Ashes 2015: News round-up

Australia have poked fun at England’s pre-Ashes camp in Spain, saying they are focused on retaining the most treasured prize in Test cricket not ‘sunbaking’.

Rewind: SA vs Australia in 2012

As a tribute to Vernon Philander, who celebrates his 30th birthday on Wednesday, we look back at one of his wickets on South Africa’s historic tour of Australia in 2012.

Ontong’s knee surgery a success

The Cape Cobras skipper Justin Ontong’s plans to challenge for a spot South Africa’s Twenty20 World Cup squad is back on track after some encouraging news from his orthopaedic surgeon.

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Former England allrounder Andrew Flintoff believes Ben Stokes can become one of England’s greats and rates the allrounder as a more talented player than he was.

Ashes 2015: news round-up

Graeme Swann says Mitchell Starc is the only Australian player to fear in the Ashes.

Bangladesh: SA will take notice

Any notion that South Africa would simply breeze through their impending tour to Bangladesh has vaporised for good after India just lost an ODI series against the Tigers.

Bairstow wins series for England

A superb, unbeaten 83 runs by Jonny Bairstow helped England beat New Zealand in the final ODI by three wickets via the Duckworth/Lewis-method, and secure the series 3-2 on Saturday.

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Trevor Bayliss will get down to business in plotting Australia’s Ashes downfall next week not in the nets but with a four-day bonding camp in Spain.

‘I’m tired of being a victim’

Aaron Phangiso admits he was surprised when he got selected for the South African Test squad to tour Bangladesh in July.

Davids, Morkel will lead Titans

The Titans have announced their leadership core for next season, with Henry Davids and Albie Morkel leading the four-day and one-day teams respectively.

Adams optimistic about SA spinners

South Africa is slowly but surely improving the quality of spinners available to the Proteas, says Paul Adams.

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The manufacturer of cricket’s new pink ball says it is ‘Test match ready’ – if the inaugural day-night Test goes ahead in Australia in November.

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Moises Henriques and Rory Burns are ‘in decent shape’ after both underwent surgery overnight following a collision on the outfield during their T20 Blast match against Sussex on Sunday.

Black Caps take series lead

New Zealand won the third ODI against England by three wickets, taking a 2-1 lead in the five match series on Sunday.

Vilas inspired by Smith, Kemp captaincy

Dane Vilas will draw on lessons he learned from highly regarded captains such as Graeme Smith, Justin Kemp and Neil McKenzie when he leads the South Africa A side on a tour to India in July and August.