Steven Smith retires from ODIs: It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it
Australian batsman Steven Smith has retired from ODI cricket. He will remain available for Test and T20I selection.
International cricket
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma recover, available for Champions Trophy semi-final
Batsman Aiden Markram has passed a fitness test and is available for South Africa’s Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand in Pakistan on Wednesday.
George Linde joins South Africa’s Champions Trophy squad
Spinning all-rounder George Linde has joined South Africa’s squad for the remainder of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Lungi Ngidi faster than Dale Steyn, Shaun Pollock and Makhaya Ntini to 100 ODI wickets
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi took a 100th wicket in ODI cricket during South Africa’s Champions Trophy match against England in Karachi, Pakistan, on Saturday.
Jos Buttler resigns: The overriding emotions are still sadness and disappointment
England ODI captain Jos Buttler resigned on Friday, 28 February 2025.
Rassie van der Dussen: I certainly don’t expect any preferential treatment
Batsman Rassie van der Dussen is the oldest player in South Africa’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
WP add Abdullah Bayoumy, Oliver Whitehead, Jody Lawrence to One-Day Cup squad
Western Province have updated the squad for Wednesday’s One-Day Cup fixture against the Titans at Newlands in Cape Town.
Temba Bavuma targets another Champions Trophy semi-final: We’re bullish about our chances
Australia will be without fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for Tuesday’s Champions Trophy fixture against South Africa in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Champions Trophy squads > final 15s for South Africa and 7 other teams
All the squads for the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy. The tournament will include South Africa and seven other ODI teams.
Fastest to 6,000 runs in ODIs – Babar Azam beats Quinton de Kock, equals Hashim Amla
Who was the fastest to 6,000 runs in ODIs? Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, Babar Azam and Joe Root are among the quickest to achieve the feat