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De Kock is back on his own with 'no strings attached' Head coach Shuki Conrad says de Kock's inclusion for the next two World Cups will depend largely on his form and fitness

In South African cricket, that 2am phone call came from Quinton de Kock and was to express his desire to play international cricket again.

Now, he finds himself in the white-ball squads to Pakistan and could be in line for the next two World Cups.

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Will ZC reap benefits from investing heavily into Victoria Falls Stadium? David Coltart, the former sports minister, called it a "misplaced budgetary priority" as ZC look to market it as a destination venue for touring teams and the fans

White elephant or cash cow?

Zimbabwe’s new stadium project faces questions. I try to look for some answers here:

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'I didn't know how to do life anymore': Brendan Taylor's biggest battle The Zimbabwe batter talks about falling down a black hole of drug abuse and then getting his life back

One of cricket's great redemption stories comes full circle. Brendan Taylor is back!

We spoke a few months ago about going through rehab, a ban and how he hopes to make a difference. Looking forward to seeing his return.

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Rickelton 'won't change' approach as he looks to make T20I opening spot his own With teenager Lhuan Dre-Pretorius set to open with him, Rickelton could be thrust into the senior role

Hello Summer (she says, from a cold Cape, promising to be better on this app)

South Africa's eight months of non-stop cricket starts this week with a T20 series in Australia & a new-look opening pair. Ryan Rickelton's already a senior and shared thoughts here:

www.espncricinfo.com/story/ryan-r...

Wafcon offers spectacular songs and goals – but where is the next generation? Today’s newsletter comes from Morocco, where the tournament has produced some fine football but has yet to win over the general public

I've been covering the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco for the last two weeks and it has been both joyous and challenging. Enjoyed the opportunity to write about some of my best memories for the The Guardian's Moving the Goalposts:

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Tried to stay as present as possible in the last 3 weeks which means I haven’t posted as much as I could/should have but it’s been special. Memories for a lifetime.

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Thank you so much!

This is an amazing message - thank you

'Together-together' - why South Africa's triumph matters on the long walk to freedom Spirit and togetherness shine through at Lord's in a victory that unites the past, present and future of South African cricket, and South Africa itself

"Breathe Mzansi. We're all right" ✍️

Spirit and togetherness shine through at Lord's in a victory that unites the past, present and future of South African cricket, and South Africa itself

'Together-together' - why South Africa's triumph matters on the long walk to freedom Spirit and togetherness shine through at Lord's in a victory that unites the past, present and future of South African cricket, and South Africa itself

Having sat next to @firdosem.bsky.social all Test I can vouch for the strange noises! This epic piece puts the squeaking into full context www.espncricinfo.com/story/why-so... #WTCfinal

Told you it had a point 🤣 thanks for a great few days. What fun!

Whatever the final result, Aiden Markram's century will be engraved into the annals of South African cricket history as one of the great fourth-innings responses ▶️ https://bit.ly/4kG7ipL #SAvAUS #WTC25

Whatever the final result, Aiden Markram's century will be engraved into the annals of South African cricket history as one of the great fourth-innings responses ▶️ bit.ly/4kG7ipL #SAvAUS #WTC25

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Test match week!

#WTCFinal week!

To kick things off, I’ve got an exclusive with South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma on preparation, pressure and what we all may have got wrong about him in 2016.

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There and back again: South Africa look to come full circle at Lord's Graeme Smith and Vernon Philander look back to 2012, when South Africa became the No. 1 Test side, and what the team needs to do to get there again in the WTC final

World Test Championship final build up is in full swing.

It was great to chat to Graeme Smith and Vernon Philander - the architects of the 2012 triumph - on if and how South Africa can do it again.

www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...

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AIPS Sport Media Awards 2024 Continental rankings unveiled: Meet the best performers in Africa

I'm really happy to share that I finished second for Best Colour Piece in Africa on the AIPS awards!

www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/a...

Thanks for sharing on this platform as well.

I was very careful and meticulous about who I did [drugs] around, who I could trust. I wasn't out there in nightclubs or pubs and bars, but I was living a double life. It's an exhausting way to be.

"I didn't know how to do life anymore"

Brendan Taylor opens up to @firdosem.bsky.social about his descent into a black hole of drug abuse, and how he's got his life back on track

Full interview: bit.ly/4kiWqNS

I'm definitely not expecting to walk back into the team. It's about what I can do for Zimbabwe Cricket. If I come back and I do okay personally, that's a bonus, but for me, it's about impacting the group as best as I can. I just want to fly under the radar, put an arm around someone and say, 'I've got your back and I'm willing to help you.' That's the beautiful thing about your past becoming your greatest asset, because I can actually help someone.

After a three-and-a-half year ban, Brendan Taylor could make a comeback to international cricket in August, and he’s ready to give whatever he can for his country 🇿🇼

Full interview by @firdosem.bsky.social: bit.ly/4kiWqNS

Powerplay podcast: West Indies look to bounce back in English summer Legspinner Afy Fletcher looks ahead to WI vs England

Our latest @espncricinfo.com Powerplay podcast is a deep-dive into West Indies and how they will move on from failing to qualify for the World Cup. They're in England, who are under a new captain and coach and also starting again.

@valkeriebaynes.bsky.social

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From poverty to plenty: 2025 is a bumper Test year for Zimbabwe like none before It's quite a radical upgrade for the team's players, who haven't ever had this much opportunity thrown at them before

Zimbabwe will play 11 Tests this year (8 at home) despite not being part of the World Test Championship. Why? How much will it cost them? And how much will they gain?

I found out here: ⬇️

www.espncricinfo.com/story/2025-i...

Conrad confident SA players will prioritise national duty over T20 leagues "I can quite comfortably say that at every turn the best Proteas side will be put out on the field," he said on Friday

Shukri Conrad's plan to get to ensure South Africa have their best players for bilaterals:

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Kagiso Rabada cleared to play again after serving doping suspension He will be available for South Africa for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia next month

For the last month, we've been wondering why Kagiso Rabada returned from the IPL and everyone we asked claimed they didn't know. This was why. To serve a ban for failing a drugs test. He is now cleared to play.

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Mine too!!

I am late to this but I wholeheartedly agree. She was truly special.

Brits 109 in vain as Rana five-for scripts India's thrilling win Women's Tri-Series (SL) 2025, IND Women vs SA Women Match Report: South Africa lost eight wickets for 80 runs, including three in an over to Rana as India defended 276

Women's ODIs over the last month have been pretty lit 🔥 and this is the latest!

India win a thriller despite a Tazmin Brits hundred thanks to Sneh Rana's five-for.

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West Indies' historic chase ends in heartbreak as Bangladesh seal World Cup spot Despite pulling off a stunning win over Thailand, West Indies finished with a net run rate 0.013 short of Bangladesh

Not sure I quite believed everything
I saw at these qualifiers. What a tournament!

Pakistan surprised us all, Bangladesh will breathe a sigh of relief and oh my word West Indies. As we say… eish!

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