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'We had the game in our hand' - Masood calls for more ruthlessness from Pakistan to kill off Tests

'We had the game in our hand' - Masood calls for more ruthlessness from Pakistan to kill off Tests

"We must make sure we win the game rather than [allowing] the other team back into it"

29-Dec-2024•Danyal Rasool

WTC final scenarios: South Africa through, but what about India, Australia and Sri Lanka?

WTC final scenarios: South Africa through, but what about India, Australia and Sri Lanka?

If not the remaining two Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests, then Australia's visit to Sri Lanka will decide who meets South Africa at Lord's in June 2025

29-Dec-2024•S Rajesh

South Africa clinch two-wicket thriller to seal WTC final spot

South Africa clinch two-wicket thriller to seal WTC final spot

Abbas' sensational six-wicket haul was not enough to deny the hosts, with Rabada and Jansen sealing the victory

29-Dec-2024•Firdose Moonda

Jansen urges SA to be 'disciplined' as WTC final beckons

Jansen urges SA to be 'disciplined' as WTC final beckons

South Africa will want to finish the job here, with only win one out of this and the next Test needed

28-Dec-2024•Firdose Moonda

Abbas, Shahzad give Pakistan hope of defending 147

Abbas, Shahzad give Pakistan hope of defending 147

Earlier, Jansen picked up 6 for 52 to restrict Pakistan but a late burst has ensured South Africa do not rest easy overnight

28-Dec-2024•Danyal Rasool

'Frustrated' but not 'out of touch' - Markram keen to contribute more

'Frustrated' but not 'out of touch' - Markram keen to contribute more

"It would be a completely different conversation if I was feeling quite scratchy and feeling out of touch. I'm very fortunate that that's not the case"

27-Dec-2024•Firdose Moonda

Pakistan lose their way after Bosch bash hands South Africa advantage

Pakistan lose their way after Bosch bash hands South Africa advantage

South Africa added 88 for the last two wickets after Markram made 89

27-Dec-2024•Firdose Moonda

Paterson, Bosch lead South Africa's Boxing Day domination

Paterson, Bosch lead South Africa's Boxing Day domination

Ghulam and Rizwan added 81, but Pakistan were eventually out for 211 on opening day

26-Dec-2024•Danyal Rasool

Pakistan bring back Babar and go with four pacers for Centurion Test

Pakistan bring back Babar and go with four pacers for Centurion Test

Kamran Ghulam keeps his place at No. 4 with Babar set to bat at No. 3 and Masood to open

25-Dec-2024•Danyal Rasool

Intriguing Boxing Day beckons with SA in sight of WTC final

Intriguing Boxing Day beckons with SA in sight of WTC final

Corbin Bosch is set to make his Test debut on what promises to be a seamer-friendly Centurion pitch

25-Dec-2024•Firdose Moonda

Keshav Maharaj ruled out of Pakistan ODIs due to adductor strain

Keshav Maharaj ruled out of Pakistan ODIs due to adductor strain

Bjorn Fortuin named as replacement, with Maharaj to be assessed ahead of first Test starting December 26

19-Dec-2024•ESPNcricinfo staff

Injured Maharaj and Mulder included in South Africa squad for Tests against Pakistan

Injured Maharaj and Mulder included in South Africa squad for Tests against Pakistan

South Africa have called up two uncapped players for the two-Test series, seam bowlers Corbin Bosch and Kwena Maphaka

18-Dec-2024•Firdose Moonda

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