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Virat and Anushka had earlier issued an official statement revealing the reason for keeping Vamika away from the limelight. (Photo: Instagram/@anushkasharma)

Virat Kohli requests media to not publish or share images of Vamika on social media

This was the first time that Vamika's photos were seen anywhere

24 Jan 2022 12:09 PM

Heath workers take a break during the screening and testing campaign aimed to combat the spread of COVID-19 at Alexandra township in Johannesburg, South Africa. (AP)

WHO study predicts virus could infect more than 200 million people in Africa

The predictions made by a WHO modelling study comes amid stark warnings that COVID-19 threatens of a health emergency in developing nations

15 May 2020 9:45 AM

South Africa's most dependable batsman Quinton de Kock. AP Photo

De Kock growing into South Africa captaincy in limited-over formats

Over the past two seasons, De Kock has emerged as South Africa’s most accomplished batsman in all forms of the game

28 Apr 2020 6:27 PM

South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk (L) with wife Marizanne Kapp. Twitter Photo

Van Niekerk admits being 'tough' on wife Kapp over favouritism fears

Kapp says having her partner Van Niekerk with her permanently on tour is an advantage other players do not have

23 Apr 2020 5:25 PM

Essex spinner Simon Harmer of South Africa, who was named by the Wisden Almanack as one of five cricketers of the year. Twitter Photo

Future looks bright for South African cricket as Kolpak era ends

CSA to welcome back any former Kolpak players who are willing to be part of the domestic structure and be considered for Test side

21 Apr 2020 5:51 PM

Cricket South Africa confirms postponement of Sri Lanka tour

3 Twenty20 games and as many one-day internationals, South Africa’s first in the ICC new ODI league, were scheduled

20 Apr 2020 3:01 PM

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

Jon-Jon Smuts one of the four players who was put through a special fitness camp in January. AFP Photo

Cricket South Africa to put fitness clauses into player contracts

A special fitness camp was held for four players in January that cast their international futures in doubt

08 Apr 2020 6:56 PM

South Africa coach Mark Boucher. DC File Photo

ODI series win against Australia was 'light at the end of tunnel': Mark Boucher

After Boucher took over, South Africa lost a Test and T20 series to England, drew the ODI series, lost T20I series against Australia

08 Apr 2020 6:51 PM

Legendary all-rounder Ian Botham has urged the ICC to leave Test cricket 'alone' after England's thrilling win against South Africa in the final hour of the fifth day. (Photo:Twitter)

Leave Test cricket alone, says Ian Botham after England's thrilling win

The ICC Cricket Committee will take a call on the proposal of having four day Tests instead of the traditional five-day format.

08 Jan 2020 3:55 PM

England opener Rory Burns is a doubt for England’s two-test tour of Sri Lanka in March as he faces surgery on an ankle ligament injury sustained playing football in South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

Rory Burns doubtful for two-match Tests vs Sri Lanka after ankle ligament injury

Burns was injured ahead of the 2nd test against South Africa in Cape Town and has been ruled out of the remainder of the 4-match series.

06 Jan 2020 5:48 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

England faced a double injury blow ahead of the second test against South Africa as Rory Burns and Jofra Archer were declared doubtful for Friday’s start at Newlands. (Photo:AFP/Twitter)

England receive double injury blow ahead of second test vs South Africa

Burns joined Archer on the sidelines after injuring his left ankle warming up before Thursday’s practice in a kickabout with a football.

03 Jan 2020 10:58 AM

Ahead of the second Test against South Africa later this week, England is sweating over the availability of pacer Jofra Archer for the match. The 24-year-old pacer bowled just six balls in England's training session today due to a sore elbow and this has added to injury concerns for the side, ESPN Cricinfo reported. (Photo:AFP)

England sweating over Jofra Archer's availibility in second Test against SA

If Archer fails to recover in time, then England may have to leave him out.

02 Jan 2020 1:26 PM

England are thinking of bringing a specialist spinner back into the line-up after going with an all-pace attack in their last two outings, coach Chris Silverwood said as they arrived in Cape Town for their second test against South Africa starting on Friday. (Photo:AP)

England planning for specialist spinner for second Test vs South Africa

That means a seamer such as record wicket-taker James Anderson or Stuart Broad may be dropped.

01 Jan 2020 7:04 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

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

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