The only South African to hit a triple hundred in Tests, Hashim Amla's name is etched forever into the nation's cricket history. The former South Africa captain's pedigree for the longer version has long been established but his penchant for runs in the shorter formats makes him even more invaluable. He is the fastest to complete all the 1000-run multiples from 2000 to 7000 runs in ODIs and is the only current player who could challenge Virat Kohli's record of being the fastest to 10,000. However, he will be 36 years old by the time the next World Cup arrives which in the end could very well prove to be the charismatic player's swansong.
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Virat Kohli smashed his 47th ODI century against Pakistan in the crunch Super Fours encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup and broke a few more records as India posted a 356-run total.
In his international career, Amla amassed 18,672 runs for the Proteas in 124 Tests, 181 ODIs, and 44 T20Is from 2004-2019.
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At 29, de Kock called time on his Test career last week citing family reasons, although the wicketkeeper-batter will continue to play in the shorter formats of the game.
The hosts, who are trailing 0-1 in the three-match series after losing the first Test by 113 runs, will look to bounce back and prevent a first-ever series defeat at home to their opponents.
Former South African batsman Hashim Amla has come in support of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, and thanked Lungi Ngidi for standing up for the cause.
Hashim Amla heaped praises on Team India's bowling attack after the side whitewashed South Africa 3-0 in the Test series last month.
The second edition of the MSL starts on November 8, with the Blitz playing the opener against Jozi Stars in Johannesburg.
Former South African batsman Hashim Amla has joined County side Surrey on a two-year Kolpak deal.
Asked about his own excitement as Amla gears up for his maiden appearance in the league, he said that while T10 is being played professionally only in the last few years.
South Africa were thrashed by 203 runs in the first Test and lost by an innings and 137 runs in the second Test here, already losing the series.
Hashim Amla is set to join Surrey on a two-year deal after announcing his international retirement in August.
Hashim Amla called time on his illustrious international career with South Africa last night, and many cricketers are paying tribute to the star batsman.
Amla's career was spread over 15 years as he has played 349 matches across all formats for the Proteas and scored more than 18,000 runs which included 55 centuries.
South Africa have won just one game out of the five they played and after the loss against New Zealand on Wednesday, their 2019 World Cup campaign is all about salvaging pride than winning the cup.
Hashim Amla has termed Jasprit Bumrah and Kagiso Rabada as the two best bowlers in the world among the current crop.
The Proteas lost to India by six wickets on Wednesday, following defeats to England and Bangladesh in their first two matches.
The duo took part in an hour-long session as both the players eye a return with the clash against India on June 5.
The South African batsman was not included in the game against Bangladesh due to the injury sustained in the side's opener.
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