Petersen ‘under massive pressure’
Coach Russell Domingo has vehemently defended the heavily-criticised Alviro Petersen, amid a very poor stretch of form in Test match cricket.
SA vs WI: All the Test stats
Ahead of the third Test starting at Newlands on Friday, we look at the updated key Test stats featuring South Africa and West Indies. Stats and head-to-heads are from 1992 onwards.
Duminy back for Windies T20Is
All-rounder JP Duminy and spinner Aaron Phangiso have been named in South Africa’s squad for January’s Twenty20 International series against the West Indies.
Proteas’ 2nd Test report cards
We rate the South African XI out of 10 – after Tuesday’s drawn second Test with the West Indies at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
Amla not ‘too fussed’ about draw
Captain Hashim Amla acknowledged the positives, as South Africa’s second Test against the West Indies ended in a disappointing, rain-affected draw at St George’s Park on Tuesday.
Proteas call up Harmer
The uncapped Simon Harmer has been added to South Africa’s squad for the remainder of the three-Test series against the West Indies.
Spoils shared in PE
The Test match at St George’s ended in a draw after play on day five was abandoned due to a wet outfield.
Morkel: Banging it in short was key
Fast bowler Morne Morkel was pleased a vehement decision to attack the West Indian batsman with short-pitched bowling reaped success on day four of the second Test at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
Day 4: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day four of the Test at St George’s Park.
Dolphins closing in
The Dolphins ripped out 14 wickets on a frenetic third day to move to the brink of a big victory over the Titans in their Sunfoil Series match at Kingsmead on Monday.
Quotes of the Year: SA Cricket
South African cricketers had a lot to say – comical, quirky, sarcastic and more – in 2014.
Donald: Chanderpaul the target
Proteas bowling coach Allan Donald believes the wicket of Shivnarine Chanderpaul is key to the chances of his team snatching victory.
St George’s, Day 3: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day three of the Test at St George’s Park.
Runs flow in Paarl and Durban
Tons of runs and a tough day for bowlers on the second day of the latest Sunfoil Series matches, as the Cobras fight back against the Knights’ 570, while the Titans struggle in the face of the Dolphins’ 508
Fastest half-tons in Test cricket
Dale Steyn struck the joint fourth-fastest half-century in the history of Test cricket, against the West Indies on Sunday. Jacques Kallis also features on the illustrious list.
