Watch: Duanne Olivier, 6-37, Proteas vs Pakistan

Duanne Olivier speaks to the media after taking 6-37 for the Proteas against Pakistan at Centurion on his recall to the Proteas side.

Scorchers crush Strikers by seven wickets

The Perth Scorchers picked up their first win of Big Bash League 2018-19 as Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff and Andrew Tye knocked over the Adelaide Strikers for 88 off 17.2 overs.

India grind out healthy start on Boxing Day

Australia’s bowlers toiled hard on day one at the MCG, while the Indian batters built a solid foundation in the Boxing Day Test as they look to take a lead in the Test series.

14 wickets tumble as NZ fight back

New Zealand were rolled out for 178 in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Christchurch, but fought back to reduce the visitors to 88-4 by the close of play.

You said it: ‘All that matters is the badge’ – Hamza

The latest tasty quotes from the world’s media, fresh from the front desk of SACricketmag.com.

Abbas out of Boxing Day Test

Pakistan have confirmed that their danger man, Mohammad Abbas, will miss out on the Boxing Day Test against the Proteas at Centurion, with Shadab Khan also on the injured list.

India drop openers

India have ditched their experienced opening pair and replaced them with two Test novices, while Peter Handscomb has been given the boot by the Australian selectors, as all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been recalled for the high-pressure Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Thunder take top spot in WBB

The Sydney Thunder moved to the top of the Women’s Big Bash League with a six-wicket win over the Hobart Hurricanes at Sydney on Monday, while the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder enjoyed comfortable wins in the men’s Big Bash.

Five fine fielding picks

The 4-Day Franchise Series match between the Warriors and the Cape Cobras at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth (won by the Cobras with 3.2 overs to spare) showcased some terrific fielding moments.

WATCH: ‘I hope I don’t have a dark side’ – Duanne Olivier

Proteas paceman Duanne Olivier speaks to the press ahead of the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion that starts on Boxing Day.

FIRST LOOK: Dane Piedt’s insomnia kit for bowlers

SACricketmag.com has been given a sneak peek preview of Cape Cobras skipper Dane Piedt’s soon-to-be-released Insomnia Breaker for Bowlers DVD.

Devine dazzles, Sixers crash to Heat

Sophie Devine came out all guns blazing on Sunday as the first player ever to score a half-century and take five sticks in a Women’s Big Bash League match.

Watch: ‘4-Day cricket alive in SA’ – Piedt

Cape Cobras skipper Dane Piedt took his career-best figures of 8-130 as his side sealed a tense victory over the Warriors with 3.2 overs to spare after a terrific run chase that saw them fall 37 runs short of their target of 418.

T20 wrap: Paul’s 5-15 routs Bangladesh

West Indies’ Keemo Paul pulled off the 11th best bowling figures in T20I cricket history as the West Indies strolled to a 40-run win over Bangladesh in Dhaka to seal the series 2-1. Evin Lewis’ 89 off 36 balls with eight sixes was the backbone of the Windies’ innings.

Piedt’s incredible 8-for secures Cobras win

A gripping day of cricket saw the Warriors come within 37 runs of the Cobras’ huge asking total, with Cobras skipper Dane Piedt snapping up eight second-innings wickets to help the Cobras seal victory with 3.2 overs to spare, writes SIMON LEWIS.