South Africa Cricket Team
New transformation targets suspended temporarily by CSA interim board
Requirement to field seven players of colour by 2022-23, including three Black Africans, put on hold
April 17, 2024
Daryn Dupavillon puts Knights on top of Group B, Rudi Second's 171 in vain for Warriors
Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder, meanwhile, have put themselves in strong contention for national selection
April 12, 2024
Eoin Morgan: 'Nothing untoward' about coded signals from dressing-room
Trial is '100% within the spirit of the game' says captain after scrutiny on team analyst's role
April 11, 2024
'I know I've done nothing wrong' - Mark Wood on tussle for white-ball selection
England quick ready to grab next opportunity if it comes along in ODIs against South Africa
April 13, 2024
England defend use of coded signals to send messages from analyst to field
ECB says trial 'intended as a live informational resource captain may choose to use or ignore'
April 11, 2024
Dawid Malan reaches 915 points, the highest ever for batsmen in T20I rankings
Malan had scores of 19, 55 and 99* in the three-match series, which took England past Australia to the No. 1 position in the T20I team rankings
April 17, 2024
Mark Boucher after series loss: 'England are a step ahead of most teams in the world'
Coach says defeat is part of bigger picture as South Africa strive to close the gap
April 12, 2024
South Africa set to bring in tougher transformation targets
CSA targets aim to see seven players of colour in every XI by 2022-23
April 12, 2024
Kagiso Rabada ruled out of England ODI series with groin injury
Rabada hopes to return in time for first Test against Sri Lanka on Boxing Day
April 12, 2024
Marvellous Dawid Malan 99* steers England to record chase and 3-0 sweep
England primed for series sweep with eye on top ranking as hosts look to turn tables ahead of one-dayers
April 11, 2024
Looks like England have got the hang of this white-ball stuff
Both wins over SA have been hard-fought as visitors extended unbeaten run in T20I series to eight
April 11, 2024
Chris Jordan: Pressure for places is driving England's players to keep improving
Fast bowler still keen to learn on the job as England seek improvements to winning formula
April 12, 2024
Jason Roy's spin struggles threaten to test Eoin Morgan's loyalty
Opener has been one of the stars of England's white-ball rebirth, but his lack of game-time is telling
April 18, 2024
Captaincy is getting tough for Quinton de Kock
Skipper's woes show state of South African cricket, and the magnitude and multitude of roles they ask him to fill
April 12, 2024
Dawid Malan paces tricky chase to perfection to seal the series for England
Tom Curran keeps his spot ahead of Mark Wood on scorching afternoon in Paarl
April 11, 2024
Ominous signs for South Africa after England win ugly
Sweltering conditions in Paarl point to another high-scoring game on Sunday
April 15, 2024
ICC makes U-turn, to revisit plan for extra global event in next eight-year cycle
Those reliant on ICC revenue want it, while ones that earn more from bilateral series don't
April 10, 2024
Faf du Plessis bemoans lack of allrounders as South Africa pay price for imbalance
Phehlukwayo and Pretorius' absences prove costly in five-wicket defeat to England
April 11, 2024
South Africa forgo gestures and lose plot - but at least cricket is back
South Africa played like a team intent on silencing the noise around them but still came up second to England once again
April 11, 2024
Jonny Bairstow 86* powers England to five-wicket win and 1-0 lead
Moeen Ali and Mark Wood left out, David Miller, Anrich Nortje missing for South Africa
April 11, 2024
Lions register first win as Markram returns to form
Josh Richards and Dominic Hendricks scored centuries for the Lions as they chased down a record total
April 12, 2024
Risk of matches being cancelled if Covid-19 cases rise remains real - CSA doctor
Hosts already hit by two positive tests, although two more rounds of testing reveal no new cases
April 11, 2024
Eoin Morgan relishes chance to test full-strength squad in quest for best XI
Captain focused on finding best roles for star players, rather than simply winning
April 11, 2024
Chaos swirls off field as South Africa welcome England for 2020 rematch
South Africa set to play for first time since March with both teams looking for T20 World Cup pointers
April 13, 2024
South Africa to make anti-racism statement ahead of England series after BLM criticism
Team will not take a knee but has decided to demonstrate commitment to inclusion
April 12, 2024
CSA release forensic audit in wake of firing of CEO Thabang Moroe
Disciplinary action could follow after 456-page document is put into public domain
April 12, 2024
Racial justice is a 'process, not an event', says CSA in response to BLM criticism
The board insists that team is engaging on racial matters with 'honesty, empathy and vulnerability'
April 12, 2024
ICC news
Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, Joe Root nominated for ICC men's cricketer of the decade award
Kohli is the only men's player who has been nominated for all major awards
April 14, 2024
Kagiso Rabada on biosecure bubbles: 'It's almost like luxury prisons we are in'
"It can be quite tough because you are surrounded by four walls the whole time and that can be a factor mentally"
April 12, 2024
Kagiso Rabada 100% in support of BLM movement - but South Africa won't be kneeling
Fast bowler says it was "team decision" not to take a knee during England series
April 12, 2024
Chris Jordan sticks to his strengths as England T20I record beckons
Fast bowler comes into England's South Africa tour in form after adapting successfully at the IPL
April 11, 2024
South Africa hit by second positive Covid-19 test ahead of England series
CSA says player had not come into contact with rest of 24-man squad
April 11, 2024
Chris Jordan: 'Real conversations' are the key for anti-racism message
Fast bowler acknowledges South Africa's reasons for declining to take a knee for BLM movement
April 17, 2024
ICC confirms altered points system for World Test Championship
The board also introduced a minimum age restriction for international cricket which will apply across all cricket
April 16, 2024
2022 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa postponed to February 2023
The major tournaments on the women's calendar for 2022 now include the ODI World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and the Ashes
April 13, 2024
Mark Boucher focused on 'care factor' after three South Africa players forced to self-isolate
"Sitting in rooms alone for up to 10 days is quite tough," says South Africa head coach
April 12, 2024
South Africa won't take a knee for England series, may wear black armbands
Mark Boucher says Lungi Ngidi - who drove the movement - is happy the team have done what they needed to do
April 15, 2024
Three South Africa players isolated after one tests positive for Covid-19
Trio are asymptomatic but medical staff will continue to monitor their health, CSA says
April 12, 2024
Moeen Ali vows to give his all in what remains of international career
'I've had enough of a break from Test cricket' says 33-year-old Moeen
April 17, 2024
CSA members' council agree to government-imposed interim board
Compliance ensures that CSA will retain its status and funding for now
April 17, 2024
England tour has green light from South African sports ministry
England are due to travel to South Africa on Monday to begin 10 days in quarantine
April 12, 2024
England's tour of South Africa at risk unless interim board ratified
Sports Minister could withdraw recognition of CSA, which would leave South Africa without an official team
April 12, 2024
FICA wants 'clear global solutions' to tackle contract breaches in sanctioned cricket
Body calls on ICC and its member boards to show "willingness to prioritise and act on" the matter
April 15, 2024
Recognise interim board or face sanctions - South African sports minister to CSA members' council
Nathi Mthethwa's actions could be viewed as interference, but he has kept the ICC in the loop so far
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
CSA board impasse likely to impact ICC chairman elections
SA's vote could prove crucial in the race between Greg Barclay and Imran Khwaja
April 10, 2024
CSA Members' Council refuses to appoint new interim board
This goes against the sports minister's directive and may result in serious consequences
April 16, 2024
South Africa news
Uncapped Glenton Stuurman in South Africa white-ball squads
Dala returns, as does Rabada, who had missed SA's last assignment against India
April 10, 2024
Morne Morkel to play for Brisbane Heat in BBL as local player
Former South Africa fast bowler has gained permanent Australian residency and now lives in Sydney
April 11, 2024
Mark Wood prepares to pit his pace against 'battle-hardened' IPL stars
Fast bowler emboldened by displays from Archer, Nortje, Rabada in the UAE this year
April 10, 2024
No ball-by-ball coverage for four-day franchise tournament - CSA to investigate
CSA is yet to conclude talks with SuperSport about streaming the matches on its website
April 11, 2024
Make South African cricket great again, and other items on the interim CSA board's agenda
Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa calls for transparency, wants quick results from the new panel
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
Haroon Lorgat, Omphile Ramela, Andre Odendaal part of interim nine-member CSA board
Judge Zak Yacoob will be the chairman; interim board will "look at everything" says sports minister
April 10, 2024
CSA Members' Council and sports minister Nathi Mthethwa have 'constructive' meeting
An interim CSA board will be now be constituted, with further details expected by the end of the week
April 12, 2024
Marchant de Lange joins Somerset from Glamorgan on two-year deal
South African quick switches counties as Brexit forces a change to visa status
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka set to play two-Test series in South Africa
CSA will also send a security delegation to Pakistan to assess the feasibility of a tour in early 2021
April 16, 2024
CSA in turmoil as all board members step down
Six of the directors had already resigned following a meeting on Sunday.
April 10, 2024
Acting president Beresford Williams, five others resign from Cricket South Africa board
Development follows request from the members' council for the entire board to step down
April 10, 2024
'It's nice to feel important' - 'Blessed' Chris Morris on bond with RCB, chatting with Dale Steyn, and more
"I have been very fortunate I haven't been smacked around yet, but that's going to come unfortunately"
April 12, 2024
Kagiso Rabada: I have a 'social responsibility' to fight for 'right causes'
Fast bowler talks about the BLM movement and what he learned from Nelson Mandela
April 17, 2024
Wayne Parnell leaves Worcestershire as club target new spin signing
Former South Africa seamer departs after loss of Kolpak status
April 16, 2024
Cricket South Africa members' council asks entire board to step down
CSA has until Tuesday to inform sports minister Mthethwa why he should not intervene in their affairs
April 10, 2024
Victor Mpitsang replaces Linda Zondi as South Africa selection chief
Mpitsang, the former medium pacer, will start in his new position on November 2
April 10, 2024
England expect South Africa tour go-ahead after quarantine agreement is reached
Tour expected to be hosted at Newlands and Paarl, and will feature three ODIs and three T20Is
April 10, 2024
'We love us some AB de Villiers'
AB de Villiers' 55* off 22 against the Royals made for outstanding viewing
April 12, 2024
'Beast' Anrich Nortje eyes Shoaib Akhtar's record 161.3kph after delivering fastest ever IPL ball
"Maybe a good wicket, some adrenaline, the right combination and I can do it this IPL"
April 17, 2024
CSA await government approval for England tour next month
England are supposed to arrive in South Africa on November 17 and will spend 10 days in quarantine
April 10, 2024
Women's cricket lines up for 2022 Commonwealth Games debut on opening day
The eight-team women's T20 competition will begin on July 29 and will be contested over eight days at Edgbaston
April 09, 2024
CSA might escape ICC sanction in case of government interference, for now
South Africa's sports minister will look into matters at CSA unless given a reason not to by October 27
April 10, 2024
South Africa sports minister gives ICC notice for intervention in Cricket South Africa
Nathi Mthethwa has given CSA until October 27 to make a case to keep him out of their affairs
April 12, 2024
England tour to Sri Lanka - Mickey Arthur 'really positive' fixtures will go ahead
Sri Lanka coach says cricket may as well "wait for a vaccine" if home series cannot be fulfilled
April 11, 2024
Cricket South Africa to unveil aggressive transformation plans
No suggestions of an increased quota, but focus on including more black African players in the national sides
April 18, 2024
Domestic cricket in South Africa to resume on November 2
The summer will start with the four-day franchise competition and will end with the T20 Cup
April 12, 2024
England's winter tours: What is the current state of play?
Potential trips to South Africa, Sri Lanka and India remain on the table
April 13, 2024
Vernon Philander's younger brother reportedly shot dead
Philander says family "coming to terms with the brutal murder"
April 10, 2024
Legal battle looms as players seek commercial rights protections from ICC
FICA has written to ICC seeking recompense for players' commercial exploitation with ICC partners
April 09, 2024
Cricket South Africa to hand over forensic report to parliament portfolio committee
Independent Director Marius Schoeman offers resignation if the report is not sent
April 17, 2024
Stiaan van Zyl to fill 2021 overseas slot at Sussex but Kolpak 'joy-ride' over for David Wiese
End of Kolpak era means Wiese moving on but van Zyl will see out contract as an overseas player
April 10, 2024
Forensic report reveals Thabang Moroe's financial misconduct
According to the report, he had breached the Companies' Act several times, bringing CSA into disrepute
April 12, 2024
SASCOC refers CSA investigation to sports ministry
Seeks additional resources to do its job, or failing that, requests minister Mthethwa to take action
April 10, 2024
Cricket for some, not for all - where does the women's game stand?
As top-level women's cricket resumes this week, what's the state of the game among the major nations after six months of Covid-19 hiatus?
April 11, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa opens borders but international sport remains locked down
Domestic cricket could resume behind closed doors but the MSL could be in serious doubt
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
CSA, SASCOC at impasse over forensic report disclosure disagreement
SASCOC will take further action against the cricket board if the full report is not made available to them
April 10, 2024
AB de Villiers sees his younger self in Josh Philippe
"I watched him play for the Sydney Sixers. He takes the new ball on, he is a very talented player"
April 11, 2024
CSA distances itself from Independent director Kula-Ameyaw after tweet against Momentum
The Tweet appeared to remind Momentum of the money CSA has invested in it and raised questions about its transformation record
April 11, 2024
South Africa loses ODI sponsor Momentum
The financial services company will continue to sponsor the women's national team until 2023
April 10, 2024
Crisis in South Africa: No clarity on task team details after CSA-SASCOC meeting
Government body also wants cricket board to make public the forensic report used to sack Thabang Moroe as CEO
April 10, 2024
Incumbent Linda Zondi not on shortlist to be South Africa's convener of selectors
Among the new convener's most pressing early task will be to appoint a new men's Test captain
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa Olympics body to ICC: Our intervention is not government interference
SASCOC has offered to meet with the ICC to provide assurance of its independence
April 17, 2024
Explainer - What South Africa's cricket crisis is all about
With the board asked to step aside, SA cricket has hit rock bottom. What went wrong?
April 10, 2024
SASCOC to appoint task team to investigate CSA imminently
Will be done without input from CSA's Members Council, after a meeting between the two did not go ahead
April 13, 2024
ICC likely to approach CSA for clarification on crisis, says legal expert Becker
CSA, meanwhile, is seeking legal advice on whether SASCOC had the authority to intervene in the manner it did
April 10, 2024
South Africa Olympic body instructs CSA board, executive to step aside
A task team will investigate into the board's affairs now
April 17, 2024
Neil McKenzie appointed South Africa's high performance batting consultant
CSA has also made fresh appointments for bowling lead, academy lead and U-19 coach
April 10, 2024
Jonty Rhodes signs up as Sweden's head coach
Back home in South Africa, Rhodes says the administrative chaos is affecting the side's on-field performances
April 16, 2024
Dillon du Preez to be assistant coach for South Africa women
Appointment of white ex-cricketer comes after CSA announced affirmative action policy for consultants
April 11, 2024
Faf du Plessis on AB de Villiers' retirement: 'The friend in me trumped the captain in me'
"The last year was tough, because I carried a lot of what was going through the team on my shoulders"
April 11, 2024
Racism in cricket - Tabraiz Shamsi says South Africa 'stronger' after chats at culture camp
Says he has not personally experienced issues within the team, and distances team from CSA's administrative chaos
April 11, 2024
Mignon du Preez excited for WBBL return with Melbourne Stars after 'crazy' year
Lucy Cripps and Sophie Day have also signed with the Stars for this season's tournament
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
ICC sent complaint alleging government interference in South African cricket
The grievance comes from the South African Institute for Race Relations, which seeks to remove quotas entirely
April 11, 2024
South Africa players demand CSA action before 'the game we love may be irreparably damaged'
Thirty players, including captains de Kock and van Niekerk, are worried this may be the last chance to save SA cricket
April 11, 2024
CSA will apply affirmative action while hiring consultants
While the directive is not set in stone, it will be used to test whether people of colour are provided with opportunities
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
Lungi Ngidi: 'Everyone being on the same page puts us in a good position'
Issues of race should not have a divisive effect on the SA team, says fast bowler
April 10, 2024
IPL 2020
AB de Villiers back to keeping in RCB nets; Jonty Rhodes overcomes quarantine 'hurdle'
South African duo happy to be joining their respective sides after a strict five-month lockdown in their country
April 11, 2024
CSA to consider reparations to players discriminated against in the past
Ntini, Kirsten, Klusener among nine former players who will be ambassadors of the project
April 10, 2024
Quinton de Kock happy with results of South Africa culture camp
White-ball captain got to interact with fringe players and was greatly impressed by them
April 11, 2024
Thabang Moroe fired as Cricket South Africa CEO
According to a statement from the board, he was dismissed for "acts of serious misconduct."
April 10, 2024
Cameron Delport eyes South Africa T20 World Cup spot amid visa uncertainty
When the UK's transition period with European Union ends on December 31, Kolpak registrations will be voided
April 15, 2024
South Africa's culture camp yields three new pillars: respect, belonging, empathy
The "Protea Fire" brand, cultivated under Graeme Smith in 2010, has been put on pause
April 11, 2024
Jacques Kallis, Zaheer Abbas and Lisa Sthalekar enter ICC's Hall of Fame
They become the fourth South African, fifth Pakistani and fifth Australian woman respectively to join the elite list
April 10, 2024
ECB chairman Colin Graves says ICC can 'recut the pot'
Adds a fresh finance model needed to keep all countries 'sustantainable'
April 14, 2024
South Africa news
Two South Africa men's players test positive for Covid-19
CSA conducted tests on 50 players and support staff members
April 10, 2024
SACA concerned South African cricket is falling apart
The players' body has warned of administrative 'dysfunctionality that threatens the existence of the game in our country'
April 11, 2024
Kugandrie Govender appointed acting CEO by Cricket South Africa
Govender is the first woman to take on the role of heading CSA
April 15, 2024
Leicestershire sign Gareth Delany for T20 Blast after losing services of Janneman Malan
South Africa opener Malan ruled out of county stint by travel restrictions
April 17, 2024
South Africa Women not to tour England in September 2020
CSA made the decision due to the travel restrictions currently in place for South African national teams
April 10, 2024
Graeme Smith 'shocked' after threats on supporting Black Lives Matter movement
The former captain also called on the government to assist with the growth of the game in SA
April 10, 2024
Graeme Smith: DLS method needs to be reviewed
SA's director of cricket feels the rain rule is at least two decades out of date, especially in T20s
April 10, 2024
CSA appoints Beresford Williams as acting president after Chris Nenzani's resignation
A more permanent appointment is expected at the board's annual general meeting on September 5
April 10, 2024
CSA's acting CEO Jacques Faul steps down
He was due to return to his role with the Titans in September, but has opted to leave his post four weeks early
April 10, 2024
Chris Nenzani steps down as Cricket South Africa president
His term was due to end on September 5 anyway, with the board expected to elect a new president
April 10, 2024
South Africa to hold culture camp for 32 players
Workshop announced in the aftermath of the BLM movement, will focus on the team's identity and environment and outline performance goals
April 10, 2024
Graeme Smith denies Thami Tsolekile's allegations of racial discrimination
"You probably saw nothing in that because maybe you see racism as a norm in this country" - Tsolekile rejoinder to Smith
April 11, 2024
Shabnim Ismail returns for another season at the Sydney Thunder
The pace bowler will provide experience and cutting edge to the attack
April 17, 2024
Simon Harmer closes door on England ambitions, but would welcome SA talks
Spinner cites change in Kolpak regulations for ending hopes of qualifying for England
April 11, 2024
CSA could review aspects of 2015-16 match-fixing investigation following Thami Tsolekile claims
The former wicketkeeper has alleged that there was racial discrimination in the investigation
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
2015-16 match-fixing: CSA names Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Craig Alexander as whistle-blowers
The board has also denied allegations of racism in the investigation
April 10, 2024
Kyle Abbott misses 2020 season amid travel difficulties
Hampshire seamer will return as overseas player in 2021
April 10, 2024
South Africa star Laura Wolvaardt signs for Adelaide Strikers
The 21-year-old impressed at the T20 World Cup earlier this year
April 17, 2024
Decision on Mzansi Super League 2020 expected by mid-August
CSA to look at status of international travel and sponsor interest and broadcast deal before deciding
April 10, 2024
FICA report: 76% of men's players surveyed are against four-day Tests
Also: more than half of the 277 players polled want more than 10 teams playing the World Cup
April 17, 2024
FICA finds players with pay issues from six T20 leagues, including BPL
Others on the list, including the GLT20 Canada, the Abu Dhabi T10 and the Euro T20 Slam, have attracted big-name players
April 11, 2024
IPL franchises await news on South Africa players' participation
There is a strict travel restriction in the country which has placed doubt on the players making their way to the UAE
April 09, 2024
Graeme Smith "aware and willing" to bring about change in wake of BLM
CSA's director of cricket commits to creating a more inclusive environment for the cricketers
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa's tours of West Indies and Sri Lanka postponed indefinitely
Graeme Smith says South Africa will look to resume playing sometime November onwards
April 14, 2024
Five South Africans to miss CPL after failing to confirm travel arrangements
Imran Tahir, who had stayed back in Pakistan after the PSL, will take part in the T20 tournament
April 10, 2024
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April 10, 2024
AB de Villiers was in line for T20I return, says Quinton de Kock
South Africa's limited-overs captain says he "would have loved to have AB de Villiers"
April 17, 2024
2020 T20 World Cup prospects fade, as alternatives sought
A board official says hosting it this October would be 'too big a risk'
April 11, 2024
Cricketing heads meet to plot way out of crisis
Thursday's ICC meeting starts contingency planning process
April 11, 2024
AB de Villiers unsure about T20 World Cup return with schedule uncertainty
If the tournament is postponed, he will need to reassess his options and his fitness
April 12, 2024
AB de Villiers would 'love to' make T20 World Cup comeback
Talks have taken place with the former team-mates now in charge but de Villiers said 'there's a lot that needs to happen'
April 12, 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 14, 2024
South Africa news
Allan Donald roped in as consultant by Free State Cricket
Donald's work with some of the province's young bowlers forms part of Free State Cricket's drive to nurture youth cricket in the region
April 16, 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'
April 17, 2024
India A v South Africa A, 1st unofficial Test, Thiruvananthapuram, 2nd day
Jalaj Saxena's 61* helps India A open up lead
Shubman Gill fails to convert start into a hundred but South Africa A concede ground after another top-order collapse
April 12, 2024
India v South Africa, 1st unofficial Test, Thiruvananthapuram, 1st day
Shardul Thakur, Shubman Gill dominate South Africa A
Thakur's three-wicket burst played a key role in dismissing the visitors cheaply before Gill struck an unbeaten 66
April 13, 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
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
CSA declares R200 million loss for 2018-19
In the previous financial year, CSA recorded profits of R350 million after Australia and India visited, resulting in much larger revenues
April 10, 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 09, 2024
Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur sparkle as India A wrap up series 4-1
Reeza Hendricks struck a half-century and Beuran Hendricks was impressive with the ball, but it wasn't enough to stop the home side from winning by 36 runs
April 09, 2024
Cricket South Africa launches four-team women's T20 league
The inaugural edition starts Friday and will have six matches played over the weekend between four teams in the first leg of action
April 10, 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
April 17, 2024
MSL 2019
Teenaged Afghanistan wristspinner Waqar Salamkheil gets MSL gig; Hashim Amla opts out of draft
Liam Plunkett, Dawid Malan, Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim find no takers
April 13, 2024
India A v South Africa A, 2nd one-dayer, Thiruvananthapuram
Ishan Kishan's pyrotechnics gives India A stunning win
He walked in at 57 for 3 and countered a steep asking rate by hitting five fours and four sixes to see the hosts home in a truncated game
April 13, 2024
CPL 2019 news
Tallawahs penalised for slow over-rate against Knight Riders
Lasith Malinga and Beuran Hendricks are set to miss the entire CPL
April 10, 2024
Mzansi Super League
Paarl Rocks sign on Isuru Udana to replace David Willey
Willey has been ruled out of the tournament due to the need to manage his workload
April 10, 2024
MSL news
CSA extends commercial deal for MSL with Global Sports Commerce
The new agreement which runs from 2019 to 2023 makes GSC the official broadcast and digital rights holder outside South Africa
April 12, 2024
'You don't become Amla and Steyn overnight' - Ashwell Prince
South African cricket is going through a period of transition, says former batsman, who is in India to oversee a spin camp
April 18, 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
April 10, 2024
Hampshire sign Tabraiz Shamsi for final four Blast group games
Left-arm wristspinner, signed after injuries to Mason Crane and Brad Taylor, goes straight into the squad to play Middlesex at Lord's
April 10, 2024
South Africa A in India 2019
Ngidi, Jansen added to South Africa A squad for India tour
The fast bowlers replaced Beuran Hendricks and Anrich Nortje in the squad for the four-day games against India A
April 12, 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
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
Failure to win in India not 'the end of the world' for Pep Guardiola-inspired Enoch Nkwe
The mandate is to win, but failure to do so wouldn't mean the end of the world for South Africa's interim team director
April 11, 2024
Alex Hales continues comeback push with Mzansi Super League stint
Hales leads English contingent at MSL, with Wahab Riaz, Chris Gayle and Tom Curran among other marquee overseas players
April 10, 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
April 10, 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
April 18, 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
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
Rassie van der Dussen earns Cricket South Africa central contract
CSA also name a mix of experienced and upcoming players for spin camp in India
April 11, 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
April 17, 2024
MSL 2019
Gary Kirsten to coach Durban Heat in MSL
Back on familiar ground, the former national coach and player said it was "a great opportunity to be involved in South African cricket."
