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Proteas batsman Hashim Amla. (AFP)

Poor form puts Amla’s World Cup place in jeopardy

The Proteas batsman faces being axed from the Wrold Cup squad after a poor run of form against Sri Lanka

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Proteas leading by 401 runs, but injury-stricken Paine hails battling Australia

Australia is still in a desperate situation, with Proteas going into the fourth day leading by 401 runs with seven wickets in hand.

Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis.

SA cricket greats Pollock, Wessels sing Kallis’s praises

Former Proteas captains Shaun Pollock and Kepler Wessels have hailed Jacques Kallis as one of South Africa’s all-time great cricketers.

Proteas bowler Imran Tahir.

SA beat England for first win at the Oval

SA took a one-nil lead in the three-match series against England, beating the hosts by an innings and 12 runs, securing their first win at the Oval.

The immediate challenge for the Proteas now is a little more manageable – a five-match one-day series against England

Proteas’ top Test ranking hopes rest on England series

Graeme Smith has warned England his South Africa team were determined to take the hosts’ No. 1 ranking in Test cricket away from them.

India

India, Proteas prepare for one-off Twenty20 clash

India have arrived in South Africa for their one-off Twenty20 international at the Wanderers with their coach insisting the trip will be worthwhile.

Home sweet home for Els at Fancourt

Home sweet home for Els at Fancourt

Ernie Els has much to look forward to when he takes on several other South African Major winners at Fancourt, South Africa.

De Villiers not popping the champagne just yet

De Villiers takes the reins against Sri Lanka

AB de Villiers enjoys a new challenge when he captains South Africa in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at Boland Park on Wednesday.

SA on edge to recover against Sri Lanka

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.

Sri Lanka hopeful for Durban change of luck

South Africa will remain favourites but Sri Lanka can expect less treacherous batting conditions in the second Test starting at Kingsmead.

Proteas hope to end bad streak with Sri Lanka Test

The Proteas are hoping to end their run of home series disappointments with the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning this week.

Odds against Sri Lanka in South Africa

Odds against Sri Lanka in South Africa

The odds seem stacked against the Sri Lankan cricket team with a three-day match against a South African Invitation XI which starts on Friday.

Steyn kicks Springboks to win over All Blacks

All Blacks get reminder of World Cup nightmare

All Blacks coach Graham Henry is convinced his team is on the right track despite being given a reminder of a world cup nightmare after SA defeat.

Boks drop Smit to bench for All Blacks Test

Bok captain recognises need to buckle down

Springboks "need to start playing some rugby" ahead of their defence of the World Cup, captain John Smit admitted after Australian loss.

Will Gary Kirsten be the Proteas’ next coach?

Just over two months after guiding India to the World Cup, Gary Kirsten could become coach of his native of South Africa.