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Pakistan’s Safraz Ahmed celebrates after Imad Wasim bowled England’s Alex Hales. (Reuters/Lee Smith)

Sarfraz could learn from the Word Wizards of Oz

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is a talented cricketer, but his sledging needs work — and words in the right language

You beauty: South Africa’s fairytale Test series was crowned by Lungi Ngidi taking seven wickets on debut.

What a difference a summer makes!

Three months ago, South African cricket was in the doldrums. Now the sun has risen on better days

Proteas: World Cup squad up for debate

With 11 players likely to hold a spot in the 15-man team for the ICC Cricket World Cup deliberations have begun over who will make the final cut.

Cricket: De Villiers leads South Africa’s bid to rein in West Indies

AB de Villiers stood firm as South Africa reached 313 for five at lunch, on day three of the third Test between South Africa and the West Indies.

Group hug: The Proteas celebrate after winning the first Test in Sri Lanka last week.

Spectacular Proteas in full bloom

The team has proved it has a core of great players, despite the loss of Smith and Kallis.

Philander lays waste to Kiwi wickets in record-matching blitz

Philander lays waste to Kiwi wickets in record-matching blitz

Vernon Philander continued an astonishing start to his Test career with 6-81 to pass 50 wickets in his seventh Test, seeing New Zealand out for 275.

Going there alone

Going there alone

As Proteas coach, Gary Kirsten will have to make do without his trusted allies, writes <b>Neil Manthorp</b>.

Exit Arthur and the questions remain

Exit Arthur and the questions remain

The Proteas have completed a thrilling pair of Tests in India without without answering the questions Cricket South Africa was so concerned about.

Pietersen makes England squad for SA tour

Kevin Pietersen was on Thursday included in England’s squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, but there was no place for Steve Harmison.

Langeveldt glad to be back in the mix for Proteas

Swing bowler Charl Langeveldt is delighted to be back in the national fold, a year after his dramatic withdrawal from the Proteas team last year.