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    Proteas on top at lunch

    Proteas on top at lunch

    South Africa made a solid start to the first Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday and went to lunch on 104-1 after Hashim Amla won the toss.

    Steyn takes centre stage

    Steyn takes centre stage

    Dale Steyn needs just four wickets to reach the 400-milestone when South African meet Bangladesh in the first of two Tests on Tuesday.

    SA Test series: 5 things to look out for

    SA Test series: 5 things to look out for

    South Africa should have no trouble winning the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Kobus Pretorius picks five things to look out for when the first Test starts on Tuesday.

    SA series defeat: 5 talking points

    SA series defeat: 5 talking points

    There will be many questions and theories as to why South Africa lost an ODI series to Bangladesh for the first time ever. Kobus Pretorius tries to give some reasons.

    Who's challenging De Kock?

    Who’s challenging De Kock?

    Is there an alternative to Quinton de Kock, or should fans be resigned to the fact that he will be South Africa’s wicketkeeper for the next 10 years whether he scores runs or not?

    Duminy: We'll bounce back

    Duminy: We’ll bounce back

    JP Duminy says South Africa were outplayed in every department in their loss to Bangladesh on Wednesday as the home team celebrated their first ever series win over the Proteas. Kobus Pretorius reports.

    Bangladesh humiliate Proteas

    Bangladesh humiliate Proteas

    Bangladesh made history on Wednesday with an emphatic nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the third ODI to win the series 2-1. Kobus Pretorius reports.

    IPL rocked by betting bans

    IPL rocked by betting bans

    Two teams from cricket’s Indian Premier League were suspended on Tuesday for two years by a Supreme Court-appointed panel after team officials were found guilty of illegally betting on matches.

    Focus will be on Amla

    Focus will be on Amla

    Hashim Amla is currently experiencing one of the longest run-droughts of his ODI career and needs to bounce back in the decisive match against Bangladesh on Wednesday, writes Kobus Pretorius.

    Hendricks upbeat after series

    Hendricks upbeat after series

    Cape Cobras fast bowler Beuran Hendricks says getting selected for South Africa’s T20 squad for the series against Bangladesh was a step in the right direction for him.

    Ashes 2015: News round-up

    Ashes 2015: News round-up

    Kevin Pietersen has launched a spirited defence of under-fire Australian all-rounder Shane Watson – and says the blame for Australia’s defeat in the first Ashes Test lies with Brad Haddin and Steve Smith.

    SA vs Bangladesh: 5 talking points

    SA vs Bangladesh: 5 talking points

    A few players need to come good with the bat, and do South Africa still desperately need a seaming all-rounder. Kobus Pretorius picks five talking points after the loss against Bangladesh.

    Rilee fined for shoulder bump

    Rilee fined for shoulder bump

    South Africa batsman Rilee Rossouw has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Sunday.

    Warner defends under-fire Watson

    Warner defends under-fire Watson

    Shane Watson has received strong backing from teammate David Warner as the all-rounder’s place in Australia’s Test side comes under scrutiny after their loss in Cardiff.

    Behardien: It wasn't our day

    Behardien: It wasn’t our day

    Soft dismissals and a lack of partnerships cost South Africa dearly in their seven-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the second ODI on Sunday, says Farhaan Behardien.