Makhaya Ntini

Better administration, especially in football, could see the country punching above its sporting weight in the next 30 years

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.

Cricket South Africa should take note of the education and cricket initiative started by Jacques Kallis — and follow suit.

Cricket South Africa should take note of the initiative started by Jacques Kallis — and follow suit.

South Africa were 389 for nine wickets at the close of the second day of the Test against Sri Lanka. Dale Steyn has now taken 250 Test wickets.

South African icon Makhaya Ntini makes his final international appearance on Sunday in a Twenty20 international against India.

The South African cricket team faces further controversy next week when former coach Mickey Arthur’s autobiography is released.

SA captain Graeme Smith on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Makhaya Ntini, who has announced his retirement from international cricket.

South Africa fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has formally retired from international cricket, the 33-year-old said in a statement on Tuesday.

The Warriors have bookeed their spot in the Standard Bank Pro20 final afte beating the Cape Cobras by 10 runs at Newlands on Wednesday.

Proteas bowler Makhaya Ntini remains the most popular cricketer among the youth of South Africa, according to the latest BMI Junior SportTrack report.

Makhaya Ntini’s omission from the starting XI for the third Test against England was a stark reminder that the Proteas are not an exclusive club.

England won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Sunday.

SA captain Graeme Smith gave his unequivocal backing on Wednesday to Makhaya Ntini, saying the fast bowler would likely play in the second Test.

The celebration of Makhaya Ntini’s 100th Test was tinged with concern about the shortage of successors to take over as a African standard bearer.