April 11, 2024
Mzansi Super League to stay on SABC network
Cricket South Africa had been trying to get SuperSport to broadcast the second season of the T20 tournament but it couldn't be done
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
Internal leaks hint at fractious end to Ottis Gibson's tenure
Cricket South Africa reportedly went back on their agreement - in principle - to extend Gibson's contract until 2021
April 10, 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
April 17, 2024
South Africa news
Dale Steyn retires from Tests, will focus on limited-overs cricket
"It's terrible to consider never playing another Test again but what's more terrifying is the thought of never playing again at all," says South Africa's all-time highest wicket taker
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
Ottis Gibson out as CSA announces restructure; question mark over Faf du Plessis
A new football style team manager will take overall charge of all aspects of the team, appointing coaching staff and captains
April 17, 2024
South Africa news
Du Plessis, van Niekerk named CSA Cricketers of the Year
Quinton de Kock was named the men's Test Cricketer of the Year, while Kagiso Rabada, Marizanne Kapp, and Shabnim Ismail were also among the winners
April 11, 2024
Keshav Maharaj returns for second Yorkshire spell
Spinner available for two Championship games as well as remainder of Vitality Blast
April 10, 2024
World Test Championship 2019-21
'There will be more on the line' - captains welcome World Test Championship
We have longed to have something to play for that gives proper context to Test cricket, says Faf du Plessis of the competition
April 16, 2024
ICC news
FAQs: All you need to know about the 2019-21 World Test Championship
Nine teams will contest a total of 27 bilateral series in the inaugural World Test Championship between 2019 to 2021
April 11, 2024
World Test Championship
FAQs - What happens if World Test Championship final ends in a draw or tie?
We get two winners. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament that will bring new meaning to Test cricket
April 18, 2024
Euro T20 Slam
Du Plessis signed on by Belfast Titans as supplementary player
Du Plessis will join a team that includes Shahid Afridi and JP Duminy, but his availability for the duration of the tournament is not certain
April 10, 2024
Caribbean Premier League 2019
Mohammad Hafeez replaces Rassie van der Dussen in St Kitts and Nevis Patriots squad
The Pakistan allrounder is set for second stint with the CPL franchise, for whom he previously played in 2017
April 12, 2024
ICC news
Sachin Tendulkar, Allan Donald, Cathryn Fitzpatrick inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
The trio were inducted in a ceremony in London on Thursday
April 17, 2024
BPL news
Shakib Al Hasan moves from Dhaka Dynamites to Rangpur Riders
The Australian allrounder was the first of the two direct signings for Khulna Titans
April 11, 2024
I did not demand to be included in World Cup squad - de Villiers
De Villiers confirmed he had spoken to Faf du Plessis two days before South Africa picked their squad but was not trying to 'force' his way
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Time was always against us' - Gibson on South Africa's World Cup
South Africa coach feels they ran out of time in trying to put together the team they would have liked to compete at the World Cup
April 08, 2024
ICC rankings
Rohit Sharma closes in on Virat Kohli on top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen
Big movers after the round-robin stage of the World Cup include Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Starc and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
April 14, 2024
It's not about the numbers, it's about the person you are - Duminy
JP Duminy bows out of international content that he gave his all for the team cause while captain Faf du Plessis called him a "father figure"
April 09, 2024
Du Plessis hints at staying until T20 World Cup
The South Africa captain showed his emotion on reaching three figures but suggested it was not a sign he was about to call it quits
April 08, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Faf du Plessis ton sets up consolation win and hands Australia semi-final against England
South Africa held their nerve in the face of David Warner's hundred to seal a 10-run victory in the final group game
April 17, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Du Plessis admits 'concern' over South Africa player drain as he considers international future
South Africa captain backs calls for minimum wage as he concedes Kolpak and T20 deals remain "dangling carrots"
April 15, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Smith, Warner's records will speak louder than one-off incident - Du Plessis
South Africa captain says his team won't invoke the events that happened in Newlands last year to gain psychological advantage
April 08, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Glenn Maxwell doubtful; Australia eye top-of-table finish
This will be only the third World Cup meeting between both sides since that epic Edgbaston game
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
Anrich Nortje's chance to prove fitness during South Africa A tour of India
Temba Bavuma will lead the one-day side while Aiden Markram will be in charge of the four-day team
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Fernando: Sri Lanka's romance with the World Cup
They said the World Cup was too good for Sri Lanka, but Malinga and co. still flirted with it and then Leeds happened. Will it give Sri Lanka one more chance?
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
'That first week was really tough for us' - Faf du Plessis
The South Africa captain tries to put a finger on where it went wrong for his team in World Cup 2019, after they finally clicked as a unit, against Sri Lanka
April 08, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Du Plessis, Amla, bowlers dent Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes
They put on an unbroken 175-run stand after a collective performance from the seamers restricted Sri Lanka to 203
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Do South Africa have nothing to lose, or nothing to play for?
JP Duminy, who might replace the injured David Miller, hopes the South Africans play Sri Lanka with freedom, and a smile on their faces
April 08, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
With slim hopes alive, Sri Lanka run into their 2019 tormentors
Without the worry of qualifying, South Africa begin the series of long farewells to Amla, Tahir and Duminy from 50-over cricket
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
'We need to justify why we're here' - South Africa play for pride with jobs on the line
South Africa are already out of the World Cup but they have two games left to 'finish on a high', says assistant coach
April 17, 2024
Keshav Maharaj's arrival at Yorkshire leaves Josh Poysden still in the cold
South Africa spinner signs on three-match deal to bolster Championship challenge
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Philosophical Kagiso Rabada takes in the lessons of a chastening World Cup
The fast bowler did not think the early exit was the lowest point of his career, but admitted that he had slipped up with his execution during the tournament
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
We wanted Rabada to skip IPL, says du Plessis; bowler says plan fell through
Kagiso Rabada struggled to find form all tournament as South Africa crashed out of the World Cup
April 17, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
'It's a little bit embarrassing' - Faf du Plessis
South Africa's captain has admitted that the early exit from the World Cup will tarnish the legacy of some of the senior players in the squad
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Haris blitz ends South Africa's World Cup dream
An inspired, backs-to-the-wall performance from Pakistan, led by Haris Sohail, knocked South Africa out of the 2019 World Cup
April 11, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Done 'sulking and moping around' - Aiden Markram
South Africa batsman hopes the top order begins to convert starts to big scores, starting with the must-win Pakistan game
April 11, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Misfiring Pakistan and South Africa face off with time running out
South Africa are likely to stick with their XI from the New Zealand game, while Pakistan could well leave out Shoaib Malik and Hasan Ali
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
'It seems like guys have been hampered' - Gibson on South Africa's travails
The coach also expressed disappointment that the experienced players hadn't stood up in this World Cup
April 09, 2024
'We left everything out there, that's all I can ask' - du Plessis
With South Africa all-but out of the World Cup thoughts are already turning to 2023 and the considerable changes that could be seen
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019
The haunted history of South Africa's World Cups
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April 13, 2024
Luck Index: The missed run-out that could have saved South Africa's day
South Africa fluffed a few chances on the field, but they could have still won had they run out Kane Williamson in the 41st over
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Kane Williamson's hundred downs error-prone South Africa
Williamson and de Grandhomme shared in a 91-run stand that set up New Zealand's pursuit of South Africa's 241 for 6
April 09, 2024
USA news
Former SA pacer Rusty Theron named in USA squad
Rusty Theron, who played for Kings XI Punjab, Deccan Chargers and Rajasthan Royals between 2010 and 2015 in the IPL, has been named in a 30-man USA squad traveling to Los Angeles this weekend for a selection camp
April 17, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Throwback to 2011: When New Zealand let their nasty out
In 2019, more than five years after New Zealand's cricketers re-branded themselves as kindergarten teachers with abs, it is difficult to even imagine the talons that they sprouted that evening
April 11, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
The 2015 semi-finalists meet with plenty on the line again
For South Africa, it is virtually a must-win game, while for New Zealand, who have been unbeaten in the tournament having faced some of the weaker teams, it will be a proper test of their bench
April 10, 2024
South Africa in a spin despite holding trump card in Imran Tahir?
Prospect of a turning track at Edgbaston could be a double-edged sword as SA fight to stay alive
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Lungi Ngidi's return to fitness a timely boost for South Africa
The fast bowler, who hasn't featured since injuring his hamstring against Bangladesh, is looking forward to putting New Zealand's batsmen under pressure
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
With 'peg in the ground', South Africa look to begin semi-final charge
Lungi Ngidi might return to the XI for the next fixture, against New Zealand on Wednesday
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Tahir, de Kock give South Africa first World Cup win
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April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Du Plessis partially bluffs his way for South Africa's maiden win
There will be higher-stakes contests to come, when a little more bluff and nonsense may be required, but two points for the win has at least strengthened SA's hand
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Faf du Plessis wants intensity, not hope, from embattled South Africa
In the midst of the gloom that is South Africa's World Cup campaign, their captain hasn't lost his smile. Can his positivity rub off on his squad?
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Hello, Rashid Khan. Meet South Africa's teetering World Cup campaign
Two teams in serious disarray are about to meet in Cardiff. One team has a lot more to lose, and that team isn't too fond of wristspin. What could possibly go wrong?
April 18, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Afghanistan look to escape last place as South Africa eye turnaround
The lowest-placed teams in the tournament are both looking for their first wins as the qualification window shrinks on them
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
AB de Villiers' inclusion in World Cup would have set difficult precedent - Van der Dussen
'You can't, on the day before the announcement and a team that's been working for something for year and even longer than a year, come and say, 'I want to make a comeback now.''
April 08, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Hampshire Bowl
AB de Villiers revelations could bring South Africa World Cup squad closer - Faf du Plessis
Captain says furore over de Villiers' proposed return has not been a factor in their disjointed campaign
April 10, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, ICC World Cup, Southampton
Faf du Plessis feared truncated game would have helped West Indies
West Indies head coach Floyd Reifer said that a completed game would've been in West Indies' advantage, especially since their opponents were 'demoralised'
April 11, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
South Africa, West Indies split points after abandonment
West Indies were on top after putting South Africa in, but the first rain stoppage turned out to be the last as nearly six hours of play were lost in Southampton
April 17, 2024
West Indies v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
The allure of the Caribbean fire and Rabada factor
West Indies have tapped into a mindset that served their mighty forebears well; South Africa are just scrambling for a plan
April 13, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Down Marshall Drive, a new West Indies promise to rekindle the old feeling
Five fast bowlers, three explosive hitters, three striking young batsmen, a captain who can do anything: a beguiling prospect for fans, a terrifying one for a shaken South Africa
April 09, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Cool West Indies come calling amid South Africa's perfect storm
The dreaded World Cup knockouts have come early for injury-hit South Africa who need to win their remaining six matches to keep their semi-final hopes alive
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
'If AB wanted to be here, he would be here' - SA coach Ottis Gibson
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wants the focus to turn from AB de Villiers back to the cricket, as his team prepares to take on West Indies
April 10, 2024
India v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
'One hell of a bowler' - Amla, Kohli laud relentless Bumrah
Amla feels Bumrah can bowl at all stages of an innings, Kohli lauds his intensity and work ethic
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
'Decision based on principle; had to be fair to the team' - CSA selector on turning down de Villiers
Cricket South Africa responds to the report on AB de Villiers offering to come out of retirement for the World Cup
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
AB de Villiers sought World Cup recall, SA team management said no
ESPNcricinfo understands de Villiers' last-ditch offer to come out of retirement was made in May, just 24 hours before the selectors unveiled their final 15-man squad
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
'The guys are very disappointed and a bit angry' - Chris Morris
His captain Faf du Plessis blamed the batsmen for their defeat against India
April 09, 2024
India v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
Du Plessis' costly drop, Bumrah outperforms Chahal
ESPNcricinfo's Luck Index estimates a closer game had Rohit Sharma's catch been taken in the second over of the chase
April 11, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Rabada, Bumrah, and a tale of two terrific spells
The two pacemen bowled incredibly well with the new ball, making batsmen hop. On the day, one got what the deserved, the other must have felt the universe was against him
April 12, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
South Africa undone by Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, and the spectre of the past
With Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav getting the ball to drift, dip and turn around corners, a self-fulfilling prophecy played out in Southampton
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
Bumrah, Rohit and Chahal give India winning start
Meanwhile, South Africa slumped to their third straight loss in the World Cup
April 17, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Live Report - India v South Africa
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report of India's first World Cup 2019 match, against South Africa in Southampton
April 12, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
South Africa come to Southampton with ghosts of World Cups past
They take on India knowing they probably must win five of their remaining seven games, the small matter of their collection of World Cup scars aside
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Lots of things haunting me at the moment - Faf du Plessis
Beset by injury problems and with two losses in their first two games, South Africa are turning to their all-rounders as the fallback option
April 12, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Teetering South Africa hope not to capsize
They are facing the prospect of having to win five of their next seven games in order to have a chance of progressing to the knockouts
April 13, 2024
South Africa news
Injured Dale Steyn ruled out of World Cup, Beuran Hendricks named replacement
A second shoulder injury has not responded to treatment and has ruled him out of bowling for the foreseeable future
April 08, 2024
Ottis Gibson channels spirit of Anthony Joshua as South Africa look to lift themselves from the canvas
South Africa coach looks to lift dispirited players, but faces a challenge to find right balance for India showdown
April 17, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Faf du Plessis searches for new plan with South Africa's World Cup hopes in the balance
With just three days to dust themselves off before taking on India in their opening game, captain needs answers - fast
April 09, 2024
Bangladesh hit on winning formula and victory over South Africa is proof
Mashrafe Mortaza delighted by his side's all-round performance
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
South Africa's nth grade meltdown
In a crackling atmosphere that ought to have got any competitor's juices flowing, the vibes they projected were simply meekness and passivity
April 09, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Shakib, Mustafizur, Mushfiqur beat South Africa
The underdogs' roar was heard all around The Oval as Bangladesh outplayed South Africa in their World Cup opener
April 09, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Shakib's all-round exploits, and new batting highs for Bangladesh
Stats highlights from a top batting performance by Bangladesh against South Africa
April 15, 2024
World Cup 2019
Adaptability may be key in unpredictable World Cup - Kane Williamson
The New Zealand captain expects a diversity of conditions through the tournament, and says 'there won't be one way to play'
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Live Report - Bangladesh v South Africa
Catch all the analyses and chatter from the Bangladesh v South Africa match
April 14, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019
Imran Tahir reflects on 'amazing journey' as he prepares for 100th cap
South Africa's veteran spinner will be hoping to kickstart their World Cup against Bangladesh, whether he opens the bowling or not
April 10, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Tamim Iqbal's fitness a worry for Bangladesh as South Africa look to get moving
Hashim Amla did not take part in the nets on the eve of the match and that could mean a big change in the South Africa XI
April 10, 2024
Pakistan news
PCB hopeful of South Africa touring Pakistan within 12 months
The PCB managing director Wasim Khan has extended the invitation although it is understood South Africa have not committed to it just yet
April 11, 2024
Saving runs, scoring runs ... it's all the same for Jason Roy
Stokes stole the plaudits, but England's stunning fielding against South Africa was a major factor in their win
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
'At a professional level, players should be picked on merit'' - Kagiso Rabada
At the highest level, players should be picked on merit; transformation should be trialled at the grassroots, says the South African paceman
April 09, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup, Smart Stats
'England was better than us in all three facets of the game' - Faf du Plessis
South Africa determined to learn from opening loss and move on, captain says
April 17, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer lead England to imposing win
The hosts began their World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, with four half-centuries, an astonishing boundary catch, and the birth of a new superstar
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
As it happened: England v South Africa
Live Report of the World Cup 2019 opener between England and South Africa from The Oval, London
April 18, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Can smouldering Faf du Plessis sex up South Africa's World Cup chances?
He is a captain born to lead, a magnetic figure who rises to the challenge, and a man ready to lead South Africa out of the World Cup darkness
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
World Cup 2019 opening party - live
Get in the World Cup mood with updates from the tournament opening party on the Mall
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, The Oval
Years of World Cup planning, preparation and hurt all come down to this: England v South Africa
Two sides with arguably the most torrid tournament histories of them all kick off 2019 edition
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
South Africa look to Plan B and C without Dale Steyn
Faf du Plessis admits fast bowler's early absence recovering from injury is a 'big loss'
April 09, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Eoin Morgan sets the stage as England seek to inspire a generation
Captain draws on England's women's side, who won a home World Cup in 2017, to show the effect it could have
April 08, 2024
South Africa news
SACA launches legal action against CSA
The South African Cricketers' Association have filed a court application to have Cricket South Africa's decision to restructure domestic competition reviewed
April 13, 2024
2019 World Cup news
Steyn ruled out of South Africa's World Cup opener
The fast bowler didn't feature in the warm-up against Sri Lanka and only bowled off a few paces at training on Tuesday
April 14, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, ICC World Cup 2019 warm-up match, Bristol
Amla, de Kock get going before rain washes out warm-up game
South Africa won their first warm-up game against Sri Lanka, while this is West Indies' first preparatory fixture before the World Cup
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Very tough event for corruptors to come near' - ICC ACU chief
Alex Marshall says he has written to known unscrupulous elements on ACU's radar and warned them they are "not invited" to the World Cup
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019 warm-up, Cardiff
Du Plessis, Phehlukwayo and Ngidi brush aside Sri Lanka
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April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Who will win the World Cup? The captains have their say
Is it England? Or India? Or Australia? Or is there a dark horse lurking?
