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Proteas Cricket

Proteas take T20 series against Kiwis after nail-biting win
Article
/ 22 February 2012

Proteas take T20 series against Kiwis after nail-biting win

The Proteas have won their Twenty20 International series against New Zealand with two matches to one by defeating the Kiwis in their final match.

By Staff Reporter
Proteas are the Kiwis’ guinea pigs
Article
/ 17 February 2012

Proteas are the Kiwis’ guinea pigs

New Zealand is keen to try out a new approach and it falls to South Africa’s Proteas to test the strength of this idea.

By Neil Manthorp
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Article
/ 3 February 2012

That treacherous peak beckons the Proteas — again

Proteas looking to have another crack at the Test rank summit.

By Neil Manthorp
When the gloves come off
Article
/ 27 January 2012

When the gloves come off

Wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has six months of Test cricket left before his Proteas career ends.

By Neil Manthorp
Sri Lanka outshine South Africa in maiden victory
Article
/ 21 January 2012

Sri Lanka outshine South Africa in maiden victory

Thisara Perera scored 69 not out to secure Sri Lanka’s first win from four ODIs, leading his team to a five wicket victory, with eight balls to spare.

By Jenny Bernstein
The rot in SA cricket goes beyond Majola’s bonus question
Article
/ 18 January 2012

The rot in SA cricket goes beyond Majola’s bonus question

The Nicholson inquiry into the state of South African cricket has begun to show the sport is in a mess, despite the Proteas’ success on the field.

By Niren Tolsi
Sri Lanka strike back, setting target of 267
Article
/ 17 January 2012

Sri Lanka strike back, setting target of 267

In an improved performance, Sri Lanka set the Proteas a target of 267 in the third one-day international in Bloemfontein.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 January 2012

Duminy, Amla lead SA to five-wicket victory

Half-centuries from Hashim Amla and JP Duminy have led South Africa to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Buffalo Park.

By Jenny Bernstein
There’s no taking Sri Lanka lightly, says Amla
Article
/ 13 January 2012

There’s no taking Sri Lanka lightly, says Amla

Hashim Amla says the Proteas will not be taking Sri Lanka lightly after thrashing them in their first ODI, winning by 258 runs.

By Jenny Bernstein
Local is lekker for international cricket
Article
/ 13 January 2012

Local is lekker for international cricket

Bringing matches to regional unions is a smart move by CSA, it’s an even greater success than the Proteas overwhelming victory against Sri Lanka.

By Neil Manthorp
My captaincy hasn’t been tested yet, says AB
Article
/ 12 January 2012

My captaincy hasn’t been tested yet, says AB

Rookie Proteas captain AB de Villiers says the game against Sri Lanka was the perfect start in his new role but that it won’t always be so easy.

By Jenny Bernstein
Sri Lanka struck out as SA win by 258 runs
Article
/ 12 January 2012

Sri Lanka struck out as SA win by 258 runs

A century from Hashim Amla and six early wickets helped SA rout Sri Lanka by 258 runs in the first of five one-day internationals against Sri Lanka.

By Jenny Bernstein
SA end dry spell with sweeping victory over Sri Lanka
Article
/ 6 January 2012

SA end dry spell with sweeping victory over Sri Lanka

South Africa has won their first home Test series in over three years by beating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets with more than a day to spare in Cape Town.

By Jenny Bernstein
Keeping the legacy of SA’s great cricketers alive
Article
/ 6 January 2012

Keeping the legacy of SA’s great cricketers alive

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

By Neil Manthorp
Sri Lanka feel the pressure at Newlands
Article
/ 5 January 2012

Sri Lanka feel the pressure at Newlands

Forced to follow on, Sri Lanka were 138 for four at stumps on day three of the third and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

By Jenny Bernstein
Cricket: Sri Lanka struck out for 239
Article
/ 5 January 2012

Cricket: Sri Lanka struck out for 239

Sri Lanka collapsed to 239 all out shortly after lunch on Thursday in the deciding Test against South Africa at Newlands.

