Aiden Markram
'Fortunate to play series in India ahead of IPL auction'
A four-match Twenty20 series against India comes at an opportune time for South Africa’s cricketers as it provides an additional stage to highlight their skills before the Indian Premier League auction later this month, said captain Aiden Markram.
Markram feels ‘no pressure’ on WTC final chances
South Africa’s stand-in skipper Aiden Markram is excited by their chances of qualifying for the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 but feels his sides needs to take it one game at a time.
With Bavuma injured, Markram to lead Proteas in first Test in Bangladesh
Aiden Markram will replace Temba Bavuma as South Africa captain for the first Test against Bangladesh later this month, Cricket South Africa said on Friday.
South Africa secure consolation win over Afghanistan in 3rd ODI
Aiden Markram's calm innings helped South Africa avoid suffering a series clean sweep by Afghanistan with a seven-wicket victory in the third one-day international in Sharjah on Sunday.
Markram, Verreynne put South Africa in charge of 2nd Windies Test
Half-centuries by Aiden Markram at the top of the innings and Kyle Verreynne at the end of the day put South Africa in charge of the second Test against the West Indies on Friday.
Devastated South Africa reflect on missed opportunity
Markram hoped that this would be the first of more finals to come, in particular when South Africa host the 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027.
More than a title at stake
India will be out to end their global title drought while South Africa will be seeking to bury their 'chokers' tag at Kensington Oval on Saturday when the tournament's two unbeaten sides clash in the Twenty20 World Cup final.
T20 World Cup final a hunger game for Proteas: Markram
South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his team are driven by an "extreme hunger" to win as they search for their first T20 World Cup title against India on Saturday.
Captain cool Markram motivated to make South Africa legends prouder
Markram paid tribute to those who were unable to overcome the hurdle in previous tournaments.
South Africa got lucky, admits Markram
Aiden Markram admitted South Africa rode their luck as they maintained their perfect record at the T20 World Cup with a tense four-run win over Bangladesh on Monday.
T20 World Cup: Get to know the captains via interesting facts
Aiden Markram is set to appear in his third ICC T20 World Cup this year, first time as captain, in the USA and the West Indies where he will be leading a strong squad with a point to prove.
Markram shines as Hyderabad pip Chennai
Aiden Markram struck a brisk half-century as Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame some late jitters to beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
India beat South Africa in shortest-ever Test
India pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj picked starred with six-wicket hauls in each innings to help India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the second Test in Cape Town on Thursday.
Indians in box seat despite Markram's sublime century
Jasprit Bumrah took six for 61 –- and was denied the wicket of Markram when the batsman, on 71, edged a drive and wicketkeeper KL Rahul could not hold a catch above his head.
‘Look down at surface, not up’ the mantra for Proteas
South Africa flew into the Cricket World Cup a little under the radar but the awesome range of their power hitting has seen the side post the top three scores in the tournament, which stand-in captain Aiden Markram puts down to their adaptability.
Wary Proteas taking inspiration from Springboks
Aiden Markram says South Africa's cricketers are taking "inspiration" from the Springboks' run to the Rugby World Cup final as they continue their own quest for global glory in India.
Milestone man Markram trusts basic instincts
Three of South Africa's top four batters smashed rapid hundreds as they racked up a tournament record total of 428-5 en route to a comprehensive victory over the 1996 champions.
Proteas begin World Cup with record-laden innings
South Africa batters belted the Sri Lankan bowlers all around the park in their opening World Cup fixture at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.
Markram named as South African T20 captain
Cricket South Africa director Enoch Nkwe said this did not mean the door was closed on Du Plessis, 38, who has not played for South Africa since February 2021, or other non-contracted cricketers