Cricket South Africa | The Asian Age

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024 | Last Update : 10:27 PM IST

cricket south africa Page-2

Former wicketkeeper Mark Boucher is set to be the interim coach of the South Africa cricket team, which is going through one of its toughest phases both on and off the field. (Photo: AFP)

Mark Boucher set to be interim coach of South Africa

Current interim team director Enoch Nkwe is expected to stay on and work with Boucher.

14 Dec 2019 11:15 AM

Former captain Graeme Smith was on Wednesday appointed as Cricket South Africa's (CSA) interim director of cricket.

CSA appoints Graeme Smith as its interim director of cricket

CSA's acting CEO Jacques Faul said that Smith will remain on the post until the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year.

12 Dec 2019 9:35 AM

South Africa Test skipper Faf du Plessis has said that his focus is back on the team and making sure that the upcoming home series against England gets successfully completed. (Photo: PTI)

Our focus is back on team, says Faf du Plessis

There has been a turmoil in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Thabang Moroe was suspended on Friday.

09 Dec 2019 9:22 AM

Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith is set to become the new director of cricket (DOC) at Cricket South Africa (CSA) by Wednesday next week. (Photo:AP)

Graeme Smith set to become Cricket South Africa's director of cricket

CSA prez Chris Nenzani had a talk with Smith, and if all goes according to plan, the appointment will be made official next week.

08 Dec 2019 3:06 PM

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have appointed administrator Jacques Faul as acting chief executive and hope to conclude negotiations with former test captain Graeme Smith to take over as director of cricket next week, the governing body said on Saturday. (Photo:Twitter)

Embattled CSA appoint Jacques Faul as action CEO

The CSA decided to appoint Faul at a special board meeting on Saturday after a chaotic week in which they suspended CEO Thabang Moroe.

08 Dec 2019 1:42 PM

The pressure on South African cricket's leading administrators increased on Friday when a major sponsor announced it would not renew its agreement with Cricket South Africa. (Photo:Twitter)

Leading sponsor drops Cricket South Africa over controversies

A spokesman for Standard Bank, which sponsors the national team, made it clear the move was linked directly to recent controversies.

06 Dec 2019 4:21 PM

South Africa cricket filled with decades of mismanagement and missed opportunities

For Africa’s test-playing nations, administrative turmoil has defined the dying days of the 2010s.

06 Dec 2019 3:58 PM

Mohamed Iqbal Khan stepped down as an independent director of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board on Wednesday. (Photo:Twitter)

Cricket South Africa loses second independent director

Earlier on Tuesday, Professor Shirley Zinn had quit as an independent director.

05 Dec 2019 4:58 PM

The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) have threatened strike action by players weeks before England are due to arrive for a four-test tour as growing dismay at the country’s governing body threatens to boil over. (Photo:Twitter)

South African cricketers threaten to strike ahead of England series

The chaos engulfing CSA has placed that under threat as players meet to discuss industrial action.

05 Dec 2019 11:53 AM

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has also yet to appoint a permanent director of cricket following the decision not to renew the contract of Ottis Gibson in August, with a little over three weeks to go before the start of England series. (Photo: Cricket South Africa website)

CSA lurching from crisis to crisis ahead of England series

The CSA is involved in an ongoing court case with the South African players’ union over a proposed restructuring of the domestic game.

04 Dec 2019 3:28 PM

Grame Smith turned down the job in November, but a report in South Africa’s Sunday Times said that he had now been persuaded to accept it. (Photo: File)

Cautious Graeme Smith confirms on-going discussions over South Africa role

Smith, the most successful test captain in cricket history with 53 wins, had been encouraged to apply by embattled CSA CEO.

02 Dec 2019 4:44 PM

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has reacted to Graeme Smith's withdrawal from contention for the post of Cricket South Africa's (CSA) Director of Cricket. (Photo:AFP)

Michael Vaughan trolls Graeme Smith, says ‘Shame CSA couldn't give him 'blank canvas'

On Thursday, former Proteas captain Smith had released a statement on Twitter, saying that he is withdrawing his name from contention.

15 Nov 2019 12:14 PM

Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith has withdrawn his name from contention for the post of Cricket South Africa's (CSA) Director of Cricket. (Photo:AFP)

Graeme Smith withdraws his name from CSA's Director of Cricket contention

Smith cited the lack of confidence in the administration as the reason for opting out.

15 Nov 2019 11:38 AM

A reliable source said that the South African board had given a positive reply and in all probability, the tour would go ahead next year. (Photo: Twitter)

Pakistan Cricket Board invites Cricket South Africa for T20 series in Pakistan

The PCB official said that talks were going on with Cricket South Africa to send their team for a T20 series.

02 Nov 2019 11:43 AM

Gulam Bodi, who has played two ODIs and one T20I for South Africa, was charged after being banned by the Cricket South Africa (CSA) for 20 years. (Photo :Cricket South Africa website)

South African bowler sent to prison over corruption charges

He is the first person to be imprisoned under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act of 2004.

19 Oct 2019 9:25 AM

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday said that their fitness trainer Greg King will end his tenure with the team after the conclusion of the Test series against India. (Photo:AFP)

South Africa’s fitness trainer Greg King to end his tenure after Test series against India

CSA said that King will be emigrating due to family responsibility reasons.

25 Sep 2019 9:14 AM

In the 2015 World Cup, they had to suffer a heartbreaking defeat in the semi-finals by the hands of New Zealand. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa cricket team's fall from grace

In the 2000s, they were one of the most feared teams in the world; and, going on a tour of South Africa during those times was a challenge.

25 Aug 2019 5:12 PM

Proteas director Enoch Nkwe announces his supporting staff for India tour

According to the recently adopted new team structure of the CSA, the team director has the power to appoint his supporting staff officials.

23 Aug 2019 8:52 AM

Cricket South Africa (CSA) acting director Corrie van Zyl on Wednesday said all-rounder Chris Morris wants to play for the country despite making himself unavailable for the India tour. (Photo:AFP)

Chris Morris wants to play for South Africa: CSA director Corrie Van Zyl

Van Zyl said that Morris' contract was only valid up to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. His contract was not renewed thereafter.

14 Aug 2019 9:30 PM

Cricket South Africa on Wednesday said Dale Steyn is not 'medically ready' to be named in the T20 squad to face India. (Photo:AFP)

Dale Steyn 'medically not ready' for T20I series vs India: CSA

On Tuesday, Steyn expressed his surprise at not finding his name in the T20 squad.

14 Aug 2019 9:00 PM

2 of 4

Columns

Aakar Patel