South Africa tour of England 2022
Ollie Pope hopes No.3 is for keeps after summer of positive returns
Batter believes methods can transfer to Pakistan so long as the mindset stays the same
April 21, 2024
Boucher's exit after eventful tenure leaves big hole in coaching staff
Under him, South Africa won as many series across formats as they lost, but his term will not be judged on numbers alone
April 19, 2024
Joe Root: 'I've never had more fun playing professional cricket'
Ex-captain 'buzzing' about Test team's potential after summer of expanding horizons
April 20, 2024
Boucher disappointed with South Africa batters after a 'missed opportunity' in England
Outgoing South Africa coach says the team "fell short technically" in tough conditions; also bats for more Test cricket
April 19, 2024
The shortest completed Test in England in 110 years
England vs South Africa at the Oval was a bowler-dominated Test and here are the numbers to prove it
April 12, 2024
How callow South Africa ceded the psychological high ground
Elgar at a loss for answers, as bid to avoid playing by England's rules backfires
April 12, 2024
The bell still tolls for Zak Crawley, despite vital return on investment
Opener shows his mettle at the last, but needs to learn the lessons of a tough summer
April 12, 2024
South Africa suffer a Bazboozling as defeat comes in fast-forward
Existing frailties combined with bowling aggression create one of the shortest series of all
April 19, 2024
Ben Stokes 'blessed' as England show collective buy-in to seal memorable summer
Captain thanks team for following his lead, calls on media to recognise entertainment focus
April 19, 2024
Crawley's unbeaten 69 leads England to nine-wicket win and 2-1 series triumph
England mow down last 33 runs in 5.3 overs for the loss of one wicket on final day
April 19, 2024
England's young punks riff off classic set from old rockers Anderson and Broad
Bowlers tighten up at crucial moment to allow one final Bazball blast for the summer
April 17, 2024
South Africa's survival guide goes out the window as Ben Stokes shows what it takes to seize the day
Callow batting no match for captain in a hurry to wrap up England's summer
April 19, 2024
England frustrated but phlegmatic as bad light defers their moment of victory
Anderson, Broad call for common sense to prevail after openers motor towards victory target
April 21, 2024
Zak Crawley's unbeaten fifty puts England in touching distance of victory
Hosts lose remaining three wickets inside first half-hour of play as Jansen ends with 5 for 35
April 20, 2024
Ollie Robinson reinforces faith with career-best five-for
His 5 for 49 helps skittle SA for 118 and underlines hard work to re-establish himself in England XI
April 21, 2024
Oval tribute packs a punch as on-field action follows suit
A sport that usually follows puts on a fitting display of leadership, writes Vithushan Ehantharajah
April 22, 2024
Familiar story for South Africa's batters, but extraordinary circumstances deserve some understanding
Visitors can relate to how galvanised England felt on emotionally charged day
April 23, 2024
Broad proud to have been part of a 'celebration of Queen's life' as 17 wickets fall at The Oval
Defends attacking approach of batters as he admits pitch was 'too bowler-friendly'
April 20, 2024
Extraordinary day leaves deciding Test evenly poised after Ollie Robinson five-for
Third Test got underway with stirring tributes to Her Majesty, the Queen, after the first day was washed out and the second was suspended
April 20, 2024
Test gets underway following moving tributes to Queen Elizabeth II
God Save The King played at a sporting event for first time since 1952
April 21, 2024
Deciding England-South Africa Test to resume but won't be extended
ECB efforts to add an extra day rebuffed due to South Africa's scheduled departure on Tuesday
April 19, 2024
Test suspended in mark of respect following death of Queen
No play on Friday after first-day washout, match due to begin on Saturday
April 20, 2024
First day washed out after England win toss, South Africa ring changes
Rickelton, Jansen, Zondo and Mulder in for injured van der Dussen and Ngidi, omitted Harmer and Markram
April 20, 2024
Harry Brook ready to leap into 'big league' despite Dean Elgar's warning
Batter has shown management he's more than ready to slot into expansive, free-wheeling England machine