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 5th women's ODI, Benoni
Bowlers, Lizelle Lee secure series for South Africa women
After Pakistan were limited to 125 for 5, the opener hit an unbeaten 75 to help the hosts ace the chase with nine wickets and nearly five overs to spare
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 4th women's ODI, Benoni
Nida Dar's all-round brilliance in vain as South Africa level series
Dar slammed a 20-ball fifty and followed it with figures of 1 for 21, but Lee's boundary-laden 60 helped South Africa chase down 173
April 16, 2024
South Africa women v Pakistan women, 3rd T20I, Pietermaritzburg
Iram Javed, Nida Dar steer Pakistan to 2-1 lead
Having slipped to 3 for 3 in pursuit of South Africa's 138 for 3, Pakistan were revitalised by a 77-run stand between the duo
April 14, 2024
South Africa news
AB de Villiers reveals he helped steer Faf du Plessis away from Kolpak route
De Villiers also opens up about retirement, hinting at "deeper reasons" for his decision to quit South Africa duty
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
Don't want to have 'fear of failure' - Faf du Plessis
There is a World Cup at stake, but if South Africa are under any extra pressure, it won't be coming from inside their camp
April 09, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa prepare to feel the heat ... with one eye on England's heavens
Talk about the weather isn't exclusively an English trait, as South Africa's squad compares notes about conditions ahead of World Cup
April 11, 2024
South Africa news
Ngidi looking forward to 'grudge match' against India at the World Cup
The pacer believes that South Africa have a score to settle with India, who thrashed them five-one at home in February last year
April 08, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st women's T20I, Pretoria
Sana Mir and Nida Dar trample South Africa women
After the two bowlers shared five wickets between them to limit the hosts to 119 for 7, Dar starred with the bat as well to put her side 1-0 up
April 15, 2024
South Africa news
Rabada, Steyn 'on track' to play World Cup opener against England
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson also said he would be 'very pleased' if fellow Barbadian Jofra Archer would get to play the World Cup
April 09, 2024
Imran Tahir joins Surrey for Vitality Blast campaign
Leading wicket-taker at IPL will join squad at conclusion of South Africa's World Cup campaign
April 16, 2024
South Africa news
CSA insists Rabada on track for World Cup
Board being cautious because of bowler's history of back injuries; expects him to recover in two-three weeks
April 11, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wanted World Cup players to make early return from IPL
Ottis Gibson put in a request with CSA to withdraw 'key players' early, but ESPNcricinfo understands that the board did not bring up the issue with the BCCI
April 08, 2024
Chris Morris to join Hampshire for Vitality Blast
Allrounder will follow World Cup call-up with stint at Ageas Bowl
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Injured Anrich Nortje out of World Cup, Chris Morris called up
The fast bowler has a fractured right thumb and will need six to eight weeks to make a full recovery
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st women's ODI, Potchefstroom
Sana Mir routs South Africa women for 63
The offspinner took 4 for 11 in her six overs to dismiss the hosts for their second-lowest total in ODI cricket
April 17, 2024
South Africa news
JP Duminy retires from domestic cricket
Duminy will continue to play T20s for South Africa and in international leagues, including Mzansi Super League
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
South African players' body threatens CSA with legal action
The South African Cricketers' Association addressed a letter to the board regarding alleged breaches of agreement related to CSA's decision radically restructure domestic cricket
April 12, 2024
IPL 2019
Kagiso Rabada out of IPL with back niggle
CSA has advised the fast bowler to return home as a precautionary measure ahead of the 2019 World Cup
April 13, 2024
IPL 2019 news
Cricket South Africa evaluating Rabada's back niggle
South Africa pacer complained of stiffness in his back after Sunday's clash and was subsequently rested by Delhi Capitals
April 15, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa injury watch: Steyn, Ngidi, Duminy and more
Steyn has seen a shoulder specialist, Ngidi has resumed bowling after his side strain and Duminy has begun playing for the Cobras again
April 08, 2024
South Africa news
Out-of-form Amla wants to 'fine-tune batting' ahead of World Cup
South Africa batsman to miss remainder of CSA T20 Challenge for Cape Cobras
April 10, 2024
South Africa women's cricket
Sun
Senior players Chloe Tryon and Lizelle Lee have also returned to the fold for the series
April 17, 2024
Women's T20 Challenge
No Australian players in Women's T20 Challenge
While stars from England, New Zealand and West Indies feature in this year's tournament, the likes of Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry will miss it
April 17, 2024
Dwaine Pretorius joins Northamptonshire for Vitality T20 Blast
South Africa all-rounder may also be available late in County Championship campaign
April 13, 2024
South Africa news
Injured Steyn to return to SA with an eye on World Cup fitness
With the fast bowler suffering a flare-up to his right shoulder, Cricket South Africa are putting measures in place in an attempt to get him ready for the World Cup
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Hashim Amla in World Cup squad; Reeza Hendricks, Chris Morris miss out
No place for Hendricks, who has been part of white-ball teams since his ODI debut last year, or Chris Morris, who is currently playing in the IPL
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
'We have match-winners down to No. 11' - Steyn on SA's World Cup chances
The fast bowler also says ODI rankings go out the window in a tournament like the World Cup, where adapting to conditions is the only thing that will set teams apart
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
CSA's austerity measures and it's implications - an explainer
How does CSA plan to minimise losses, what are the implications of a pruned domestic calendar?
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
South African domestic revamp - players' body refutes CSA claims
SACA claims the cricket board has violated terms between the two bodies
April 11, 2024
South Africa news
South African board and players' body on collision course over domestic revamp plans
Restructuring the domestic set-up could cost 70 cricketers their livelihoods, argues SACA
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
Elriesa Theunissen-Fourie dies in road accident
The 25-year-old allrounder had represented South Africa women in 3 ODIs and 1 T20I in 2013, and was active with coaching at the grassroots level after that
April 12, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa to relax transformation targets during 2019 World Cup
A debate over the selection of Vernon Philander ahead of Kyle Abbott had cropped up after their semi-final exit in 2015
April 11, 2024
South Africa news
Hashim Amla to make competitive cricket comeback with CSA T20 Challenge
He was also expected to take up a short county stint in England to acclimatise ahead of the World Cup, but he wanted to stay in South Africa to be closer to his ailing father
April 17, 2024
World Cup 2019
Decision time - how are World Cup squads stacking up?
Injury concerns, big calls, wildcard selections. World Cup squads need to be named by April 23 so here's a rundown of how the teams stand.
April 16, 2024
Test rankings
Virat Kohli credits 'a lot of depth' in squad as India retain Test Championship Mace
Virat Kohli's team held an eight-point lead at the top of the ICC Test rankings on the cut-off date of April 1
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Johannesburg
SA complete 3-0 sweep after big DLS win
Sri Lanka won the toss in Johannesburg and chose to bat first on their last opportunity to claim a limited-overs victory on this tour
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Johannesburg
Can Sri Lanka find elusive win in tour-ending dead rubber?
South Africa could look to give Sinethemba Qeshile a bigger role with the bat in the final match of their home season
April 09, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd T20I, Taunton
England bowl; Livingstone, Curran debut
England have won the toss and asked South Africa to bat first in second T20 in Taunton
April 08, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Centurion
Isuru Udana's 48-ball 84* in vain as South Africa clinch series
Aiden Markram is also playing his first T20I while Sri Lanka have gone in with an unchanged XI for this must-win game
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Centurion
Sri Lanka look to hit back as South Africa rest key players
JP Duminy will lead a home side that will be without Faf du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir and Quinton de Kock
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I
'A good challenge and good fun' - David Miller passes test with the big gloves
The batsman appears to have become the frontrunner to keep wickets should Quinton de Kock pick up a mid-game injury at the World Cup
April 09, 2024
England news
Hope to play Test cricket for England - Olivier
The fast bowler, who turned his back on an international career with South Africa, reiterated that his decision to relocate to Yorkshire was the best for his and his family's future
April 11, 2024
IPL 2019 news
South Africa quicks Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi ruled out of IPL
While it's a shoulder injury that sees Nortje out of the IPL, CSK will miss Ngidi due to a side-strain picked up during South Africa's ODIs against Sri Lanka
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka in South Africa 2019
Could not have detected floodlight failure pre-match - Newlands management
Western Province Cricket Association chief executive was confident the problem had been resolved and would not affect the T20I
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cape Town
South Africa nearly choke, but Tahir rescues them in Super Over
Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje were not considered since they were nursing injuries leading up to the contest
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I
Focus remains on World Cup as T20Is start
A side strain to Ngidi might mean Steyn returns for South Africa, while Sri Lanka continue to search for a combination that delivers results
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I
'Form first, reputation next' - Ottis Gibson on South Africa's World Cup selection
South Africa's coach also said the likes of Rabada, du Plessis and de Kock will be rested after the first T20I against Sri Lanka
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 5th ODI, Cape Town
South Africa complete 5-0 sweep after DLS win
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, brought in Angelo Perera and Akila Dananjaya for Kamindu Mendis and Kasun Rajitha
April 14, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth
South Africa go 4-0 up as de Kock, Nortje reign supreme
South Africa left out Rassie van der Dussen, Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada and Dwayne Pretorius for the 4th ODI
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth
Hashim Amla granted leave, Reeza Hendricks recalled
The veteran batsman had asked to be excused on compassionate grounds as his father is 'critically ill'
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth
Can Sri Lanka snap their losing streak in ODIs?
South Africa no longer have the pressure of winning the series upon them, and are free to experiment ahead of the World Cup
April 09, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2018-19
Rejuvenated Markram's last shot at World Cup selection
The batsman says he will "fight tooth and nail" to try and make the World Cup squad, but it's not the end of the world if he doesn't
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Durban
SA take series as De Kock sets up big D/L win
South Africa made two changes, bringing in Dwaine Pretorius for Wiaan Mulder and Tabraiz Shamsi for Anjrich Nortje
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI
Sri Lanka hope for turnaround as South Africa look to sew up series
Opportunity for players like Reeza Hendricks and Wiaan Mulder to make strong cases for inclusion in World Cup squad
April 14, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Centurion
Rabada, Ngidi, Nortje save South Africa after batting collapse
Avishka Fernando was recalled for his first international match since August 2016, while Andile Phehlukwayo came into the South Africa XI in place of Dwaine Pretorius
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Centurion
SA continue search for best XI as SL look to end ODI rut
South Africa may have won the first ODI, but at this point, results are almost secondary to the goal of identifying who the best limited-overs cricketers in the country are
April 09, 2024
South Africa news
Imran Tahir to retire from ODIs after 2019 World Cup
The South Africa legspinner will still be available for T20Is, at least until the 2020 T20 World Cup
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Johannesburg
Tahir, du Plessis, de Kock headline dominant win for South Africa
Sri Lanka hand debut to top-order batsman Oshada Fernando, while Lungi Ngidi and Akila Dananjaya make ODI returns for their respective teams
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Johannesburg
Can confident Sri Lanka spring another surprise on wounded South Africa?
While the visitors will be eyeing their first limited-overs series win here, this would be South Africa's last chance to try and figure out their World Cup XI
April 10, 2024
Glory against all odds - six times the underdogs had all the fun
India's triumph in the 1983 World Cup, South Africa's ambush of England in 1905-06, Sri Lanka's other fairy tale and more
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Rude end to South Africa's seven series home streak
South Africa had won seven consecutive home series until this 2-0 whitewash
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
'Series loss a massive dent to our confidence' - Faf du Plessis
The South Africa captain has insisted pitches are not to blame, and has asked his batsmen to look inwards after the series loss
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2018-19
Sri Lanka go where no Asian team have gone before
Cricket world lauds Sri Lanka as they become only the third team in history, and the first from Asia, to win a Test series in South Africa
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando lead Sri Lanka to historic series win
They put on an unbroken 163-run stand to ensure Sri Lanka became the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
No bluster, no aura, only Suranga
Lakmal might not be a rockstar with the stereotypical fast bowler's attitude, but his old-fashioned virtues have lately earned him rockstar returns
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Suranga Lakmal, Dhananjaya de Silva set up exciting finish
That Sri Lanka passed three figures was down to sparkling cameos from Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Perera
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
De Kock rises above South Africa's besieged batsmen
After a lean couple of season, South Africa's wicketkeeper has rediscovered his touch and is holding together the batting line-up in tough conditions
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
SA rally after Vishwa, Rajitha brilliance
Kusal Mendis, who had rolled his ankle at training, was cleared to play the second Test
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
History beckons for Sri Lanka's miracle men
No Asian team has won a Test series in South Africa, and doing so will require overcoming the wounded hosts and a grassy surface at St George's Park
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
'There will be bit of sideways movement' - Faf du Plessis
South Africa's captain hopes there will be more assistance for the seamers in Port Elizabeth, and less for the spinners, than there was in Durban
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
Karunaratne happy with Sri Lanka's preparation against short bowling
The preparations in the lead-up to the Durban Test and their consequent performance there has given his side a lift, says Sri Lanak's captain
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Kusal Perera bats with body, heart and soul in innings of a lifetime
Against one of Test cricket's most fearsome attacks on home soil, Sri Lanka's No. 5 stood up for his embattled team
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Du Plessis on Durban drama: 'This is what Test cricket should be'
The South Africa captain heaped praise on Kusal Perera, saying he was "just too good" for them
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Perera and Fernando, the highest last-wicket stand in a successful chase
Meanwhile, the curse of Durban strikes South Africa again. They've now lost seven out of nine Tests there
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
'It's the best Test I've played for Sri Lanka' - Kusal Perera after match-winning 153*
Both Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne and South Africa captain du Plessis shower the Durban hero with effusive praise
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Kusal Perera's epic 153* leads Sri Lanka to record-breaking vctory
Dale Steyn's double strike had reduced the visitors to 110 for 5, but Kusal and Dhananjaya de Silva took Sri Lanka to lunch at 166 for 5
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Du Plessis, bowlers give South Africa vice-like grip
South Africa added 101 for the loss of de Kock, but there's already a sense of inevitability to the Test
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
I'm not on 430-odd wickets, I'm on 20 - Dale Steyn feels he's starting all over again
Fast bowler is having fun doing what he loves best after prolonged period of injury enforced absence
April 09, 2024
South Africa women v Sri Lanka women, 2nd ODI, Potchefstroom
Kapp, Wolvaardt, Goodall rampage help SA clinch series
Sri Lanka lost eight wickets for 63 runs, after a 110-run second-wicket stand, and their captain Chamari Atapattu's 94 was in vain as South Africa defended 262 in revised chase
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Keshav Maharaj's progress stalls as South Africa settle for pace prowess
Success in familiar conditions is all very well, but World Test Championship hopes may rest on spin attack
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Steyn's for-four helps South Africa extend advantage
Sri Lanka lost 5 for 80 in a session where they burnt a review, failed to use one when they needed to and played poor shots overall
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Sri Lanka's green seamers 'caught us off guard', admits Quinton de Kock
Fernando and Rajitha claimed 7 for 130 on day one in Durban, despite only having seven Tests between them
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
DRS 15-second rule in spotlight as Sri Lanka miss out on a wicket
Umpire Dar turned down their appeal for lbw on the basis that they had taken too long to ask for it. But the commentators suggested that only 13 seconds had elapsed
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Inexperienced Sri Lankan attack lands early punches
Sri Lanka handed debuts to Oshada Fernando and Lasith Embuldeniya
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Sri Lanka have more than just pace to fret over
South Africa are playing at their least-favourite Test venue at home, but it may not matter against a team in crisis
April 09, 2024
South Africa news
Du Plessis wants luxury of four pacers and spin at home
South Africa captain faced with a tough call over Dale Steyn's inclusion
April 12, 2024
South Africa women v Sri Lanka women, 1st ODI, Potchefstroom
Dane van Niekerk's maiden ODI hundred gives South Africa tight win
The captain also took 2 for 26 as Sri Lanka women's chase fell seven runs short
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Centurion
Shadab and Amir star in Pakistan's consolation win
Hasan Ali and Usman Shinwari were the two bowlers left out of Pakistan's final game of the tour
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Centurion
Sune Luus' all-round efforts complete South Africa's 3-0 sweep
Dane van Niekerk, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk and Shabnim Ismail also played their part in overwhelming Sri Lanka by 39 runs
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Centurion
Mulder T20I debut likely as Pakistan look to avoid whitewash
The last time Pakistan failed to win any game in a three-match T20I series was against England in the UAE in November 2015
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Centurion
'I do really enjoy them' - Phehlukwayo lapping up the high-pressure moments
The South Africa pacer on his thinking coming in to bowl the final over against Pakistan in the previous T20I, and how he held his nerve to seal the deal
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Johannesburg
South Africa hold nerve after Babar Azam 90 to seal series
In a must-win game for Pakistan, Faheem Ashraf made way for Shaheen Afridi
April 10, 2024
South Africa women v Sri Lanka women, 2nd T20I, Johannesburg
Sune Luus five-for lifts South Africa to thrilling series win
The hosts held their nerve in the 105-run chase to seal the T20I series against Sri Lanka with a tight win at the Wanderers
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Johannesburg
Miller to captain SA as Pakistan eye redemption
Trailing the series 0-1, with both Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock out, the visitors couldn't hope for a better chance to kick off a fightback
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
India to play New Zealand and Bangladesh in 2019 World Cup warm-ups
The ten participating teams will play two warm-ups each
April 13, 2024
South Africa news
De Kock and du Plessis out of Pakistan T20Is
"We are hopeful he will be fit for selection for the Test series against Sri Lanka starting in Durban on February 13," South Africa's team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee said
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st T20I, Cape Town
Du Plessis, Hendricks and Miller subdue Pakistan
Pakistan have put South Africa in to bat after winning the toss in the first T20I at Newlands, but will be without an injured Mohammad Hafeez
April 10, 2024
ICC news
Lauren Agenbag, the first SA woman to umpire in a T20I
At just 22 years old, she may well also be the youngest ever umpire to stand in an international.
April 13, 2024
South Africa women v Sri Lanka women, 1st T20I, Cape Town
Van Niekerk's three-for and half-century demolishes Sri Lanka
Her three-wicket haul restricted Sri Lanka to a sub-100 score before the SA batsmen chased down the 95 target with over 30 deliveries to spare
April 15, 2024
South Africa women news
Lizelle Lee withdrawn from SA's squad over 'fitness standards'
Andrie Steyn has been named as replacement, although she will join the squad only before the 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st T20I, Cape Town
Odds tilted Pakistan's way as Newlands prepares for T20I series
Pakistan have won 11 T20I series in a row coming into this fixture against a home side that has several new faces to try out
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st T20I, Cape Town
Rejuvenated Miller in 'good space' after downtime
South Africa's finisher had modest returns in the side's ODI series win over Pakistan, but he insists he is feeling "really good" after a break over the new year
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Cape Town
Quinton de Kock and seamers seal South Africa's series win
The team batting second has won the last four games at the ground
April 10, 2024
Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2018-19
Wiaan Mulder added to South Africa's squad for fifth ODI
The allrounder had picked up an Achilles tendon injury in September, and only returned to action in the new year
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Cape Town
Shoaib Malik's influence has Pakistan dreaming of the trophy
South Africa appear to be more interested in testing their bench strength than winning the series, but that mindset may change in the deciding ODI in Cape Town
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Cape Town
Du Plessis pumped for World Cup dress rehearsal
The Newlands ODI against Pakistan, with the series tied at 2-2 can give South Africa the experience they need to overcome their ICC tournament jitters
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Johannesburg
Shinwari's four-for helps Pakistan draw level
Pakistan had a new captain in Shoaib Malik, after ICC announced a four-match suspension for Sarfraz Ahmed
April 10, 2024
Pakistan in South Africa 2018-19
Sarfraz Ahmed gets four-match suspension for racist comment
ICC and PCB yet to officially announce the penalty, but Shoaib Malik comes out to the toss in Johannesburg
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Johannesburg
Can Pakistan end South Africa's PinkDay invincibility?
