England

Jonny Bairstow

Dawid Malan

Joe Root

Ben Stokes

Harry Brook

Jos Buttler (C) (W)

David Willey

Adil Rashid

Gus Atkinson

Mark Wood

Reece Topley

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (W)

Reeza Hendricks

Rassie van der Dussen

Aiden Markram (C)

Heinrich Klaasen

David Miller

Marco Jansen

Gerald Coetzee

Keshav Maharaj

Kagiso Rabada

Lungi Ngidi

Adil Usman Rashid

Ben Matthew Duckett

Benjamin Andrew Stokes

Brydon Alexander Carse

Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson

Harry Cherrington Brook

Jacob Graham Bethell

Jamie Overton

Jamie Luke Smith

Joseph Edward Root

Jofra Chioke Archer

Joseph Charles Buttler

Joshua Charles Tongue

Liam Andrew Dawson

Luke Wood

Mark Andrew Wood

Matthew James Potts

Oliver John Douglas Pope

Philip Dean Salt

Rehan Ahmed

Samuel Matthew Curran

Thomas Banton

William George Jacks

Zak Crawley

Aiden Kyle Markram

Andile Simelane

Anrich Arno Nortje

Connor Esterhuizen

Corbin Bosch

David Andrew Miller

Dewald Brevis

Dian Forrester

Donovan Ferreira

George Fredrik Linde

Gerald William Coetzee

Jason Franswyn Smith

Jordan Hermann

Keshav Athmanand Maharaj

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Lubabalo Lutho Sipamla

Matthew Paul Breetzke

Nandre Burger

Nqobani Mokoena

Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman

Prenelan Subrayen

Quinton de Kock

Reeza Raphael Hendricks

Rubin Andrew Hermann

Ryan David Rickelton

Temba Bavuma

Tony de Zorzi

Tristan Stubbs

Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

ODI World Cup 2023: England left-arm pacer Reece Topley conceded 88 runs in the record-breaking game against South Africa but also picked up three wickets.

Reece Topley celebrates a wicket with his teammates (Getty Images)

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Reece Topley ruled out of World Cup 2023 after England's record-breaking loss to South Africa

The South African cricket team which was led by standout performances, aims to make a mark in the World Cup and move past the 'chokers' label.

South African batter Heinrich Klaasen celebrates his century vs England in the World Cup 2023. (Getty Images)

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'Our time to make a big statement': Heinrich Klaasen sends out stern warning to opponents after England demolition job

England's decision to bowl first in humid conditions backfired, and they struggled against South Africa's aggressive bowling attack. England could only manage to accumulate 170 runs in 22 overs.

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'It was a nightmare': Nasser Hussain reveals 9 reasons behind England's horrific defeat against South Africa

Amidst Reece Topley's injury scare, England's white-ball head coach Matthew Mott brought the speculation to include Jofra Archer to England's World Cup squad to a halt.

England's star bowlers Jofra Archer (left) and Reece Topley in this frame.

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Will Jofra Archer replace Reece Topley in England's World Cup squad? Head coach gives his final verdict

Hardik Pandya suffered an ankle injury in India's ODI World Cup clash against Bangladesh on October 19. In that case Shami and Suryakumar might be considered for India's tie against New Zealand.

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya in this frame.

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Rahul Dravid drops big hint at Hardik Pandya's replacement for India's World Cup clash against New Zealand

South Africa recorded a dominant 229-run victory over reigning champions England in their ODI World Cup clash at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on October 21, Saturday.

South African players (left) and England skipper Jos Buttler in this frame.

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Jos Buttler left shattered after England's nightmarish defeat against South Africa, says 'Incredibly disappointing. We're well beaten'

World Cup 2023: Mark Wood entertained the crowd at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai after England suffered a batting collapse in the mammoth run chase of 400.

Mark Wood hits a six against South Africa (Getty Images)

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Mark Wood becomes the ultimate tailender in World Cup history with 5 sixes in unbeaten 17-ball 43

England suffered their biggest ever defeat in the history of cricket as South Africa rocked defending Champions by 229 runs in their ODI World Cup clash at the Wankhede stadium on October 21.

 Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa celebrates their century during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 match between England and South Africa at Wankhede Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Mumbai, India. 

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SA vs ENG: England's World Cup defense in jeopardy after eye-opening 229-run loss to Bavuma-less South Africa

Reece Topley tried to stop the ball in his follow-through but his effort went in vain as the ball brushed his fingers and rushed away towards the boundary cushion.

England pacer Reece Topley suffered an injury against South Africa.

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ENG vs SA: Reece Topley goes bonkers after getting injured, throws chair in anger before storming into dressing room

Both South Africa and England enter this game on the back of a shocking defeat. The Proteas were rocked by a spirited Netherlands side while the Three Lions were taken down by Afghanistan.&nbsp;

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ENG vs SA: Fit-again Stokes returns as Buttler rings in 3 changes after Afghanistan defeat, Markram takes over captaincy from Bavuma

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Pep Guardiola has responded to a dinner plan with Arsenal boss Mikel Areta aheadof the Carabao Cup clash. Here is what the Man City head coach has said.

Arteta’s side has been top of the EPL table, followed by Guardiola’s men on second

Manchester United has jumped to number 3, followed by Aston Villa and Liverpool on fourth and fifth, respectively

Pep Guardiola rules out dinner with Mikel Arteta ahead of Carabao Cup between Arsenal vs Man City

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Watch Carlos Alcaraz stunned as he wore Brazil’s Jordan jersey for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the video goes viral.

The Brazil Jordan World Cup jersey refers to the groundbreaking FIFA World Cup away kit for the Brazilian national team (Seleção)

Alcaraz begins his pursuit of a second Miami crown against rising Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca

Watch: Carlos Alcaraz stuns in Brazil's Jordan jersey for FIFA World Cup 2026

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has dropped a huge update on Mo. Salah is ahead of the clash against Brighton. Will the Egyptian play? Here is what the Reds boss has said.

Salah had requested to be substituted during Wednesday's 4-0 Champions League win over Galatasaray

Egyptian forward will also remain at the club during the upcoming international break and will not join Egypt 

Liverpool boss Arne Slot’s big update on Mo. Salah

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England head coach Thomas Tuchel has broken his silence on dropping Real Madrid star Trent Arnold-Alexander out of the World Cup squad. 


The expanded squad is set for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley

These matches, announced as part of Thomas Tuchel's final home preparations ahead of naming his World Cup squad

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Tuchel explains leaving Trent out of England FIFA World Cup squad 

Arne Slot has dismissed the talks about his contract with Liverpool amid the struggling form. Here is what the Reds manager has said. 

Slot's current deal runs until June 2027

Slot spoke to the media ahead of his side’s clash against Brighton this weekend

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Reece Topley ruled out of World Cup 2023 after England's record-breaking loss to South Africa

'Our time to make a big statement': Heinrich Klaasen sends out stern warning to opponents after England demolition job

'It was a nightmare': Nasser Hussain reveals 9 reasons behind England's horrific defeat against South Africa