Friday, 5 October 2012

CHOKING PROTEAS EXIT T20






South african cricket team the Proteas have bombed out of the T20 tournament held in Sri lanka who finished top of their group, the Proteas had a remarkable run before the tournament thrashing England in their own backyard. The Proteas lost all three of their games against Pakistan India and Austrlia to finish bottom of the table in the Super Eight group.

They have slipped on the world rankings falling four places to fifth position according to the latest rankings released on wednesday with the hosts Sri Lanka taking top spot, Meanwhile Proteas veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis has dropped five places to 14th in the batsman list and Graeme Smith who did not take part in the tournament fell three places to 18th.

In the bowling side spinner Johan Botha dropped one spot to fifth and fast bowler Morne Morkel fell three places to 15th, but there was good news for paceman Dale Steyn as he retained 11th position in the rankings.

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