Neil Mckenzie
latest news & developmentsMackie an eccentric with substance
A master of getting the basics right, Neil McKenzie has called stumps on a gilded cricketing career
New format to bring fireworks to domestic cricket
The domestic limited overs season opens with a bang at the Wanderers on Wednesday when the Lions and the Cape Cobras meet in the first MTN40 match.
Proteas enter the lion’s den
In the past South African players have not been able to cope with the “Aussieness” of a tour Down Under. This time, things may be different.
Proteas sweat on McKenzie’s fitness
SA are to give Neil McKenzie until the morning of the second Test against England to prove his fitness, coach Mickey Arthur said on Wednesday.
Amla seals draw for Proteas at Lord’s
Hashim Amla becomes the sixth batsman in the match to score a century as he sees South Africa to the safety of a draw against England at Lord’s.
SA edge closer to draw at Lord’s
South Africa stubbornly defied the England bowlers again in the opening session of the final day of the first Test at Lord’s on Monday.
McKenzie rediscovers form ahead of England Test
South Africa opener Neil McKenzie rediscovered his batting touch as the Proteas’ three-day match against Somerset ended in a draw on Tuesday.
Andre Nel back in SA Test squad
Andre Nel is back in the Proteas Test squad for the four-match cricket series against England, to be played in July and August. Cricket South Africa selection committee convener…
Proteas ready to bloom
For the briefest of moments, Indian fans could con themselves into thinking that the spirit of Perth was back. Mark Boucher edged behind and South Africa’s resistance was broken.…
Proteas turn attention to England
After one of the most successful seasons since unification, the Proteas have a few weeks off before gearing up for one of the toughest assignments on the cricket calendar — a…
SA crumble as India clinch win
India dominated South Africa on Sunday to win the third Test by eight wickets inside three days, squaring the series 1-1 and retaining their world number-two Test ranking. In an…
Ganguly helps India gain lead over SA
Sourav Ganguly cracked a gutsy 87 on a difficult pitch to help India gain a slender advantage on the second day of the third and final Test against South Africa in Kanpur on…
Proteas stumble after comfortable start
Teenage paceman Ishant Sharma and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh shared six wickets as India restricted South Africa to 265 in the third and final Test in Kanpur on Friday. South…
South Africa eye subcontinent hat-trick
A buoyant South Africa will be keen to capitalise on India’s form and fitness worries ahead of Friday’s third and final Test in Kanpur to complete a hat-trick in the…
SA in command after Steyn’s heroics
Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers consolidated South Africa’s strong position with half-centuries after Dale Steyn sparked a sensational Indian collapse in the second Test on…