De Kock’s motives to remain a mystery

We will never know if Quinton de Kock had a genuine change of heart about “taking the knee” or did so just to keep his job, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Warner finds form as Australia hammer Sri Lanka

Opener David Warner hit 65 as Australia beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets at the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

Watch: ‘The team will welcome him back with open arms’

Rassie van der Dussen talks about Quinton de Kock’s withdrawal from the team before their match against the West Indies and his likely return.

Students, teacher arrested in India for celebrating Pakistan win

Indian police have arrested three Muslim students and a teacher for celebrating Pakistan’s crushing victory over India at the T20 World Cup.

Rashid pleads for peaceful Afghanistan-Pakistan clash

Rashid Khan has asked Afghanistan and Pakistan fans to behave when the two neighbours meet in the T20 World Cup on Friday.

Lions captain: 4-Day Series most rewarding tournament

Lions captain Dominic Hendricks says the 4-Day Series is the domestic competition that everyone wants to win.

Boland back youngsters for 4-Day Series opener

Two of the country’s most talented young cricketers have been included in the Rocks’ four-day squad.

Titans batsmen aim to be more ruthless in 4-Day Series

Titans captain Neil Brand says his side will need to “step up with the bat” during their CSA 4-Day Series campaign.

Dutch face daunting challenge in SA

The Netherlands have arrived in South Africa for their three-match ODI series against the Proteas.

De Kock: I am more than happy to take the knee

Quinton de Kock has released a statement following his withdrawal from the Proteas team to play the West Indies at the T20 World Cup on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka ready to unleash mystery spinner on Australia

Maheesh Theekshana will attempt to bamboozle Australia at the T20 World Cup on Thursday with coach Mickey Arthur backing the 21-year-old to “pose some questions”.

Wade backs Finch, Warner to fire at T20 World Cup

Australia’s Matthew Wade expects skipper Aaron Finch and David Warner to hit top gear and help drive the team to a maiden T20 World Cup title.

Holder to replace injured McCoy in Windies’ wilting squad

The West Indies have called up former skipper Jason Holder to their T20 World Cup squad after fast bowler Obed McCoy suffered a tournament-ending right leg injury.

Smit, Trumpelmann ensure Namibia continue dream run

JJ Smit stood unbeaten on 32 as Namibia beat Scotland by four wickets in their first-ever Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup.

Cricket maverick standing up over kneeling down

Quinton de Kock has long been a maverick. A precocious talent, it was obvious early in his career that he did not fit easily into any cricketing stereotypes.