The hosts have won all seven ODIs at the Wanderers since they started wearing pink for this fixture, and will wrap up a series win if they make it eight in a row
April 10, 2024
Pakistan in South Africa 2018-19
Sarfraz apologises to Phehlukwayo in person for racially-charged taunt
The Pakistan captain tweeted a picture of himself shaking hands with the South Africa allrounder before the third ODI in Centurion
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Centurion
Reeza Hendricks stars in rain-hit game as South Africa go 2-1 up
Dale Steyn, Quinton de Kock, Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim all returned to their respective sides with the series locked 1-1
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Centurion
Hafeez vs Steyn set to resume as focus returns to cricket
Quinton de Kock is also set to return for South Africa, on a SuperSport Park surface that is likely to enthuse fast bowlers from both sides
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Centurion
'We forgive him because he said sorry' - Faf du Plessis on Sarfraz Ahmed's taunt
'This is not something that we take lightly as a team, but the fact that he apologised straight away means there is regret on his part'
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Durban
On-field taunt could land Sarfraz Ahmed in the dock
In the 37th over of South Africa's innings, Pakistan's captain was caught on the broadcast stump mics making what seemed to be a racist comment against Andile Phehlukwayo
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Durban
Van der Dussen, Phehlukwayo usher South Africa home in low-scoring match
Pakistan handed an ODI debut to seam-bowling allrounder Hussain Talat in place of Imad Wasim
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Durban
South Africa look to overturn recent record against Pakistan
The hosts have beaten Pakistan only once since late 2013 and will be bothered by how they've started in a World Cup year
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Durban
South Africa wary of resurgent Pakistan - Reeza Hendricks
The opener says that a spot in the World Cup squad will be "a dream", but he insists that his focus is much more short-term
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Port Elizabeth
Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez ace chase to put Pakistan 1-0 up
Pakistan, meanwhile, included Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim and Usman Shinwari, while Fakhar Zaman, too, returned after being dropped form the third Test
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Port Elizabeth
Returning Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez key against resurgent South Africa
Pakistan have never lost at St George's Park in three matches, but they'll have to be wary of David Miller, who returns to his favourite ground in South Africa
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Port Elizabeth
South Africa eye one-day series to fill allrounder's slot
The SA captain considers the ODI series as a 'challenge' as they look to fill up the empty spots ahead of the 50-over World Cup in March
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
'Mission accomplished' - Ottis Gibson on South Africa's 3-0 sweep of Pakistan
While South Africa's quicks stood out, the coach and stand-in captain Dean Elgar also credited the batsmen for their grind on tough pitches
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Duanne Olivier, Kagiso Rabada end Pakistan resistance for 3-0 sweep
South Africa demonstrated the ruthless instinct that has brought them seven straight series win at home, rounding up the seven Pakistan wickets they needed before lunch
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
De Kock bursts through still waters after drought-breaking ton
He's not a cricketer who lets emotions bubble to the surface, but getting to a Test century after two years meant plenty to the wicketkeeper-batsman
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Pakistan fight in pursuit of 381 after Quinton de Kock century
Quinton de Kock's half-century carried South Africa's lead past 300 as Pakistan were made to struggle for inroads
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Injury scare for Steyn, Olivier says he is "perfectly fine"
Steyn walked off in the first hour of play, clutching the same shoulder he's had surgery on
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Stirring Saturday an ode to a thriving Test game
South Africa's series against Pakistan has given an indication that Test cricket's recent tendency for drama, intensity and results won't be abating any time soon
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Duanne Olivier, Hashim Amla wrest control for South Africa
Thanks to a combination of bad catching, good fortune and no little fortitude, Pakistan reached the interval five down but still in the fight
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Four drops and a missed run-out: South Africa's sloppy first hour
South Africa saw as many as six chances go begging as Pakistan made it through the first hour of day two intact at the Wanderers
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
'Plan of controlling run rate worked' - Amir
Left-arm fast bowler believes it's still only "50-50" despite Pakistan's outstanding bowling day
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
'Probably the best I've batted in a session' - Markram
He put on 126 with Hashim Amla, hitting 14 boundaries before lunch alone to quickly put Pakistan on the defensive
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
South Africa rue missed milestones on day of twists and turns
There could have been a hundred for Markram, a ground record for Amla, a debut fifty for Hamza. None of these came to pass, and Pakistan came roaring back into the contest
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Pakistan seamers hit back after Aiden Markram sets punishing tone
Sour Africa brought in Zubayr Hamza for the suspended Faf du Plessis while Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Hasan Ali all returned for Pakistan
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
How Ottis Gibson set up South Africa's 'elite fast-bowling group'
South Africa have now won five home Test series in a row, and key to that success has been a reinvigorated pace culture, reignited by coach Ottis Gibson
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
No let up for Pakistan as South Africa eye whitewash
South Africa could include two debutants, in Pieter Malan and Zubayr Hamza, while Pakistan are mulling whether to play allrounder Faheem Ashraf
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Pakistan consider changes after 'disappointment' of series defeat
Azhar Ali admitted Pakistan could alter the balance of their side for the third and final Test
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test due to second over-rate offence
The South Africa captain will be forced to skip the third and final Test against Pakistan, beginning in Johannesburg from January 11
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Amla injured but Elgar seals South Africa's fourth-morning victory
Hashim Amla was forced to retire hurt as South Africa ticked off the 41 runs required for victory
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Resilient South Africa outlast Pakistan on a day of toil
As the pitch flattened out and the short ball stopped working, the bowlers decided to stick to a channel and wait for the opposition to blink
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Pakistan live to die another day after spirited fightback
South Africa's tail wagged on the third morning at Newlands, as their fast bowlers helped to add a further 49 runs to their overnight total
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, 2nd Day, Cape Town
Centurion, Cape Town pitches not good enough for Test cricket - Mickey Arthur
South Africa batsman Temba Bavuma, who scored 75 on the second day, said the Newlands surface was 'tricky and challenging', but not 'dangerous'
April 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Okay with batsmen's numbers dropping as long as we're winning - du Plessis
Tasked with batting in some of the toughest conditions in the world, the South Africa captain said players got to keep their places if they helped win Test matches
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Faf du Plessis' century leaves Pakistan with mountain to climb
South Africa overcame the early loss of Hashim Amla to inch themselves into a first-innings lead on the second morning at Cape Town
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Soft signal, hard luck, as Pakistan suffer more third-umpire woe
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 1st day
South Africa smash labels with four quicks at Newlands
Faf du Plessis' team is all about breaking stereotypes, and if that means going into a Cape Town Test without a spinner for only the third time in 25 years, so be it
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Azhar Ali struggle versus Duanne Olivier the microcosm of a mismatch
For the third time in as many innings, Pakistan's senior batsman found himself bounced out by Duanne Olivier
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Aiden Markram and Duanne Olivier put South Africa in full control at Newlands
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Vernon Philander's return amps up pressure on Pakistan's middle order
One source of hope for the visitors is the potential presence of Mohammad Abbas, who missed the first Test with a shoulder injury
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
IPL just before World Cup 'a concern' for Faf du Plessis
South Africa captain said the last thing he wanted was one of his bowlers getting injured just before the World Cup
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Pakistan stick with under-fire top six for Newlands examination
Sarfraz Ahmed backed his batsmen to come good as he ruled out changes or the inclusion of an allrounder
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Steyn out? No spinner? South Africa ponder their pace riches
With the return to fitness of Vernon Philander, South Africa have to work out how best to balance their attack for the second Test
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Clash of the medium pacers: Abbas arrives on Philander's patch
Mohammad Abbas has carved a superb record in unhelpful conditions - but how will go against the master, Vernon Philander, on his home ground?
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd day
Amla exhibits his version of "ProteaFire"
He survived a magnificent opening hour from Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali and Shaheen Afridi - not without luck; he was dropped in the slips very early on - doggedly resistant while he couldn't find his touch, and devastatingly effective as it returned to him
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd Day
'They should triple my salary' - Dean Elgar
Dean Elgar says opening the batting in South Africa is the toughest job in Test cricket but that is also what makes it the most satisfying
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd Day
Olivier, Amla, Elgar shine as South Africa go 1-0 up
The pair put behind Aiden Markram's early departure and a pressure filled first hour to keep the home team in sight of victory
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 2nd day
South Africa to chase 149 after Olivier takes 11
Bavuma's composed fifty and de Kock's enterprising batting with the tail pushed South Africa to 223 all out at lunch on the second day
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 1st Day
Olivier, South Africa's 'other bowler' who stole the show
There was doubt whether he could fill the shoes of Vernon Philander. By tea on Boxing Day, when the 26-year old had taken six wickets, they all but disappeared
April 15, 2024
Dale Steyn goes past Shaun Pollock
Reactions - 'The coolest surfing, fishing, skateboarding fast bowler on the planet'
How Dale Steyn's former team-mates and adversaries reacted to him going past Shaun Pollock's South African Test wickets record
April 10, 2024
South Africa's leading wicket-taker in Tests
The Steyn v Pollock comparison
Dale Steyn has clearly been a bigger force as a strike bowler, but Shaun Pollock is still in front in terms of Man-of-the-Match awards in Tests
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
Steyn surpasses Pollock to become South Africa's top wicket-taker
It took 19 balls on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at Centurion for Steyn to achieve the landmark
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 1st day
Steyn record lights up bowlers' day out
Dale Steyn will get the opportunity to become South Africa's highest ever Test wicket-taker
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
Chasing history, Pakistan seek batting solidity against Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada
Having arrived with a strong bowling attack, this could be Pakistan's best-ever chance to finally win a Test series in South Africa
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
Du Plessis backs 'rock' Amla to come good
In the last 10 Tests, Hashim Amla has averaged just 23, less than half his career average of 47, but he still has the backing of his captain
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
'I feel like I'm 23' - Dale Steyn
The 35-year old says he has bigger goals beyond the long-awaited feat of becoming South Africa's most successful Test bowler
April 10, 2024
CSA Invitation XI v Pakistanis, tour match, Benoni, 1st day
Mixed results for Pakistani bowlers on SA tour's opening day
Fakhar Zaman, who was nursing an injured knee before the tour, batted for the tourists before stumps on the first day in Benoni
April 10, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, Group A, Women's World T20, Gros Islet
South Africa win by 30 runs despite another batting failure
South Africa didn't find any more answers to their batting woes in the final group game, but they found a relatively big win to close their tournament
April 17, 2024
Australia v South Africa, Only T20I, Carrara
Morris and Shamsi impress as South Africa extend Australia's misery
The start of the first international cricket match ever hosted on the Gold Coast was delayed by an hour and 50 minutes due to heavy downpour that turned the T20I into a 10 overs-a-side affair
April 14, 2024
England v South Africa, Group A, Women's World T20 2018
Shrubsole, Sciver heroics knock South Africa out
Shrubsole takes a hat-trick while Sciver finishes with incredible figures of 3 for 4 as England close in on a semi-final berth
April 17, 2024
Australia v South Africa, Only T20I, Gold Coast
Gold Coast's debut something 'a bit different' for T20I
South Africa will look to follow up their one-day series victory by taking the one-off T20 against an Australia side juggling resources
April 12, 2024
West Indies v South Africa, Women's World T20, Group A, Gros Islet
Stafanie Taylor's career-best figures help West Indies defend 107
Shabnim Ismal rocked West Indies' top order, but South Africa lost 9 for 28 in a chase of 108
April 10, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v South Africans, Tour match, Allan Border Field
Ben McDermott run out again as South Africa warm-up with victory
Andrew Tye, a member of Australia's squad, felt the force of South Africa's batsmen ahead of the T20I
April 16, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, Group A, Women's World T20, Gros Islet
Ismail, Kapp power South Africa to seven-wicket win
Ismail was near unplayable, racking up 20 dot balls in a four-over spell, and Kapp followed up her economical bowling with 38 to anchor South Africa's chase
April 15, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Hobart
Australia concede their biggest stand, Starc his worst over
Stats highlight from the final ODI where South Africa made their first 300-plus total against the hosts in Australia.
April 14, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Hobart
Did David Miller make his own DRS review?
The first signal came from the non-striker Faf du Plessis, before the umpire was satisfied that Miller's late gesture signalled his intent to review
April 12, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Hobart
Miller, du Plessis centuries clinch series for South Africa
Australia are set to juggle their order when they chase with Travis Head moving down after a couple of low scores
April 18, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Hobart
Australia's win sets up series decider against South Africa in Hobart
Can the hosts build on the victory in Adelaide? Or will South Africa bounce back to win their first ODI series in Australia since 2009?
April 10, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
Kagiso Rabada skirts danger with Chris Lynn send-off
The South Africa fast bowler is currently on seven demerit points, and if he gets one more he could be suspended for four limited-overs matches or two Tests
April 15, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
Fast bowlers finally end Australia's worst ODI streak
South Africa have made one change as they assess options ahead of the World Cup with Dwaine Pretorius replacing Andile Phehlukwayo
April 17, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
Australia seek end to longest losing streak in ODIs
The defeat against South Africa in the first ODI in Perth was Australia's seventh in a row
April 12, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
Du Plessis wants more from batsmen at venue of 'mixed memories'
The South Africa captain said he would have liked the batsmen to be more clinical in the chase in Perth, after the bowlers had demolished Australia for 152
April 15, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 1st ODI, Perth
Australia suffer their worst losing streak in ODIs
The 19 runs scored by Australia in the first powerplay was their fewest in an ODI at home
April 15, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 1st ODI, Perth
Dale Steyn sets the tone to set up crushing South Africa win
Shaun Marsh was ruled out of the opening ODI due to needing minor surgery while both teams packed their pace bowling
April 13, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 1st ODI, Perth
Cape Town cloud lingers as Australia resume at home
After a week of dramatic boardroom developments, Australia's international season gets underway in Perth with the hosts desperate to find some ODI form
April 09, 2024
Prime Minister's XI v South Africans, Canberra
'We were a touch rusty and not at the right intensity level' - Aiden Markram
The opener was one of only two batsmen to make a significant contribution, alongside David Miller, as the South Africans were bowled out for 173
April 15, 2024
Prime Minister's XI v South Africans, Canberra
Jason Behrendorff, Usman Qadir bag three-fors to inflict defeat on South Africans
Fifties from Josh Philippe and George Bailey steered the Prime Minister's XI home in a chase of 174
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I, Benoni
Incessant rain forces washout of final South Africa-Zimbabwe T20I
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I, Benoni
South Africa could rest du Plessis for final T20I
Zimbabwe's batting has let them down on the tour so far, while the home side have gained valuable insights into their bench strength
April 14, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Potchefstroom
Bowlers set up crushing win as South Africa seal series
Heinrich Klaasen and JP Duminy slotted back into the middle order, while Robbie Frylinck and Dane Paterson came in lower down for the home team
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Potchefstroom
Can Zimbabwe batsmen back their bowlers to end losing streak?
South Africa will be watching their new batsmen keenly after their top and middle order was patchy in the initial ODIs
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st T20I, East London
Tahir five-for and van der Dussen's debut fifty keep Zimbabwe winless
Zimbabwe bring in Chibhabha, Musakanda, Chisoro and Mpofu from their last T20I encounter
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st T20I, East London
Can South Africa crack code T20 with a bolstered line-up?
South Africa have lost more T20Is than they have won in the last two years, cycling through four captains and no less than 28 players
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st T20I, East London
T20 series offers South Africa's fringe players a World Cup window
There is a mixture of youth and experience for the matches against Zimbabwe as the hosts look to build on a their one-day success
April 11, 2024
West Indies v South Africa, 5th women's T20, Tarouba
Lee, Tryon help South Africa women square T20I series
South Africa women win two games on the bounce to carry forward momentum going into the Women's World T20 in November
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Paarl
Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada complete South Africa's 3-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe
Left-arm wristspinner Tabraiz Shamsi and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada also returned to the hosts' XI
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Paarl
Onus on South Africa's batsmen to settle into 'Vision 2019'
Time is running out for Elgar, Hendricks and Zondo to make their mark, especially now that du Plessis has recovered from injury
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Paarl
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis passed fit for final ODI against Zimbabwe
South Africa's captain, who has recovered quicker than expected from a shoulder injury, hoped for good batting conditions in Paarl after low-scoring matches in Kimberley and Bloemfontein
April 13, 2024
West Indies v South Africa , 4th women's T20I, Trinidad
Wolvaardt, Lee keep South Africa women alive in series
The openers hit half-centuries to guide the team to an eight-wicket win after the bowlers had kept West Indies women to 135 for 3 in fourth T20I
April 16, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein
South Africa's record-winning streak, Tahir's hat-trick, and Steyn's maiden fifty
Stats highlights from the second ODI between South Africa and Zimbabwe
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein
Erratic Bloemfontein pitch could find itself in the dock
This isn't the first time the surface at the Mangaung Oval has come in for criticism
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein
Steyn's all-round show, Tahir hat-trick flatten Zimbabwe
Khaya Zondo has replaced the injured Wiaan Mulder, while Zimbabwe have brought in Donald Tiripano's medium pace for Wellington Masakadza's left-arm spin
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein
South Africa, Zimbabwe look to solve middle-order issues
They could be helped by a batting-friendly pitch in Bloemfontein, where England smashed 399 for 9 in February 2016
April 13, 2024
Zimbabwe v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein
Back from break, Tahir 'trying to go as long as I can'
He will turn 40 two months before South Africa pack their bags for the 2019 World Cup. Any thoughts of retirement, however, are far from his mind
April 14, 2024
West Indies v South Africa, 3rd women's T20I, Trinidad
Third women's T20I abandoned in Trinidad
South Africa will need to win both remaining T20Is to draw level, with West Indies up 2-0
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Kimberley
Dale Steyn directs, Lungi Ngidi delivers
Ngidi tipped his hat to Dale Steyn, who didn't play the opening ODI but is in the squad and seems to be embracing the mentor role envisioned by the coach
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Kimberley
Bowlers, Klaasen take South Africa to five-wicket win
Christiaan Jonker handed an ODI debut, while Imran Tahir returned after being rested for the Sri Lanka tour
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Kimberley
Injury-hit SA work towards Mission 2019 against 'rough diamonds' Zimbabwe
The three-match ODI series kicks off in Kimberley, with the hosts taking on a rejuvenated Zimbabwe side boosted by the return of three key players
April 10, 2024
West Indies women v South Africa women, 2nd T20I, Tarouba
Anisa Mohammed stars with hat-trick to give West Indies 2-0 lead
The 30-year old took the ninth hattrick in all women's T20Is
April 17, 2024
West Indies v South Africa, 1st Women's T20I, Barbados
Natasha McLean, Stafanie Taylor help West Indies women go 1-0 up
South Africa fell to a 17-run defeat on a mixed day for their four T20I debutants
April 16, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, 3rd women's ODI, Barbados
Matthews smashes 117 to help WI women level ODI series
Victory for West Indies meant that the series finished 1-1. South Africa are now seventh on the women's championship points table while West Indies remain on fourth
April 14, 2024
West Indies v South Africa, 1st Women's ODI, Bridgetown
Marizanne Kapp bowls South Africa to 40-run win over West Indies
The seamer became the third South Africa women's bowler to claim 100 wickets in ODIs. She finished with figures of 9-2-14-3 as West Indies were bowled out for 161 while chasing 202
April 14, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, one-off T20I, Colombo
South Africa have made 'huge strides' as an ODI team - JP Duminy
At the end of their tour of Sri Lanka, the emergence of Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj to complement Imran Tahir is perhaps the biggest positive for South Africa
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, one-off T20I, Colombo
Dinesh Chandimal guides Sri Lanka home in low-scoring thriller
Isuru Udana, the left-arm fast bowler, makes his first appearance of the tour
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, Only T20, Colombo
Sellout crowd awaits postscript match of the tour
The only T20 between Sri Lanka and South Africa is shoehorned in at the back-end, set to begin less than 48 hours after the last ODI was completed
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 5th ODI, Colombo
Mathews, Akila Dananjaya hand South Africa a drubbing
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 5th ODI, Colombo
Another chance for Sri Lanka and South Africa to build World Cup plans
With the series already decided, the hosts will look to continue their aggressive batting approach, and the visitors to keep trying their younger players
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 4th ODI, Pallekele
Lower order, Lakmal end Sri Lanka's losing run
South Africa rung in three changes, with Klaasen and Maharaj also making their way into their XI
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 4th ODI, Kandy
Sri Lanka desperate to break rut as de Kock stands in for du Plessis
Quinton de Kock will lead South Africa in the last two ODIs as they will look to give their World Cup hopefuls more chances
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 4th ODI, Kandy
Gibson shifts focus to experimentation for last two ODIs
With the series already decided, Ottis Gibson said South Africa would trial several players with the World Cup in mind
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
South Africa ride on Hendricks ton, Duminy 92 to seal series
South Africa hand Reeza Hendricks ODI debut
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Can Sri Lanka end their losing streak against South Africa?
South Africa have beaten them 10 times in a row, in a streak stretching back to 2014
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
De Kock, bowlers, power South Africa to comfortable win
South Africa remain unchanged for the second ODI, keeping faith in the team that won the first match by five wickets
April 17, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
Can Sri Lanka keep out South Africa's quicks?
The visitors are 1-0 up, and will hope for contributions from younger members of their side such as Aiden Markram and Wiaan Muller
April 14, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
I like responsibility, but don't see myself as any leader - Rabada
On the eve of his 50th ODI appearance, the 23-year-old fast bowler remains humble on his roles and responsibilities in South Africa's limited-overs squad
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Have told Thisara how important he is for 2019 World Cup - Samaraweera
The Sri Lanka batting coach felt that after some strong discussions, the allrounder was heading in the right direction
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Shamsi, Rabada four-fors take SA 1-0 up
Sri Lanka went in with three spinners, with Akila Dananjaya joined by Lakshan Sandakan and Shehan Jayasuriya
April 16, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Backbenchers hope to kickstart World Cup preparation
The five-match ODI series that starts in Dambulla is a chance for both Sri Lanka and South Africa to strap in, and start building some form
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
Steyn likely to quit ODIs, T20Is after World Cup
However, Steyn said that he would love to continue playing Test cricket even after 2019 World Cup
April 11, 2024
South Africa in Sri Lanka 2018
'Want to make No. 3 spot my own' - Theunis de Bruyn
The batsman said the sweep had been a key weapon during his innings of 101 in the second Test at the SSC
April 13, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 4th day
De Bruyn joins Jonty, and Herath's fourth-innings bounty
Stats highlights from Sri Lanka's 199-run win in the second Test against South Africa
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 4th day
Herath six-for completes 2-0 after de Bruyn's fighting 101
A 123-run fourth-wicket stand gave South Africa a glimmer of hope before lunch, but Temba Bavuma's late wicket left Sri Lanka three wickets away from victory
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Sri Lanka "street-smart" in denying us preparation for turners - Elgar
The opener believed the hosts had denied South Africa preparation on pitches that were similar to those they would encounter in the Test series
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd Day
Spinners put Sri Lanka in sight of 2-0 series win
With the Test match headed only one way, Sri Lanka took the opportunity to stretch their lead and grind South Africa down before putting them in to bat a second time
April 18, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day
'Sri Lanka, in these conditions, are too good for us' - SA coach Gibson
With three days still to go, and a draw or win unlikely for the visitors, the coach Ottis Gibson said that he wanted his players to compete with pride
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo
Maharaj's nine-for: South Africa's second-best
The left-arm spinner now has the best bowling figures for any visiting bowler in Sri Lanka
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day
Dimuth Karunaratne builds lead after spinners rout South Africa again
A last-wicket stand of 74 between Akila Dananjaya and Rangana Herath allowed Sri Lanka to cross 300 for the first time in the two-Test series
April 17, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo
Maharaj buries ghosts of centuries of South Africa's spinners
The left-arm spinner did what no other South African spinner has managed in Sri Lanka - not get punished in spin-friendly conditions
April 16, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo
Maharaj bags best figures by a visiting bowler in Sri Lanka
The left-arm spinner's 8 for 116 saw him set new benchmarks for his team, and for a bowler against Sri Lanka
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC
South Africa roar back with Maharaj's eight-for
South Africa decided to go in with only one spinner, bringing in Theunis de Bruyn to bolster the batting
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC
Du Plessis wants batsmen to 'trust their defence'
Refrain from attacking too early and await the hittable balls - that's the South Africa captain's motto, ahead of the 2nd Test in Colombo
April 12, 2024
England U-19s v South Africa U-19s, 2nd unofficial Test
Adam Finch claims eight-wicket haul as England U-19s fight back to win
England Under-19s produced a brilliant performance to clinch their series against South Africa by winning the second unofficial Test by four wickets
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
Did overthinking Sri Lanka's spin tricks hurt South Africa?
