Proteas captain Graeme Smith on Sunday apologised for not explaining to fans his failure to return home with the team after the Cricket World Cup.
The controversial decision to restrict the 2015 World Cup to only the 10 full members will be reconsidered by International Cricket Council.
The Proteas need a coach and Gary Kirsten is a free agent after his successful stint as coach of India — perfect fit then. Or is it?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed a controversial decision to slash the 2015 and 2019 World Cups to just 10 teams.
Despite playing only one match at the Cricket World Cup, South African fast bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe rose to sixth position in the latest ODI rankings.
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was ready for potential pillory after taking a couple of gambles that could have easily backfired.
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.
India sparked wild celebrations among their billion supporters after beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the World Cup final on Saturday.
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.
The toss, usually a mundane affair, caused confusion all around on Saturday and had to be performed twice.
The national team knows exactly what is expected of them, as captain Kumar Sangakkara explained after their semifinal win.
Thousands of delirious home fans brought the house down at the Mohali Stadium on Wednesday after India ended Pakistan’s World Cup dream.
Disciplined bowling by India saw them beat Pakistan by 29 runs on Wednesday to set-up a World Cup final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Saturday.
India and Pakistan head into an epic World Cup showdown on Wednesday that will showcase the bitter rivalry and common bonds between the neighbours.
Thousands of Sri Lankan fans on Tuesday gave their hero Muttiah Muralitharan a final standing ovation after the home team reached the World Cup final.
In Indian Kashmir, allegiance to the rival team, Pakistan, reflects bitter feelings in the turbulent region.
Two policemen are working as official food tasters to protect the Indian and Pakistani cricket teams ahead of the World Cup semifinal clash.
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday his visit to India to watch the Cricket World Cup semifinal was in the "national interest".
Ricky Ponting is standing down as Australia’s cricket captain after nine years, following a home Ashes loss and a disappointing World Cup performance.
Following SA’s World Cup exit, Facebook and Twitter profiles engaged in lively debates about chokers, disappointments and bad captaincy.
Organisers will spray a chemical to minimise the impact of dew during Saturday’s World Cup final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, its curator said.
Security was ramped up at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium on Sunday ahead of India’s high-profile World Cup semifinal against Pakistan
New Zealand coach John Wright has praised his team’s aggressive approach ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Australia’s Shaun Tait has retired from one-day cricket to concentrate on Twenty20 and preserve his career, he said in a statement on Monday.
World Cup fever struck India seriously the moment it became apparent that the co-hosts would meet Pakistan in the second semifinal.
A drained Tillakaratne Dilshan was helped out of the park but not before his show had taken Sri Lanka closer to their second World Cup title.
At the start of the World Cup South Africa captain Graeme Smith finally snapped when he was asked yet again about his team’s reputation for choking.
New Zealand stunned South Africa on Friday by knocking the form team out of the World Cup in the third quarterfinal.
Bangladesh is what South Africa was nine months ago: a boisterous puppy dog, proud and eager to show off all its new tricks.
As the real battle for the World Cup begins with the quarterfinals the Proteas are confident but without being burdened by a sense of destiny.
India sparked jubilant celebrations among its billion plus fans after ending Australia’s remarkable 12-year reign as World Cup champions.
It will be yet another test of nerves when South Africa take on New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-final on Friday, but the Proteas aren’t nervous.