New format to bring fireworks to domestic cricket

The domestic limited overs season opens with a bang at the Wanderers on Wednesday when the Lions and the Cape Cobras meet in the first MTN40 match.

Proteas enter the lion’s den

In the past South African players have not been able to cope with the “Aussieness” of a tour Down Under. This time, things may be different.

Proteas sweat on McKenzie's fitness

SA are to give Neil McKenzie until the morning of the second Test against England to prove his fitness, coach Mickey Arthur said on Wednesday.

Amla seals draw for Proteas at Lord's

Hashim Amla becomes the sixth batsman in the match to score a century as he sees South Africa to the safety of a draw against England at Lord's.

SA edge closer to draw at Lord's

South Africa stubbornly defied the England bowlers again in the opening session of the final day of the first Test at Lord's on Monday.

McKenzie rediscovers form ahead of England Test

South Africa opener Neil McKenzie rediscovered his batting touch as the Proteas' three-day match against Somerset ended in a draw on Tuesday.

Andre Nel back in SA Test squad

Andre Nel is back in the Proteas Test squad for the four-match cricket series against England, to be played in July and August. Cricket South Africa selection committee convener Joubert Strydom on Friday announced a squad of 15 that consists of Nel plus the 14 players who did duty on the recent tour of India.

Proteas ready to bloom

For the briefest of moments, Indian fans could con themselves into thinking that the spirit of Perth was back. Mark Boucher edged behind and South Africa's resistance was broken. By day's end Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly had knocked off the 62 needed and all was well in the Indian cricket world again. Or was it?

Proteas turn attention to England

After one of the most successful seasons since unification, the Proteas have a few weeks off before gearing up for one of the toughest assignments on the cricket calendar -- a tour of England. The two-month tour of England includes four Tests, one Twenty20 clash and five one-day internationals, as well several warm-up games.

SA crumble as India clinch win

India dominated South Africa on Sunday to win the third Test by eight wickets inside three days, squaring the series 1-1 and retaining their world number-two Test ranking. In an extraordinary final day, India turned what had been an evenly poised match at the start of play into a rout.

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