Former South Africa pacer Vernon Philander's brother shot dead
Cricket | October 08, 2020 11:35 ISTVernon Philander's brother Tyrone was shot dead near his home in Cape Town.
Vernon Philander's brother Tyrone was shot dead near his home in Cape Town.
Somerset announced the cancellation of the Kolpak deal with former South African all-rounder Vernon Philander.
With former captain Graeme Smith appointed as acting director of cricket and former wicketkeeper Mark Boucher appointed as coach, Philander said that there is hope for a turnaround but it is too late for him to reconsider his decision.
Philander, 34, has played 97 matches across all three formats, taking a total of 261 wickets since his debut in 2011, before this game.
South Africa was all out for 274 in its second innings on the fourth day at the Wanderers, way off its world-record target of 466.
Philander received the penalty for his celebration after dismissing England's Jos Buttler on the second day of the ongoing fourth Test between the two sides at the Wanderers
Jos Buttler was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "use of an audible obscenity during an international match".
The stump mic picked up Jos Buttler launching an angry tirade at Vernon Philander after he appeared to get in the way of a throw to the wicketkeeper.
Philander recently announced his intention to call it a day from the international cricket after the ongoing series with England.
South African all-rounder Vernon Philander announces retirement from all forms of international cricket.
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