Zubayr Hamza

South African batter Zubayr Hamza was on Friday provisionally suspended by the ICC for failing an out-of-competition dope test. Hamza's dope sample collected out-of-competition on January 17 this year has been found to contain Furosemide, a prohibited substance under the World Anti-Doping Agency Code.

Zubayr Hamza has dreamy eyes and has every right to dream about a long and successful international career given the way he batted in South Africa's first innings on Monday. But it is tough for a young cricketer to play on an away tour in a team in transition. Hamza felt the pain.

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The ICC on Tuesday suspended South African batter Zubayr Hamza from all cricket-related activities for a period of nine months after he admitted to an anti-doping rule violation under the apex body's anti-doping code.

Left-arm spin bowler Keshav Maharaj will captain South Africa in three one-day internationals against the Netherlands, starting on November 26. Cricket South Africa on Wednesday announced a 16-man squad missing several leading players, including regular white ball captain Temba Bavuma.

Young fast bowler Marco Jansen on Sunday received his maiden ODI call-up as South Africa named a 17-member squad for the three-ODI series against India beginning January 19.

South Africa has unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series in India, with captain Temba Bavuma returning after injury. The Proteas have made minimal changes, banking on a blend of seasoned players and emerging talent to tackle the challenging subcontinental conditions. This series presents a significant opportunity for South Africa to break their winless streak on Indian soil.

Test batsman Zubayr Hamza is to return to international cricket in June following a doping suspension after being chosen for the South Africa A squad to tour Sri Lanka.

South African cricketer Zubayr Hamza has agreed to a voluntary suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday. Hamza, 26, has played in six Test matches and one one-day international. According to a CSA statement, Hamza tested positive for the substance Furosemide following an International Cricket Council anti-doping test on January 17.

Couple of false COVID-19 positive reports in the India A camp had created a mild flutter before the visitors were engaged in yet another stalemate with South Africa A as the three 'Test' series ended at nil-nil.

Dean Elgar, retiring after the Test series against India, will captain the South African squad in place of injured Temba Bavuma. Cricket South Africa announced Bavuma's absence from the final Test due to a hamstring strain. Elgar previously led the team during India's tour of South Africa in 2021-22, where they made a comeback from 0-1 to win the series 2-1. Zubayr Hamza will replace Bavuma in the squad for the final Test in Cape Town, starting on January 3. Elgar has commanded the Proteas on previous occasions, including the most recent Test series when India toured South Africa.

South Africa's Test squad for the Zimbabwe series features rising stars Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis, recognized for their stellar domestic performances. Lesego Senokwane, Codi Yusuf, and Prenelan Subrayen also earned call-ups. Key players like Jansen and Rabada are rested. Coach Conrad aims to expose young talents to Test cricket's demands.

Despite a green pitch, India 'A' spinners, led by Tanush Kotian's 4/83, dominated South Africa 'A' on Day 1. Opener Jordan Hermann's 71 and Zubayr Hamza's 66 built a strong foundation, but quick wickets late in the day left the visitors at 299/9. Rishabh Pant returned to keeping duties without issue.

The visitors amassed 389 for 2 on the first day of their two-day warm-up match in Bengaluru, with centuries from Sarel Erwee and Zubayr Hamza.

India A suffered a massive collapse to be bowled out for 345 before the visiting South African team reached 213 for three at stumps on the second day of the second four-day 'Test'.

Kyle Verreynne hit 95 but most of his teammates struggled as South Africa scored 277 for eight in the first one-day international against the Netherlands at SuperSport Park on Friday.

If you are from India's T20 generation and find Test cricket too slow, it's high time you watched this Indian Test team. Even if you are much older, from the generation which was once traumatised by Caribbean or Australian pacers, it's time to heal your wounds.

Rain forced Friday's first one-day international between South Africa and the Netherlands at Centurion to be abandoned, with the rest of their three-match series in doubt following the discovery of a new coronavirus variant in the country.

South Africa's lead pacer Kagiso Rabada was on Tuesday released from the team for the three-match One-Day International series against India as part of its workload management.

Rishabh Pant's aggressive 64 not out led India 'A's fightback against South Africa 'A' on day three. Chasing 275, India 'A' reached 119/4 at stumps, with Pant showcasing his trademark flair. Earlier, South Africa 'A' were bowled out for 199, with Tanush Kotian taking four wickets. A thrilling final day awaits.