South Africa tour of India 2019/20
South Africa cricketers asked to self-isolate, social distance themselves upon return from India
"We deemed the risks (in India) to be very low," says Dr Shuaib Manjra
May 01, 2024
Coronavirus: India v South Africa ODI series rescheduled
The decision follows BCCI's move earlier on Friday to defer the IPL till April 15
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 1st ODI, Dharamsala
First ODI abandoned without a ball bowled
The first match of the T20I series between India and South Africa had also been rained off, at the same venue
April 22, 2024
Last two ODIs of India-South Africa series to be played behind closed doors
Ticket sales stopped at Lucknow and Kolkata after the Indian government's directive
April 22, 2024
Bruised India look to mend reputation against upbeat South Africa
The visitors will have higher ambitions this time especially with their young batting line-up impressing in the recent series against Australia
April 28, 2024
Middle-order spots up for grabs as South Africa prepare for India ODIs
Mark Boucher also explains what lies ahead for South Africa during the winter
April 26, 2024
Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shikhar Dhawan return from injuries for South Africa ODIs
Rohit Sharma, who sustained a calf injury last month, doesn't feature in the squad
April 22, 2024
South Africa tour of India, 2019-20
Janneman Malan added to South Africa's squad for India ODIs
Opening batsman will be the 16th member of the squad that will play three ODIs in India
April 25, 2024
South Africa in India, 2019-20
CSA going forward with India tour after medical advice
CSA's chief medical officer to travel with the team, additional precautions to be in place
April 22, 2024
Maiden ODI call-up for George Linde as South Africa travel to India
Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen return to bolster the batting for three-match series
April 22, 2024
Even now I don't feel comfortable with international cricket - Adam Zampa
But that isn't necessarily a bad thing, and it motivates him to be a better cricketer
April 22, 2024
Faf du Plessis suggests doing away with the toss in Test cricket
The South Africa captain says it would help teams be more competitive when they travel away from home
April 22, 2024
South Africa in India 2019-20
Faf du Plessis calls for better domestic structures
Captain wants better succession planning and hopes that Brexit could possibly reduce Kolpak's impact on South Africa
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 3rd Test, Pune, Ranchi, 4th day
Two in two for Nadeem as India wrap up 3-0 sweep
India take maximum WTC points from series with innings and 202-run victory
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 3rd Test, Ranchi, 4th day
If bowlers take 20 wickets, this team becomes like a Ferrari - Ravi Shastri
India coach holds forth on the fast bowling improvements, the Rohit-Rahane show and Nadeem's debut
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 3rd Test, Ranchi, 4th day
India's 'exceptional ruthlessness' with bat left us 'mentally weak' - Faf du Plessis
He will continue to captain South Africa and sees it as his responsibility to help with the transition
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 3rd Test, Ranchi, 4th day
India should have only five Test centres - Virat Kohli
The India captain says touring teams should know which venues they're going to play at
April 22, 2024
Kohli on what sets Shami and Umesh apart on Indian pitches
Among all Indian fast bowlers who've taken at least 10 wickets in home Tests, Shami and Umesh have the best strike rates
April 23, 2024
Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav put India on the brink of 3-0 sweep
The two seamers ripped through SA once again, leaving the hosts two wickets away from another innings victory
April 22, 2024
If a slot in the XI isn't empty, then you just wait for your chance - Shahbaz Nadeem
The left-arm spinner made his first-class debut before any of his India team-mates in the Ranchi Test, but the wait has been worth it for the man from Jharkhand
April 27, 2024
South Africa rocked after Rohit Sharma 212, Ajinkya Rahane 115
Umesh and Shami bounce out SA's new opening pair before bad light ends play early
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 3rd Test, Ranchi, 2nd day
Whenever team has been in tough situations, Rahane has rescued us - Rohit Sharma
Rohit praised Rahane for showing the 'hunger' and 'strength' that helped India recover after a shaky start
April 26, 2024
'It's been lessons' - George Linde's tough initiation to Test cricket
The left-arm spinner had trouble bowling the right line but, after a chat with Faf du Plessis, all that changed
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 3rd Test, Ranchi, 1st day
Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane run South Africa ragged
The pair have added 185 with the promise of plenty more after India found themselves in early trouble
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 3rd Test, Ranchi
'We have to fight our way out of these last two losses' - Faf du Plessis
The South Africa captain looks to convert fifties into hundreds to change his team's fortunes
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 3rd Test, Ranchi
Depleted South Africa look for answers against ruthless Indian juggernaut
South Africa will have to make changes following injuries to Keshav Maharaj and Aiden Markram
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, third Test, Ranchi
Shahbaz Nadeem added to India's Test squad as cover for Kuldeep Yadav
The wristspinner complained of shoulder pain on the eve of the Ranchi Test
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 3rd Test, Ranchi
Aiden Markram ruled out of third Test with self-inflicted wrist injury
After his second-innings dismissal in the Pune Test, he lashed out at a solid object in frustration, resulting in a fracture
April 24, 2024
Aiden Markram, Theunis de Bruyn, Temba Bavuma and South Africa at a crossroads
Their tour of India has been sub-par and it is likely they might be "rested" in favour of fresher legs
April 22, 2024
South Africa tour of India 2019
'Don't know if we can be put under more pressure' - Kagiso Rabada
South Africa not only conceded over 500 in the first innings of the two Tests but also failed to bowl India out
April 22, 2024
South Africa tour of India, 2019-20
Virat Kohli moves to within a point of No. 1-ranked Steven Smith
The India captain can reclaim the top spot in the third Test in Ranchi
April 22, 2024
CSA chief urges fans to be patient, give 'new generation time to settle'
Thabang Moroe says it would be impossible to replace the kind of players they have lost overnight
April 21, 2024
India v South Africa, 2nd Test, Pune, 4th day
Umesh Yadav and spin duo wrap up innings win, series for India
The combination of India's ruthless attack and South Africa's ordinary batting meant India cruised to a crushing win by an innings and 137 runs
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 2nd Test, Pune, 4th day
'We're not going to take the foot off the gas in the third Test' - Virat Kohli
India captain praises Wriddhiman Saha and R Ashwin for coming back to Test cricket with strong performances
April 22, 2024
South Africa in India 2019
George Linde replaces injured Keshav Maharaj for third Test
Cobras left-arm spinner George Linde has been called up to the squad as a replacement
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, 2nd Test, Pune, 4th day
'I have to be ready when I get my chance' - Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav came into India's XI as a fifth bowler, but with match figures of 6 for 59 ensured the match practice he got with India A after requesting the selectors, paid off
April 22, 2024
India take 326-run lead despite Keshav Maharaj and Vernon Philander's resistance
A ninth-wicket partnership of 109 runs may have staved off an innings defeat for South Africa
April 22, 2024
India v South Africa, Day 3, 2nd Test, Pune
'My best not good enough right now' - Temba Bavuma
Temba Bavuma admitted watching the lower order battle had given the batsman's ego a hit, and understood where criticism of him was coming from
April 22, 2024
Virat Kohli 254*, Ravindra Jadeja 91 break down South Africa
It is hard to remember an untidier effort from the visitors in the field. Even the forecast rain refused to come to their rescue.
