan Stubbs helped their team defeat Eastern Storm on Sunday
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Warriors focused on next test, says Stubbs

Defending champions Dafabet Warriors secured their place in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup semi-finals after a 20-run win over Eastern Storm, with captain Tristan Stubbs already eyeing their next challenge.

Australia’s Usman Khawaja walks off the ground after being dismissed on day five of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match against England at the SCG in Sydney on January 8

Defiant Khawaja defends re-igniting ball-tampering scandal

Retired Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has defended claims that the entire squad was aware of the 2018 ball-tampering plot in South Africa, insisting his comments take collective responsibility rather than blaming teammates.

England's Josh Tongue successfully appeals for the wicket of Pakistan's Abdullah Shafique on day two of the second Test match  at Lord's cricket ground in Leeds, London, on August 28

England's injured Tongue out of Australia white-ball tour

England fast bowler Josh Tongue will return to the UK for assessment after suffering a toe injury ahead of the white-ball series against Australia.

Opening batter Sibonelo Makhanya hit 74 off 42 balls as the Dafabet Warriors beat the Eastern Storm by 20 runs in the YesPlayPro20 Cup in Benoni on Sunday
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Warriors complete top-four mission after win over Storm

The Dafabet Warriors secured top spot in the CSA Pro20 Cup Super Eights table after an explosive batting performance guided them to a 20-run victory over Eastern Storm.

Heatherbank Cricket Club batter Kyran van Rooyen top-scored with a fighting 47 as his side suffered a 10-wicket defeat against Gelvandale  in the opening round of the Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Association’s  Premier 50-over competition at the Gelvandale Oval on Sunday
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Gelvandale set early 50-over pace, PECC down Gamrose in T20

Gelvandale Cricket Club made an emphatic start to the Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Association Premier 50-over competition with a 10-wicket win over Heatherbank, while Despatch edged a thriller against Gamrose.

Alyssa Erxleben has called on the Warriors Women to show greater consistency as they look to turn their difficult start to the season around
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Warriors Women face fight to retain division one status

After a difficult start to their Division One campaign, Warriors Women all-rounder Alyssa Erxleben says the team must build consistency ahead of crucial home matches against Titans Women.

Premier League action moves into the 50-over competition this weekend as the T20 group stage continues. Pictured is Mishlali Sodladla from Old Grey CC in action.  
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Premier 50-over action begins

The Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Association Premier League kicks off its premier 50-over competition this weekend alongside critical fixtures in the ongoing Premier T20 tournament.

Head coach Shukri Conrad believes the Proteas have the depth and character to remain competitive at the top of Test cricket following their series victory over Australia

Proteas cannot afford to stand still

Following a memorable Test series victory against Australia, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad urges South Africa to build on their squad depth and avoid complacency ahead of Bangladesh's visit.

The Dafabet Warriors aim to continue their winning momentum when they host Dafabet Boland in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup in Gqeberha on Thursday
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Warriors target Boland to strengthen final push

The Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers urges his team to focus on the basics and sharpen their batting partnerships ahead of their crucial Super Eight match against Boland.

Resilience has become part of the Proteas' identity, according to skipper  Temba Bavuma
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Bavuma touts Proteas' recovery strength

Captain Temba Bavuma credits South Africa's resilience and mental toughness under pressure as defining traits in their memorable 2-1 Test series win over Australia.

Record-breaking Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut when he was just 15

Four sporting prodigies who scaled the heights

As Kimi Antonelli makes history as Formula One's youngest champion, look back at four other precocious talents—Pele, Steffi Graf, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Sachin Tendulkar—who conquered their sports at a remarkably young age.

Australia's Mahli Beardman prepares to deliver a ball during the under-19 World Cup youth one-day international (YODI) final between India and Australia at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on February 11, 2024.

Host of fresh faces in Australia white-ball squads to face England

Australia has revealed new-look ODI and T20 squads to face England, featuring a wave of fresh talent including Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards, and Liam Scott under captain Mitchell Marsh.

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad is delighted with his team's 2-1 Test series victory over Australia at Newlands

Triumphant Proteas can improve further, says Conrad

After leading South Africa to a historic 2-1 Test series turnaround against Australia, coach Shukri Conrad says the Proteas are still far from reaching their ultimate potential.

New Zealand’s injured Rachin Ravindra makes his way to the batting nets during a training session at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on October 26, 2026

Ravindra and Chapman to miss India ODIs, Seifert called up

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman have been ruled out of the upcoming five-match ODI series against India due to injuries, leading to squad call-ups.