April 20, 2024
Third Test 'like a World Cup final' - Dean Elgar
Captain ready for "biggest Test so far" in his tenure as SA chase crucial WTC points
April 20, 2024
Hundred done but Test series decider could yet satisfy short-form thrill seekers
Injuries have forced England and South Africa to tweak their line-ups for Oval Test
April 20, 2024
Dean Elgar shrugs off injury scare as Ryan Rickelton prepares to take his chance
Keegan Petersen admits Old Trafford defeat "hurt" with SA batters in search of big runs
April 19, 2024
England name unchanged squad for third Test against South Africa
Selectors keep faith with group that squared series in style at Old Trafford
April 17, 2024
South Africa lie low to lick wounds in wake of Old Trafford defeat
Squad takes week off ahead of series decider at Oval after three-day loss
April 23, 2024
New bowler, new ball: Fitter, more focused Ollie Robinson shows he's worthy of key promotion
Seamer makes most of months on sidelines to justify leapfrogging Broad in pecking order
April 21, 2024
Ben Stokes hails 'benchmark' performance as England learn to adapt their aggression
Captain proud of manner in which England bounced back from Lord's defeat
April 21, 2024
Ben Stokes steals the crucial scenes in another box-office display of bravado
Commanding in every sense of the world, captain has never been more at ease with himself
April 20, 2024
Dean Elgar promises 'honesty' as South Africa look to regroup after crushing loss
Captain hints at changes after blaming batters for decisive failure on first day of Test
April 21, 2024
Engine failure condemns South Africa after Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen keep the wheels turning
Victors at Lord's return to earth with a crash but Oval decider offers chance for final push
April 23, 2024
James Anderson hails 'absolute freak' Ben Stokes, and proves there's life after 40
England veteran says he's loving his role more than ever in attack-minded Test team
April 10, 2024
Stokes inspires England as Anderson, Robinson round up South Africa for innings win
A dogged, unbroken stand of 34 between Petersen and van der Dussen kept England's attack at bay until lunch
April 10, 2024
Relief for Ben Foakes after timely ton reassures him of Test worth
England wicketkeeper admits he is still learning to pace innings batting at No. 7
April 20, 2024
Ben Stokes scripts his moment before ceding centre stage to Ben Foakes
England wicketkeeper follows his captain's lead to play significant innings
April 23, 2024
Spin strategy allows game to drift as South Africa lose their grip
Decision not to utilise pace of Rabada and Nortje after lunch highlights failed approach
April 21, 2024
Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes hundreds allow England to declare on 264-run lead
South Africa are now 61 runs behind, with five wickets in the hosts' first innings still to pick
April 21, 2024
Stuart Broad steals back the limelight, just when it seems he's being shunted out of it
Loss of new ball could have unsettled veteran, instead it was catalyst for another key display
April 18, 2024
Kagiso Rabada backs toss decision as South Africa wait on spin assistance
Fast bowler sympathises with Jansen after axing, backs Harmer to come good
April 13, 2024
South Africa's latest batting implosion exposes issues with the system
Domestic cricket is not providing the grounding for batters to step up at Test level
April 10, 2024
Jonny Bairstow guides England reply after seamers make SA rue toss choice
Ollie Robinson returns for England as SA back twin-spin attack in second Test
April 10, 2024
Ben Stokes' madcap methods enter acid test amidst mixed results with the bat
At the same time, having given so much to England, it is understandable he has chosen to sacrifice himself in less painful ways
April 10, 2024
South Africa middle order 'under pressure' to score runs at Old Trafford - Dean Elgar
Between them, Markram, van der Dussen and Verreynne scored 46 runs in first Test at Lord's
April 18, 2024
Five years on, South Africa look to new beginnings at Old Trafford
In 2017 it felt like the end of something but tourists will hope Manchester in 2022 is the start of something else
April 10, 2024
Brendon McCullum told you there'd be days like these