The Galle pitch might not have been as bad as South Africa feared - it has happened before - and in such a situation they did not seem to know how to respond
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
'I'm a big fan of taking away the toss' - Du Plessis
The South Africa captain thinks allowing the visiting team to always decide on whether they want to bat or bowl will bring back some balance to Test cricket
April 17, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
South Africa's attempt to put pressure back on spinners backfired - du Plessis
The South Africa captain explains what else went wrong for his team in Galle, such as the absence of reverse swing
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
Dimuth Karunaratne 218, South Africa 199
South Africa's second-innings 73 was their lowest total since readmission, while Dilruwan Perera picked up his career-best innings and match figures
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, 3rd day, Galle
Dilruwan, Herath rout South Africa in three days
South Africa's attack staged an impressive comeback on the third morning in Galle to nip out Sri Lanka's last six wickets for 73 runs but their first-innings deficit has given them a tough task in the final innings
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
Thoughts from a fictitious South Africa batsman: This isn't how it was supposed to be in Sri Lanka
A fictitious voice from the South African camp shares his thoughts on the state of affairs after a horrendous second day in Galle
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
Karunaratne proved Galle surface not unplayable - Amla
Amla said the visitors need are a 'couple of good partnerships' in the fourth innings to offset Sri Lanka's eventual target
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
Sri Lanka far ahead after spinners hurt South Africa
Faf du Plessis and Vernon Philander saved South Africa from registering their lowest total since readmission but they are still starring at a significant deficit
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, 1st Day, Galle, July 12, 2018
Karunaratne's self-deprecating, myth-busting masterclass
His unbeaten 158 Twas no breakout knock, just another rock in a bank of evidence to suggest his quality as an opening batsman
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Herath, Karunaratne help Sri Lanka end tough day on a high
South Africa have gone in with two spinners, including Tabraiz Shamsi to partner Keshav Maharaj, and three pacers
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle
Sri Lanka depleted by Chandimal absence in opening Test
Sri Lanka will miss their captain, while Dale Steyn fit again and within touching distance of Shaun Pollock's South Africa record
April 17, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle
Rabada will take over from Steyn as spearhead - du Plessis
The South Africa captain backs both quicks to deliver with the reverse-swinging old ball in Sri Lanka
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle
West Indies tour has prepared us for South Africa's pacers - Roshen Silva
Sri Lanka batsman says the seamer-friendly conditions they faced in their last Test series should hold them in good stead against the visitors' formidable pace attack
April 10, 2024
South Africa in Sri Lanka 2018
'Pretty sure we'll continue with three fast bowlers' - Ottis Gibson
South Africa will continue to trust in their strengths, their coach has said, despite the likelihood of a slow, low turner in the first Test in Galle
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka Board XI v South Africans, P Sara Oval, 2nd day
Du Plessis, Amla, Bavuma tune up for Galle Test with fifties
South Africa opener Dean Elgar also had a decent workout before the two-day tour match ended in a draw
April 17, 2024
South Africa tour of Sri Lanka 2018-19, warm-up fixture
Shamsi stakes claim for first Test with five-for
Mathews shows form and fitness to make 92 for hosts; Steyn undergoes proper workout on humid day
April 12, 2024
South Africa in Sri Lanka 2018
Faf du Plessis welcomes sternest punishment for ball-tampering, but criticises ICC ambiguity
South Africa captain seeks clarity on what is deemed permissible under new regulations ahead of Sri Lanka series
April 10, 2024
NZ v Eng, T20 Triangular, Bristol
England draw first blood against New Zealand in dress rehearsal for tri-series final
England's women struck an early psychological blow ahead of Sunday's tri-series final at Chelmsford, by easing to an seven-wicket victory
April 15, 2024
NZ v SA, T20 Triangular, Bristol
New Zealand reach tri-series final as Bates, Devine make light work of South Africa
New Zealand booked their place in Sunday's tri-series final, and brought England along with them in the process
April 15, 2024
SA v NZ, Eng v NZ, Bristol
Live Report: Women's T20 Triangular
Follow the action with our live report on the third double-header from Bristol in the Women's T20 Triangular
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, women's T20 tri-series, Taunton
Lizelle Lee and Sune Luus power South Africa to victory
South Africa bounced back from their dual-shellacking in the first round of the T20 tri-series in the week by recording only their second 20-over victory against England
April 12, 2024
Eng v NZ, Eng v SA, Taunton
Live Report: Women's T20 Triangular
Follow the action with our live report on the second double-header from Taunton in the Women's T20 Triangular
April 10, 2024
T20 Triangular, Taunton
England and New Zealand women re-write record books
The first day of the Women's T20 tri-series witnessed a slew of records being set.
April 11, 2024
SA v NZ, Women's T20 Triangular, Taunton
Tammy Beaumont's 47-ball hundred powers England to world-record 250 for 3
New Zealand's world record lasts for a matter of hours on extraordinary day at Taunton
April 17, 2024
SA v NZ, Women's T20 Triangular, Taunton
Blistering Suzie Bates sets up record-smashing victory for New Zealand
New Zealand's women picked up where they had left off in Ireland last week
April 15, 2024
Eng v SA v NZ, Taunton
Live Blog: Women's T20 Triangular
Our live report from Taunton for the opening rounds of the Women's T20 Triangular
April 10, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd women's ODI, Canterbury
Tammy Beaumont century guides England to series win
Tammy Beaumont reprised the run-hungry form that earned her the Player of the Tournament award at last year's World Cup, as England completed a come-from-behind 2-1 series win
April 15, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd women's ODI, Canterbury
Live Report: Eng v SA, 3rd women's ODI
Our rolling report from the third women's ODI between England and South Africa at Canterbury
April 15, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Women's ODI, Hove
England withstand Lizelle Lee firestorm to draw level in ODI series against South Africa
After a false start to their summer in the series opener at Worcester, England's World Cup winners finally displayed their true colours down at Hove
April 09, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd women's ODI, Hove
Live Report: Eng v SA, 2nd women's ODI
Our rolling report from the second women's ODI between England and South Africa at Hove
April 15, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st women's ODI, Worcester
Live Report: Eng v SA, 1st women's ODI
Our rolling report from the first women's ODI between England and South Africa at New Road
April 09, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st ODI, New Road
Heather Knight: Time for England to move on from World Cup win
The challenge as England begin their home season with a three-ODI series against South Africa, is how best to start looking forward again
April 13, 2024
'Simply Faftastic'
Twitter applauded Faf du Plessis on his unbeaten 67, which led CSK to their seventh IPL final
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 3rd women's T20I, Bloemfontein
Kapp, Khaka hand Bangladesh another whitewash
Once the match was reduced to nine overs a side, the hosts defended their total of 64 with Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka picking up five wickets
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Bloemfontein
Luus, Niekerk fifties hand South Africa unassailable lead
The 32-run win in Bloemfontein put the hosts one victory shy of another clean-sweep, having claimed the ODI series 5-0.
April 11, 2024
RCB v SRH, IPL 2018
When Jonty says 'what a catch'
The reactions to AB de Villiers' stunner at the Chinnaswamy
April 17, 2024
Bangldesh women tour of South Africa 2018
Ismail, Lee put South Africa 1-0 up
Rumana Ahmed and Fargana Hoque add 72 to keep Bangladesh in the hunt before Shabnim Ismail knocks them over to close out the game
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 5th ODI, Bloemfontein
Dominant South Africa complete 5-0 sweep
For the fifth time in as many matches, South Africa cantered to victory with the help of several performances all through their line-up
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 4th women's ODI, Kimberley
South Africa women bundle out Bangladesh for 76
The visitors went 0-4 down, even as Lizelle Lee became only the third South African woman to cross the 2000-run mark in ODIs
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 3rd women's ODI, Kimberley
Khaka, Kapp secure series for South Africa women
Bangladesh women bowled out for their second sub-100 score as they go 3-0 down in the five-match series
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Potchefstroom
Khaka, Ntozakhe knock Bangladesh out for 89
South Africa secured victory with nine wickets and 32.5 overs to spare to go 2-0 up in the five-match series
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st women's ODI, Potchefstroom
Van Niekerk, Tryon thump Bangladesh with all-round skills
Van Niekerk's 52-ball 44 and Tryon's 42-ball 65 took South Africa to 270 for 9, and then the duo shared five wickets between them to skittle out the visitors for 164
April 14, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2018
How South Africa came back from the Durban setback
Defeated in the first Test in Durban, South Africa shut out the noise and put in the hard work necessary to achieve a historic victory against Australia
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 5th day
'There was not one day did I not enjoy coming to nets' - Morkel
The fast bowler counted South Africa's first Test series wins in England and Australia since readmission as the highlights of his international career, and the 2015 World Cup semi-final defeat as a significant low point
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 5th day, Johannesburg
'A lot of us have to step up' - Paine
The Australia captain hopes the team, under a new head coach, will embrace a culture shift and start with a clean slate
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 5th day
Biggest Test win since 1934
Statistical highlights of the final day of South Africa's home summer, which culminated in a 492-run win against Australia
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 5th Day, Johannesburg
Philander six-for completes historic series win for South Africa
South Africa wrapped up the series 3-1 - their first home win against Australia since readmission - with a 492-run victory
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Du Plessis satisfies his needs, Elgar fulfils his wants
Du Plessis was coming off low scores which is why he needed the hundred more than he wanted it. Elgar didn't need a hundred because he already scored a big one in this series but he still might have wanted it
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Sounds of Australian silence a marker of change
Throughout a 250-ball stay that would usually have attracted plenty of unflattering Australian commentary, Dean Elgar was mainly faced with an unusually silent visiting team
April 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Morkel takes SA closer to 3-1 after du Plessis ton
Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar batted on on the fourth day in Johannesburg, where they extended South Africa's lead from 401 at the start of play to 469 at lunch
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Morkel pulls up with injury in his final Test
He left the field 40 minutes before lunch on the third morning in Johannesburg for some treatment. The team management hope he could push on for the rest for the match
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
'Permanent' Paine shows stomach for fight
Since an injury in late 2010, Paine has fought his way back into the Tasmanian and Australian teams, before quickly assuming a senior role by dint of his deft glovework, neat, determined batting and the mind and temperament of a leader
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Crafty Maharaj emerges from the shadows
The left-arm spinner tends to slip under the radar, but he is South Africa's second-highest wicket-taker in the series, and could well be in the spotlight in its final act, particularly given Morne Morkel's injury concerns
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Australia made to grind as SA lead crosses 400
Tim Paine and Pat Cummins produced Australia's biggest partnership of the series to significantly reduce the visiting team's chances of being forced to follow on the third morning
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Bavuma digs in for innings of character
He was left stranded five short of what would have been his second Test hundred, but Temba Bavuma did enough by then to answer many of the questions that have been raised over his place in South Africa's Test team
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 2nd day, Johannesburg
Cricket failings set scene for Australia's disintegration
The controversies of the past week won't be forgotten soon, but Australia's batting has been equally responsible for their freefall despite a win in Durban
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Bee-stung de Kock misses Shaun Marsh stumping
Keshav Maharaj's flight left Australia's No. 5 stranded outside his crease, but he lived to fight on (though not for too long) thanks to the timely efforts of a wicketkeeper-hating bee
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 2nd Day, Johannesburg
Bavuma, Philander leave Australia staring at follow-on
Australia picked up only one wicket in the morning as South Africa continued to cash in on a solid start
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 1st day, Johannesburg
What Australia lost, and what they gained
A hard-nosed battle without sledging left stump mics redundant and provided glimpses of new a Australia
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
Imperious Markram enters impervious bubble
The South Africa opener has the ability, like Jacques Kallis before him, to shut out everything and simply bat, and it's quite a feat that he's managed to do this so consistently across such an ill-tempered series
April 10, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 4th Test, Johannesburg
Australia find the will to fight after Markram 152
Back to the cricket after several days of off-field chaos, South Africa captain Faf du Plessis chose to bat at the Wanderers, in their bid to secure their first home Test series win against Australia since 1970
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
South Africa aim to farewell Morkel with historic series win
Despite the tumult of the ball-tampering controversy, Australia have a Test to play, and a record of not having lost a series in South Africa since 1970 to keep alive
April 10, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
Smith 'a good guy caught in a bad place' - du Plessis
South Africa's captain has expressed sympathy for Steven Smith, but was less charitable to David Warner, whom he hoped would 'reflect and see if he can change the way he has played the game'
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg
Kindness called for with South Africa on the cusp of history
It isn't on the forefront of anyone's minds right now, but South Africa have their best chance yet of winning their first home Test series against Australia since readmission
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
South Africa find their sweet moments in 'soap opera'
The achievements of Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram and AB de Villiers should be celebrated and the form of Faf du Plessis should be questioned but that will come on another day, a less strange day
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Australia must forge new identity - Paine
After echoing the Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland in apologising to fans of the game, Australia's captain for now, Tim Paine, believes his team must forge a new and better identity out of the wreckage of Newlands
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Today is the highlight of my life - Morkel
Morne Morkel has waited 12 years for a day like this, a day when he could stand out and revel in the highest high of his career
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Broad pours scorn on Australian double-standards
England fast bowler openly questions Smith's defence of his team's actions, and accuses coach Lehmann of hypocrisy
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Steven Smith and Warner stood down as captain and vice-captain
Wicketkeeper Tim Paine will lead the side for the last two days of the contest, and Smith and Warner will play under him
April 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Despondent Australia crushed in a session
South Africa tightened their grip on the third Test at Newlands, but the real story was elsewhere
April 16, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
The ball-tampering incident: full coverage
Full coverage of the ball-tampering incident and its aftermath during Australia tour of South Africa 2017-18
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
South Africa back on the moral high ground
Having been so forthright about insisting they play hard but fair, Australia have now been shown up as disingenuous, and have horns on their heads where South Africa have halos
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Some players have 'failed our culture' - Steve Waugh
Dale Steyn called for a conversation on Cameron's Bancroft's perceived actions at Newlands and Twitter did not disappoint
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Cameron Bancroft at centre of alleged ball-tampering row
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April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, 3rd day, Cape Town
Smith, Boucher take aim at Lehmann and Australian crowds
Former South Africa cricketers weigh in after Australia coach labels Newlands crowd behaviour "disgraceful"
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
South Africa tighten grip as ball-tampering row erupts
South Africa strengthened their already solid grip on the third Test in Cape Town, where they extended their lead to 121 runs with nine wickets in hand
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
It's been a lot of hard work over the 12 years - Morkel
"It's a special feeling, especially because I am the world record holder for the most [wickets off] no-balls," Morkel joked afterwards
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Rabada puts Warner, Australia in fight-or-flight mode
Eleven balls, one blow to the arm, five fours, one six, and one cartwheeling off stump: these were the ingredients of a brief and potentially series-defining bout
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
'He has been a great servant to South African cricket'
Having already announced plans to retire, Morne Morkel has become the fifth South African to 300 Test wickets. Former South Africa bowling coach Vincent Barnes talks us through his career
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Morkel becomes fifth South African to 300 Test wickets
The fast bowler took the wickets of Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith and Shaun Marsh on the second day at Newlands to reach the milestone in his 85th Test
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Warner in heated exchange with spectator after dismissal
David Warner was involved in a heated exchange with a spectator as he walked off the ground after his dismissal by Kagiso Rabada on day two of the third Test in Cape Town
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Elgar joins Haynes in carrying-the-bat honours board
The South Africa opener has become only the second batsman in Test history to carry his bat three times
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Bowlers keep SA on top after Elgar carries bat
Dean Elgar became the first player in Test history to carry his bat twice in the same year, and just the second man after Desmond Haynes to carry his bat three times overall
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day
Dean Elgar makes his presence felt
For someone who has identified his role as being partly to "irritate the opposition", the South African opener had been unusually subdued in the first two Tests. On day one at Newlands, he was back to his immovable, in-yer-face best
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day
Elgar stands firm as Cummins leads Aussie revival
Faf du Plessis won the toss for the first time in this series and South Africa will bat first against Australia at Newlands
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town
Rabada reprieve adds spice to simmering contest
South Africa will be buoyed by the availability of No. 1 Test bowler Kagiso Rabada while Australia hope to have Mitchells Starc and Marsh fit
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town
SA set to miss 2017-18 transformation target
Selection questions over Temba Bavuma/Theunis de Bruyn and Lungi Ngidi/Morne Morkel highlight the delicate balancing act for South Africa
April 12, 2024
Kagiso Rabada's ban
'There's a place for emotion on the field' - Anderson on Rabada
England paceman sympathises with Kagiso Rabada after his on-field aggression leads to two-Test ban
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day
Du Plessis hails South Africa's 'character and pride'
They were outplayed in Durban, the form of the senior batsmen coming under question, but all of that was put to rest by a very professional display from South Africa
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, 4th day, Port Elizabeth
'I can't keep doing this because I am letting the team down' - Rabada
South Africa's pace spearhead admitted that he has a lot to think about and needs to reign himself in
April 10, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
Rabada handed two-Test suspension
The South Africa fast bowler was punished for a level two breach of the ICC's code of conduct, when he brushed against Australia captain Steven Smith's shoulder while celebrating a wicket
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, 4th day, Port Elizabeth
Rabada: Four ten-fors at 22
The fast bowler has burst into elite company less than three years after making a debut
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia. 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
Rabada's 11-for helps South Africa level series
Kagiso Rabada's six-for ensured Australia could manage only a 100-run lead at the end of the visitors' second innings
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day
Rabada picks up second disciplinary charge in same Test
Fresh charge levelled against South Africa quick for Warner send-off, even as he awaits ruling on Smith shoulder nudge
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
The ABC of AB de Villiers
Hero, gloveman, captain, friend, fan favourite: the South African has played several roles in an illustrious career
April 16, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Rabada set to learn fate after disciplinary hearing
Match referee Jeff Crowe will deliver his verdict on Monday, with Kagiso Rabada facing the possibility of a ban for the rest of the series
April 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
'It was right up there with the best feeling ever' - de Villiers
Just how much did it mean for South Africa's superstar to score his first Test century in three years?
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Troubling patterns emerge for Australia
As the series nears its halfway mark, the home side seems rejuvenated by the deeds of AB de Villiers while the visitors have begun showing worrying signs of top-order frailty
April 14, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
Awesome AB rolls back the years
Since his comeback to Test cricket after a hiatus of nearly two years, AB de Villiers has batted like he never went away
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia. 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
De Villiers and Rabada tighten South Africa's grip
AB de Villiers scored his first Test century in more than three years as South Africa extended their lead to very healthy proportions on the third day at St George's Park
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Brass-band brouhaha makes way for AB's sweet tunes
On a day of tense and attritional cricket that was occasionally sidetracked by a stop-start soundtrack, de Villiers' strokeplay gladdened the hearts of the St George's Park crowd
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, 2nd day, Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth brass band silenced during play
The band left the stadium after being silenced, only to return in dramatic circumstances
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
De Villiers' mastery secures South Africa lead
South Africa strengthened their position in the Port Elizabeth Test by adding 71 runs for the loss of Kagiso Rabada's wicket in the morning session
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
CSA apologises to Australia for mask slip-up
Cricket South Africa has issued an apology to Cricket Australia after two CSA officials were photographed posing with fans, who were wearing Sonny Bill Williams masks at St George's Park
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Rabada in danger of missing series after ICC charge
Kagiso Rabada is contesting the charge and is scheduled to appear at a hearing after play on the second day in Port Elizabeth
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Red-hot Rabada needs to cool off
The quick took five wickets in 18 balls and changed the complexion of the day. But his send-off of Steven Smith could attract unwanted attention, again
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Rabada makes contact with Smith during wicket celebration
The incident could end up attracting the attention of match officials, already alert to such moments in a series that is not short of them
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Rabada's five-for puts South Africa in command
Steven Smith won the toss for the second time in the series and again chose to bat first as Australia seek a 2-0 lead in the four-Test campaign
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
Back to cricket after Warner-de Kock saga
Australia have a chance to take an unassailable lead, South Africa have an opportunity to build on an improved performance in Durban. That's all that matters in Port Elizabeth.
