Michael Clarke posted a successive double hundred as Australia pummelled a demoralised South Africa in the second Test on Thursday.
Australia have been charged with confidence by their performance in the opening Test against the Proteas and are determined to ride the momentum.
Paceman Morne Morkel has said he expects a short ball barrage aimed at Michael Clarke in this week’s second Test at Adelaide.
When it comes to crunch time, Gary Kirsten believes a relaxed, mentally fit squad will have the edge over opponents, writes Neil Manthorp
Hashim Amla has backed fellow top-order batsman AB de Villiers to continue with his new role behind the stumps in South Africa’s Test team.
Proteas captain Graeme Smith has said he expects his celebrated bowling attack to raise their game in the second Test against Australia.
South Africa battled through an uncomfortable day at the Gabba to reach 166 for five and earn a draw in the first Test against Australia.
Michael Clarke produced his third double-century this year and reached 1 000 runs for 2012 with a defiant unbeaten 218 against South Africa.
Jacques Kallis took some blame for Hashim Amla not challenging his dismissal and missing out on a possible bigger score against Australia on Sunday.
Rain has washed out the second day of the first test between Australia and South Africa at the Gabba ground in Brisbane.
Dale Steyn believes there are better bowlers in world cricket, and it’s simply his durability and consistency that have enabled him to rise above.
Just when it seemed safe to go back into the water, the administrative sharks have returned to South African cricketing waters.
Nobody had greater hopes and expectations than AB de Villiers when the Proteas arrived in Sri Lanka three weeks ago and nobody was more disappointed.
Disparagers of T20 cricket may not like hearing this, but the game has pushed the boundaries of tactical strategising.
Jacques Kallis is positively energised by something so simple that most of us take it for granted every day of our lives — anonymity.
It seems peculiar that a mountain-climbing polar explorer should make such a material difference to winning a cricket Test series.
Kevin Pietersen’s rapid fall from grace is complete. He has been left out of the England squads for the T20 World Cup and an ODI series against SA.
South Africa replaced England as the world’s number one Test side after a 51-run win in the third Test at Lord’s gave them the three-match series 2-0.
The Kevin Pietersen saga has unfairly overshadowed Graeme Smith’s achievement as the most capped captain of all time.
Proteas coach Gary Kirsten is a graduate of the Eric Simons coaching philosophy and has implemented many of his ideals, writes Neil Manthorp.
The fact that Hashim Amla is black adds a special poignancy to his milestone achievement at the Oval, writes Richard Calland.
Proteas captain Graeme Smith says his squad is psychologically prepared for the three-Test series against England.
We need a few good men (or women) to lead us out of the mess Cricket SA created. Fortunately Jacques Faul fits the bill, writes <b>Neil Manthorp</b>.
Test captain Graeme Smith will undergo surgery on his left ankle, which has been troubling him with chronic pain over the last two months.
India have arrived in South Africa for their one-off Twenty20 international at the Wanderers with their coach insisting the trip will be worthwhile.
The South African bowling attack, led by Morne Morkel, has been kept in check as Kane Williamson scores a ton to help the Kiwis to a draw.
Relative newcomer Vernon Philander’s dominance with the ball and a great knock by Graeme Smith with the bat sealed an early victory for the Proteas.
Gary Kirsten’s calm demeanor sets the tone for the Proteas’ prosperity against New Zealand during their Test series.
Chris Martin has missed out on a hat-trick, but bowled out South Africa’s three best bestmen in the first Test between the Proteas and the Kiwis.
Graeme Smith is relieved not to be captaining the Proteas anymore and believes his best playing days are still to come.
Black Caps batsman Jesse Ryder and fast bowler Doug Bracewell will miss Saturday’s ODI against the Proteas for breaching team rules on alcohol.
South Africa have coasted to a six-wicket, series-clinching win over New Zealand in their second one-day international.