South Africa on the up as England are left to turn things around in second Test
April 23, 2024
Ollie Robinson's 'extreme' hard work earns him chance to exploit Manchester bounce
England hand seamer first cap since January as straight swap for Matthew Potts
April 10, 2024
Root bats for Stokes on and off field after 'powerful' documentary revelations
Former captain says team-mates will rally around in support of current Test leader
April 20, 2024
Marco Jansen: 'We don't take anything for granted because Mother Cricket will kick you in the backside'
South Africa's towering left-arm quick talks about his upbringing and the hard yards to get to the top
April 20, 2024
Joe Root: Ben Stokes' honesty about mental health epitomises leadership qualities
Team-mate hopes his example can encourage others to seek help when they need it
April 19, 2024
Kyle Verreynne's grandfather in hospital after falling ill in stands during Lord's Test
Family drama unfolded in the Edrich Stand as Verreynne prepared to bat on the second day
April 23, 2024
Kagiso Rabada: numbers worthy of bowling greatness
South Africa fast bowler has had a start to his Test career that few can rival
April 20, 2024
Ben Stokes urges England to keep the faith as rollercoaster hits first dip
Highs of early summer feel distant, but England captain focussed on process not result
April 20, 2024
Dean Elgar's quiet achievers lay another marker for resurgent South Africa
Crushing three-day victory belies under-stated credentials of hugely impressive team
April 20, 2024
Graeme Smith: 'You might be down to five or six nations that play Test cricket'
Former South Africa captain says CSA's new T20 league will bring an investment that their game desperately needs
April 19, 2024
Dean Elgar revels in South Africa's 'positivity' after winning Lord's Test in style
Stokes rues lack of first-class preparation but vows defeat is 'not a wake-up call'
April 21, 2024
England blown away in three days as Anrich Nortje fires up South Africa
Marco Jansen falls just shy of maiden Test fifty but South Africa remain in the box seat
April 20, 2024
Ben Stokes rouses slumbering Lord's to keep England believing
South Africa ignore the dramatics but captain's heroic shift keeps home ambitions alive
April 22, 2024
Welcome to Bouchball, a work in progress
It changes and adapts in response to the situation and today it did what it needed to - mostly, writes Firdose Moonda
April 22, 2024
South Africa on top after Sarel Erwee half-century, Kagiso Rabada five-for
Ollie Pope makes 73 but has little support as South Africa's pace attack continues to fire
April 22, 2024
Ollie Pope's penchant for a shot pays off against Proteas' thunderbolts
Sometimes you get away with flying a kite in lightning, writes Vithushan Ehantharajah
April 22, 2024
South Africa pace quartet give reason for tempered excitement
Rabada, Ngidi, Jansen, Nortje offer a glimpse into what could become one of the world's fastest, baddest bands of quicks
April 21, 2024
Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje put South Africa in charge on curtailed day
Dean Elgar says "overheads" behind decision to make England bat first for first time this summer
April 20, 2024
South Africa upbeat as they begin journey into their final frontier
England has been the place where they wanted to win the most
April 20, 2024
Ben Stokes not going back to the drawing board as England return to Test arena
Now for South Africa, who have no time for England's gap-year levels of rediscovery, writes Vithushan Ehantharajah
April 21, 2024
Elgar hopes boards 'give players more safety' during scheduling conflicts
"I hope if there is some sort of clash of events, there are some sort of things put in place between the two bodies of cricket"
April 22, 2024
Ben Stokes lets South Africa do the 'Bazball' talking as England double down on mindset
England captain urges players to trust same methods that delivered success in early summer
April 22, 2024
'Regular' programming resumes with Lord's Test
Remember, the most visceral thrills and spills of the English summer so far have been in the red-ball game
April 21, 2024
James Anderson: No-one else 'will be stupid enough' to play Test cricket past 40
Fast bowler says team-mate Broad will reach mark, but rise of T20 leagues will end the appeal
April 22, 2024
'Bazball' returns, but will South Africa drink to that?