April 25, 2024
India v South Africa, 2nd Test, Pune, 1st day
Mayank Agarwal hits 108 as India run rampant
Rabada picks all three wickets to fall as India strengthen base with Kohli, Pujara chipping in with half-centuries
April 22, 2024
South Africa tour of India, 2019-20
Test championship rules will discourage below-par pitches, feels Faf du Plessis
Home sides will only lose points if a WTC match is abandoned because of an unfair pitch
April 22, 2024
'Double the points for away wins' - Virat Kohli's tip for World Test Championship
India captain concedes that his team has also found it tough to adapt to the challenging conditions at home
April 22, 2024
South Africa's second crack at India's home dominance
Even after they put up 431 in the first innings, they lost by 203 runs. Can Faf du Plessis men do better in Pune?
April 22, 2024
India women v South Africa women, 1st ODI, Vadodara
Jhulan Goswami, Priya Punia lead India to convincing win
The 24-year old ODI debutant Punia hits unbeaten 75 in a modest chase set up by the veteran's three-for
April 22, 2024
The mystery of the Pune pitch
It has always been a high-scoring venue in first-class cricket, but come the time of a Test match, spinners start to hold sway
April 26, 2024
India v South Africa, 1st Test, Visakhapatnam, 5th day
'Shami a strike bowler for us in the second innings consistently' - Kohli
The India captain praised his pace bowlers for their attitude on unhelpful home pitches
April 22, 2024
'Proud' Faf du Plessis backs South Africa to build from 2015's 'tough lessons'
For a team that has lost a Test by a margin of more than 200 runs, South Africa were unusually pleased with their performance in Visakhapatnam
April 22, 2024
South Africa in India 2019
Quinton de Kock will 'lead by example' - Rassie van der Dussen
South Africa batsman also believes they have got an opportunity to make a strong statement in the series against India and bounce back from the World Cup debacle
April 25, 2024
South Africa in India 2019-20
South Africa looking at de Kock as captaincy option for T20 World Cup
On their arrival in India, new team director Enoch Nkwe said they have 'to start building for the future'
May 01, 2024
South Africa in India 2019
Amol Muzumdar appointed South Africa batting coach for India series
Muzumdar's specialist role for this tour mirrors the one former Sri Lanka batsman Thilan Samaraweera played for New Zealand during their Test series against Sri Lanka last month
May 01, 2024
South Africa A in India 2019
Rabada 'not too worried' with Archer, Bumrah snatching spotlight
The fast bowler also looks ahead to the upcoming India tour, and how the experience of having played there before will help some of his team-mates
April 29, 2024
South Africa in India 2019
Smuts withdrawn from South Africa T20I squad due to fitness issues; Linde named as replacement
Linde, who is already in India with the touring South Africa A squad, will join the senior team on their arrival
May 01, 2024
South Africa tour of India 2019
Klusener, Barnes, Ontong in SA support staff for India tour
As part of the team's new directive, the assistant coaches and all other technical staff will report directly to the newly-appointed interim team director Enoch Nkwe
May 01, 2024
South Africa news
Heinrich Klaasen replaces Rudi Second for South Africa's Tests against India
A CSA press release made the news public although it did not mention any details of Second's injury, just that it happened while he was training with the South Africa A squad
May 01, 2024
South Africa news
Steyn was not 'medically ready' for India tour - van Zyl
The fast bowler said he had been available for the T20Is, but the acting director of cricket said they couldn't select him
May 01, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa door not closed for Chris Morris
Acting Director of Cricket Corrie van Zyl says the bowler "still wants to play for South Africa" and negotiations for a new contract will start after the India tour
May 01, 2024
South Africa news
Nortje, Second and Muthusamy part of Test squad to India, no Faf for T20Is
Faf du Plessis was not included in South Africa's T20 squad, but will be captain for the three-Test series that follows the T20s
May 01, 2024
South Africa news
Enoch Nkwe named South Africa's interim team director
Former Gauteng batsman to take charge ahead of South Africa's tour of India in September
May 01, 2024
Du Plessis to remain in charge of South Africa Test side
CSA's acting director of cricket, Corrie van Zyl, said the selectors would look discuss white-ball captaincy as part of their strategy towards World Cup 2023
May 01, 2024