Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2020/21
Steven Smith replaces Virat Kohli as No. 2 Test batsman, Kane Williamson solid at the top
Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant, Marnus Labuschagne and Kyle Jamieson moved up the tables
May 16, 2024
Dimuth Karunaratne rues spate of Sri Lanka injuries in series that got away
Captain admits loss of several first-choice players contributed to team's negative mindset
May 18, 2024
Dean Elgar becomes Mr Go-To as South Africa thrive in the Highveld
Lutho Sipamla enjoys fruitful maiden series as travails of 2020 are put behind the hosts
May 18, 2024
South Africa's return to winning ways - what went right and what still needs fixing?
Quicks impress and du Plessis serves reminder but middle-order batting still under scrutiny
May 17, 2024
South Africa seal victory and 2-0 series win despite Dimuth Karunaratne's battling hundred
Sri Lanka lose last six wickets for 35 runs as hosts close in on 2-0 series win
May 13, 2024
Sri Lanka attack can challenge South Africa in fourth-innings chase - Vishwa Fernando
Seamer suggests 200-run target could be tricky for home side after first-innings collapse
May 16, 2024
Dean Elgar drinks in return to hundred-scoring form as South Africa make light of batting wobble
"Maybe from a mental point of view we lacked a little bit, or maybe we don't trust our technique"
May 10, 2024
Normal service for South Africa as collapse exposes familiar faultlines
The likelihood of a comfortable 2-0 series win can't disguise the frailty in the hosts' line-up
May 10, 2024
Dimuth Karunaratne's 91* rallies Sri Lanka as Vishwa Fernando claims maiden five-for
Sri Lanka hit back after 184-run stand between Elgar and Rassie van der Dussen
May 17, 2024
Rise of Anrich Nortje heralds new era of security for South Africa
Where once such success might have been accompanied by whispers of Kolpak, Nortje isn't going anywhere
May 18, 2024
Anrich Nortje six blows Sri Lanka away before Dean Elgar cements strangle hold
South Africa unchanged from convincing win in first Test
May 10, 2024
Depleted bowling line up an opportunity for new names, says Karunaratne
Sri Lanka's captain also said he wasn't confident with his own batting during the first Test
May 18, 2024
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Johannesburg
Confident South Africa won't let up against wounded Sri Lanka - Dean Elgar
After innings win, hosts want to assert themselves even further
May 15, 2024
South Africa eye elusive series win against injury-hit Sri Lanka
The visiting side are likely to be without at least seven, possibly eight, first-choice picks for the second Test
May 18, 2024
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Johannesburg
Temba Bavuma has 'unfinished business' after walking in first Test
Batsman admits his decision, which ruined century hopes, "wasn't the cleverest of things"
May 11, 2024
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Johannesburg
Sri Lanka limp towards second Test with squad decimated by injuries
Casualty list to be felt at the Wanderers and beyond with several players doubtful for England series
May 18, 2024
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Johannesburg
Beuran Hendricks returns to South Africa squad for second Sri Lanka Test
Migael Pretorius released but South Africa can still pick from eight pace-bowling options
May 18, 2024
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Centurion
Mark Boucher: Kagiso Rabada not a guaranteed starter in Johannesburg
South Africa coach concerned about workloads with Rabada having not played a Test since January
May 17, 2024
Dimuth Karunaratne: Sri Lanka 'could have dominated' but for injuries
"Never faced a situation like this," says Sri Lanka captain after losing three members of six-man attack
May 15, 2024
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Centurion
South Africa savour victory over Sri Lanka like one of their best
Hosts have won more competitive Test matches against more competitive teams
May 10, 2024
Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla impress as South Africa bowlers seal innings win
Half-centuries for Kusal Perera and Wanindu Hasaranga can't prevent heavy loss
May 14, 2024
Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla impress as South Africa bowlers seal innings win
South Africa claimed five wickets during the morning session to move to the brink of an innings win
May 14, 2024
New South Africa lockdown won't affect Sri Lanka series
Country moved into level three restrictions but international sport still allowed to take place
May 10, 2024
Arthur: With hindsight we would have pulled some of our quicks out of LPL
Sri Lanka head coach on his side's injury crisis and the difficulty of conditioning players for Test cricket
May 16, 2024
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Centurion
'I've batted better' - Faf du Plessis on 199 against injury-hit Sri Lanka
After tough summer last year, batsman just wants to show he can still improve
May 14, 2024
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Centurion
Faf du Plessis misses a double but proves he's still the daddy for South Africa
