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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 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 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

Dominic Bess and Craig Overton will join the England squad in South Africa due to the illness that has affected three key bowlers, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Dominic Bess and Craig Overton called up as cover for sick England bowling trio

The Somerset duo will act as cover with pace duo Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer laid low and spinner Jack Leach.

20 Dec 2019 3:34 PM

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

Captain Joe Root scored an unbeaten half century as England’s tourists got in some batting practice and scored more than 300 runs on the opening day of their two-day warm-up match against a Cricket South Africa Invitation XI in Benoni on Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

England get in batting practice on opening day of South Africa tour

Root hit 72 off 86 balls before retiring to give others an opportunity.

18 Dec 2019 10:12 AM

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a 16-man squad for the first two Test matches against England. (Photo:AFP)

South Africa announces Test squad for England tour

The Proteas' squad included six uncapped players.

17 Dec 2019 8:03 PM

How do England score enough runs and take 20 wickets a match to be a competitive Test side away from home? These are the stark questions confronting Joe Root's men ahead of a four-Test tour of South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

England seek South African cure for travel sickness

While England are buoyed at home by the comforts of the Dukes ball and conditions that often assist quick bowlers.

16 Dec 2019 1:26 PM

South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi picked an acute hamstring muscle injury during the warm-up in the ongoing Mzansi Super League and will miss the opening Test against England. (Photo:AFP)

Lungi Ngidi picks hamstring injury ahead of Tests against England

Ngidi will not be able to play the final of the MSL.

16 Dec 2019 1:24 PM

England introduced four uncapped players their ODI squad while Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Mark Wood returned to the shortest format squad for South Africa tour. (Photo: AFP)

Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes return in England T20I squad for SA series

England will play four Tests against South Africa, followed by three ODIs and as many T20Is.

14 Dec 2019 1:07 PM

The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) have threatened strike action by players weeks before England are due to arrive for a four-test tour as growing dismay at the country’s governing body threatens to boil over. (Photo:Twitter)

South African cricketers threaten to strike ahead of England series

The chaos engulfing CSA has placed that under threat as players meet to discuss industrial action.

05 Dec 2019 11:53 AM

Star seamer Dale Steyn was injured and replaced without bowling a ball, and Hashim Amla and valuable quick Lungi Ngidi have also been hurt and sidelined. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: South Africa looking up ahead of test against unbeaten New Zealand

New Zealand has crushed Sri Lanka, squeaked past Bangladesh, thrashed Afghanistan, and been washed out against India.

18 Jun 2019 6:43 PM

Ben Stokes caught a seemingly impossible catch with one hand on May 30, during the match against South Africa. (Photo: AFP)

Cameraman rivals Ben Stokes for catch of the century

Ian Kington, the cameraman caught the ball in shocking fashion when du Plessis hit a six off Mosaddek Hossain.

03 Jun 2019 6:33 PM

Ngidi, who was hit for 27 runs in his first four overs, said initially he was bothered by the thought of preventing England from scoring 350. (Photo: AFP)

'South Africa content with bowling effort against England', says Lungi Ngidi

South Africa were thrashed by 104 runs by hosts England in the opening match of the ICC World Cup, which began at The Oval on Thursday.

31 May 2019 12:07 PM

Du Plessis admitted they were outplayed in all facets of the game by England. (Photo: AFP)

'We need to move on quickly from England loss': Faf du Plessis

South Africa were thrashed by 104 runs by favourites England in the opening match of the ICC World Cup, which began at The Oval on Thursday.

31 May 2019 10:55 AM

England next takes on Pakistan in the World Cup on June 3. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup 2019: ENG vs SA; Ben Stokes takes spectacular one-handed catch; see video

The left-hander scored 89 runs with the bat and picked up two wickets with the ball, picking up the Man of the Match award.

31 May 2019 10:42 AM

Stokes was one of four England batsmen who got to 50 on a tricky surface, with captain Eoin Morgan (57), Jason Roy (54) and Root (51) all out soon after reaching the landmark. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC 2019: Stokes helps England thrash SA by 104 runs in World Cup opener

The all-rounder top-scored with 89 in England's 311 for eight, held a brilliant catch in the outfield and took two for 12.

30 May 2019 11:18 PM

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