April 10, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
SA claim moral high ground, hope to target Warner
With a line drawn under the stairwell saga, South Africa turn their attention to an advantage they have over Australia - David Warner is one demerit point away from a suspension
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, 5th day, Durban
The many battles of South Africa and Australia
David Warner, Quinton de Kock and Nathan Lyon were only small parts of a long-standing rivalry that has often pushed the limits beyond cricket
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 5th day
Nip it in the bud on the field - du Plessis
The SA camp and former Australia batsman Simon Katich have called on match officials to play a more proactive role to ensure that tensions between the two sides don't boil over
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
South Africa's twin collapses make the difference
Mitchell Starc's prowess against the tail, Aiden Markram's fighting fourth-innings century, and other key numbers from the Durban Test
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 5th day
Australia, South Africa point finger at the other over stairwell incident
Australia believe Quinton de Kock's words crossed a line; South Africa insist that David Warner got personal
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Starc, Hazlewood swing Australia to 118-run win
Starc misses out on hat-trick but South Africa's resistance lasts 22 balls on the fifth and final day at Durban
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Warner involved in heated exchange with de Kock
Cricket Australia is investigating after CCTV footage emerged of an altercation between David Warner and Quinton de Kock on the steps leading into the dressing rooms at Kingsmead in Durban
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
De Kock shows the fight he and his team needed
Quinton de Kock buckled down and played an uncharacteristic innings of great importance to South Africa's confidence. It was a fine effort in erasing any doubt over his place in the XI too
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Markram makes future look bright amid present gloom
Against a top-class attack, in a tough situation, the young opener showed there will be someone for South Africa to fall back on once their old pros move on
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
New Australia, same old hostility
The 'pack of dogs' that Faf du Plessis spoke of four years ago was back in full force at Kingsmead, 'headbutting the line' in a manner more reminiscent of Zinedine Zidane than Jonny Bairstow
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, 4th day, Durban
Paine stands up and makes his keeping count
In November, he earned a Test recall after seven years purely on his wicketkeeping credentials. On Sunday, he proved his worth with a stunning grab
April 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
South Africa take fight to fifth day with Australia one wicket away
Set 417 for victory, which would be the second-highest successful chase in Test history, South Africa stumbled to lunch at 63 for 4
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
South Africa left wondering 'how' things went wrong
Maybe the hosts were undercooked. Maybe they had underestimated Australia or maybe they are facing uncertainty on the administrative front
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Elgar to bat in second innings despite finger injury
The South Africa opener had dislocated his finger while taking a diving catch to dismiss Mitchell Starc in Australia's second innings
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
South Africa show fight but Australia's lead crosses 400
Cameron Bancroft scored the second half-century of his short Test career as Australia extended their lead past 300 on the third day against South Africa at Kingsmead
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Marsh and Lyon script their Second Act
A little over 12 months ago, neither man was certain of his place in the Australian Test XI. Now, they have become immensely vital cogs
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
De Villiers rallies around team-mates after 'softies'
The South Africa batsman put some of the side's problems down to conditions, which he expects to become more difficult to bat on as the game goes on
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Can South Africa defer de Villiers' break-up with Test cricket?
AB de Villiers proved yet again how much South Africa needs him and how much Test cricket needs him. But does the batsman still need South Africa and Test cricket?
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Australians give a XXXX as they ambush stump microphone
Australia close fielders talk up virtues of rival ICC and CSA sponsors in a bid to silence the eavesdropping stump mics
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Five-star Starc builds on M Marsh 96 to secure big lead
Mitchell Marsh brought up his half-century and Mitchell Starc provided an entertaining lower-order cameo as Australia pushed their total to 300 for 8 by lunch on the second day
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Maharaj's control shapes tense and teasing day
Whether or not South Africa specifically asked for slower surfaces, they got one at Kingsmead, and their left-arm spinner played the holding role perfectly to keep Australia's aggressive line-up in check
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Australia top-order lose battle of the crease
Australia's hopes of setting a dominant agenda were stymied by an attitrional South Africa bowling effort led by Vernon Philander
April 16, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Warner counsels Bancroft after 'soft' dismissal
Australia's hopes of setting a dominant agenda were stymied by an attitrional South Africa bowling effort led by Vernon Philander
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Warner, Smith fifties underpin close-fought day
Steven Smith won the toss and Australia will bat first in the opening Test of the series against South Africa in Durban
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Unchanged Australia seek South African glory
Australia will take the same team that lifted the Ashes urn into the first Test against South Africa, for a series the captain Steven Smith believes can be the making of many younger members of his side
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Can South Africa break the home disadvantage?
On paper, yes. South Africa enter this series ranked No. 2 in the world, with winning form behind them, and no shortage of class and experience
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
'I'm ready for the mental battle' - du Plessis
South Africa's captain, who is returning to action from a finger fracture, has also hinted that the team management might pick Theunis de Bruyn as an extra batsman rather than play four out-and-out fast bowlers
April 10, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
Dangerous nostalgia at heart of rivalry
South Africa's Test battles with Australia have been reliably hard-fought. But an overdue victory on home soil is important to the hosts for numerous reasons
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Expectations high for de Villiers' final duel with Australia
AB de Villiers has not made any official announcement about his Test future but this is probably the last 'big' series he will play for South Africa in the format
April 10, 2024
South Africa A v Australians, tour match, Benoni, 3rd day
Starc bags four as Australians wrap up five-wicket win
As in the first innings, there were plenty of starts for the Australian batsmen in their chase of 140, but Peter Handscomb fell for another low score
April 15, 2024
South Africa women v India women, 5th T20I, Cape Town
Raj, Rodrigues help India achieve away-series double
The pair added 98 for the second wicket to set up India's total of 166, which they defended with aplomb courtesy three wickets each from Shikha Pandey, Rumeli Dhar and Rajeshwari Gayakwad
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd T20I, Cape Town
India win T20 series despite South Africa's late onslaught
South Africa handed Christiaan Jonker a debut
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd T20I, Cape Town
India, South Africa come full circle for tour's final act
Seven weeks ago, India began their tour of South Africa at Newlands. They return there with all to play for in the T20I series decider
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd T20I, Cape Town
We're confident of tackling Kuldeep - Behardien
The allrounder believes South Africa have overcome the problems against wristspin that haunted them through the ODI series
April 09, 2024
South Africa A v Australians, tour match, Benoni, 2nd day
Hendricks' five-for restricts Australians' lead to 109
Ten of the visiting batsmen got to or past 18, but only one - Pat Cummins at No. 8 - went on to score a half-century
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd T20I, Centurion
CSA trial music between balls in T20 cricket
Cricket South Africa is using the series against India to explore the possibility of playing music in between each delivery of a T20 match
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd T20I, Centurion
Klaasen, Duminy fifties help South Africa draw level
The threat of rain - which washed out the preceding women's T20I after only 15.3 overs of play - was the major influence behind JP Duminy's decision at the toss
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 4th T20I, Centurion
India's 2-1 lead becomes unassailable after washout
South Africa looked set for a big total after fifties from Lizelle Lee and Dane van Niekerk, but a downpour in the 16th over ensured no further play could take place
April 14, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd T20I, Centurion
Embattled South Africa face must-win situation
The hosts need to figure out their team balance and find a way to match India in every department if they are to keep the series alive
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st T20I, Johannesburg
South Africa's short-ball plan slides wide
South Africa's plan of bowling short to bridge the gap between India's experienced, confident batsmen and their own struggles went awry when their inexperienced bowlers erred in line
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st T20I, Johannesburg
Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar give India 1-0 lead
Teams batting second have won each of the last four T20Is at the Wanderers
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd women's T20I, Johannesburg
Ismail's five-for keeps series alive for South Africa
India paid for an insipid lower-order collapse with their first defeat in the T20 series, as South Africa stayed alive with a five-wicket victory at the Wanderers, with two matches left in the series
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st T20I, Johannesburg
New-look SA aim for redemption after ODI debacle
After the 5-1 defeat in the ODIs, the hosts will be led by JP Duminy in the T20Is while Suresh Raina may feature in India' XI
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd T20I, East London
Raj, Mandhana fifties put India 2-0 up
A 106-run opening stand, underpinned by fifties from Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana, handed South Africa a nine-wicket drubbing in the second match of the five-match series
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 6th ODI, Centurion
Kohli's 35th ODI ton helps India wallop South Africa 5-1
India captain Virat Kohli chose to bowl first in the final ODI, in Centurion, with the aim to "get used to a situation they might encounter in a crunch game"
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 6th ODI, Centurion
Back to Centurion, but for a dead rubber
The game will be a chance to rest players like Jasprit Bumrah and Kagiso Rabada although South Africa should be more desperate for a face-saving win than India's quest for 5-1
April 16, 2024
South Africa v India, 6th ODI, Centurion
Markram braces for another trial in captaincy run
Before the ODI series began, Aiden Markram wasn't even sure of a place in the side, but in the span of five matches, he has gone from being touted a future captain to now battling for a permanent spot after SA return to full strength
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st women's T20I, Potchefstroom
Mithali Raj, Anuja Patil lead India to 1-0 with seven-wicket win
The opener made an unbeaten 54 while the offspinner took 2 for 23 to consign South Africa to a seven-wicket loss
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Port Elizabeth
Rohit, wristspinners fetch India first ODI series win in SA
India unchanged for their second chance at wrapping up a series win
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth
Wristspin in focus again as South Africa return to green
The hosts need another win to keep the series alive. Both teams might also want to keep an eye on the weather, with showers forecast for the afternoon in Port Elizabeth
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Port Elizabeth
The secret behind India's success against Amla
Many legendary fast bowlers have delivered many hundred balls at Amla in international cricket, but no one has ever nailed him lbw more than two times. Bumrah has done it thrice, in one tour
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Johannesburg
Dhawan, the most prolific India batsman after 100 ODIs
A look at all the statistical highlights from Shikhar Dhawan's smashing century in his 100th ODI
April 09, 2024
South Africa women v India women, 3rd ODI, Potchefstroom
Du Preez, Wolvaardt, Ismail deny India ODI whitewash
While Laura Wolvaardt and Mignon du Preez played protagonists in South Africa's first win in the three-match series, captain Dane van Niekerk's cameo and India's sloppy fielding aided the hosts' seven-wicket triumph
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Johannesburg
Miller, Klaasen hammer spinners to keep series alive
On a hard pitch expected to be good for strokeplay - the staple for limited-overs cricket at Wanderers, especially on Pink Day - India won the toss and opted to bat in search of their first ODI series win in South Africa
April 09, 2024
South Africa vs India, 4th ODI, Johannesburg, 2018
Dominant India eye series win on Pink Day
South Africa need to maintain their unbeaten record on Pink Day in Johannesburg to prevent India from wrapping up the six-match series
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Johannesburg
South Africa buoyed by de Villiers' return on 'special occasion'
"To the team, he brings so much more than runs, he brings AB de Villiers. The AB de Villiers factor, let's put it that way," Chris Morris said ahead of the pink ODI in Johannesburg
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Cape Town
Kohli runs his way to a hundred
Virat Kohli, once again, broke many records while completing his 34th ODI hundred in Cape Town
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd women's ODI, Kimberley
Mandhana, spinners smash South Africa to seal series win
In pursuit of 303, South Africa folded for 124, of which opener Lizelle Lee made 73 at a strike-rate of nearly 100
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Cape Town
Kohli, wristspinners trample South Africa again
Heinrich Klaasen and Lungi Ngidi were handed their maiden caps, while India went in with an unchanged XI in their bid to ensure they don't lose the series
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Cape Town
India aim for 3-0 at South Africa's favourite ODI venue
A win ensures India cannot lose the six-match series, but injury-hit South Africa return to Newlands, a place where they've won 28 of the 33 ODIs played
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Cape Town
South Africa floundering but not yet in panic mode
They might be blighted by injuries and staring at the prospect of going 3-0 down, but South Africa quick Kagiso Rabada says the hosts have to be wary of overthinking their predicament
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, ICC Women's Championship, 1st ODI, Kimberley
Mandhana, Goswami, Pandey rout South Africa
Smriti Mandhana's 98-ball 84 and fast bowlers Jhulan Goswami and Shikha Pandey's combined returns of 7 for 47 in 17.2 overs, helped India to a thumping 88-run win against South Africa
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
Two runs to go, let's take lunch
Fans were left bemused after umpires called lunch with India two short of their target - with nine wickets and 31 overs to spare
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
Spin defects 'not a massive danger' for SA - Markram
India's spinners have taken 13 wickets in two matches. The alarm bells are ringing, but South Africa's newly appointed stand-in captain is not ready to accept that in public yet
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
South Africa's lowest total at home
Yuvendra Chahal, meanwhile, claimed the second-best figures by an India bowler against South Africa ever
April 16, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
South Africa knocked over by wristspin once again
Virat Kohli chose to chase with an unchanged XI in Centurion, where he expects the two new white balls to move a little in the morning but batting to become easier in the afternoon
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
South Africa face stern wristspin test, without their bulwarks
In the absence of AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis, South Africa will have to find a way to get past Virat Kohli and India to prevent the series from drifting away
April 15, 2024
India in South Africa 2018
Aiden Markram, South Africa's future frontman
They had found themselves short on captaincy candidates when Graeme Smith retired in 2014 and would rather not go through that situation again
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban
Kohli completes a unique set of centuries
Kohli's 189-run third-wicket stand with Ajnikya Rahane was also the third-highest ODI stand for any wicket against South Africa
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban
Kohli 112 bests du Plessis 120 as India go 1-0 up
As much as South Africa want to experiment ahead of the World Cup, they saw a flat pitch in Durban, knew the new ball would move more under lights, and made a straightforward decision to bat
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban
India sense ODI opportunity in de Villiers' absence
Despite having dominated much of the Tests, South Africa will have to contend with a confident ODI team, without their best player in the format
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
This win will be remembered for a long time - Kohli
India's captain felt vindicated in his assessment that India came close to winning in the first two Tests of this series after a "sweet" win in Johannesburg that he compared with Lord's 2014
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Battered and bruised Elgar says Test should have been called off
Despite playing arguably his finest Test innings, Dean Elgar suggested too great a risk had been taken with player safety when play was allowed to continue
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Ishant Sharma, India's lifeline
He is rarely bowling any bad balls and because of the pressure he created at one end in Johannesburg, South Africa were always on the hook
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
South Africa beaten at their own game
They achieved the series victory, but having the final Test taken off them will hurt Faf du Plessis' side for some time to come
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
'Hope the critics will be eating their words for dinner tonight!'
Twitter reactions to India's win over South Africa in the third Test on a spicy track in Johannesburg
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
A first in Test history: 120 wickets up for grabs, 120 wickets taken
Although it was bowlers' series, Dean Elgar recorded the third instance of a South African batsman carrying his bat
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
India end series with triumph on extremely tough pitch
The wildly fascinating and dangerous Wanderers Test continued the rollercoaster ride in the first session of the fourth day with Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla courageously fronting up and ending the truncated first session with an unbeaten 64-run stand for t
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Wanderers not far from facing serious sanctions
Officials at the Wanderers would have breathed a sigh of relief when play resumed on the fourth morning but they should not hold their breath on an all-clear
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Umpires to remain alert for pitch behaviour
The match referee will not compromise the safety of the players. If it continues to behave dangerously, the match could still be called off
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
We asked for pace and bounce, not grass - Gibson
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson insisted that while they asked for surfaces that would assist their pace attack, the exaggerated bounce and lateral movement was unexpected
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Test match set to resume after uneven-bounce deliberations
The umpires took the players off 19 minutes before scheduled stumps on day three because of concerns over their safety, but after a meeting between the match referee and the two captains, it has been decided to resume play as scheduled on day four
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
What we know after a bruising day at the Wanderers
The third Test in Johannesburg hangs in the balance after a day marked by inconsistent bounce and batsmen getting hit on the body
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Kohli becomes India's highest scoring Test captain
He went past Sunil Gavaskar and MS Dhoni to take the record
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
The pitch gives the physios a workout
In less than three days, the physios were called upon seven times to treat batsmen hurt by deliveries that misbehaved on the Wanderers pitch
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Kohli, Rahane and lower order put India on top
M Vijay and Virat Kohli batted exceptionally to make sure India lost only three wickets in yet another extremely tough first session of a day
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
'This is not a cricket pitch, this is dangerous'
Was the pitch put out for the Johannesburg Test dangerous to the players' well being? The cricket world has its say
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
'You can get out every ball here' - Amla
The South Africa batsman has admitted that batsmen have not been able to settle in on the Wanderers' pitch for the ongoing Test, but would not be drawn into calling conditions extreme
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
A show of guts and resolve from Rabada and Philander
Hashim Amla put on a special act at the Wanderers but needed some support. He found it in unlikely quarters
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, 2nd day, Johannesburg
Let's not belittle the art of pitch-making
If South Africa manage to come out victorious, you can imagine that India might ask for the wrestling pits of Haryana to be turned rectangular for their next tour
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, 2nd day, Johannesburg
Johannesburg: India's favourite venue for bowling
India's record at the Wanderers is an outlier when it comes to away touring
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
India have noses ahead in second-innings shootout
In extremely tough batting conditions, nightwatchman Kagiso Rabada batted for almost the whole first session, and punished India's second string of quicks in the company of Hashim Amla
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, 1st day, Johannesburg
Got to keep yourself motivated on the sidelines - Phehlukwayo
The allrounder wasn't a frontunner to play in this series, or in Tests at all; but he made a valuable contribution on the first day
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
South Africa squeeze in the bad amidst all the good
South Africa might not have intended to step off the gas, but they might have. Just a little.
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
Pujara: 53 balls, 0 runs
Also, in terms of average, it has been the India openers' worst series of three or more Tests ever
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
South Africa ahead after 11-wicket day
India resisted the temptation of bowling on a green pitch with moisture retained from overnight rain; and chose to bat after winning the toss for the first time in the series
April 17, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, Under-19 World Cup, quarter-final, Christchurch
Zaryab 74* sees Pakistan through to semi-finals
Chasing 190, Pakistan were wobbling at 111 for 5 before Ali Zaryab scored an unbeaten and patient 74 off 111 balls to see his side through
April 08, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Can India maintain their unbeaten Wanderers record?
India have never lost a Test in Johannesburg, and they have never been whitewashed in South Africa. Both those records are under threat as the hosts push for 3-0 with a green pitch and overcast conditions to aid them
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
South Africa ponder all-pace attack at the Wanderers
On what is expected to be a spicy surface, the hosts could bench Keshav Maharaj and play either an extra batsman in Theunis de Bruyn or a seam-bowling allrounder in Andile Phehlukwayo
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
De Kock the puzzle in South Africa's jigsaw
Nearly all the pieces are in place, but the wicketkeeper-batsman's form is a worry, particularly in a team that wants to play five bowlers
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, Under-19 World Cup, Group A, Mount Maunganui
Rachin Ravindra helps NZ finish top of Group A
Rachin Ravindra's half-century and four-wicket haul vaulted New Zealand to the top of Group A, thereby setting up a quarter-final against Afghanistan in Christchurch
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 5th day
South Africa's desire to win on display in the field
After the kick to the gut that was their previous tour to India, South Africa really, really wanted to get their own back. And their eagerness to do so showed through clearly
April 14, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 5th day
'I'm not sitting here comforting my guys' - Kohli
India's captain said he wanted his players 'be hard on themselves' after the defeat in Centurion, while responding combatively to questions about selection and his team's overseas record in his post-match press conference
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 5th day
Ngidi emulates Klusener, India's top six struggles
Stats highlights from the fifth day of the second Test between South Africa and India in Centurion
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, 5th day, Centurion
Du Plessis calls for 'collective' effort to maintain pitch standards in SA
Despite success in the second Test, South Africa's captain was concerned with the uncharacteristic SuperSport Park surface it was played on
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 5th day
Debutant Ngidi's 6 for 39 seals series for South Africa
It was a brown banana peel for South Africa, but they adapted to a subcontinent-style track with great skill to win back the Freedom Trophy
April 11, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, Under-19 World Cup, Group A, Mount Maunganui
Makwetu, Rolfes lead South Africa into quarter-finals
South Africa joined New Zealand as the second quarter-finalists from Group A after they dumped defending champions West Indies out of the tournament
April 08, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, Under-19 World Cup, Group A, Mount Maunganui
'I have done this almost a 100 times'
The reactions on Twitter to a controversial moment at the Under-19 World Cup, in which South Africa opener Jiveshan Pillay was given out for obstructing the field
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day
Elgar hopes to heal the scars from India
South Africa's defeat on turning tracks in India in 2015 ended a nine-year unbeaten run and they are burning for revenge
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day
South Africa hit their straps on subcontinental-style pitch
The home side has had a lot to say about nature of the SuperSport Park track, but on the field they have found a way to make it work for them
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day
Markram in race to be fit for Wanderers Test
South Africa opener picked up a mild left-quadricep strain in Centurion and did not take the field in India's second innings
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day
Ngidi leaves India reeling in 287 chase
Three wickets from Mohammed Shami blew the Centurion Test open though South Africa remained favourites as they went to lunch leading by 201 with five wickets in hand
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
Kohli's excellence in isolation
Surely he remembers Adelaide when he carried them almost all alone? He is desperate to avoid a repeat
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
SuperSport Park conditions '100%' like bowling in India - Morkel
"I have played cricket here all my life, I have never seen a wicket like this at SuperSport Park. It's unheard of that a spinner bowls that amount of overs on the first day. There's a very subcontinental feel to it," said South Africa's fast bowler
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
A start-stop final session stalls India's momentum
In 5.1 overs, the visitors went from not wanting to take the field because of a wet outfield to wanting to stay on after seeing the ball swing around
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
Kohli's stellar conversion rate from 100 to 150
No other batsman has scored as many 150-plus scores as Virat Kohli in the last seven years
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
Kohli, Bumrah lead India's fight but South Africa still ahead
A rollicking seventh-wicket partnership between Virat Kohli and R Ashwin enabled India to narrow their first-innings deficit to 48 by lunch on day three in Centurion
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
I have to take responsibility as the senior fast bowler - Ishant
Having gathered a reputation for being India's difficult-pitch bowler, the Ishant Sharma said he was "always up" for the challenge of doing the dirty work of bowling long spells
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
Fit-again Ngidi scales new high at home ground
After months of rehabilitation following a stress fracture, the quick claimed his maiden Test wicket at SuperSport Park and asked questions of a world-class batting line-up
April 16, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
SA throw the bait again but Kohli doesn't bite this time
Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi tried to fox the India captain the same way Vernon Philander had done at Newlands but he left balls outside off and survived the ones that nipped in
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
R Ashwin's rare feat in Centurion
Stats analysis from the second day in Centution where R Ashwin finished with four wickets and South Africa were bowled out for 335
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
Kohli's 85* keeps South Africa's attack at bay
A half-century from Faf du Plessis extended South Africa's first-innings total to 335 as India picked up the last four wickets for 66 runs on the second morning in Centurion
April 18, 2024
Kenya v South Africa, Under-19 World Cup 2018, Group A, Lincoln
Van Tonder matches de Villiers in SA Under-19 victory
The captain hammered 143 to lift the total to 341, which proved plenty more than enough against Kenya Under-19s
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 1st day
We would have liked the pitch quicker - Markram
It was not quicker, bouncier or scarier than Newlands but the uncharacteristic SuperSport Park pitch has not drawn any criticism from the men who have to play on it. At least, not yet.
