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Off the bat: The Proteas’ Dean Elgar during the Test match between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town on 3 January. Photo: Grant Pitcher/Getty Images

Elgar makes a plea for Test cricket

In an interview with Drew Forrest, the Test opener insists our first-class game cannot be fixed using another, entirely different, format This content is restricted to registered…

Over and out: The Proteas captain Dean Elgar at a post-match presentation at the Test between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town on 4 January. (Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

Proteas’ loss, as three duck early

Three fine cricketers have retired early and unhappily, but it’s not all doom and gloom This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The…

The unwritten story of the Proteas – The side who said they could

A team of late developers, without superstars, has departed for England to write the next chapter in their remarkable journey

Dean Elgar of South Africa reacts during day one of the First Test Match in the series between New Zealand and South Africa at Hagley Oval on February 17, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Boucher and Elgar’s partnership key for faltering Proteas, but bigger issues await coach at home

The Proteas players say they will come to Boucher’s support in his fight against racism allegations, but first they must focus on the Test series against the Kiwis

From De Kock the dasher to Quinny the dutiful

Quinton de Kock’s cricketing brain has made him South Africa’s new ODI skipper. But if his batting genius is to win games on its own, first he must give up the keeper’s gloves.

Faf du Plessis insists the Proteas will rebuild after being thumped in India. (Getty Images)

Brexit will boost South African cricket — du Plessis

Any tougher immigration controls after the British withdrawal from the European Union will mean fewer South African players in the County Championship

Sentinels of the future: Wind farms will help alleviate South Africa’s energy crisis

Late Proteas implosion gifts India hope

It was far from the high-octane Test cricket that was seen in Cape Town last week, but it was every bit as engaging.

Proteas’ new strategy under test

Circumstances forced the team to break away from its winning formula, with a surprising start.

Morkel to replace injured Elgar

All-rounder Albie Morkel has been recalled as a replacement for batsman Dean Elgar in SA’s squad for the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Knights knocked out for 218

A five-wicket haul for Rory Kleinveldt helped the Cobras dismiss the Knights for 218 on day one of their SuperSport Series match against the Cobras.

Second day SA/Sri Lanka Test openers victorious

Second day SA/Sri Lanka Test openers victorious

A 148-run opening partnership between captain Dean Elgar and Reeza Hendricks steered South Africa into a commanding position against Sri Lanka.

Dolphins trounce Eagles in Pro20 semifinal

The first Standard Bank Pro20 semifinal bubbled and fizzed on Friday night as the Dolphins produced a powerful performance to defeat the Diamond Eagles by five wickets at…

Confident Warriors make it to the final

The Warriors will contest the final of the MTN Domestic Championship after a comprehensive 42-run victory over the Eagles in the first of the two semifinals at Buffalo Park in…

Victorious Eagles earn a bonus point

The Diamond Eagles defeated the Warriors by 91 runs in their MTN domestic championship cricket match played at the De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley, on Friday. They also earned…

Titans celebrate first win of season

The Titans secured their first victory of this season’s SuperSport cricket series when they defeated the Eagles by 231 runs in their encounter at the Outsurance Oval in…

Career-best figures for Warriors’ Tsotsobe

The Warriors’ Lonwabo Tsotsobe finished with career-best figures of seven wickets for 39 runs from 21 overs in their SuperSport Series match against the Lions at the Wanderers in…