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Ben Stokes played one of the finest knocks in Test cricket as he guided England to an improbable one-wicket win against Australia on the fourth day of the third Test of the ongoing Ashes at Headingley. (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...

25 Dec 2019 10:41 AM IST

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...

24 Dec 2019 9:29 AM IST

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...

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

22 Dec 2019 2:26 PM IST

Former South Africa cricketer Jacques Kallis, who has been appointed as teams 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 IST

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...

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 IST

After being omitted from South Africas 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 IST

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...

19 Dec 2019 10:31 AM IST

Joe Root could not hide his delight after a masterful 226 ended his run drought and gave England a much-needed boost in the second Test against New Zealand on Monday as they ended day four believing they can square the series. (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 IST

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 IST

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 Roots 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 IST

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 IST

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

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

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

14 Dec 2019 1:07 PM IST