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 1st day
Amla holds South Africa together at SuperSport Park again
South Africa claimed the first session and India the last hour but the SuperSport Park belongs to Hashim Amla and he has the numbers to show it
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 1st day
India fight back with three last-hour wickets
India made three changes, with KL Rahul, Parthiv Patel and Ishant Sharma replacing Shikhar Dhawan, Wriddhiman Saha and Bhuvneshwar Kumar
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion
Can India pull off a heist at SA's stronghold?
After India fell short in the first Test in Cape Town, their next challenge - at SuperSport Park, where South Africa have their best win percentage - would be to save the series
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion
SuperSport curator feels the heat ahead of Test debut
Bryan Bloy, the curator at Centurion, described the intensity of his job as being higher than in any of his previous positions
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion
The seven quicks that South Africa can choose from
With seven fast-bowling options in South Africa's squad, here's a look at their certainties, contenders and outsiders for the second Test against India
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Big Vern reels in the big fish
Over the course of 13 balls delivered from his favourite Wynberg End, Vernon Philander set Virat Kohli up and sent him back with the most artful of knockout blows
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
'A master of his craft'
Vernon Philander took the plaudits after a career-best effort gave South Africa the series lead in a low-scoring encounter at Newlands
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
South Africa play starring role in 'advert for Test cricket'
In what Faf du Plessis called one of his 'favourite games of cricket', South Africa kept getting into difficult positions and kept finding a way out of them
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Philander dominates at Newlands, yet again
The fast bowler won his third Man-of-the-Match award on his home ground, while Wriddhiman Saha set a new catches record for Indian wicketkeepers
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
South Africa 1-0 up after 18 wickets in 64 overs
Like a heavy metal song that begins in the guise of a gentle melody, India simply blew people away at Newlands
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Steyn sidelined for remainder of India series
He will be reassessed in four to six weeks' time, after seeing a foot and ankle specialist on Sunday
April 10, 2024
India in South Africa 2017-18
Afterlife in the Newlands turf
Eddie Barlow and Hylton Ackerman are among the famous names whose ashes have been scattered on the Newlands outfield, but you don't need to have been a cricketer to make this famous ground your final resting place
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Persistent showers force third day washout in Cape Town
The entire third day of the Newlands Test was lost to rain, although there might not have been too many people complaining as a result considering Cape Town is in the middle of a severe drought
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
India could chase 350 to win - Pujara
While Kagiso Rabada believed the pitch was difficult, the India batsman said the visitors could overhaul anything around 350 in the final innings to go 1-0 up in the series
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Capet Town, 2nd day
A day when Pandya talked, and walked it too
The impact of the 24-year-old allrounder's 93 runs and two wickets in this Test will be seen soon, but there is a larger impact of this effort that merits commendation
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Did we see the first and the last of South Africa's pace quartet?
When Steyn went off the field, we were quickly faced with the reality that this quartet may not play many matches together
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Pandya - 93 (95), other India batsmen - 102 (347)
Statistical highlights from Hardik Pandya's rapid knock at Newlands, including his share out of India's total, his scoring against South Africa's quicks and where his average stands now
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Steyn won't bowl further in first Test, could miss rest of series
The fast bowler suffered tissue damage in his heel and could take 4-6 weeks to recover
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
South Africa ahead despite Pandya's all-round heroics
India got through a very difficult session - they made only 48 runs in 25 overs - for the loss of Rohit Sharma
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 1st day
India's surprise moves turn into damp squib
Can surprising selection choices, unsuitable lines and lengths, and the dropped catch witnessed on the opening day justify the visitor's pre-series claims of preparedness?
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 1st day
De Villiers changed the game in one over - SA batting coach
At 12 for 3, South Africa were looking for some calm, for someone to absorb the pressure and block out a few overs. But AB de Villiers had other ideas
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 1st day
The late reappearance of Steyn magic
Dale Steyn, whose chances of donning the Test whites looked meek after his shoulder injury, did not make a dramatic start on his Test return. But in his third over, he unfurled the magic
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 1st day
India's dream start, and Amla's early dismissals
Stats highlights from an eventful first session in Cape Town
April 17, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town
South Africa make big strikes after falling for 286
India have gone in with aggression, and recent form, in mind and that meant Rohit Sharma was picked ahead of Ajinkya Rahane
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town
India face uncertain conditions with skill and hope
South Africa will be as determined to secure this series, what with the scores to settle from their last tour to India
April 17, 2024
India in South Africa 2017-18
South Africa v India: fierce rivalry or a memorable series?
No longer are India terrified travellers, but South Africa have home-ground advantage and a chance to avenge a horror 2015 tour. Either way, both teams are planning to have some fun in the coming months
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, Four-day Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
De Villiers happy with South Africa's India preparation
The stand-in captain said both South Africa's batsmen and bowlers got enough out of the four-day Test
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, four-day Test, Port Elizabeth
Four-day format 'encourages positive cricket' - de Villiers
The Port Elizabeth Test didn't even get to its scheduled halfway point, but it still gave players from both sides enough time to form opinions about four-day Test cricket and playing under lights with the pink ball
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, only Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Second-shortest Test in the last 50 years
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, four-day Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
South Africa wrap up four-day Test in two days
Morne Morkel bagged his seventh five-wicket haul in Test cricket, and his first in five years, as South Africa bowled Zimbabwe out for 68 on the second day of the four-day, day-night Test in Port Elizabeth
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, only Test, Port Elizabeth
Markram's record-breaking start
Stats highlights from the first day of the one-off Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, only Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
De Kock out of game with hamstring strain
The South Africa keeper did not take the gloves late on Tuesday, will have scans on early on Wednesday
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, only Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
De Villiers' return sparks hope and concern
His comeback innings promised something special on one hand. On the other, it left several big questions unanswered for South Africa, especially around team combination
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, only Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Markram and Morkel put South Africa in charge
Ryan Burl and Blessing Muzarabani make their Test debuts as Zimbabwe name an aggressive XI with three fast bowlers and two legspinners
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, one-off Test, Port Elizabeth
Du Plessis ruled out of four-day Test, de Villiers to lead
Faf du Plessis' return to cricket after back and shoulder injuries has been delayed by a viral infection
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, four-day Test, Port Elizabeth
South Africa and Zimbabwe plunge into the unknown
Four days, floodlights, pink ball - on Boxing Day, Port Elizabeth will witness a Test match like none before
April 12, 2024
CSA Invitation XI v Zimbabwe, warm-up game, 2nd day, Paarl
Williams leaves Zimbabwe on the edge; Bavuma, Galiem hit fifties
Lizaad Williams' second three-wicket haul in two days left Zimbabweans reeling with a measly lead of 29 in their only warm-up fixture ahead of the inaugural four-day Test
April 17, 2024
CSA Invitation XI v Zimbabwe, warm-up game, Paarl
Steyn wicket-less in first-class return
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 196 in the warm-up game in Paarl, with Hamilton Masakadza top-scoring with 79
April 17, 2024
SA Invitational XI v Zimbabweans, Tour match, Paarl
Steyn's comeback: 'I am still fitter than the youngest guys'
For the first time in more than a year, Dale Steyn was bowling in whites. The were few fireworks from him, but that didn't matter. He is just eyeing his Test return
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Potchefstroom
Miller smashes record for fastest T20I ton
The key numbers from David Miller's highs and Bangladesh's lows in Potchefstroom
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Potchefstroom
Miller canes 31 off Saifuddin over
Here's how our ball-by-ball commentator recorded David Miller's massive hits which almost resulted in six sixes in an over
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Potchefstroom
Amla, Miller's record ton complete historic clean-sweep
Shafiul Islam was left out of the XI as Bangladesh opted to bolster the batting with the inclusion of Liton Das
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Potchefstroom
The final chance for Bangladesh to impress on tour
Shakib Al Hasan and the rest of his team have to pull their act together in Potchefstroom if they are to avoid returning home empty-handed
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st T20I, Bloemfontein
De Kock, Phehlukwayo keep up SA's dominant run
After being whitewashed across two formats in South Africa, Bangladesh start their third series on a fresh slate, hoping to end on a high
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st T20I, Bloemfontein
Ailing Bangladesh seek respite in T20s
With Faf du Plessis, Wayne Parnell and Morne Morkel injured, and Imran Tahir and Kagiso Rabada rested, South Africa are set to experiment further
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI , East London
The most expensive three-match series for Bangladesh's bowlers
South Africa have largely bossed over Bangladesh all along, and this series was no different
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, East London
Du Plessis injury mars SA claiming whitewash
The home side chose to rest Hashim Amla, while JP Duminy and Dwaine Pretorius missed out
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, East London
Bangladesh look to turn around listless bowling show
The visitors have not found a way to curb the dominance of South Africa's batsmen and are in danger of ending up with a 0-3 series scoreline
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Paarl
Prepared to work my way back into Test team - AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers has put most of the uncertainty of the last few months behind him and said he wants to enjoy cricket in his last few years
April 15, 2024
South Africa V Bangladesh, 2nd ODI , Paarl
AB de Villiers joins Gayle, Dhoni in six-hitting club
He also becomes only the second South African after Hashim Amla to bring up 25 ODI tons
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Paarl
SA seal series with de Villiers' whirlwind 176
The senior batsman replaced allrounder Mohammad Saifuddin, while Farhaan Behardien replaced David Miller in South Africa's XI
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Paarl
Bangladesh's chance to salvage tough tour
Tamim Iqbal's expected return could give visitors batting lift; Victory will help South Africa leapfrog India in ODI rankings
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Kimberley
SA's record chase, and Mushfiqur's favourite batting position
Stats highlights from South Africa's comprehensive ten-wicket win in Kimberley
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Kimberley
Disappointed Mashrafe wants wickets from his bowlers
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza conceded that while South Africa may have chased down the target of 279 regardless, his team should have picked up at least five to six wickets
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Kimberley
De Kock, Amla tons power SA to record-breaking win
This game is a landmark for two South Africa players: it is David Miller's 100th ODI, and Faf du Plessis first ODI as full-time captain in the format
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Kimberley
Bangladesh bank on Shakib, Mashrafe for ODI respite
South Africa will be bolstered by the return of AB de Villiers, who last played international cricket in June
April 10, 2024
Cricket South Africa Invitation XI v Bangladesh, Bloemfontein
CSA Invitation XI batsmen make short work of 256 chase
A CSA Invitation XI headlined by internationals AB de Villiers and JP Duminy comfortably chased 256 against the touring Bangladesh side, who were bolstered by the arrival of Shakib Al Hasan
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 3rd day
Du Plessis impressed by Olivier's 'incredible effort'
South Africa will have tougher tests to come, but they wanted to learn more about their support pace bowling and Duanne Olivier took his chance well
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 3rd day
Rabada on the rise
Bangladesh's overseas struggles, South Africa's biggest Test win ever, and other stats highlights from South Africa's resounding performance in Bloemfontein
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 3rd day
Rabada's ten-for wraps up crushing win
South Africa used the short ball to tremendous effect, leaving Bangladesh four down in their follow-on and staring in the face of another heavy defeat in the second Test in Bloemfontein
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 2nd day
South Africa is in good hands in the future - Rabada
South Africa's new-look bowling attack have had a slightly gentle easing-in against Bangladesh and as their leader Kagiso Rabada is aware of both the potential they have and the challenges they will face in the future
April 10, 2024
SA v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 2nd day
Four centurions and a change that hasn't worked
Taijul Islam endured a forgettable time, while South Africa's batsmen made merry with an unprecedented four centuries in a Test innings at home
April 16, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 2nd day
Kagiso Rabada five-for makes Bangladesh follow on
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 1st day
Markram quickly puts near-miss behind him
Aiden Markram fell close to the line as his maiden century approached last week, but made no mistake second time around
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, 1st day
Bounty time for South Africa's openers
South Africa's openers have been prolific in the two Tests so far, notching up some outstanding numbers
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 1st day
Fear ruling Mushfiqur's mind
Bangladesh's captain didn't learn from his mistakes from the opening Test and the team's development overseas will continue to be hampered without braver decision making
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 1st day
Elgar, Markram centuries help South Africa dominate again
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said that he would bat first nine out of ten times on this pitch and that it was not as bad as it seemed
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein
New-look SA attack takes on weakened tourists
Kagiso Rabada is the most experienced member of a pace attack missing Morne Morkel, but they will be raring to go against a line-up fresh from being bowled out for 90 and without Tamim Iqbal
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein
Onus on South Africa's rookie seamers and Bangladesh's senior batsmen
For the first time since January 2007, South Africa will go into a Test without one of Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will have to cope without Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day
Du Plessis critical of flat Potchefstroom pitch
After asking for a pitch with pace and bounce, South Africa got a flat track, which Bangladesh said reminded them of home
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day
Bangladesh's third-largest defeat
Stats highlights from the fifth day in Potchefstroom, where South Africa wrapped up a 333-run victory over Bangladesh
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day
Morkel sidelined for four-six weeks
Side strain rules South Africa quick out of second Test against Bangladesh and in all probability the initial phase of T20 Global League that starts on November 3
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day
Rabada, Maharaj fire SA to thumping win
Bangladesh lasted only 83 minutes on the final day, losing seven wickets for 41 runs to crash to a 333-run defeat
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 4th day
Liton proves himself a keeper
While Bangladesh have a long way to go to save the Test, the attitude and skill of wicketkeeper Liton Das has given them something to rally around
April 09, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 4th day
Morkel to undergo scan for side strain
The injury raises question marks over his participation in the remainder of the series
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 4th day
Morkel strikes after SA set Bangladesh 424
Their rapid fourth-wicket partnership helped South Africa accumulate 149 runs in 29.1 overs in the morning session to swell the lead to 379
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom offers something for everyone
The first Test has not produced great drama over its first three days, but it has given both South Africa and Bangladesh reasons to feel good about themselves
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 3rd day
South Africa stretch lead to 230 after Maharaj's three
Mominul Haque shared fifty stands with Tamim Iqbal - the only wicket to fall on the third morning - and Mahmudullah, cutting the deficit to 278 at lunch
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 2nd day
Mixed feelings for Elgar after 'anticlimactic' day
An "amateur moment" with the bat and "blunders" at slip left the South Africa opener less than satisfied on a day when his 199 helped his side take control of the Potchefstroom Test
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 2nd day
Elgar and Markram bring up unique double
Stats highlights from the second day's play between South Africa and Bangladesh in Potchefstroom
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 2nd day
South Africa snuff out three after Elgar, Amla tons
Bangladesh's tedium with the ball didn't help their cause on a track that got slower, and posed few threats for a confident Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom
Badly wanted Elgar to get to his hundred - Markram
The young opener was run-out on 97 on his Test debut, attempting to steal a single to allow Dean Elgar to complete his Test century
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 1st day
Markram's near-perfect first day of Test cricket
The run-out on 97 was disappointing but on his debut, Aiden Markram showed the qualities that are important for success in international cricket
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 1st day
Elgar's unbeaten 128 underpins South Africa's dominance
Bangladesh chose to bat in the series opener in Potchefstroom, where South Africa gave debuts to Andile Phehlukwayo and Aiden Markram
April 16, 2024
South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom
Bangladesh look to trip up SA's home season start
A battle between the two teams used to be uneven before 2015, but Bangladesh have realised it is not an impossible task to beat South Africa at home
April 10, 2024
Bangladesh in South Africa 2017
Bangladesh's bowlers get workout on second day
Seamers Mustafizur Rahman and Subashis Roy bowled seven maidens each and showed good control while Shafiul Islam and Taskin Ahmed were more expensive
April 18, 2024
Bangladesh in South Africa 2017
Mominul, Mushfiqur, Sabbir warm up with fifties
Bangladesh declared their first innings on 306 for 7 after time well-spent on their first day back in South Africa since 2008 on the opening day of their three-day warm-up fixture against a CSA Invitation XI
April 12, 2024
Independence Cup 2017
Security made us feel like in a movie - du Plessis
The World XI captain spoke about how he initially wrestled with the idea of playing in Pakistan, before being put at ease by the comprehensive security arrangements
April 15, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford, 4th day
When nothing good would last
South Africa came to England missing vital organs and left with questions over the health of the rest of the side
April 10, 2024
England news
England top-order issues remain, admits Bayliss
Trevor Bayliss hinted that Keaton Jennings may not have done enough to retain his place at opener for the West Indies series
April 10, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford, 4th day
Wounded SA must learn hard lessons
Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis briefly fired hopes of salvaging the series but in the end South Africa will head home both battered and beaten
April 14, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford
Moeen helps England break 19-year jinx
Stats highlights from Old Trafford where England wrapped up their first home series win over South Africa since 1998
April 13, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford, 4th day
Moeen's five secures England 177-run victory
South Africa were served notice of the challenge that awaits them, as they set off in pursuit of a daunting and improbable target of 380 to win the fourth Investec Test and square the series, as James Anderson and Stuart Broad combined superbly with the n
April 10, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford, 3rd day
Root poise hides England batting flaws
England look to be on the brink of a 3-1 series win over South Africa - but their worries over the make-up of the top five haven't gone away
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford, 3rd day
Moeen onslaught puts series victory in England's sights
James Anderson was denied a maiden five-wicket haul at Old Trafford, but still finished with figures of 4 for 38 in 17 overs, his best in seven Tests on his home ground
April 17, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford, 2nd day
Bairstow exposes sloppy South Africa
At The Oval Faf du Plessis talked about South Africa's mistakes, here they just replicated them
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford, 1st day
Graeme Smith questions Philander's fitness levels
South Africa are having to try and level the series against England without Vernon Philander which has led to him receiving some significant criticism
April 18, 2024
Eng v SA, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford
ECB tightlipped on SA approach for Gibson
The ECB say they have yet to receive an approach from Cricket South Africa regarding the services of the England bowling coach, Ottis Gibson, who has been linked to the South African head coach's position
April 13, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford
England aim to end 19-year wait for home series success
Joe Root has the chance to win his first Test series as captain against a side who are known as strong tourists
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford
South Africa sweat over struggling Philander
After battling illness last week, Philander has now been struck with back spasms on the eve of the final Test at Old Trafford and faces a fitness test
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford
Old Trafford could mark the end for Domingo
The head coach has achieved much during his four years, but a difficult tour of England may not have done his chances of staying in the job any favours
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval
'You have to take the blows' - Elgar
Dean Elgar said he enjoyed the challenge of being under attack and playing in front of a hostile crowd after his hundred in defeat at The Oval
April 13, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval
Elgar's fight can't make up for Philander gamble
It was not Vernon Philander's fault that South Africa were badly beaten at The Oval with the batting, especially, under scrutiny
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, The Oval, 5th day
Yes or No? Was Moeen's hat-trick the first...
Moeen Ali created a bit of history with his feat at The Oval. Can you figure out which of these facts is correct?
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval
South Africa's catalogue of errors
Faf du Plessis' deja vu dismissal padding up was the lowlight of a mistake-riddled performance from South Africa
April 11, 2024
England vs South Africa,3rd Test, 2017
Moeen's rare distinction, Stokes does a Botham
Stats highlights from the final day's play in the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval
Moeen hat-trick seals crushing England win
Dean Elgar secured his eighth Test century as his doughty resistance held up England's hopes of a quick victory on the final day of the third Investec Test at Kia Oval
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval, 4th day
SA need to scratch their opener itch
Stephen Cook was discarded and Heino Kuhn has struggled to make the step up, while a younger option in Aiden Markram awaits his chance
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval, 4th day
Elgar shows resolves as England eye series lead
An abstemious maiden Test fifty by Tom Westley was the centrepiece of an Oval Test Sunday as England steadily progressed towards an anticipated declaration
April 18, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval, 3rd day
Being Temba Bavuma
He has become adept at rescue acts but Temba Bavuma is still looking to solidify his place in South Africa's Test side
April 18, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval, 3rd day
Jennings digs in as England take a grip
Toby Roland-Jones completed a five-wicket haul on Test debut as South Africa were dismissed for 175 on the third morning of the third Investec Test at the Kia Oval
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval, 2nd day
Testing conditions expose South Africa's top order
Even when South Africa have been winning in recent times it's been despite a lack of big hundreds from the main batsmen
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval, 2nd day
Stokes the fitting crown for Oval's 100th
The Oval is a ground that rarely disappoints and Ben Stokes produced an innings to rank up there with the greats
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval, 2nd day
Magical day keeps Roland-Jones grinning from start to finish
Whether it was during his dashing tail-end cameo with the bat or his stunning first-change spell with the ball, Toby Roland-Jones was all smiles on day two of his England Test debut
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval
Philander to remain in hospital overnight
Philander was only able to bowl five overs on the second day at The Oval and was later sent for tests which revealed a possible viral infection
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval, 2nd day
Mature ton demonstrates Stokes' growth
Ben Stokes' most complete Test hundred came at a vital moment for England and set the example for his team-mates to follow
April 15, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval, 2nd day
Roland-Jones' dream debut and Stokes' crafted ton seize control
Ben Stokes was to the fore on the second morning of the Oval Test as England built on Alastair Cook's stalwart resistance on the opening day.
