Pietersen’s selection as England captain was universally viewed as a high-risk appointment, a reliance upon a man with a record of volatility.
Jacques Kallis will take over from the injured Graeme Smith as South Africa captain for the third ODI against England, coach Mickey Arthur says.
Australians on Wednesday marked the centenary of the birth of Don Bradman, a cricketer many believe is the greatest sportsman who ever lived.
Australia will celebrate the centenary of their greatest sporting legend, Donald Bradman, on Wednesday.
South Africa’s refusal to participate in next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan has put serious doubt over the viability of the tournament.
England may have lost their past two one-day series, both against New Zealand, but I believe they have a serious opportunity to upset South Africa.
Australian paceman Brett Lee confirmed on Thursday that the breakdown of his marriage was behind his decision to miss an upcoming ODI series.
India levelled the five-match one-day series with Sri Lanka with a tense, three-wicket victory in a low-scoring second ODI on Wednesday.
After a rain-aborted workout against Scotland on Monday gave Andrew Flintoff the chance to impress, England face SA at in a T20 clash on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka cruised to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over India in the first one-day international on Monday.
All-rounder Albie Morkel, who sat out SA’s Test series victory over England, joins the Proteas as they attempt to win the one-day series as well.
South Africa’s women’s cricket team lost their Twenty20 match against England Academy at Reading Cricket Club on Monday.
According to Ali Bacher, his only job as South Africa’s captain was to win the toss. That done, his team duly whipped the opposition.
Andre Nel took three wickets and sparked a collapse by England on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
Andre Nel took three wickets and sparked a slump by England on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
Fast bowler Steve Harmison’s return to the England team was put on hold when he was left out of the starting eleven for the third Test against SA.
SA quick Andre Nel has insisted he will keep ”Gunther”, the nickname for his aggressive on-field personality, under control in the third Test.
South Africa coach Mickey Arthur has no doubts Andre Nel can fill the gap left by the injured Dale Steyn.
SA fast bowler Dale Steyn, who has a broken left thumb, will miss the third Test and is doubtful for the fourth Test against England.
Muttiah Muralitharan on Friday triggered India’s collapse with four quick wickets to boost Sri Lanka’s hopes of enforcing a follow-on.
The SA cricket players’ union has voiced ”serious concern” over the safety situation in Pakistan, venue of the Champions Trophy.
Had Makhaya Ntini strode the civilised streets of Florence and Venice a century or five ago, Michelangelo might have chosen to chisel flared nostrils.
A Sri Lanka batsman becomes the first player to take advantage of cricket’s new trial laws and successfully challenge an on-field umpire’s decision.
A trio of former England captains has spoken out after the country’s 10-wicket thrashing at the hands of SA in the second Test.
Ashwell Prince and AB de Villiers have stormed into the top 20 of the player rankings for Test batsmen after strong performances against England.
Victory against England on Monday gave Graeme Smith his 28th victory in 59 Tests as SA captain, surpassing Hansie Cronje’s mark of 27 wins.
SA captain Graeme Smith said his side ”played the big moments better” after a crushing 10-wicket victory over England in the second Test on Monday.
SA’s Makhaya Ntini took two key wickets after AB de Villiers’s hundred put the Proteas into a commanding position in the second Test on Sunday.
AB de Villiers continued to defy England’s attack with an unbeaten century at tea on the third day of the second Test on Sunday.
Ashwell Prince’s second hundred in as many matches against England helped give SSA a significant first-innings lead in the second Test on Saturday.
An Ashwell Prince century took SA past England’s modest total as they went to tea on day two of the second Test on 262-4 at Headingley on Saturday.
Pace bowlers Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn claimed four wickets apiece to help dismiss England for 203 on the first day of the second Test on Friday.