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Kagiso Rabada: A Purple Cap win, a masterclass in resilience and the weight of the Proteas Badge
South African speedster Kagiso Rabada discusses his prestigious Purple Cap win at the 2026 Indian Premier League, balancing individual success with team heartbreak, and the…
Shhhh … nobody tell the Proteas the ‘C word’
The World Cup in New Zealand has proven an exciting, high-quality tournament. But, it’s still 50-over cricket
IPL cricket stars scramble to escape Covid-hit India
The Indian Premier League has finally been abandoned in the face of the staggering number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in India
IPL grows up in Emirates
With less sensation and more skill, the league is sweeping up the mess made in the boardroom.
Asad Rauf denies spot-fixing allegations
In his first public statement following allegations of spot-fixing, umpire Asad Rauf has denied all charges against him.
Sparkling Kallis sets a shining example
Jacques Kallis is positively energised by something so simple that most of us take it for granted every day of our lives — anonymity.
Players’ chief slams security after Bangalore blasts
Bomb blasts outside a cricket venue in Bangalore reflected poorly on India’s capacity to co-host the 2011 World Cup, says players’ union head Tim May.
Taking over Mickey’s mantle
With the sudden departure of Mickey Arthur after almost five years at the helm of the Proteas, the race is on to find a permanent replacement.
Pakistan to file complaint over IPL snub
The Pakistan Cricket Board will file a complaint with the ICC after its players were ignored during the IPL auction earlier this week.
Pakistan IPL snub escalates
Former Pakistan sports captains have demanded a boycott of the hockey World Cup in India to protest at Pakistani cricketers being snubbed by the IPL.
‘With each kiss and every hug, I felt I had a friend’
Maradona feels the love on a visit to Pretoria and the IPL auction appears to be turning into a diplomatic incident. It’s the quotes of the week.
Flintoff to miss IPL
Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out of this year’s IPL after another operation on his knee that is expected to sideline him for about six months.
England bowlers turn down IPL chance
England fast bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson will not play in next year’s Indian Premier League, British media revealed on Monday.
Pakistani cricketers to miss IPL
Pakistan’s cricketers will miss the next edition of the Indian Premier League due to a delay in securing visas for the lucrative IPL.
Hamburger cricket and all
Cricket is moving to where the money is. Neil Manthorp asks how Test cricket will stay alive without the incentives of the IPL.