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Five-star Bosch seals emphatic win for South Africa over Zimbabwe

Fast bowler Corbin Bosch bowled South Africa to a 328-run win over Zimbabwe on the fourth day of the first Test at Queens Sports Club on Tuesday.

Bosch followed up a splendid first innings century by taking five for 43 as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 208 while chasing a mammoth 537-runs.

Playing in his second Test, Bosch became the fourth South African to score a century and take five wickets in an innings in a Test.

Corbin Bosch, who broke a stubborn opening stand with the last ball of Monday’s play, struck with the first delivery on Tuesday when new batter Nick Welch fended a lifting delivery to short leg.

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First innings century-maker Sean Williams went on the attack, hitting five fours in scoring 26 off 18 balls.

But Williams became Bosch’s third victim when he got into a tangle trying to play to leg and was caught behind off a top edge.

Fellow fast bowler Codi Yusuf replaced Bosch and quickly picked up three wickets as Zimbabwe crashed to 82 for six.

Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine (49) and Wellington Masakadza (57) delayed South Africa’s win by putting on 83 for the sixth wicket before Bosch had Ervine smartly caught at short leg by Tony de Zorzi.

Bosch completed his five-wicket haul when he bowled Vincent Masekesa for three.

The left-hand batter Masakadza, with a previous highest Test score of 17, struck nine fours in an attacking innings before he was caught at slip off South African captain, left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj.

South Africa fielded only four of the players who won the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s last month.

The Test series between South Africa and Zimbabwe does not count towards the new championship standings.

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Corbin Bosch penalised by PCB for violating PSL contract

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has slapped a one-year ban on South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch for breaching his Pakistan Super League (PSL) contract with Peshawar Zalmi.

Bosch was picked in the diamond category by Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi during the PSL 10 player draft earlier this year.

However, the all-rounder opted out of the PSL to join the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), a move that didn’t sit well with the PCB.

The board initially served Bosch with a legal notice, seeking a formal explanation for his decision.

Following internal proceedings and in line with the contractual obligations, the PCB has now confirmed a one-year ban on Bosch from the PSL, along with an undisclosed financial penalty.

“The all-rounder will serve a one-year ban and will not be eligible for selection in next year’s Pakistan Super League,” the board stated.

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Due to a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) signed between Bosch and the PCB, the financial details of the penalty have not been made public.

In an official statement shared by the PCB, Bosch acknowledged his mistake and issued an apology to Zalmi fans and the wider Pakistani cricket community.

“I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi and the wider cricket community,” Corbin Bosch said.

He added that he accepts full responsibility for his actions and is prepared to serve the ban and financial penalty.

“I take full responsibility for my actions and accept the consequences, including the penalty fine and the one-year ban from the HBL PSL,” he added.

“This has been a hard lesson, but I am committed to learning from this experience and hope to return to the HBL PSL in the future with renewed dedication and the trust of the fans,” he concluded.

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Corbin Bosch responds to PCB’s legal notice over PSL withdrawal

South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch has formally responded to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding his decision to withdraw from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, citing financial security and long-term career growth as the primary reasons.

Initially picked by Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 10, Bosch opted to join Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) instead, a move that left PCB officials frustrated and raised questions over his commitment to the PSL.

The board, viewing his withdrawal as a breach of contract, initiated legal proceedings through Bosch’s agent.

On Monday, Bosch addressed the PCB’s concerns, clarifying that his decision was not intended to undermine the PSL.

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He explained that signing with Mumbai Indians was a strategic career move, considering the franchise’s dominance in the IPL and its strong global connections across multiple leagues—factors that could provide him with better long-term opportunities.

The PCB is now reviewing his response to assess the contract violation and decide on possible actions against the player.

Following Bosch’s withdrawal, Peshawar Zalmi moved swiftly to sign Australian middle-order batter Mitchell Owen as his replacement for the upcoming season.

Meanwhile, anticipation continues to build for the PSL 10, which is scheduled to kick off on Friday, April 11. Defending champions Islamabad United will take on Lahore Qalandars in the tournament opener at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

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PCB issues legal notice to South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has served a legal notice to South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch for breaching his contractual obligations with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Sunday.

Corbin Bosch was selected by Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL player draft on January 13 in Lahore.

However, Indian Premier League (IPL) Mumbai Indians had also signed him as a replacement for his compatriot injured Lizaad Williams.