Coach Mark Boucher lays down the law on the game that dare not speak its name ahead of Lord's Test
April 20, 2024
Olivier out of Test series against England with torn hip-flexor muscle
There is a question mark over Rabada's availability too; SA have options in Ngidi, Nortje, Jansen, Stuurman and Sipamla to choose from
April 20, 2024
Race and role-definition collide as Zondo, Markram, van der Dussen jostle for one batting spot
Innings defeat to England Lions should raise alarm bells but South Africa may not see reason to panic yet
April 20, 2024
Markram makes the most of tour game as South Africans lose to England Lions
Ollie Robinson and Craig Overton put in strong showings ahead of the first Test at Lord's on August 17
April 21, 2024
South Africans feel heat as Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Sam Billings cash in
England Lions pile up 672 as tourists' attack suffers chastening day
April 20, 2024
Dan Lawrence demands a piece of the new Test action with run-a-ball 97
Recall hopeful keen to join in Bazball: "I love the brand of cricket that they're trying to play"
April 23, 2024
Jason Roy to take up Oval Invincibles captaincy in Sam Billings' absence
Billings, as well as obvious replacement Will Jacks, are both in the England Lions squad that will play the South Africans
April 21, 2024
Ollie Robinson's off-broadway return shows his readiness for the bigger stage
Seamer ends first day with 2 for 56, Overton bags four as Zondo and van der Dussen steady
April 20, 2024
Boucher: Getting Rabada fit for England Test 'the biggest priority'
The fast bowler missed the third T20I against England and both matches against Ireland after injuring ligaments in his left ankle
April 10, 2024
Wayne Parnell five-for, batters seal 2-0 series sweep for South Africa
Ireland's George Dockrell is playing his 100th T20I
April 15, 2024
Sibley and Lawrence handed Lions chance in South Africa tour match
Sam Billings will captain an experienced squad in the four-day match in Canterbury
April 20, 2024
Hendricks, Markram propel South Africa as Ireland again fall short in close finish
Keshav Maharaj takes back the reins for South Africa
April 10, 2024
Markram sees a role for himself in T20 World Cup
He is also "open to" moving down the order in Tests, if asked to by the team management
April 10, 2024
Robinson in England's squad of 14 for first two Tests against South Africa
Potts has retained his place, while Billings has been dropped following Foakes' recovery after a bout of Covid-19
April 21, 2024
Ireland's chance to improve on near-misses as they gear up for South Africa
First T20I in Bristol could be crucial for Hendricks and Rossouw as well, who are vying for a limited amount of top-order places
April 10, 2024
Ankle injury puts Rabada out of T20Is against Ireland
South Africa are hoping to have their premier quick back for the three-Test series against England
April 21, 2024
Matthew Mott braced for 'hard decisions' as T20 World Cup selection looms
England white-ball coach encourages fringe players to press their case in the Hundred
April 18, 2024
England's summer slump leaves T20 World Cup planning in a mess
Issues with batting and bowling exposed by string of defeats to India and South Africa
April 22, 2024
Tabraiz Shamsi five-for as South Africa hammer England to take series 2-1
The visitors made one other change with Aiden Markram coming in for Heinrich Klaasen
April 20, 2024
Spotlight on Roy as England, South Africa seek consistency in series decider
Both teams will want to get their team combinations right with the T20I World Cup less than three months away
April 23, 2024
Rilee Rossouw rebuilds his burnt bridges with innings of World Cup pedigree
Six years after Kolpak deal, hard-hitting No.3 is already making up for lost time
April 20, 2024
Rilee Rossouw 96*, Tabraiz Shamsi seal emphatic series leveller for South Africa
Both sides unchanged as Buttler opts to chase following high-scoring opening fixture
April 23, 2024
New-found flexibility augurs well for England's T20 regeneration
Moeen's promotion reaps rich rewards as SA suffer a left-right knockout
April 20, 2024
Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali outgun South Africa despite Tristan Stubbs' heroics
Bairstow, Rashid return for England as Buttler loses seventh toss in a row
April 21, 2024
England, South Africa meet with one eye on fine-tuning T20 World Cup plans
Hosts have rested Ben Stokes, while visitors will be without injured regular captain Temba Bavuma
April 20, 2024
Jos Buttler calls for greater intensity despite schedule cramping England's plans
Run of 12 matches in 25 days means training has been at a premium for new-look team
April 21, 2024
Who should open with Quinton de Kock? Dwaine Pretorius, the first-choice allrounder?
