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Vernon Philander decimated the Australian top order with a five-wicket haul on the first day of the second Test in Hobart

Proteas cruise to victory

Vernon Philander was unstoppable helping the Proteas thrash Australia in the fourth and final Test at Wanderers

Previously scientists had shown that chameleons are also able to change their colour with the migration of melanin in and out of cells

It’s time to get back to cricket

Now that his hearing is over, fans can look forward to seeing Rabada bring back the heat

Vernon Philander celebrates after dismissing unseen Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Perera during the first one day international match between South Africa and Sri Lanka.

South Africa thrash England in 2nd Test

South Africa hammered England by 340 runs to win the second Test at Trent Bridge on Monday

Merit man: Vernon Philander ripped through the England top order on the first day of the first Test at Lord’s this week

Proteas may yet bloom in England

A strong Test side and a rampant women’s team will prove that player drain hasn’t been calamitous

Vernon Philander decimated the Australian top order with a five-wicket haul on the first day of the second Test in Hobart

​Proteas are finally doing it the SA way

No Test team has ever performed a clean sweep in Australia — but the Proteas are close to it.

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Proteas coach defends Philander in ball tampering row

South Africa coach Russell Domingo on Saturday denied his team was earning a reputation for ball tampering.

Proteas close in on victory over Pakistan

South Africa moved ever closer to victory as Pakistan were teetering on 104 for four at tea on the third day of the first Test at the Wanderers.

Proteas’ Philander ‘fit to play’ against New Zealand

Vernon Philander, an integral part of Proteas’ bowling attack, will be ready to play the two-Test cricket series against New Zealand in Cape Town.

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Proteas on the front foot in bid to win series against Aussies

South Africa has dismissed Australia for 163 to take a first innings lead of 62 on the second day of the third and final test.

Chad Le Clos crowned World’s Best 2014.
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Le Clos: SA’s sports star of the year

Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos has been crowned sports star of the year at the South African Sports Awards.

South Africa’s Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander have been shortlisted for the International Cricketer of the Year award.

Amla, Philander in line for cricketer of the year award

South Africa’s Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander have been shortlisted for the International Cricketer of the Year award.

Vernon Philander celebrates dismissing Alastair Cook of England during day four of 3rd Investec Test match between England and South Africa at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Philander’s double leaves England reeling

Vernon Philander rocked England with a double strike late on the fourth day as South Africa cemented their grip on the third Test at Lord’s on Sunday.

Proteas’ triumph of the spirit

Proteas’ triumph of the spirit

Even in the face of defeat, the Proteas are drawing strength from a winning philosophy of shaking off disappointment and avoiding the blame game.

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.

Second time lucky for Vern

Second time lucky for Vern

Proteas’s paceman Vernon Philander got another shot at international cricket and he has shown that the selectors made the right move by choosing him.

Proteas wipe out NZ for 185 on day one of second Test

Proteas wipe out NZ for 185 on day one of second Test

Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander led the offensive on the first day of the Proteas’ second Test against New Zealand, bowling them out for 185.

Titans in the lead for SuperSport Series trophy

Recording the largest victory margin in South African first-class cricket, the Titans beat the Dolphins to almost lift the SuperSport Series trophy.

Sri Lanka feel the pressure at Newlands

Sri Lanka feel the pressure at Newlands

Forced to follow on, Sri Lanka were 138 for four at stumps on day three of the third and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Proteas have a chance to shine

Proteas have a chance to shine, says Kirsten

Coach Gary Kirsten is undaunted by Sri Lanka’s mammoth lead on South Africa in the second Test, saying it’s a chance to see "something special".

De Lange enjoys dream start to Test career

Marchant de Lange says he followed the advice of an injured Vernon Philander and kept it simple as he emulated the dream start to his Test career.