Ottniel Baartman

The 33-year-old right-arm fast bowler withdrew from the PSL last week, and Pakistani news outlet Geo Super reported on Tuesday that the PSL franchise Hyderabad Kingsmen are weighing up their options to replace Baartman.

South Africa has replaced paceman Ottniel Baartman with another uncapped seamer Marco Jansen in their 21-member squad which will leave for Pakistan on Friday after the entire squad returned negative for COVID-19. South Africa are set to return to Pakistan after 14 years to play two Test matches in Karachi and Rawalpindi, starting January 26. It will be followed by three T20 Internationals in Lahore.

Uncapped seamers Daryn Dupavillon and Ottniel Baartman on Friday received maiden Test call-ups as South Africa named a 21-member squad for their upcoming Test series in Pakistan.

Uncapped seamer Ottniel Baartman is also out of the squad with the same injury, and has been replaced by Beuran Hendricks, who won the last of his eight ODI caps in 2021. No replacement has been named for Phehlukwayo.

The 2024 SA20 season saw the Sunrisers Eastern Cape dominate, securing their second consecutive title. Key players included Heinrich Klaasen, awarded Player and Batter of the Season, and Marco Jansen with top bowling figures. The defending champions will aim to continue their winning streak as the 2025 season kicks off on January 9.

South Africa seamer Lungi Ngidi will play no part in a three-match home Twenty20 International series against India that starts on Sunday and is in a race to be fit for the opening Test of the tour that begins on December 26.

Shubman Gill faces a crucial three-match trial against South Africa to secure his T20 World Cup spot. With Suryakumar Yadav also under scrutiny, the Indian top-order needs a significant turnaround. The team management grapples with batting order confusion and selection dilemmas, including the potential exclusion of key spinner Kuldeep Yadav, as they aim to find form before the global tournament.

South Africa Squad vs India: South Africa have rested skipper Temba Bavuma for their home white-ball series against India following a challenging Cricket World Cup performance. Bavuma will lead the team in the two-Test series starting on December 26. Aiden Markram will captain both the Twenty20 and ODI sides against India, potentially taking on a dual role in the future. Bavuma's average of 18.12 across eight World Cup games with a high score of 35 was the reason for his rest.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape bowler Ottniel Baartman aims for new achievements in SA20's upcoming season after earning Bowler of the Season with 18 wickets in 2024. Inspired by the guidance of coach Dale Steyn and motivated by personal aspirations, Baartman focuses on consistency and his signature yorkers to drive further success for his team.

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram on Sunday admitted that batting on a “slow and fresh” Nassau County pitch has been tough, and wanted his side to revisit the strategies to score runs on the surface.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced that the team has cleared COVID-19 tests and will travel to Karachi on Friday for the upcoming series. "The touring party has been cleared by COVID-19 tests which took place on Tuesday and Thursday and will travel to Karachi this evening," CSA said in a statement.

South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, playing for Joburg Super Kings, has been sidelined from the SA20 tournament due to a hamstring strain. His absence is a significant loss as he was a potential replacement for injured Anrich Nortje. Coetzee's participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy remains uncertain, adding to South Africa's fast-bowling concerns.

South Africa posted a formidable total of 194/4 in their opening T20 World Cup second round match against the United States in North Sound, Antigua. Quinton de Kock, the team's leading run-scorer in the format, led the charge with a scintillating half-century off just 26 balls. He was eventually dismissed for 74 off 40 deliveries, which included seven fours and five sixes, marking his best performance in the tournament so far

Teenage opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed an unbeaten 98 before Ottniel Baartman held his nerve in the final over as Paarl Royals edged MI Cape Town by one run in a gripping SA20 derby. Baartman’s late strikes and Sikandar Raza’s three-wicket burst proved decisive.

Mohsin Naqvi, at the center of the Asia Cup controversy, was again in the spotlight congratulating Pakistan's T20I series win over South Africa. He met players, sharing a warm embrace with captain Babar Azam. This follows Pakistan's 2-1 series victory, with standout performances from Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam leading the charge.

