Piedt begins road back to the Proteas
Dane Piedt’s omission from the Proteas Test squad to face Bangladesh was a surprise to many, but not to him, as he aims to put in hard graft to work his way back to where he wants to be, writes Tom Sizeland.
All to play for in Bangladesh
South Africa’s tour of Bangladesh will hopefully provide some insight into who will fill the vacant opening spot in the Test team’s batting order, writes Kobus Pretorius.
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Justin Ontong was ruled out of the Caribbean Premier League due to a knee operation on a damaged cartilage.
Vilas ready to step up
Dane Vilas says getting called up to replace AB de Villiers in the Proteas Test squad for their tour to Bangladesh came as a big surprise.
Amla fails to stem tide
For all his talent, Hashim Amla was unable to hold back the spin tide from Lancashire and was dismissed for 11 as Derbyshire were beaten by an innings and 15 runs in the English County Championship on Wednesday.
Uncapped players set to feature
There is some excitement in the air in the Proteas camp, with the news that six debut caps could be handed out across three formats when they take on Bangladesh throughout July and early August, writes TOM SIZELAND.
Alviro, McKenzie return for Lions
After losing both Quinton de Kock and Chris Morris to the Titans, the Lions have announced their contracted squad for the 2015/2016-season.
AB out of Bangladesh Test squad
Four uncapped players have been included in the Test squad travelling to Bangladesh in July and August. AB de Villiers is on paternity leave.
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Jonty Rhodes will help Sri Lanka sharpen up their fielding ahead of their home series against Pakistan.
Prince sets pace with 230
Ashwell Prince smashed a superb double hundred to put Lancashire in command in their English County Championship match against Yorkshire on Tuesday.
Elgar puts in the hard yards
Dean Elgar is taking the coming cricket season very seriously by training non-stop, even though the domestic season ended months ago.
De Kock swaps Lions for Titans
Lions coach Geoff Toyana says Quinton De Kock’s departure to the Titans for the 2015/2016 domestic season is a ‘big loss for us’, reports Kobus Pretorius.
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England’s lack of a permanent coach doesn’t bother him as long as the team keeps on winning, says captain Alastair Cook.
Stokes inspires England victory
England completed a remarkable turnaround to win the first Test against New Zealand by 124 runs at Lord’s on Monday
Prince and Petersen in 258 stand
Ashwell Prince hammered a magnificent unbeaten 156, and stood with his old Proteas pal Alviro Petersen in a partnership of 258 as Lancashire chased down Derbyshire’s 370 in the English County Championship on Monday.