Also, Klaasen, Verreynne or neither? Firdose Moonda on the questions facing South Africa in ODIs
April 20, 2024
Quinton de Kock: 'It's going to start being tough for players - three formats is a lot'
But he still believes there is a future for ODI cricket, and says players 'still want to win 50-over World Cups'
April 21, 2024
Quinton de Kock sparkles before the rain as series ends in washout
England name same XI too as teams compete for series in at Headingley
April 20, 2024
England hope for positive end to mixed 50-overs summer
If South Africa win, England will have lost as many home ODI series in 2022 as they did between the 2015 and 2019 World Cups
April 21, 2024
Heinrich Klaasen makes light of sightscreen ruse as South Africa sink before the rain
Willey suggests 'mother cricket' got invoived after attempt to delay the inevitable
April 20, 2024
Sam Curran's small steps prove a giant leap as England seek to fill the Ben Stokes void
Yet another performance that's greater than the sum of its parts in crucial England win
April 21, 2024
Jonny Bairstow vows to play all three formats 'as long as possible', in wake of Ben Stokes' ODI retirement
England batter relishing the 'energy' of each different format, amid fixture congestion
April 21, 2024
England square series with resounding victory
Phil Salt handed chance at No.3 in first match of post-Stokes ODI era
April 21, 2024
Adaptable Phil Salt keeps things simple ahead of latest England chance
Lancashire batter set for middle-order opportunity on home ground as Ben Stokes' replacement
April 20, 2024
Marizanne Kapp leaves England tour for family reasons, in doubt for Commonwealth Games
Tumi Sekhukhune also heads home after suffering groin injury
April 10, 2024
Nortje hoping for 'more Test cricket' as Covid restrictions are relaxed
He admits playing "all formats is tough" but aims to build rhythm for Tests and seal the ODI series
April 23, 2024
Pressure on Jos Buttler as South Africa eye rare series win in England
New captain has underwhelmed with the bat since his appointment and must lead post-Morgan revival
April 23, 2024
Van der Dussen achieves career-best third spot in ODI rankings, Boult replaces Bumrah as No. 1 bowler
Hardik Pandya moves to eighth in the allrounders' list
April 23, 2024
Rassie van der Dussen epitomises 'up for it' South Africa in impressive opening victory
Focused build-up to series pays dividends as England are caught cold on hottest day
April 20, 2024
Ben Stokes urges cricket chiefs to stop treating players like 'cars'
England Test captain beefs up his pleas to protect players' wellbeing upon his ODI retirement
April 22, 2024
Van der Dussen ton condemns Ben Stokes to farewell defeat as SA spinners turn screw
Rashid returns for England with both teams equipped with spin options aplenty
April 20, 2024
Ben Stokes' journey from hot-head to zen warrior
The highs and lows of a remarkable ODI career for England
April 10, 2024
Ben Stokes' farewell casts peculiar shadow as South Africa join the ODI roadshow
South Africa promise to be potent foes as Buttler's men brace after 48-hour turnaround
April 15, 2024
Keshav Maharaj bats for ODI Super League: 'It makes you play your best cricket throughout the year'
"I think it's a good system. You've got to play your best team at all times. I'm in favour of it"
April 15, 2024
Ben Stokes to retire from ODI cricket after Chester-le-Street farewell
England World Cup hero says playing all three formats is 'unsustainable'
April 19, 2024
Heinrich Klaasen makes the difference as South Africa out-run England Lions
Visitors atone for Taunton loss and warm up for ODI series with 107-run victory at New Road
April 21, 2024
Star turn on Lions debut leaves England feeling the need for Will Smeed
Somerset batter set for List A bow on Thursday after 90 off 56 in Tuesday's warm-up
April 10, 2024
Will Smeed, Ben Duckett show England Lions are ready to roar on off-day for senior side
Rollicking chase sealed with 77 balls to spare as tourists ring changes in build-up to series
April 21, 2024
Taunton tussle awaits as South Africa take on Lions in tour opener
Opportunity for meaningful practice for tourists at high-scoring venue
April 23, 2024
Boucher on Bazball: 'It's probably the way that red-ball cricket is going'
South Africa's head coach did, however, say that the approach was possible only if "conditions allow you to play that way"
April 20, 2024
Rehan Ahmed, 17, picked in England Lions squad for South Africa fixtures
Benny Howell and Jake Lintott also included in 13-man squad for 50-over tour games
April 20, 2024
Injured Bavuma ruled out; Maharaj and Miller to lead white-ball teams in England
Rilee Rossouw returns to international cricket after close to six years; Gerald Coetzee receives maiden call-up
April 23, 2024