No Proteas Test cricket coverage on Radio 2000

SABC general manager for sport Gary Rathbone has explained Radio 2000’s decision not to cover the Test series between the Proteas and India.

Pakistan opener on road to recovery after heart scare

Pakistan Test opener Abid Ali faces a long road to recovery following surgery after he was forced off the field with chest pain during a domestic match.

‘Hurting’ England not giving up on Ashes – Malan

England are determined to rise to the challenge and claw their way back into the #Ashes series against Australia, says batsman Dawid Malan.

Langer backs struggling Harris

Australia coach Justin Langer says opener Marcus Harris will play in the Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne, and backed fast bowler Mitchell Starc to recover from a rib niggle.

US celebrate famous T20I win over Ireland

The United States claimed a deserved T20I triumph over Ireland on Wednesday to get the most important series in their history off to the best possible start.

Affies’ Engelbrecht named SA Schools captain

The SA Schools and SA Colts teams were announced at the start of the final day of the Khaya Majola Week in Potchefstroom.

Labuschagne knocks Root off top spot

Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne has replaced England captain Joe Root at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings.

Watch: Fan’s beer-downing efforts end with faceplant

An Aussie cricket fan drew huge cheers when he sculled his beers at the Adelaide Oval. But another fan was less successful during the night session.

Ashwin considered retirement over injuries

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says that he nearly quit several times between 2018 and 2020 due to injury and because he did not “feel backed”.

How ‘first hero’ Kirsten helped England’s Malan

England batsman Dawid Malan has made regular visits to Gary Kirsten’s coaching academy over the years.

Elgar seeks to block out the ‘bad news’

Proteas captain Dean Elgar says his players have turned a stream of “bad news” about the country’s cricket into an advantage by forming a strong bond within their dressing room.

Proteas suffer injury setback

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the Test series against India due to a persistent injury.

Boland added to Australia’s Ashes squad

Scott Boland has been added to Australia’s squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test against England in Melbourne.

Watch: Richardson on getting Buttler hit-wicket … again!

Jos Buttler was dismissed hit-wicket by Jhye Richardson in the Adelaide Test having suffered the same fate during a Big Bash League match.

No fans for India tour of South Africa

CSA and the BCCI have made a joint decision to “protect the players and the tour” by not making tickets available for any of the matches between the Proteas and India this summer.