Kallis climbs back to second spot in ICC rankings

According to the International Cricket Council, Jacques Kallis has climbed back to second position in the world rankings for batsmen and all-rounders.

Proteas in control after first Test's weird second day

The Proteas are in the driving seat after wickets tumbled on the second day of the first Test against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town.

SA wins toss, chooses to bowl first

Proteas' captain Graeme Smith has won the toss and chose to field in the first of two Tests against Australia at Newlands, Cape Town.

Proteas in a flat spin over nothing

The Proteas needn't get too worked up about choosing either Imran Tahir or Paul Harris for their attack, writes Nickolaus Bauer.

The right decisions, on the field at least

Those who think that Graeme Smith's decision to return to the game, after a six-month injury lay-off, was his and his alone are sadly uninformed.

Proteas tumble as powered-up Australia take first blood

Australia impressed in every department to power to a 93-run win over South Africa last night in the rain-affected first one-day international.

Cheer up, South Africa ... there's still the cricket!

The Proteas hope to fix SA fans' broken hearts in the ODI series against Australia after weekend blows for both the national rugby and soccer sides.

Gary Kirsten unveiled as new Proteas coach

Gary Kirsten is the Proteas' new coach, assisted by Allan Donald and Russell Domingo, with AB de Villiers as the new captain of the ODI and T20 sides.

New Zealand dump SA out of World Cup

New Zealand stunned South Africa on Friday by knocking the form team out of the World Cup in the third quarterfinal.

South Africa wary of West Indies threat

South Africa are determined to prove themselves on the big stage and shed the unwanted tag of chokers as they take on the unpredictable West Indies.

Two faces of India

In the north wheat is a staple food, whereas the rest of its cuisine is usually spicy, with a strong emphasis on milk-based dishes.

Oh, no! We're looking good

We've seen it before and we all know how it ended. Could it be otherwise this time?

South Africa will not rush Kallis back into action

SA will not rush Jacques Kallis back into action at the World Cup to help the all-rounder recover fully from an injury, captain Graeme Smith says.

Gibbs faces backlash after launch of autobiography

Bad boy of South African cricket Herschelle Gibbs faced a backlash on Tuesday following the launch of his controversial book, To the Point.

Pietersen sets up England win over SA

Kevin Pietersen laid the platform for a commanding 39-run victory over SA as England took a giant stride towards the World Twenty20 semifinals.

Smith confident as SA prepare for England

South Africa captain Graeme Smith was in a bullish mood ahead of his side's World Twenty20 Super Eights clash against England on Saturday.

Steyn, Morkel mug the minnows

Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel subjected Afghanistan to a short-pitched mugging to give the Proteas a comfortable passage into the Super Eight phase.

Kallis and De Villiers lead South Africa to victory

Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers blasted unbeaten centuries to set up SA's 90-run win over India in the third and final one-dayer on Saturday.

India hold nerve to win series opener

South Africa tail-ender Wayne Parnell was run out from the final ball to hand India a thrilling one-run victory in the first one-day international.

India stretch lead in second Test

India capitalised on some sloppy fielding by South Africa to reach 431-6 by lunch on the third day of the second and final Test at Eden Gardens.

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