Philander leads Aussie rout

Australia were left in tatters and staring a heavy defeat in the face when they closed day two of the fourth Test on 110-6, still 378 behind the Proteas’ first offering.

Markram, De Villiers set tone

Based on a career-best century by Aiden Markram, the Proteas closed day one in a powerful position against Australia at 313-6 on day one of the fourth Test at the Wanderers.

IPL kicks out Smith, Warner

Steve Smith and David Warner have been kicked out of the IPL following the 12-month bans imposed by Cricket Australia for their part in the ball-tampering plot in the third Test against South Africa.

Three sent home, Lehmann stays

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have been sent home for their part in the ball-tampering scandal, says Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland.

Titans emerge from the mayhem

Thirty games and 120 days’ scheduled play in the Sunfoil Series, and it all came down to a frenetic two days of desperate activity and enforced inactivity, from which the Titans emerged victorious.

Sunfoil: Lions salvage pride

Centuries by Stephen Cook and Reeza Hendricks enabled the Highveld Lions to end their Sunfoil campaign with a resounding nine-wicket win over the Cobras in Potchefstroom.

Morris crowns Titans’ charge

Chris Morris’ 6-55 paved the way for the Titans to become the Sunfoil champions after a remarkable two-day match in which they beat the Knights by four wickets.

The big Aussie lie: Hard but fair

Australian cricketers have always reverted to the mantra ‘hard but fair’ whenever they have come under attack.

Sunfoil: Titans on attack

The Titans dominated their first day’s play against the Knights at Centurion as they made a furious attack to snatch the Sunfoil crown.

Cobras get first strike

By merely getting on to the field at Senwes Park and scoring 217 against the Lions, the Cobras have taken the lead in the tight Sunfoil race. 

Rain raises Sunfoil tension

Rain prevented play in any of the final three Sunfoil matches, raising the possibility of a lucky lottery if or when any team gets on to the field.

What now for Steyn?

The Titans will go into their final, must-win Sunfoil match against the Knights on Thursday, but there is no place for Dale Steyn in their squad.

Fire, fury and wasted energy

What is it with send-offs? What is the point of that aggression after the batsman has been dismissed and is heading for the tunnel?

Dolphins left stranded

The Dolphins made a valiant effort, but the target of 285 set by the Lions was too much as rain had the final say to ensure the Wanderers match ended in a draw.

Eight-run agony for Warriors

The Warriors fell eight runs short of what would have been a remarkable victory over the Knights, and which would have consolidated their position at the top of the Sunfoil table.