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Proteas gear up for ‘huge’ England tour

England’s tour of South Africa is going to be ”huge” according to Proteas coach Mickey Arthur who has vowed that his charges won’t be caught napping.

Extravagant IPL changes world landscape

Commissioner Lalit Modi claimed after Sunday’s final that the Indian Premier League (IPL) had become a global phenomenon.

Kumble heroics not enough as Deccan win IPL

Anil Kumble produced a magnificent bowling performance but could not prevent the Deccan Chargers from winning the Indian Premier League final.

Lights, action, music and upsets in IPL openers

The Indian Premier League started on foreign soil with an explosion of entertainment and two cricket upsets at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.

Kolkata seek to do more than look good

Their owner may have been the most visible presence, but the Kolkata Knight Riders will seek to show they are capable of playing good cricket.

Rajasthan Royals face tough IPL defender opener

When the glitz and glamour of the build-up to the Indian Premier League makes way for cricket action on Saturday, past form will not count for much.

Ponting hails Aussie match-winner Hussey

Captain Ricky Ponting hailed the return to form of Mike Hussey as Australia gained a crushing 141-run win over South Africa on Friday.

SA, Australia gear up for World T20

South Africa and Australia switch their attention to the shortest form of cricket on Friday when they play the first of two Twenty20 internationals.

De Villiers puts Aussies to the sword

AB de Villiers went on a six-hitting spree as South Africa moved into a dominant position on the third day of the third Test against Australia.

Smith: ‘We want to focus on playing better cricket’

Proteas captain Graeme Smith said on Thursday his team would put video analysis to good use when they try to level the series against Australia.

SA bowlers under the spotlight in second Test

South Africa’s bowlers will be under the spotlight in the second Test against Australia, which starts at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday.

SA stumble as Aussies take control

Australia’s bowlers picked up where their batsmen left off on Friday, ripping through South Africa’s top order.

Steyn rips out Australian openers

Fast bowler Dale Steyn ripped out both Australian openers as the tourists were put under pressure on the first day of the first Test against SA.

Proteas seek ‘comprehensive beating’ of Australia

Speaking on the eve of the first Test against Australia, which starts on Thursday, SA captain Smith said his players were ”relaxed and focused”.

Selection posers for Aussies ahead of first Test

Australia face some selection posers ahead of the first Test against South Africa at the Wanderers on Thursday.

We’re comfortable as favourites, says Smith

Australia will be a touring team under pressure, according to South Africa captain Graeme Smith.

Smith looks to Australia after crushing Bangladesh

South African captain Graeme Smith looked ahead to a world Test championship showdown with Australia after his side crushed Bangladesh by an innings.

Siddique, Rahim shine for spirited Bangladesh

Junaid Siddique and Mushfiqur Rahim hit half-centuries to lead a spirited Bangladesh on the first day of the second Test against SA on Wednesday.

Another pace barrage in store for Bangladesh

Battered by SA’s fast bowlers in the first Test, Bangladesh are likely to face yet another pace barrage in the second Test starting on Wednesday.

De Villiers holds up England’s charge

A defiant innings by AB de Villiers held up England’s charge towards victory on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test against South Africa.