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De Villiers may not return to South Africa team if World Cup postponed

At the moment, there is no suggestion that the T20 World Cup will be postponed, but it is under threat from the coronavirus pandemic

14 Apr 2020 6:55 PM

Dominic Sibley, Joe Root put England in command of second test

The tourists reached 218 for four at stumps, a lead of 264.

06 Jan 2020 1:38 PM

Veteran opening bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson struck early blows for England when South Africa started their innings on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. (Photo:AP)

Stuart Broad, James Anderson strike to leave SA reeling at 60-3 at lunch

South Africa were 60 for three at lunch in reply to England's first innings total of 269.

04 Jan 2020 5:44 PM

South Africa’s Anrich Nortje took the vital wickets of captain Joe Root and talisman Ben Stokes as England struggled to 262 for nine at stumps on the first day of the second test on Friday. (Photo:AP/PTI)

South Africa restrict England to 262/9 on Day 1

Pace bowler Nortje finished with 2-54 off 17 overs as Proteas restricted England on a Newlands wicket that was expected to be full of runs.

04 Jan 2020 11:42 AM

A day before the second Test against England, South African skipper Quinton de Kock said that pacer Kagiso Rabada is geared up for the forthcoming clash. (Photo:AFP)

Kagiso Rabada ready for second Test, says Quinton De Kock

Rabada bowled splendidly well and scalped seven English batsmen.

03 Jan 2020 1:00 PM

Rassie van der Dussen and Anrich Nortje shared the biggest partnership of the match as South Africa moved 300 ahead of England at lunch on the third day of the first Test on Saturday. (Photo: AP/ PTI)

South Africa stretch first Test lead over England to 300

The tourists fought back by taking three wickets, including both overnight batsmen and all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius.

28 Dec 2019 5:40 PM

After playing a 95-run knock against England on the first day of the first Test, South Africa's Quinton De Kock said it felt like he was playing his debut game all over again. (Photo:AP)

Felt like I was playing my debut match: Quinton de Kock

De Kock came into bat with South Africa at 111/4, and he quickly took the game to the opposition as he hammered for regular boundaries.

27 Dec 2019 12:00 PM

Quinton de Kock fell five runs short of his century after dragging South Africa out of early trouble to 277 for nine at the close on the opening day of the first test against England at Centurion Park on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Quinton De Kock's 95 rescues Proteas as SA reach 277/9 vs England at the day 1

England took a wicket with the opening delivery of the four-test series and had their hosts teetering on 111-5 after lunch.

27 Dec 2019 11:00 AM

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

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

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

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

Sri Lanka bundled out Pakistan for 191 on day one of the ongoing second Test of the two-match series on Thursday here at the National Stadium in Karachi. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Karachi Test: Sri Lanka bundle out Pakistan for 191 on day one

Sri Lanka ended the day at the score of 64/3, still trailing the hosts by 127 runs.

19 Dec 2019 6:49 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

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

Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has been named as the team's batting consultant for the summer season. (Photo: Twitter/ Cricket South Africa)

Cricket South Africa appoints Jacques Kallis as batting consultant

Kallis is one of the world's best all-rounders, and his appointment is the fourth major change in CSA's coaching staff.

18 Dec 2019 4:51 PM

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