A career-best innings led his team to a position of dominance and suggested du Plessis still has a role to play
May 10, 2024
Mickey Arthur keen for ICC to discuss injury subs after Sri Lanka's absentee list grows
Lahiru Kumara forced off the field as Sri Lanka's injury problems continue in Centurion
May 16, 2024
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Centurion
Faf du Plessis 199 hands South Africa iron-grip on Test against depleted Sri Lanka
Temba Bavuma left to rue strange dismissal after walking on 71
May 18, 2024
Kagiso Rabada returns to South Africa Test squad
Seamer has recovered from groin strain that ruled him out of Boxing Day Test
May 10, 2024
Dasun Shanaka's toil exemplifies Sri Lanka's 'big ask' amid bowlers' injuries
Allrounder gets through 16.5 overs on second day in absence of Kasun Rajitha and Dhananjaya de Silva
May 10, 2024
South Africa seize their moment but long waits for glory aren't over yet
Depleted Sri Lanka attack made to toil after circumstances conspire against them
May 11, 2024
Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis put South Africa in control
Another injury to Sri Lanka's attack leaves options threadbare
May 10, 2024
Dhananjaya de Silva suffers torn thigh and will play no further part in South Africa Tests
He suffered the injury while batting on 79 on the opening day of the two-Test series
May 10, 2024
Dean Elgar: Fast scoring is not a true reflection of Centurion conditions
Run-rates in excess of four an over, but opener still anticipates tough battle in fourth innings
May 10, 2024
Dinesh Chandimal credits Hashim Amla after banishing South Africa demons
Batsman averaged 14 in Sri Lanka's 2016-17 tour and was left out for 2018-19 series
May 10, 2024
Dhananjaya de Silva doubtful for rest of series after retiring hurt
Allrounder left the field after soft-tissue injury and could miss two-three weeks
May 10, 2024
Sri Lanka's rush for runs gives South Africa another home headache
Lessons from Lanka Premier League come to the fore in display of aggressive, smart cricket
May 11, 2024
Wiaan Mulder rues 'a few freebies' as Sri Lanka fly out of the blocks at Centurion
Seamer backs bowlers to improve after chastening opening day against Sri Lanka
May 11, 2024
Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal's contrasting half-centuries put Sri Lanka in box seat
Sri Lanka won 2-0 on last Test tour of South Africa but face stiff test on Highveld
May 14, 2024
South Africa to 'raise our fists' in support of BLM at start of Boxing Day Test
The team had not taken a knee, or made any other gesture, when they returned to international cricket last month
May 12, 2024
BLM: SA players to make anti-racism gesture during Boxing Day Test
"We've had a lot of discussions about this and the guys have come up with a meaningful gesture," says Boucher
May 16, 2024
Armed with a stronger seam attack, Sri Lanka look to beat the odds again
On their last tour to SA, they became the first Asian side to win a Test series in the country
May 12, 2024
Should South Africa go short at SL's batsmen? Nortje isn't sure
With Ngidi and Stuurman nursing niggles, Nortje could have a big role to play with the new ball
May 10, 2024
Karunaratne on matching South Africa's seam bowling - "We're about equal if you look at pace"
Captain acknowledges pressure of switching formats and conditions for his squad, and of no cricket for himself
May 10, 2024
Beuran Hendricks, Keegan Petersen withdrawn from South Africa Test squad
Neither player entered tour bubble ahead of Sri Lanka series after two Covid positives detected
May 13, 2024
Quinton de Kock wants Test captaincy only as a short-term role
Reveals he agreed to be Test captain on the condition that the selectors would be on the look out for someone else
May 10, 2024
Two SA players test Covid positive as van Tonder, Sipamla earn maiden Test call-ups
Dwaine Pretorius cleared to join the squad, which has now been expanded to 19
May 16, 2024
Final round of South Africa's domestic fixtures postponed to 2021 due to Covid-19
The postponement is the third major incident to affect domestic cricket this summer
May 18, 2024
South Africa face first Test selection headache amid domestic Covid-19 scare
Availability of 10 squad members for Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka is in doubt
May 11, 2024
Wanindu Hasaranga included in Sri Lanka's Test squad for South Africa tour
Sri Lanka name 21-man squad, with their full array of quicks to choose from
May 11, 2024
Migael Pretorius called up to bolster South Africa pace attack for Sri Lanka Tests
Kagiso Rabada and Dwaine Pretorius have "not yet been medically cleared" to play
May 18, 2024
Injured Angelo Mathews likely to miss South Africa tour
The allrounder sustained a hamstring injury during the LPL semi-final on Sunday
May 16, 2024
South Africa call up uncapped Sarel Erwee, Kyle Verreynne and Glenton Stuurman for Sri Lanka Tests
Kagiso Rabada and Dwaine Pretorius are carrying injuries, and were not considered for selection
May 16, 2024
Sri Lanka's tour of South Africa set to go ahead as planned
Sri Lanka are due to depart for SA for a two-Test series once the LPL ends on December 16
May 13, 2024