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England pacer Stuart Broad became the second bowler to scalp 400 wickets in this decade on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Stuart Broad completes 400 scalps in this decade

The 33-year-old pacer has now joined the list which is lead by compatriot James Anderson with 428 wickets.

26 Dec 2019 8:45 PM

Pacer James Anderson on Thursday became the second English cricketer to play 150 Test matches. (Photo:Twitter)

James Anderson second English cricketer to play 150 Tests

Overall, he has now become the ninth cricketer to play 150 Tests for their country.

26 Dec 2019 1:48 PM

South Africa batsman Rassie van der Dussen will make his test debut in the first match of the series against England starting on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Rassie Van Der Dussen to make debut in England Test series

The 30-year-old Van der Dussen will bat at number five, in the place of Temba Bavuma who has been ruled out with a hip injury.

26 Dec 2019 10:19 AM

Ben Stokes returned to practice with England on Wednesday after the condition of his critically ill father improved. (Photo:Twitter)

Ben Stokes trains ahead of South Africa tests, but three players sit out

Stokes spent Tuesday at the bedside of father Ged, who was hospitalised the day before due to a 'serious illness'.

25 Dec 2019 5:01 PM

South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis said on Tuesday that a chance meeting with Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp had turned him into a fan. (Photo:Twitter)

Juergen Klopp meets Faf Du Plessis, SA skipper becomes Liverpool coach's fan

Du Plessis was having dinner with Siya Kolisi in a Cape Town restaurant in Nov when Klopp, on a private visit to South Africa, walked in.

25 Dec 2019 3:47 PM

Ahead of the first Test against England, South Africa's Keshav Maharaj said that the South African side has a fine balance of young and experienced talent. (Photo:AFP)

Nice to have balance between new and old faces: Keshav Maharaj

The 29-year-old said that young players can learn from the experienced players about the game.

25 Dec 2019 3:32 PM

The overhaul of South Africa’s coaching structure has given the team a major boost as they get ready to take on England in a four-test series which begins on Thursday, captain Faf du Plessis said. (Photo:AFP)

SA looking for fresh start after coaching system change, says Faf Du Plessis

Former test captain Graeme Smith was appointed director of cricket, Mark Boucher coach and Jacques Kallis as batting consultant.

25 Dec 2019 12:26 PM

James Anderson’s return from injury could not be more timely for England, who are still unsure about the make-up of their bowling attack as they head into the first test against South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

As England plan all pace attack, James Anderson aims for 150 Test caps

While Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad are still unsure of playing after being laid low with flu, Anderson will be back for his 150th test.

25 Dec 2019 12:02 PM

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will spend Tuesday at the bedside of his father Ged, who is in a critical condition in hospital in Johannesburg. (Photo:AFP)

Ben Stokes doubtful for first test after his father critical illness

The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes, a former New Zealand rugby league player, had suffered a 'serious illness' on Monday.

25 Dec 2019 10:41 AM

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will be missing training session ahead of the upcoming Test match against South Africa as his father is in critical condition, England Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Ben Stokes' father in critical condition, player to miss training session

Stokes' father Ged was admitted to a hospital on Monday in Johannesburg, following a serious illness.

24 Dec 2019 2:54 PM

England are considering an all-pace attack for the first test against South Africa in Pretoria starting on Boxing Day, but their plans will depend on whether they can get Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad fully fit. (Photo:AP)

England ponder all-pace attack for first test versus South Africa

Both fast bowlers had net sessions on Monday and came through unscathed, but have not bowled in match conditions on the tour.

24 Dec 2019 9:29 AM

South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander on Monday announced international retirement from all forms of cricket after the conclusion of the upcoming Test series against England. (Photo: File)

Vernon Philander announces retirement from all forms of cricket

In more than 12 years, he has played 97 matches across all three formats, taking a combined 261 wickets with 1784 runs scored.

23 Dec 2019 6:42 PM

The national public broadcaster SABC is currently facing financial strain. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian-origin head of S Africa's news channel sacked over racist remarks

Pillay, head of South Africa's largest independent TV news channel eNCA, had called journalist Maseko, a rat heading for sinking ship.

23 Dec 2019 11:13 AM

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher said they are 'very focused' on the Test series against England. (Photo:AFP)

South Africa 'very focused' on Test series against England: Mark Boucher

South Africa are scheduled to play four-match Test series against England, starting from December 26.

22 Dec 2019 2:26 PM

Former South Africa cricketer Jacques Kallis, who has been appointed as team's batting consultant, has said that they will try to pressurize England skipper Joe Root. (Photo:AFP)

South Africa will put pressure on Joe Root: Jacques Kallis

South Africa are scheduled to play a four-match Test series against England, starting from December 26.

22 Dec 2019 2:12 PM

South Africa batsman Temba Bavuma will miss the first Test against England due to a muscle strain. (Photo:AFP)

Temba Bavuma to miss first Test against England due to muscle strain

Bavuma suffered a Grade 1 hip flexor muscle strain which was revealed by scans on Thursday.

20 Dec 2019 11:04 AM

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada says the new-look South African squad are learning fast from head coach Mark Boucher and batting consultant Jacques Kallis ahead of the first test against England in Centurion that starts on Boxing Day. (Photo:AFP)

Student Kagiso Rabada hails impact of 'greats' Mark Boucher and Jacques Kallis

Boucher and Kallis are new to their roles, but have 986 games of international cricket behind them across all three formats.

20 Dec 2019 10:53 AM

After being omitted from South Africa's Test squad for England tour, wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen has said that the longest format of the game is his biggest passion in life. (Photo:AFP)

My biggest passion is to play Test cricket: Heinrich Klaasen

The 28-year-old cricket was excluded from the recently announced 17-man Proteas squad.

19 Dec 2019 11:07 AM

James Anderson took a wicket as he bowled for England for the first time in five months to help dismiss Cricket South Africa Invitation XI for 289 runs on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Fit-again James Anderson grabs wicket for England in warm-up game

Anderson, who took 1-37, last played for England in August when a calf injury forced to limp out of the first Ashes test.

19 Dec 2019 10:31 AM

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday announced that Charl Langeveldt will be the bowling consultant of the men's team. (Photo:AFP)

CSA appoints Charl Langeveldt as bowling consultant

Langeveldt had made 72 One Day International appearances for the South Africa scalping 100 wickets.

19 Dec 2019 10:23 AM

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