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Siya Kolisi. (Gallo)

Kolisi captaincy future in doubt as Springboks plan ahead

Rassie Erasmus said Kolisi’s contract with French club Racing 92 did not prevent him from playing for SA, and that he would be considered for selection but not necessarily as…

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis (right) and batsman Hashim Amla will look to take advantage of good surfaces in England in the upcoming World Cup. (Jason Reed/Reuters)

Proteas confront World Cup demons

South Africa have reached the semi-finals in four of their seven World Cup campaigns but have yet to reach a final

Proteas batsman Hashim Amla. (AFP)

Poor form puts Amla’s World Cup place in jeopardy

The Proteas batsman faces being axed from the Wrold Cup squad after a poor run of form against Sri Lanka

Quinton de Kock (Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

De Kock puts the Proteas on top, warns clean sweep will be ‘tough’

​Quinton de Kock’s century put the Proteas in a powerful position on the third day of the third and final Test against Pakistan on Sunday

Du Plessis said he was encouraged that Amla had scored 61 in the second innings of a franchise match for the Cape Cobras last week. (Jason Reed/Reuters)

Faf backs Amla to regain form

Amla was moved down to number four in the order for South Africa’s most recent Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo in July

Steinhoff purchased Mattress Firm at $64 a share in 2016, when it had been trading at $29 a share. (Getty Images)

Proteas leading by 401 runs, but injury-stricken Paine hails battling Australia

Australia is still in a desperate situation, with Proteas going into the fourth day leading by 401 runs with seven wickets in hand.

Temba Bavuma is a proud person and failure will not be countenanced for long. (AFP)

Disastrous day for Australia’s new boys, Proteas move closer for a series win

It was the Proteas’s day from the time Temba Bavuma and De Kock weathered a tricky period against a ball that was almost new

With the 2016 local elections fast approaching

De Kock, Amla masterclass trumps Mushfiqur century

Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla shared a record partnership as SA cruised to a "ruthless" ten-wicket win in the first ODI against Bangladesh.

Hashim Amla punished a lacklustre West Indian bowling attack as he and Rilee Rossouw equalled their own South African record.

Proteas’ Amla and Rossouw unstoppable against Windies

Star Proteas batsmen Hashim Amla and Rilee Rossouw both scored centuries to set up a massive victory for SA at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.

Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis.

SA cricket greats Pollock, Wessels sing Kallis’s praises

Former Proteas captains Shaun Pollock and Kepler Wessels have hailed Jacques Kallis as one of South Africa’s all-time great cricketers.

Proteas bowler Imran Tahir.

SA beat England for first win at the Oval

SA took a one-nil lead in the three-match series against England, beating the hosts by an innings and 12 runs, securing their first win at the Oval.

The immediate challenge for the Proteas now is a little more manageable – a five-match one-day series against England

Proteas’ top Test ranking hopes rest on England series

Graeme Smith has warned England his South Africa team were determined to take the hosts’ No. 1 ranking in Test cricket away from them.

India

India, Proteas prepare for one-off Twenty20 clash

India have arrived in South Africa for their one-off Twenty20 international at the Wanderers with their coach insisting the trip will be worthwhile.

Home sweet home for Els at Fancourt

Home sweet home for Els at Fancourt

Ernie Els has much to look forward to when he takes on several other South African Major winners at Fancourt, South Africa.

De Villiers not popping the champagne just yet

De Villiers takes the reins against Sri Lanka

AB de Villiers enjoys a new challenge when he captains South Africa in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at Boland Park on Wednesday.

SA on edge to recover against Sri Lanka

SA on edge to recover against Sri Lanka

Captain Graeme Smith says South Africa needs to bounce back when they face Sri Lanka in the third and final Test at Newlands.

Sri Lanka hopeful for Durban change of luck

South Africa will remain favourites but Sri Lanka can expect less treacherous batting conditions in the second Test starting at Kingsmead.

Proteas hope to end bad streak with Sri Lanka Test

The Proteas are hoping to end their run of home series disappointments with the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning this week.

Odds against Sri Lanka in South Africa

Odds against Sri Lanka in South Africa

The odds seem stacked against the Sri Lankan cricket team with a three-day match against a South African Invitation XI which starts on Friday.

Steyn kicks Springboks to win over All Blacks

All Blacks get reminder of World Cup nightmare

All Blacks coach Graham Henry is convinced his team is on the right track despite being given a reminder of a world cup nightmare after SA defeat.