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Will Bodi go down alone? Cricket SA mum on investigations

CSA has refused to confirm or deny whether other players are being investigated for the match-fixing scandal that has landed Gulam Bodi a 20-year ban.

Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel in Paolo Sorrentino’s Youth.

Sundowns trounces Amakhosi in title win

Mamelodi Sundowns dominated the game to take the Telkom Knockout Final trophy, in a 3-1 win.

Captain AB de Villiers said the team had accepted the responsibility of representing their country and meeting the high expectations of their supporters.

Proteas mentally strong ahead of World Cup, says coach

Russell Domingo says the South African cricket team are mentally strong enough to bring home the trophy as they depart for Australia and New Zealand.

AB de Villiers: Timing and luck led to smashing victory

The Proteas ODI captain’s knock of 149 of 44 balls was a combination of the two factors, and he won’t try and repeat it in the next game.

Proteas demolish Windies: Easy as AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers scored the fastest-ever One Day International century as he led South Africa to a 148-run victory over the West Indies on Sunday.

Gayle cries victimisation over dropping Bravo, Pollard

The batsman who almost single-handedly won two T20 matches against SA, says the batting and bowling lineup will be lacking due to these losses.

Amla, De Villiers brave stronger Windies in Cape Town

South Africa’s Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers notched up an unbeaten 70-run stand to leave the Proteas well-placed in the second Test at Newlands.

Dale Steyn poised to overtake Ntini’s record

Makhaya Ntini is SA’s second-highest wicket taker, but Dale Steyn is looking good to take that record, and Ntini says he welcomes it.

Bafana squad ravaged by withdrawals, says Igesund

As the national squad gets ready to play Australia and New Zealand, coach Gordon Igesund says 11 out of the original 18-man squad have withdrawn.

Proteas still hope for draw against Australia

Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers helped the Proteas to 71 for four, at stumps on day four of the third Test against Australia.

Ready to bite: Luiz Suárez celebrates scoring the goal that broke Real Madrid’s resistance in El Clásico last weekend.

Warner and Clarke bash Proteas

A David Warner knock of 135 steered Australia to 331 for three at the close of play on day one of the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

SA’s Graeme Smith tries to catch out Australia’s David Warner.

Wicket caused Proteas to lose, says Smith

Following Australia’s win over the Proteas at the weekend, Graeme Smith has downplayed SA’s under-performance, saying the wicket aided Aussie’s win.

Proteas’ win a tribute to Kallis, says Smith

SA captain Graeme Smith says his team’s victory over India was part of "a fitting tribute" to Jacques Kallis, who has announced his retirement.

Kallis: I lost that little bit of an edge

Jacques Kallis says he knew it was time to call it a day, ending his 166-Test career in Kingsmead, Durban.

Proteas bid King Kallis farewell with series victory

Jacques Kallis has bowed out of his final Test match for SA, playing a crucial part in the 10 wicket win over India.

Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis.

Proteas secure historic draw

Short of a front-line bowler and staring defeat in the face, SA has salvaged a thrilling draw on the fifth day in the first Test against India.

AB de Villers.

Big task ahead for Proteas

An opening stand of 108 runs between Alviro Petersen and Graeme Smith gave South Africa a faint chance of securing a win after day four against India.

India’s Virat Kohli.

Kohli century helps India fend off Proteas

Virat Kohli’s highest Test score yet has helped India to 255 for five on day one of the first Test against South Africa.

Pink Proteas leave India red-faced

Quinton de Kock scored his second ODI century to help South Africa beat India by 141 runs at the Wanderers on Thursday.

India’s cricket captain MS Dhoni.

India ready to face Proteas despite admin issues

The Indian cricket team says it has no part in the administrative problems between Cricket SA and the Board of Cricket Control in India.