‘Bruised’ Root keeps England captaincy

Joe Root was confirmed as England’s Test captain for next month’s tour of the West Indies by interim managing director Andrew Strauss on Friday.

Rohit to lead India into 1,000th ODI

Captain Rohit Sharma starts his full-time ODI tenure on Sunday as India play the West Indies in their 1,000th ODI, the first side to reach the milestone.

Australia confirm first Pakistan tour in 24 years

Cricket Australia on Friday confirmed its first tour of Pakistan since 1998, locking in a three-Test series despite lingering security concerns.

Pakistan paceman suspended over bowling action

Mohammad Hasnain has been suspended from bowling at international level after biomechanical testing confirmed his action was illegal.

Brilliant Brevis breaks U19 World Cup record

Dewald Brevis’ 138 against Bangladesh on Thursday took his tally for this year’s U19 World Cup to 506 runs in six innings at an average of 84.33.

Brevis blasts Junior Proteas past Bangladesh

Dewald Brevis finished his extraordinary U19 World Cup on another high, hitting 138 off 130 balls against Bangladesh to help his side chase down 294 to win the seventh-place playoff.

England coach sacked after Ashes failure

England coach Chris Silverwood paid the price for the team’s woeful Ashes series loss in Australia by leaving his post on Thursday.

Wolvaardt century sets up Proteas Women win

Laura Wolvaardt scored 117 as the Proteas beat the West Indies by 96 runs in the third women’s ODI at the Wanderers on Thursday to level the series at 1-1.

POLL: Who should replace Petersen?

Would Sarel Erwee, Zubayr Hamza or Ryan Rickelton be in your Proteas team for the first Test against New Zealand? Vote here!

Elgar: Erwee or Hamza to take KP’s place

Sarel Erwee or Zubayr Hamza will replace Keegan Petersen at No 3 in the Proteas Test team, according to captain Dean Elgar.

Proteas Women back in black

The Proteas will wear their all-black kit during the fourth women’s ODI against the West Indies at the Wanderers on Sunday.

‘Bedingham would come into SA A conversation now’

Cricket South Africa convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang has explained why Western Province batsman David Bedingham was not selected for South Africa A earlier this season.

‘No Proteas player can be prejudiced’

The SA Cricketers’ Association will “protect” the Proteas players who testify during coach Mark Boucher’s disciplinary hearing.

England axe MD after Ashes flop

Ashley Giles “stepped down” from his role as managing director of England men’s cricket on Wednesday as he paid the price for a woeful 4-0 Ashes series loss in Australia.

Elgar: Proteas players support Boucher

Proteas captain Dean Elgar says the team has thrown its support behind coach Mark Boucher.