Mark Boucher: News
Mark Verdon Boucher is a former South African wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman, and a coach of the South Africa cricket team, who is regarded as one of the best wicket-keeper batsmen of all time in cricket history. Born on December 3, 1976, he was trained by English coach Richard Pybus. He made his international Test debut in 1997 against Pakistan. As of 2021, he holds the record for maximum dismissals (555) by a wicketkeeper in Test cricket and the most dismissals (999) by a wicketkeeper in all forms of cricket. Boucher is regarded as a highly consistent performer in all three forms of cricket. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut in January 1998 and T20 International debut against New Zealand. He has played 467 international matches. As of 2021, he holds the record for taking most catches as a wicket-keeper in all forms of cricket (952), most byes conceded by a wicketkeeper in T20 International innings, and has played the most T20 innings without a career duck (76). He was named 2017 Coach of the Year at the annual awards organized by Cricket South Africa. He was conferred with the South Africa Player of the Year Award in 1998, 2000, 2006 and the Wisden Cricketer of the Year Award in 2009. He retired in 2012 following an eye injury.
15 Jan 2023
South Africa Cricket TeamShukri Conrad, Rob Walter to be named SA's head coaches
As per the latest developments, Shukri Conrad and Rob Walter are set to take over as head coaches of South Africa's men's team.
17 Sep 2022
Mumbai Indians (MI)MI Emirates appoint Shane Bond as head coach: Details here
Kiwi legend Shane Bond has been appointed as head coach of Mumbai Indians-owned MI Emirates in the UAE's inaugural ILT20 League, commencing January 2023.
16 Sep 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)Mark Boucher named Mumbai Indians head coach: Decoding his journey
Mark Boucher has been announced as the head coach of Mumbai Indians, starting with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.
15 Sep 2022
Mumbai Indians (MI)IPL: MI set to name Mark Boucher as head coach
According to ESPNcricinfo, Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to appoint Mark Boucher as their head coach.
13 Sep 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)Mark Boucher to step down as SA coach: Details here
Mark Boucher will step down as the the head coach of South Africa cricket team following the ICC T20 World Cup.
25 Apr 2022
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Former Cricket South Africa (CSA) Director of Cricket, Graeme Smith, has been cleared of several racism allegations following the "outcomes of Social Justice and Nation-Building (SJN) commission's report".
14 Nov 2020
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27 Oct 2020
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16 Aug 2020
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19 Jul 2020
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South African superstar AB de Villiers made a blistering return to professional cricket in the recently concluded 3TC Solidarity Cup.
29 Apr 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Smith terms comments surrounding ABD as fake
Former opener Graeme Smith, who was named South Africa's Director of Cricket a few days earlier, has termed comments surrounding AB de Villiers as fake.
13 Apr 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)AB de Villiers uncertain about playing in T20 WC
South African batsman AB de Villiers opened up on his prospect of playing the T20 World Cup later this year.
09 Apr 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Boucher disappointed with South Africa's performance against England and Australia
South Africa Team Director Mark Boucher remains optimistic about rebuilding a strong Proteas side despite a tough summer.
08 Apr 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Cricket South Africa to introduce fitness clause in player's contracts
In a bid to set benchmark for fitness, Cricket South Africa (CSA) is planning to add a fitness clause in the player contracts.
20 Mar 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)#CoronavirusOutbreak: Players we may not see if IPL gets suspended
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11 Mar 2020
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Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar stated that India might limit the use of saliva to shine the ball in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa.
04 Mar 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)AB de Villiers might soon play for South Africa again
The Proteas head coach Mark Boucher has time and again talked about the possibility of AB de Villiers scripting a comeback, ever since he has taken over the post.
17 Feb 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Will AB de Villiers play World T20? Boucher drops hint
South African coach Mark Boucher stated that AB de Villiers is in contention for a spot to participate in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 if he remains available for selection.
17 Jan 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Is AB de Villiers looking to play ODIs again?
South Africa's swashbuckling batsman AB de Villiers announced his retirement in 2018.
14 Jan 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)AB de Villiers could return for the ICC World T20
South Africa's dashing batsman AB de Villiers has said he would be interested in making an international comeback with an eye on the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.
25 Dec 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Boxing Day Test, SA vs England: Preview, Dream11 and more
South Africa and England will liven their rivalry in the opening first Test of the four-match series, starting December 26.
18 Dec 2019
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Jacques Kallis joins Proteas coaching set-up: Details here
South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis has been appointed as the batting consultant of the national team.
17 Dec 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)Conversations have taken place: du Plessis on ABD's international return
South African cricket team captain Faf du Plessis had revealed on Monday that talks are going on between the country's cricket board (CSA) and AB de Villiers regarding the latter's return to the team before the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next year.
02 Sep 2019
IndiaRishabh Pant goes past MS Dhoni's Test record: Details here
Young Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has barely played 11 Tests but he has already reached a landmark of 50 dismissals.
02 Jun 2019
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South Africa are one of the top teams to have never won the Cricket World Cup.
26 Jan 2019
England Cricket TeamWI vs England: Holder smashes double ton- Here're records scripted
West Indies captain Jason Holder produced one of the best Test innings in recent times to floor England in the ongoing Test in Barbados.
26 Mar 2018
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Reliving the best hat-tricks in the Indian Premier League
How often do you see hat-tricks being picked up by bowlers in cricket? Needless to say that it is a rare feat.
09 Jul 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!New laws for safety of wicket-keepers
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has positively responded to the use of tethered bails in a view to protect wicket-keepers from injuries due to bouncing bails.