By Staff Reporter
Kallis and De Villiers take control against Sri Lanka
Article
/ 4 January 2012

Kallis and De Villiers take control against Sri Lanka

Jacques Kallis completed his second Test double century and AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten 160 to put South Africa in control against Sri Lanka.

By Ken Borland
Kallis rakes up career best at Newlands
Article
/ 4 January 2012

Kallis rakes up career best at Newlands

Jacques Kallis made 224, his highest career score, as South Africa powered to 453-4 at lunch on the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka.

By Gerald Imray
Kallis celebrates second double-century
Article
/ 4 January 2012

Kallis celebrates second double-century

Jacques Kallis came back after his first-ever pair in December to hit his second double-century in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka.

By Staff Reporter
Petersen and Kallis earn centuries at Newlands
Article
/ 3 January 2012

Petersen and Kallis earn centuries at Newlands

After making a "pair" in Durban, Jacques Kallis celebrated his 150th Test by scoring an unbeaten 159 in the final Test against Sri Lanka at Newlands.

By Jenny Bernstein
SA on edge to recover against Sri Lanka
Article
/ 2 January 2012

SA on edge to recover against Sri Lanka

Captain Graeme Smith says South Africa needs to bounce back when they face Sri Lanka in the third and final Test at Newlands.

By Colin Bryden
I’m not going anywhere, says Smith
Article
/ 30 December 2011

I’m not going anywhere, says Smith

Proteas skipper Graeme Smith has denied any thoughts of resigning after his team suffered a humiliating 208-run defeat by Sri Lanka at Kingsmead.

By Staff Reporter
Sri Lanka celebrate victory over South Africa
Article
/ 29 December 2011

Sri Lanka celebrate victory over South Africa

Sri Lanka has pulled off a sensational 208 run victory over South Africa at Kingsmead to level the three-Test series one-all.

By Jenny Bernstein
Proteas have a chance to shine, says Kirsten
Article
/ 29 December 2011

Proteas have a chance to shine, says Kirsten

Coach Gary Kirsten is undaunted by Sri Lanka’s mammoth lead on South Africa in the second Test, saying it’s a chance to see "something special".

By Jenny Bernstein
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Article
/ 27 December 2011

Sri Lanka fight back to secure SA setback

Sri Lanka enjoyed their finest hour since arriving in South Africa when they bowled out their hosts for 168 on day two of their second Test.

By Jenny Bernstein
Philander moves 12 places in bowling rankings
Article
/ 19 December 2011

Philander moves 12 places in bowling rankings

Proteas medium fast bowler Vernon Philander rocketed up 12 places on the Reliance ICC Test Bowling rankings released on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 December 2011

Cricket: Slow start for Proteas on second day

The morning session of day two of the Test against Sri-Lanka belonged to the visitors, with them taking three wickets for 46 runs before lunch.

By Staff Reporter
Kirsten focuses on positive Protea spirit
Article
/ 2 December 2011

Kirsten focuses on positive Protea spirit

A win against Sri Lanka could help the Proteas defuse the negative energy clouding the game from an inquiry into its governing body.

By Neil Manthorp
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Article
/ 22 November 2011

Coach Kirsten says he’s happy with Proteas

Gary Kirsten says he is proud of his team despite their loss to Australia in the second Test because of the competitiveness of the levelled series.

By Jenny Bernstein
Test balanced on a knife edge ahead of Monday’s play
Article
/ 21 November 2011

Test balanced on a knife edge ahead of Monday’s play

Hashim Amla says the second Test could now go either way after Tahir’s late wicket broke up the pairing that brought Australia back from the brink.

By Jenny Bernstein
Ponting’s career-saving knock keeps Australia alive
Article
/ 20 November 2011

Ponting’s career-saving knock keeps Australia alive

Ricky Ponting scored his 57th half-century to steer Australia to 142 for the loss of three wickets before bad light stopped play at Wanderers.

By Jenny Bernstein
Amla and de Villiers light up Wanderers
Article
/ 19 November 2011

Amla and de Villiers light up Wanderers

Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers came to the party with a fourth-wicket partnership of 139 on the third-day of the final test against Australia.

By Staff Reporter
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