A refreshed Australia captain Steve Smith is looking forward to the challenge of taking on South Africa’s fast bowlers in a four-Test series
In order to keep star players fresh for a four day test against Australia in March, the squad will cap several of its new and younger players.
It was far from the high-octane Test cricket that was seen in Cape Town last week, but it was every bit as engaging.
The Proteas and their captain took a number of risks in the first Test against India that, somehow, resulted in a victory for the hosts.
They have the resources to make history on a pitch that’s twice denied them victory
Cricket South Africa on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Ottis Gibson as head coach of the Proteas national team across all three formats.
In the aftermath of South Africa’s bumpy Test performance against England, it’s time to face the facts
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has liked what he’s heard about potential new Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson.
Joe Root was stunned by former captain Michael Vaughan’s assertion that his side had failed to respect Test cricket during their thumping defeat.
South Africa hammered England by 340 runs to win the second Test at Trent Bridge on Monday
Tsotsobe, who has admitted contraventions of the Code, has been banned for eight years.
A strong Test side and a rampant women’s team will prove that player drain hasn’t been calamitous
"Sunday’s clash against the titleholders at London’s Oval has taken on added significance for the Proteas after a shock defeat by Pakistan"
For SA to lift the trophy, the efforts of the whole team and not just the star players will be needed
Only four players in the squad are going to India as the rest focus on staying fit for national duty
Keen to set up win, the Proteas will target the Black Caps captain in the windy second Test
Many are hailing him as the next Lance Klusener, but Andile Phehlukwayo is batting and bowling his own path to international recognition.
Both the Proteas and the Black Caps are on the up, which promises an exciting challenge.
Despite the departure of top players, there is a big pool of young players to draw from.
The national cricket team’s coach has grown into the role he inherited prematurely and is becoming less intransigent and more flexible.
Whites must stop whining about the flight of talent, as the system is still heavily stacked in their favour
The Cricket South Africa chief executive says Proteas bowler Kyle Abbott’s decision to leave the team was unexpected.
Sri Lanka struggled to make further inroads with Du Plessis the only wicket to fall
South Africa, who won the toss and opted to bat, amassed 286 runs in their first innings and Sri Lanka scored 205 in reply.
JP Duminy and Hashim Amla continued to lift the run rate with an unbeaten 69-run partnership dominated by Duminy’s fine strokeplay
After dazzling victories again Australia, the Proteas and Sri Lanka could put on quite a show come Boxing Day
The inimitable gems in left-armer Paul Harris’s repertoire might be the Proteas’ secret weapon in Perth next month.
David Warner’s brilliant 173 was not enough to save Australia from a 32-run defeat in the fifth and final ODI at Newlands on Wednesday.
The Proteas would be wise to fine-tune their skills, after their victory over the Black Caps.
New Zealand give their all on the field, but the players are out there to have a good time
Shamsi shines as team recovers from West Inides defeat to down Australia and keep series hopes alive.
The suspicious timing of the announcement shows the CSA is clearly in the game of not taking cricket fans seriously.