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Yes, we did win three soccer world cups

Better administration, especially in football, could see the country punching above its sporting weight in the next 30 years

Dale Steyn poised to overtake Ntini’s record

Makhaya Ntini is SA’s second-highest wicket taker, but Dale Steyn is looking good to take that record, and Ntini says he welcomes it.

Keeping the legacy of SA’s great cricketers alive

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.

Kallis: Lasting legacy of SA’s greatest

Kallis: Lasting legacy of SA’s greatest

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

SA leads by 209, Steyn reaches 250 Test wickets

South Africa were 389 for nine wickets at the close of the second day of the Test against Sri Lanka. Dale Steyn has now taken 250 Test wickets.

Last hurrah for Makhaya Ntini

Last hurrah for Makhaya Ntini

South African icon Makhaya Ntini makes his final international appearance on Sunday in a Twenty20 international against India.

Mickey Arthur tells how Ntini played the race card

Mickey Arthur tells how Ntini played the race card

The South African cricket team faces further controversy next week when former coach Mickey Arthur’s autobiography is released.

Proteas skipper Smith pays tribute to Ntini

Proteas skipper Smith pays tribute to Ntini

SA captain Graeme Smith on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Makhaya Ntini, who has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Ntini retires from international cricket

Ntini retires from international cricket

South Africa fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has formally retired from international cricket, the 33-year-old said in a statement on Tuesday.

Warriors tame Cobras to reach Pro20 final

Warriors tame Cobras to reach Pro20 final

The Warriors have bookeed their spot in the Standard Bank Pro20 final afte beating the Cape Cobras by 10 runs at Newlands on Wednesday.

Ntini still SA’s favourite cricketer

Proteas bowler Makhaya Ntini remains the most popular cricketer among the youth of South Africa, according to the latest BMI Junior SportTrack report.

Goodbye and good luck

Makhaya Ntini’s omission from the starting XI for the third Test against England was a stark reminder that the Proteas are not an exclusive club.

Ntini dropped from squad

England won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Sunday.

Captain Smith backs experienced Ntini

SA captain Graeme Smith gave his unequivocal backing on Wednesday to Makhaya Ntini, saying the fast bowler would likely play in the second Test.

‘No such thing as the next Ntini’

The celebration of Makhaya Ntini’s 100th Test was tinged with concern about the shortage of successors to take over as a African standard bearer.

Enjoy the ride, Ntini

Contrary to popular belief international cricketers aren’t always in the best position to assess who is in form and who isn’t.

Kallis injury blunts South Africa attack

Experienced South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis will not be able to bowl in the first Test against England, captain Graeme Smith said on Tuesday.

Ntini left out of South Africa’s ODI squad

Herschelle Gibbs and Makhaya Ntini have been left out of South Africa’s squad for one-day international matches against Zimbabwe and England.

Test of the top two

Australia arrived this week with bruised egos. They have a point to prove, but do they have the arsenal to defeat the Proteas on home soil?

Aussies fight back after shaky start

The series between Australia and SA exploded into action on Wednesday as the hosts reached 341-9 on a scintillating first day in Perth.