Bosch’s signing means he will forgo his PSL contract, as the IPL begins on March 22 and overlaps with the PSL’s April-May schedule.

According to the report, the player is alleged to have violated the terms of his contract. Pakistan Cricket Board has sent a legal notice to all-rounder Corbin Bosch through his agent.

The PCB management has outlined the implications and potential consequences of his withdrawal from the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League.

“Bosch was picked by Peshawar Zalmi in the Diamond category during the tenth edition of HBL PSL Player Draft, held in Lahore on 13 January,” the PCB said in a statement on Sunday.

“The legal notice was served through his agent, and the player has been asked to justify his actions of withdrawing from his professional and contractual commitments.”

For the unversed, the PSL 10 will begin on Friday, 11 April, with defending champions Islamabad United taking on champions Lahore Qalandars two times at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

The six-team tournament will see 34 matches from 11 April to 18 May, with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium set to host 13 matches, including two Eliminators and the final.

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Also, the upcoming edition will feature an exhibition match, which will be played on 8 April in Peshawar. The teams of the match will be confirmed in due course.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including Qualifier 1 on 13 May. Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will host five matches each.

The marquee event will also feature three double-headers, with two matches on weekends (Saturday) and one on a national holiday (Labour Day).

Karachi Kings, the winners of the league’s fifth edition, will begin their campaign on 12 April in their own backyard against runners-up of the last edition, Multan Sultans.

The first PSL 10 match in Multan will be played on 22 April between the Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars.

The newly constructed Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will welcome the tenth edition of the PSL on 24 April with home side Qalandars, winners of the seventh and eighth editions, taking on Peshawar Zalmi.

Peshawar Zalmi, champions of the PSL 2017, will play their five matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the winners of the fourth edition, Quetta Gladiators, will play five matches at the Gaddafi Stadium.

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Champions Trophy: South Africa call up all-rounder as Anrich Nortje’s replacement

South Africa have named all-rounder Corbin Bosch as a replacement for Anrich Nortje in the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Nortje was ruled out of the tournament after suffering a back injury last year and young talent Gerald Coetzee was being considered to replace him in the squad.

However, the side dealt with another blow as their premier all-rounder Coetzee was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to a hamstring niggle suffered during the SA20 tournament.

Now, all-rounder Corbin Bosch has been added to the South Africa squad for the marquee event, set to begin on February 19.

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The 30-year-old pacer made his international debut in December last year against Pakistan and has played just one ODI and a Test in his brief international career.

Apart from Corbin Bosch’s replacement, the Proteas have also added Kwena Maphaka as a travelling reserve in the squad for the tri-nation series and the Champions Trophy 2025.

The above-mentioned duo along with batter Tony de Zorzi will depart for Pakistan today to join the South Africa squad for the remainder of the single-league tournament.

South Africa will begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Afghanistan on Friday 21 February at National Bank Stadium Karachi.

South Africa’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

Temba Bavuma (capt), Corbin Bosch , Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen

South Africa squad for tri-nation series:

Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Lungi Ngidi, Meeka-eel Prince, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Smith and Kyle Verreynne.

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Corbin Bosch becomes first South African to achieve historic Test feat

CENTURIAN: South Africa all-rounder Corbin Bosch missed a well-deserved debut hundred however he managed to etch his name in the record books on the second day of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan here on Friday.

Bosch remained unbeaten on 81, laced with 18 fours, as Dane Paterson (12) was dismissed by Saim Ayub, ending a crucial 47-run stand for the final wicket.

Prior to this knock, he returned with bowling figures of 4-63 on the opening day, helping South Africa bundle Pakistan for 211.

These performances earned him a place in the record books as he became the first-ever South African player to score a fifty and take four or more wickets on Test debut.

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He came into the team for Keshav Maharaj, who got injured before the first ODI against Pakistan, and made an immediate impact with his all-round exploits.

It’s worth noting that overall Bosch is the 16th player to achieve this historic feat and the third to achieve this in this century.

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee, who recently retired, was the first to achieve this feat in this century, while Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was the second.

