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Proteas crumbling under Pakistan pressure raises old doubts

"I didn’t feel any electric vibe. It’s my responsibility to get the guys going, which I didn’t," said captain AB de Villiers after losing to Pakistan.

Facing facts: Conditions in many of the Eastern Cape’s schools remain poor and the department is under pressure to remedy some of the shortcomings.

Williamson cool under pressure to see NZ home

Kane Williamson demonstrated his extraordinary composure under pressure by hitting a six to win Saturday’s World Cup Pool A match against Australia.

Proteas thump New Zealand for series win

South Africa has completed a 2-0 series win over New Zealand after beating them by an innings and 193 runs on the fourth day of the second Test.

Wales reach World Cup semifinals with win over Ireland

Jonathan Davies scored a try with 15 minutes left to help Wales beat Ireland 22-10 and reach their first Rugby World Cup semifinal since 1987.

England declare after Bell double

England declared their first innings closed at 591 for six on the third day of the fourth and final test against India at the Oval.

Dhoni strikes six to give India dramatic win

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni struck a dramatic six to bring the World Cup to India on Saturday after Sri Lanka had threatened to ruin their party.

Jayawardene century takes Sri Lanka to 274

Jayawardene century takes Sri Lanka to 274

Mahela Jayawardene stroked a delightful unbeaten 103 on Saturday to take Sri Lanka to a challenging 274 for six in the World Cup final against India.

World Cup fever strikes India before key clash

World Cup fever struck India seriously the moment it became apparent that the co-hosts would meet Pakistan in the second semifinal.

All Blacks romp to grand slam win over Wales

New Zealand completed their November tour in style on Saturday by defeating Wales 37-25 to record their third grand slam.

Gebrselassie retires

Gebrselassie retires, leaves imperishable legacy

Haile Gebrselassie’s dream of crowning a glorious career with victory in the 2012 London Olympics vanished on the streets of New York on Sunday.

England demand full apology for fixing allegations

England have demanded an apology from Pakistan cricket chairperson Ijaz Butt for his allegations that England players had engaged in match-fixing.

England reject corruption allegations

England reject corruption allegations

England on Monday angrily rejected allegations from a senior Pakistani official that they were involved in match-fixing.

Pakistan will not drop players without proof

Pakistan will not drop players without proof

Pakistan will not suspend any players being investigated for alleged corruption without proof, Pakistan Cricket Board chairperson has said.

Rugby: Gulf between hemispheres yawns wide

Prior to the inaugural 1987 World Cup, European nations crossed the equator in the infrequent expeditions of the amateur rugby union era with understa

Wisden commemorates golden English summer

Wisden commemorates golden English summer

On the evidence of the 2009 English summer, international cricket is healthy in its homeland even if its prognosis elsewhere remains uncertain.

Ramsamy recalls bitter battles with rugby boards

Ramsamy recalls bitter battles with rugby boards

In the film <em>Invictus</em> former president Nelson Mandela narrowly wins grudging approval from the administrators to retain the Springbok emblem.

Inventor of Hawk-Eye defends technology

South Africa cricket coach Mickey Arthur has become the latest prominent figure in the sport to express reservations about the Hawk-Eye technology.

England regain the Ashes at jubilant Oval

England regained the Ashes with a sweeping 197-run victory over Australia in the fifth Test at the Oval on Sunday.

Flintoff bowls England to victory at Lord’s

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff celebrated his final test at Lord’s by bowling England to their first Ashes victory at the ground in 75 years.

Romance embraces rugby in new book series

Billionaire Alejandro D’Arienzo is blessed with a brooding beauty. He is gorgeous and ruthless, and his lips curl into sneers of savage amusement.