Pakistan defeated South Africa by three wickets in the first ODI in Paarl. Player of the Match Salman Ali Agha (4/32 and 82*) shared his award with Saim Ayub, who scored a century (109). A crucial 141-run partnership between Ayub and Agha steered Pakistan to victory after initial struggles. South Africa, despite Klaasen's 86, could only manage 239-9.

Having rested a number of leading players, the hosts have named batters Matthew Breetzke and Donovan Ferreira, and seamers Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger and Lizaad Williams in their squad for the series.

South Africa faces USA in their first Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Proteas' batters aim to improve after struggling to cross 120 runs in previous games.

South Africa have announced their T20 World Cup squad, led by Aiden Markram. Heinrich Klaasen and Gerald Coetzee are notable inclusions in the 15-member squad, which blends experience and youth. With a strong bowling attack and seasoned batsmen, including Quinton de Kock and David Miller, South Africa aim for a deep run in the tournament, eying their maiden T20 World Cup title.

South Africa, a former semi-finalist, faces India in the T20 World Cup final after defeating Bangladesh by three wickets. The match at Kensington Oval is set to be a high-stakes battle for the championship title, showcasing top talent from both teams. Expect an intense and thrilling showdown as the cricketing giants compete for victory.

South Africa, undefeated in the T20 World Cup, will face USA in their Super Eight match at North Sound. The Proteas' bowlers have impressed, but their batters need to step up.

India's T20I team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will play against South Africa in Durban. The Indian team has never lost a T20I match in Durban, with their previous victories coming during the 2007 T20 World Cup. This series is an opportunity for fringe players to stake their claim for a spot in the T20 World Cup squad, which will be held in the West Indies and the United States in June. India have plenty of positive factors going into the match against South Africa.

South Africa are set to face Bangladesh in their Group D match of the T20 World Cup on Monday. The match will be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, a challenging surface that both teams will need to navigate. South Africa have played two games at the venue, while Bangladesh have previously faced India at the same venue in a warm-up game.

The Indian cricket team is facing a weather-induced challenge as they prepare for their second T20 International against South Africa. The rain-marred match in the series-opener prevented Indian youngsters from showcasing their skills, leaving the team management eager for clear skies in the remaining matches. With only five games remaining before the T20 World Cup in June, the management has a limited window to assess players and finalize the squad. The selectors named a 17-man squad, making it unlikely for everyone to get an opportunity in the remaining games.

New Chandigarh Stadium celebrated cricket stars Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday. Stands were named in their honour. Yuvraj Singh, a 2011 World Cup hero, and Harmanpreet Kaur, who led India to a Women's World Cup win, attended the ceremony. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was also present. Yuvraj Singh inspired the Indian team before a match.

England's batters are displaying their form for the T20 World Cup Super 8s, setting the stage for a crucial Group-2 match against South Africa. After a dominant win over the West Indies, England aim to maintain momentum against South Africa. South Africa managed an 18-run win in their Super Eight opener against the USA.

South Africa's one-day and Test captain Temba Bavuma and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will miss all the limited overs matches. Regular Indian captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli will also miss the limited-overs games, while the recent T20 captain Hardik Pandya is injured, and Suryakumar Yadav will lead a young squad in T20Is, while KL Rahul will lead the ODI team. The tour begins with the first T20I in Durban on December 10.

India's ODI future begins with a match against South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. Young players are expected to make an impression in this new era for both teams as they prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. KL Rahul, leading India in the series, aims to secure a longer captaincy tenure with a victory. Rinku Singh may make his ODI debut, joining Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Shreyas Iyer. The Indian team management hopes these young players can fill the gaps against a weakened South African attack without Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada.

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape face pressure after three consecutive defeats in SA20's third season. The two-time defending champions are struggling with batting inconsistencies and missing key bowlers. Batting coach Russell Domingo stressed the need for improvements to stay in playoff contention, while new player combinations are still being tested.

Sri Lanka relies on their varied bowling attack to counter South Africa's strong batting lineup in the T20 World Cup opener, with a focus on Kagiso Rabada and Tabraiz Shamsi. South Africa's management hopes Nortje finds his rhythm to avoid a below-par performance.