Philander praises rule change
Vernon Philander says the recent ODI rule change that allows five fielders outside the 30-yard circle in the last 10 overs has had a big impact on the way bowlers approach that stage of an innings.
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Piedt crushes Indian resistance
Cape Cobras off-spinner Dane Piedt took five wickets to put the South African A team in a powerful position to push for victory over India A on the last day’s play on Friday.
A 1-run World Cup thriller
It was the second day of the ICC Cricket World Cup 1987 in India and the host nation was playing Australia.
‘Leaked bowling plans didn’t help’
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson says it would have been nice if they could have used South Africa’s ‘leaked’ bowling plans to win the first ODI on Wednesday.
AB: We lacked energy
South Africa were lacking some ‘Protea fire’ despite beating New Zealand in the first of three ODI’s on Wednesday.
De Kock makes a statement
Quinton de Kock was sent off to the South African A team to regain his form: Three centuries in three innings says something.
SA’s bowling plans ‘leaked’
South Africa’s alleged bowling plans to counter the Black Caps batsmen have been revealed in a document slipped under the door of a hotel guest rather than pace attack spearhead Dale Steyn.
Ramela puts the A team in control
A fourth-wicket stand of 136, capped by Omphile Ramela’s well-worked hundred put South Africa A in control on the first day of the unofficial Test against India A on Tuesday.
Prince and Petersen run riot
Ashwell Prince and Alviro Petersen scored 184 runs between them to help Lancashire to a commanding total of 301 in their Royal London One-Day match against Hampshire on Monday.
AB rues lack of momentum
AB de Villiers says South Africa struggled to get momentum on their side as they went down by 32 runs against New Zealand in the second T20I in Centurion on Sunday.
Impatient Proteas draw series
A poor batting performance chasing an average 178 to win prevented South Africa from taking the T20I series, going down by 32 runs to draw 1-1 against New Zealand in Centurion on Sunday.
Prince reigns supreme again
Ashwell Prince stepped up once again, top-scoring with 62, to lead Lancashire through to the semifinals of the T20 Blast in England in a dramatic tied match.
Australia reveal Clarke’s successor
Steve Smith will take over as captain of the Australian team following the retirement of Michael Clarke after the fifth Ashes Test against England, the country’s cricket board said on Friday.
Domingo hails coaches conference
Cricket South Africa held its annual four-day senior coaches conference at the Irene Country Lodge this week.
SA vs NZ: T20I history
South Africa have a superior record against New Zealand when it comes to T20 internationals. SACricketmag.com takes a look at the record books.