Players to score 50+ and take 4+ wickets on Test debut

Albert Trott (Australia) vs England in 1895

Leonard Braund (England) vs Australia in 1901

Frank Foster (England) vs Australia in 1911

Walter Hammond (England) vs South Africa in 1927

Bruce Taylor (New Zealand) vs India in 1965

Tony Greig (England) vs Australia in 1972

Gary Gilmour (Australia) vs New Zealand in 1973

John Lever (England) vs India in 1976

Tony Dodemaide (Australia) vs New Zealand in 1987

James Adams (West Indies) vs South Africa in 1992

Darren Gough (England) vs New Zealand in 1994

Mark Ealham (England) vs India in 1996

Gavin Robertson (Australia) vs India in 1998

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) vs South Africa in 2020

Tim Southee (New Zealand) vs England in 2008

Corbin Bosch (South Africa) vs Pakistan in 2024

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Pacers keep South Africa on top after Bosch’s 81* in first Pakistan Test

CENTURIAN: Pacers took three quick wickets to keep South Africa on top at Stumps after Corbin Bosch scored a gutsy 81* on the second day of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan here on Friday.

Pakistan were on 88-3 at Stumps on Day 2 with Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel on the crease at 16 and 8 respectively.

The visitors started their second innings with a 90-run deficit and lost their first wicket with 49 runs on the board. Kagiso Rabada castled Saim Ayub (28) to provide the first breakthrough.

Skipper Shan Masood also scored 28 runs before falling prey to Marco Jansen, who also removed Kamran Ghulam (4) in the next over.

Babar and Saud then survived the final minutes of the day before umpires decided to end the day’s play early due to bad light.

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Earlier, the South African innings ended on 301 with Bosch remaining unbeaten on 81 which was laced with 18 fours. Saim Ayub dismissed Dane Paterson (12) to end a crucial 47-run stand for the final wicket.

Bosch previously added a quick partnership of 41 runs for the ninth wicket with Kagiso Rabada (13) to help South Africa take a crucial lead of 90 runs.

Khurram and Naseem took three wickets each for Pakistan, while Aamir Jamal took two. Mohammad Abbas and Saim Ayub contributed with one wicket each.

Aiden Markram (47*) and captain Temba Bavuma (4*) resumed the innings for South Africa in the morning with the scoreboard reading 82-3.

They extended their partnership to 70 runs before Aamir Jamal removed Bavuma, who scored a patient knock of 31 runs.

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David Bedingham (30) joined Markram and they added 42 runs for the fifth wicket before he became the first victim of Naseem Shah, during a brilliant display of pace bowling.

Naseem then dismissed Kyle Verreynne (2) and Marco Jansen (2) to leave South Africa reeling at 191-7.

Markram held on to his end and scored a gutsy 89 from 144 balls with the help of 15 boundaries before his innings was cut short by Khurram Shahzad.

It’s worth noting that Pakistan were skittled for 211 on the first day with Kamran Ghulam top-scoring with a 71-ball 54 against the dominant pace attack of South Africa.

Pakistan Playing XI: Shan Masood (c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas.

South Africa Playing XI: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Corbin Bosch.

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South Africa name two uncapped players in squad for Pakistan Tests

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday unveiled a strong squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, scheduled to commence on December 26.

South Africa has included two uncapped players — all-rounder Corbin Bosch alongside teenage pacer Kwena Maphaka, who is part of the white-ball squad against Pakistan.

Bosch, the son of former international cricketer Tertius Bosch, has received his first call-up to represent his country at the international level. He has scored 1295 runs at an average of 40.46 and taken 72 wickets across 34 first-class matches.

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Meanwhile, Maphaka was initially called up to the Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka as a backup for the injured fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, however, he could not get a game.

On the other hand, injured all-rounder Wiaan Mulder and spinner Keshav Maharaj have also been named in the South Africa squad, with the hope of achieving full fitness ahead of the Test series.

Maharaj suffered a groin strain just before the first ODI against Pakistan yesterday. He will undergo a scan later today to assess the severity of the injury.

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Meanwhile, Mulder broke his right middle finger while batting against Sri Lanka in Durban last month and is now in the final phase of his recovery.

The Test series against Pakistan is vital for South Africa as they aim to strengthen their chances for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Currently, they are sitting at the top of the points table following their clean sweep victory over Sri Lanka.

The two-match Test series between Pakistan and South Africa will kick off in Centurion on December 26, meanwhile, the second Test will start from January 3 in Cape Town.

Squads for South Africa-Pakistan Test series

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk)

Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha

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