The case for David Wiese

Now, not after serious injury to a first-choice player or a belated admission of incorrect selection, is the time to act – and David Wiese must be drafted into South Africa’s World Cup squad.

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$100,000 CPL payday for Kallis

Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis was contracted by the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel for $100,000 during Thursday’s Carribean Premier League player draft.

World Cup squad deconstructed

Disappointment awaits half of South Africa’s 30-man preliminary squad, as the final 15 for February’s World Cup is announced on Wednesday.

Duminy back for Windies T20Is

JP DUMINY and Aaron Phangiso, who have both been on the long-term injury list, return to the Ticketpros Proteas T20 squad for the three-match KFC series against the West Indies next month.   Duminy captained the Proteas in their last T20 series in Australia but was then ruled out of the Sunfoil Test series against the West Indies. Phangiso was… Read more →

Duminy returns for Windies T20Is

JP DUMINY and Aaron Phangiso, who have both been on the long-term injury list, return to the Ticketpros Proteas T20 squad for the three-match KFC series against the West Indies next month. Duminy captained the Proteas in their last T20 series in Australia but was then ruled out of the Sunfoil Test series against the West Indies. Phangiso was injured… Read more →

Proteas call up Harmer

The uncapped Simon Harmer has been added to South Africa’s squad for the remainder of the three-Test series against the West Indies.

Fastest half-tons in Test cricket

Dale Steyn struck the joint fourth-fastest half-century in the history of Test cricket, against the West Indies at St George’s Park on Sunday.

SA’s leading Test wicket-takers

Dale Steyn will soon surpass Makhaya Ntini as South Africa’s second highest wicket-taker in Test match cricket – and keeps prolific company.

Morris sees Lions top table

Chris Morris downed the Cobras, Marchant de Lange was too much for the Knights and the Dolphins and Warriors settled on a draw. Morris sees Lions top table Chris Morris’ four-wicket haul condemned the Cape Cobras to defeat at Newlands at the start of their Sunfoil Series defence – and lifted the Lions to the top of the table on… Read more →

Proteas’ first Test report cards

We rate the South African XI out of 10 – after Saturday’s convincing victory over the West Indies in the first Test in Centurion.

Stiaan seems the real deal

Stiaan van Zyl’s outstanding century on Test debut, at the very least, silenced the pretenders – and their misguided supporters, writes JONHENRY WILSON.

SA’s centurions on Test debut

Stiaan van Zyl scored a century on Test debut on Thursday, joining four other South Africans to have achieved the feat.

Win Newlands Test tickets

We are giving away three sets of double tickets for each day of the third Test between South Africa and the West Indies at Newlands in Cape Town, from 2 to 6 January 2015.

Amla: Wasn’t easy to knuckle down

Captain Hashim Amla emerged the proud recipient of a fine century, as South Africa climbed to a superb score of 340 for three on day one of the first Test against the West Indies in Centurion on Wednesday.