April 17, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval
Cook's openness a lesson for England
Alastair Cook has benefited greatly from the advice of Gary Palmer - so why is the ECB so reluctant to make use of him as a batting coach?
April 15, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval
Philander leaves England feeling queasy
Vernon Philander became ill shortly before the start of the Test but it did not stop him producing three high-class spells of seam bowling
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval
Cook stands firm after Philander threatens England again
England fielded three debutants against South Africa at The Oval as they opted to bolster their batting in an effort to put their horrors in the Trent Bridge Test behind them
April 17, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval
Rabada's return further challenge for England's unstable top order
The teams have had a chance to take stock after sharing the honours in the opening two Tests and it's England who arrive at The Oval with most questions to answer
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st semi-final, Women's World Cup 2017, Bristol
Crying, but no shame, as South Africa strive but fail to break the hoodoo
The tears flowed - on and off the match, before and after the match - as an emotional day was decided in a devastatingly close finale
April 17, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st semi-final, Women's World Cup 2017, Bristol
England find a way to win as the 'easy semi-final' veers drastically off-script
This was not a drill. England needed two runs to win with the No. 10 on strike, in a contest that they could and should have controlled from the outset
April 13, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st semi-final, Women's World Cup 2017, Bristol
England hold nerve in thriller to make final
Sarah Taylor's half-century and Jenny Gunn's cameo unbeaten 27 helped England fight nerves and a full-blown batting collapse to progress to their fifth World Cup final
April 09, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st semi-final, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Pressure on England to do the running
The hosts have the weight of expectation on them, but also a batting line-up that has been in sensational form
April 09, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 4th day
Philander and Morris offer two-man solution to Kallis void
It was always going to take at least two players to even come close to replicating what one of the great allrounders offered and at Trent Bridge that pair may have been found
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 4th day
We were in control from the toss to the last ball - du Plessis
South Africa's returning captain lauded his team's character after they responded to the heavy defeat at Lord's with a crushing victory
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge
Root shocked by Vaughan condemnation of England's 'lack of respect' for Test cricket
Michael Vaughan, Joe Root's boyhood hero, has branded England's batting "appalling" and suggested it was born from "a lack of respect" for the values of Test cricket.
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge
Ballance faces X-ray after sustaining blow to left index finger
Gary Ballance is to have an X-ray on his left index finger after sustaining a blow on it when batting on the fourth day of the Trent Bridge Test
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge
England lose 20 wickets in 96.1 overs
All the stats and landmarks from a memorable victory for South Africa in the second Test against England at Trent Bridge
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 4th day
England routed as South Africa surge to series-levelling win
Brilliant bowling by South Africa's pace attack threatened to turn the Trent Bridge Test into a rout as England lost four wickets on the fourth morning
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day
Amla's under-stated excellence gives South Africa the platform they have craved
Hashim Amla's 87 is destined to become a footnote in a mighty career. But if it ends up being the bedrock of a famous win, it will deserve more plaudits
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 3rd day
Ramprakash calls for patience as England display red-ball shortcomings
The increased prioritisation of T20 cricket might be a contributory factor in England's top-order issues, according to their batting coach, Mark Ramprakash.
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 3rd day
England on the ropes as they begin long trek towards target of 474
South Africa, secure, circumspect and seemingly bound for victory, led by 290 with seven wickets remaining by lunch on the third day at Trent Bridge
April 10, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day
Morris credits du Plessis' captaincy for South Africa revival
Turning a team's mood, mindset and match-day performances around can take months but Faf du Plessis was able to achieve that with his South African side in less than a week
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day
Anderson and Broad pass 700, Philander gets Cook again
Stats highlights from the second day's play between England and South Africa at Lord's
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day
Ballance back in the balance as familiar failings surface
Gary Ballance hasn't played terribly in his recall to Test cricket, but some familiar failings are clouding the judgment about his worth to the team
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day
Maharaj the catalyst as South Africa take command in adversity
Despite an erratic display from their seamers, South Africa secured a priceless 130-run lead, thanks largely to their under-rated spinner
April 11, 2024
Australia v South Africa, Women's World Cup, Taunton
Australia defend 269, play India in semi-final
Australia beat South Africa by 59 runs and have set up a knockout clash with India, a team they had already beaten in the group stages of the Women's World Cup
April 13, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day
South Africa take control after Root dismissal sparks collapse
James Anderson made clinical use of a good bowling morning at Trent Bridge to collect a five-wicket haul as England took the last four South Africa for the addition of only 26 runs
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 1st day
England ride luck as Root learns ropes
Things were never going to be as easy as Lord's but Joe Root looked up to the demands of captaincy as England battled in the field
April 15, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 1st day
Amla eases through gears past to inspire South Africa
He may have failed to reach the hundred that was his for the taking but there were shades of Hashim Amla's greatness on display at Trent Bridge
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge, 1st day
De Kock keeps it simple after answering du Plessis' call
South Africa needed some no-nonsense impetus to their batting and that is exactly what they got from promoting Quinton de Kock to No. 4 in the order
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge
South Africa steady themselves after Lord's horror show
Faf du Plessis, Duanne Olivier and Chris Morris returned to South Africa's starting XI; England were unchanged
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge
Time for the real South Africa to stand up
ESPNcricinfo previews the second Test between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge
April 18, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge
Rabada's absence could require extra seamer - du Plessis
Never mind the pace and the wickets, it's the overs South Africa will miss most from Kagiso Rabada, who has to sit out of the second Investec Test because of a suspension
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge
SA call time on Duminy but bigger questions loom
Dropping JP Duminy for lack of runs may have been a logical call but South Africa will miss his leadership and are light on batting replacements
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd Investec Test, Trent Bridge
Five questions that England must answer before the Ashes
The Test summer could hardly have started better for England, but there are still several questions England must answer before their departure for the Ashes
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Women's World cup, Taunton
Ismail, van Niekerk book semi-final berth for South Africa
South Africa inched closer to the semi-finals with a resounding eight-wicket win, led by Dane van Niekerk and Shabnim Ismail
April 08, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Semi-final berths up for grabs in triple-header
ESPNcricinfo previews the three Women's World Cup Games to be played on July 12, 2017
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day
Basic errors disguise South Africa's structural flaws
It's easy to pinpoint the areas in which South Africa let England off the hook in the first Test. The truth about their predicament on this tour is more complicated
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's
Moeen's match figures are England's best since Botham
Moeen completes a raft of records, and there's an unwelcome statistic for Alastair Cook, as England complete a record-breaking victory at Lord's
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day
Moeen's ten-for leads England rout of SA
South Africa's bowlers enjoyed a devastating morning's work on day four of the first Test, taking seven wickets and limiting England's attempts to build a match-defining lead
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Test, Lord's 4th day
KG makes sure his celebration is PG
When Kagiso Rabada got Ben Stokes out for a first time at Lord's, he also got himself a suspension. When the same thing happened a second time, he made a point to be as good as he could
April 13, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 3rd day
Confident Root shows early shoots of a bountiful reign
These are early days in the reign of Root, but the signs are already promising. George Dobell runs the rule over his first three days in charge
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 3rd day
South Africa discover what could possibly go wrong
Kagiso Rabada's suspension and Vernon Philander's hand injury add extra concerns to a South Africa camp that has suffered its fair share of ill fortune
April 12, 2024
India v South Africa, Women's World Cup, Leicester
Van Niekerk and Lee blow India away
Dane van Niekerk returned to the venue of her history-making spell against West Indies to produce a performance par excellence, with bat and ball, to demolish India in Leicester
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 3rd day
Philander sustains 'bruising but no fracture' on right hand
Vernon Philander has been taken for x-ray on his right hand after being hit by James Anderson while batting
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 3rd day
Cook nudges England into position of strength
A 36-ball half-century from Quinton de Kock repelled England's advances on the third morning at Lord's but his dismissal ten minutes before the lunch interval left South Africa facing a hefty first-innings deficit
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 3rd day
Rabada 'heartbroken' at being given Test suspension
The ICC's code of conduct has come under scathing criticism from former South Africa captain Graeme Smith after Kagiso Rabada's swearing at Ben Stokes
April 17, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
South Africa, India, New Zealand in race for semi-final spots
Three of the tournament's top five teams face off in Saturday's games at the Women's World Cup
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 2nd day
Moeen England's quiet achiever
The allrounder has never grumbled about whatever role he has been given in the Test side and his 100-wicket milestone was a fitting reward
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 2nd day
Duminy's endless quest to belong
On more than one occasion in his career it has felt as though the left hander has played a breakthrough innings only for the doubts to reemerge
April 17, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's
Rabada suspended after Stokes send-off
South Africa have suffered a huge blow with Kagiso Rabada being suspended for the second Test against England following a Code of Conduct breach during the opening Test at Lord's
April 15, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 2nd day
Moeen faster than Botham, Sobers, Imran to 2000 runs and 100 wickets
Stats highlights from Moeen Ali's banner day in the series opener at Lord's
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 2nd day
Moeen, Broad press England advantage
Joe Root's maiden innings as Test captain was ended on 190 and Moeen Ali fell short of a maiden Lord's hundred as South Africa fought back impressively on the second morning
April 14, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's
Root lays down a marker like few others
A host of new pre-match duties; his openers dismissed early; the walk through the Long Room as England's captain; a sticky start with the bat. But, then, Joe Root commanded Lord's
April 17, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's
Root digs deep on captaincy debut as fortune favours the brave
Joe Root battled through a cold to register an unbeaten century on his first day as England captain. It was an unyielding illustration of the drive he will bring to the job
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's
South Africa's front foot nightmare
Firstly with the catching and then with carelessness from their bowlers, South Africa saw a chance to take control of the first Test slip away from them
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 1st day
Joe Root's stunning captaincy debut
The opening day of the England-South Africa series belonged to Joe Root, who strode to new highs on his captaincy debut
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 1st day
England's DRS blunders
Keaton Jennings doesn't review a howler and Ballance reviews when he's plumb
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 1st day
England seize day as Root launches captaincy with 184*
Joe Root gained his first slice of luck as England's Test captain, winning the toss on a pristine morning at Lord's and choosing to bat
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's
South Africa's Lord's legacy greets Root era
Two new captains will face each other at Lord's, but while Dean Elgar is just a stand-in, for Joe Root it is the beginning of his era of English cricket
April 17, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's
Root backs Ballance to prove his Test credentials
Two new captains will face each other at Lord's, but while Dean Elgar is just a stand-in, for Joe Root it is the beginning of his era of English cricket
April 12, 2024
England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, Lord's
Elgar keen to see South Africa as underdogs
South Africa's stand-in captain enjoyed success at Lord's earlier this season for Somerset, but leading his country there will be a whole new challenge for him
April 11, 2024
England v South Africa, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Taylor, Beaumont tons set up crushing win
Three days after shooting out West Indies for the sixth-lowest total in tournament history, South Africa's much-vaunted bowling attack crumbled in the face of a brutal onslaught from Sarah Taylor and Tammy Beaumont on a batting beauty in Bristol
April 08, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Australia, India eye fourth win on the trot
ESPNcricinfo previews the three Women's World Cup matches to be played on July 5, 2017
April 08, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, Women's World Cup 2017, Leicester
'The best attack in the world' struts its stuff
Dane van Niekerk had talked up South Africa's pace bowlers coming into this tournament. You couldn't fault her assessment after their demolition job against West Indies
April 08, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, Women's World Cup
A record first for Dane van Niekerk
Only twice before had two or more bowlers picked four or more wickets for a side in a Women's World Cup game
April 08, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, Women's World Cup,
WI slump to new low after 48 all out
South Africa dismantled West Indies for the second lowest total in their history and sixth lowest in the tournament's en route a crushing 10-wicket win, their second in three games
April 08, 2024
England Lions v South Africans, Tour match, New Road, 3rd day
South Africa bowlers toil in drawn tour game
South Africa's attack got overs in the legs but not many wickets in the column in their final competitive outing ahead of the four-Test series against England, which starts at Lord's on Thursday
April 17, 2024
England Lions v South Africans, Tour match, New Road, 2nd day
Kuhn, Amla highlight productive day for SA
The South Africans enjoyed a productive outing at New Road, with four batsmen registering half-centuries as England Lions managed just three wickets on another shortened day.
April 12, 2024
England Lions v South Africans, Tour match, New Road, 1st day
Garton shines as Ballance looks forward
George Garton took the one wicket to fall as the touring South Africans faced just 20 overs on a rain-affected day
April 10, 2024
South Africa in England 2017
Du Plessis in line for Lord's after birth of child
Faf du Plessis is expected to return to the UK in time to captain South Africa in the first Test against England at Lord's after going home for the birth of his first child
April 12, 2024
South Africa in England 2017
Philander misses warm-up match against Lions
The South Africa fast bowler continues to recover from an ankle injury he sustained during a stint with Sussex but the team is hopeful he will be available for the first Test at Lord's, which starts from July 6
April 08, 2024
Quinton and Keaton meet again
De Kock and Jennings shared a common cricket path till their under-19 days, after which the latter left South Africa for England
April 08, 2024
England Lions v South Africa, tour match, Worcester
Elgar urges South Africa to embrace the real challenge of their tour
Dean Elgar has steadily worked himself into form in an early-season stint at Somerset, and he is itching to extend South Africa's record in Test series in England
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, Women's World Cup, Leicester
Ismail and Luus clinch a thriller for SA
South Africa were cruising at 113 for 0 in a chase of 207 - a straightforward equation - but against a spirited Pakistan bowling attack, it was anything but
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd T20I, Cardiff
Malan debut onslaught sets up England series win
South Africa chose to bowl in the deciding match of the T20 series as England captain Eoin Morgan rested himself and Dawid Malan came in for his debut
April 13, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
South Africa bursting with pace potential
They have the self-proclaimed fastest bowler in the world, and the ICC's No. 1 bowler too and are set to go far in the 2017 World Cup
April 10, 2024
England v South Africa, 3rd T20I, Cardiff
SA find their fight to set up decider
ESPNcricinfo previews the third T20I between England and South Africa at Cardiff
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd T20I, Taunton
Morris the spark as SA steal three-run win
The dismissal of Jason Roy, given out for obstructing the field, changed the course of a game that England appeared to have won and saw South Africa level the IT20 series at 1-1 with one to play.
April 10, 2024
England v South Africa, 2nd T20I, Taunton
Onus on South Africa to find fighting spirit
ESPNcricinfo previews the second T20I between England and South Africa at Taunton
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Group B, The Oval
De Villiers' run-out my fault - du Plessis
Faf du Plessis was involved in two run-outs against India, first involving AB de Villiers and then David Miller, before he fell for 36 against India at The Oval
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
What Kohli told de Villiers
India's victorious captain sits down with his IPL buddy and rival captain AB de Villiers to assuage the latter's disappointment after coming up short in yet another ICC tournament. Or so we think
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
I'm a good captain, I can take this team forward - de Villiers
The South Africa captain has defended his leadership skills, and admitted that a "very poor batting performance" cost them a spot in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy
April 13, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Meticulous Bhuvneshwar sends South Africa packing
Bhuvneshwar Kumar sent down an opening spell in which he gave nothing away to send South Africa into a shell they never recovered from
April 12, 2024
Champions Trophy 2017
A tale of familiar failings from South Africa
South Africa faced a must-win against India and in a tale oh-so-familiar, their performances were left wanting. What was the reason this time?
April 09, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Three crucial AB-Faf mix-ups
They're best mates, but on three occasions AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis have been involved in run-outs in big games
April 17, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Disciplined India run dysfunctional South Africa out
India won the toss and elected to field on a used surface at The Oval, eliminating the "stress" of deciding how hard to go when batting first
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Batting chinks critical in virtual quarter-final
Both India and South Africa may wont to chase to avoid the critical decision making of what score is safe to defend, in the virtual quarter-final on Sunday
April 15, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
De Villiers backs his captaincy skills
AB de Villiers has denied that his leadership role may be on the line if South Africa fail to progress out of the first round of the Champions Trophy
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Kohli says composure key, de Villiers calls for calmness
Both captains stressed on one thing in the lead-up to a virtual knockout game - the importance of composure
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
'De Villiers the most committed cricketer' - Kohli
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are both men of similar talent, leading high-profile teams in similar positions. Both had words of praise for each other ahead of their must-win face-off
April 17, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Where the game could be won and lost for India and South Africa
As South Africa take on India in the first of five knockout games left in the Champions Trophy, we take a look at where the game could be won and lost for both sides
April 17, 2024
Champions Trophy 2017
South Africa's mental prep in full swing ahead of knockout
South Africa's management is trying to keep the team calm ahead of their must-win match against India at The Oval on Sunday
April 08, 2024
South Africa cricket
A less-than-superb year for de Villiers
Following a trial by spin at the IPL, AB de Villiers finds himself up against it once again at the Champions Trophy
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
Hasan bounces back from India horror show
Pakistan's 23-year old fast bowler showed plenty of heart, with ball and on the field, to revive his team's Champions Trophy campaign
April 08, 2024
Champions Trophy 2017
De Villiers' star quality fading before our eyes
AB de Villiers' troubling lack of form has been compounded by a terse manner off the field, and confused messages on it. Something seems amiss
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
Pakistan trip up South Africa to revive campaign
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat at Edgbaston, where they fielded a XI unchanged from the one that beat Sri Lanka in their opening game
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, Champions Trophy 2017, Edgbaston
Can Pakistan make a match out of an apparent mismatch?
South Africa will be looking to seal their qualification against the lowest-ranked team in the ICC Champions Trophy
April 10, 2024
Champions Trophy 2017
De Villiers sings Wasim Akram's praises
AB de Villiers used the build-up to South Africa's game against Pakistan as an opportunity to state his admiration for Wasim Akram, the best bowler he has seen
April 08, 2024
Champions Trophy 2017
Domingo's chance to upstage perennial predecessor Arthur
Russell Domingo has often followed in Mickey Arthur's footsteps, always seemingly going one step further. Who will come out on top at Edgbaston?
April 08, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
South Africa's magic fielding trifecta
Three moments of brilliance in the field, two by the most likely candidate and a third by one of the least likely, boosted South Africa toward an opening win at the Champions Trophy
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
As Malinga's body grows weary, opponents remain wary
A decade since Lasith Malinga nearly pulled off an epic heist against South Africa in the 2007 World Cup, his speed has waned but the respect shown by his foes has not
April 08, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Amla reasserts his 50-over greatness
Despite numerous achievements across the formats, Hashim Amla has often batted in the shadow of his team-mates - but his place in the ODI pantheon is secure
April 08, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Tahir torments favourite opponents again
The legspinner's late introduction was a surprise, but two overs is all it took for him to wrest control back in South Africa's favour
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Tahir, Amla lead rout of Sri Lanka
Upul Tharanga, Sri Lanka's stand-in captain, opted to bowl against South Africa under cloudy skies at the Oval
April 08, 2024
Champions Trophy 2017
Duminy determined to pull his weight
South Africa allrounder JP Duminy said that the team has identified the need to stay in the present and not think too far ahead as key to their success in the Champions Trophy
April 08, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Weakened Sri Lanka seek to overcome South Africa's dominance
Angelo Mathews is an unlikely starter for Sri Lanka as they seek to overcome a powerful South Africa side that has won seven of the last eight meetings between the sides
April 08, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
South Africa set to unleash their main men
South Africa are aiming for all-out attack in their Champions Trophy opener against Sri Lanka, whose batting line-up they have had the better of in recent times
April 08, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore
'A masterclass from Hashim Amla'
Hashim Amla's South Africa team-mates led the praises on Twitter following his maiden T20 hundred
April 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
ABD can 'roll on the floor hitting sixes'
Current and former players were among those in awe of another stunning innings from AB de Villiers
April 09, 2024
County news
Wife's passport helps de Lange join Glamorgan
Marchant de Lange, the South Africa fast bowler, has joined Glamorgan on a three-year deal
April 10, 2024
Momentum One Day Cup 2016-17
Markram and Davids tons clinch title for Titans
Titans won the Momentum One Day Cup in Centurion after amassing a score of 425 to hand Warriors a 236-run defeat in the final
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
CSA meet transformation targets, ministerial ban likely to lifted
Cricket South Africa is likely to have the ministerial ban on hosting or bidding for major events lifted after meeting with transformation targets this season
April 10, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, 3rd Test, Hamilton, 5th day
'New Zealand deserved to have a crack at us today' - du Plessis
Faf du Plessis said New Zealand were unfortunate that the final day's play was washed out, denying them a chance to level the Test series
April 12, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, 3rd Test, Hamilton, 4th day
South Africa look to du Plessis to repeat blockathon
South Africa assistant coach Adrian Birrell believes his side can still come away from the third Test with a draw
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka in South Africa 2016-17
Du Plessis only has eyes for a whitewash
Faf du Plessis wants South Africa to pull of a whitewash that proved elusive in Australia
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Bat slow or fast, but concentrate - Mathews
Sri Lanka's batsmen have employed varying approaches to this Test series, none of which have worked. Angelo Mathews prescribed concentration irrespective of the method they choose
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Amla could be last South African to 100 Tests - du Plessis
On the eve of Hashim Amla's 100 Test, captain Faf du Plessis said there may not be another South African to reach that landmark in the format
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Pacer-friendly Wanderers may pose bigger problems for Sri Lanka
South Africa come into the Newlands Test looking to complete a whitewash in the three-match series while Sri Lanka would be looking to clinch a consolation win in Johannesburg
April 13, 2024
South Africa news
Adams keeps his job as Cobras coach
Cape Cobras coach Paul Adams will keep his job after the Western Cape Cricket Board offered their support despite a complaint lodged against him by 14 contracted players at the end of last season
April 12, 2024