Kepler Wessels

Kepler Wessels stands out as the only cricketer to score over 1000 runs and centuries in Test matches for two nations: Australia and South Africa. Beginning his career with Australia, he later captained South Africa post-isolation, leading them in their first World Cup appearance since the 1970s and achieving remarkable feats. Throughout his Test career, Wessels scored six centuries and 15 half-centuries. In his ODI career, which spanned 109 matches, he scored one century and 26 fifties.

Ex Proteas captain Kepler Wessels feels Graeme Smith's interest in the game had taken a tumble but the hunger could be back after his recent marriage.

The next time officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sit down to formalise a process to select the new Team India coach, they will have a bigger pool to choose from.

Former South Africa captain Kepler Wessels foresees an east-west split in the world cricket if administrators fail to address issues arising out of cancellation of events.

Zimbabwe’s Gary Ballance achieved a rare feat on Tuesday as he became only the second Test batter after Kepler Wessels to score a century for two countries.

Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has said the 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup provided him with the opportunity to show his talent and potential on a global stage.

Chennai Super Kings coach Kepler Wessels says the hosts still pose a threat to their semi-final chances in Tuesday's match.

Hailing the quality of wrist spin bowled by the Indian duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, ex-South Africa captain Kepler Wessels has said that his country's batsmen were not used to playing wrist spin, and hence struggled against the two in the one-day series.

Eric Simons made his SA debut in 1994 at the age of 32. Played in 32 ODIs as an all-rounder. He was a handy lower-order batsman and a seamer.

In the 44-year history of the World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar and Javed Miandad hold the record for most number of appearances for their team. However there are also a few players that have represented two different teams at the tournament. Here's a look at the players who have this unique record.

Disclosures in Herschelle Gibbs' no-holds-barred autobiography titled 'To the Point', have brought the curtains down on the out-of-favour South Africa opener's career, feels former skipper Kepler Wessels.

Former South Africa skipper Kepler Wessels feels South Africa will enjoy an edge over Australia who are struggling to retain their number one Test-side tag.

Former England Test batsman Gary Ballance scored an unbeaten century on debut to lead Zimbabwe in a sterling fightback on the fourth day of the first test against West Indies at the Queens Sports Club on Tuesday.

Kapil Dev said that victory over eventual champions Pakistan in the league stages of the 1992 WC was the most cherished moment for him in the event.

The South African team has the talent and ability to win the 50-over cricket World Cup to be held in the Indian subcontinent next year, feels Andrew Hudson.

TOI caught up with former South African captain Kepler Wessels who spoke on Rohit Sharma's struggle , the current Indian team setup and why South Africa are performing poorly in the ongoing ODI series.

Going by the buzz in South Africa, Gary Kirsten seems both the bookies and critics' choice for next SA coach following the departure of Mickey Arthur.

Star Zimbabwe batter Gary Ballance was ruled out of the decisive second Test against the West Indies in Bulawayo on Sunday due to a migraine headache. A Zimbabwe Cricket spokesman said Ballance had been feeling unwell for several days and had not recovered sufficiently to play.

The Cricket Board made it clear that it would not look beyond the list of applications when the new Team India coach is picked.

Veteran Indian batsman Suresh Raina on Tuesday said Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership turned Chennai Super Kings into arguably the most decorated franchise in the history of the IPL.