Amla: Wasn’t easy to knuckle down

Captain Hashim Amla emerged the proud recipient of a fine century, as South Africa climbed to a superb score of 340 for three on day one of the first Test against the West Indies in Centurion on Wednesday.

Domingo lauds AB and Amla

Batsmen Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers rightfully stood at the fore of coach Russell Domingo’s appreciation, as South Africa dominated day one of the first Test match against the West Indies in Centurion on Wednesday.

Centurion, Day 1: 10 talking points

Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day one of the first Test between South Africa and West Indies at Centurion.

Twin centurions flay Windies

Sparkling hundreds by Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers on day one have placed the Proteas firmly in control of the first Test at Centurion.

Sunfoil Series stats

Ahead of another round of four-day Sunfoil Series matches starting on Thursday, here is a list of who has been in hot form.

AB, Steyn reach milestone

AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn are set to celebrate 10 years of Test cricket on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies at SuperSport Park on Wednesday. 

Amla relishing captaincy

Hashim Amla is looking forward to leading his country at home for the first time in the Sunfoil Test series against the West Indies starting at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.

AB wants good start

AB de Villiers wants a fast start in the first of three Tests against the West Indies, beginning in Centurion on Wednesday. 

First Test preview

The Proteas will be eager to stamp their authority on the Test series when it starts in Centurion on Wednesday.

Duminy keeps IPL spot

There was good news for South African cricketers after a dramatic day of Indian Premier League movement.

‘WI needed more time’

Clive Lloyd, the West Indies chairman of selectors says the visitors haven’t had enough time in South Africa to prepare for the tour. ‘

Elgar relishing challenge

Dean Elgar says he is looking forward to the ‘new challenge’ of opening the batting on South African soil in the upcoming Sunfoil Test Series against the West Indies starting on Wednesday.

Rain ends WI warm-up

Stiaan van Zyl will have to wait until the Test series to have another crack at the West Indies attack after the third and final day of the warm-up match was washed out.

SA News Roundup (fri)

Paul Adams is hoping the Cape Cobras can get over the line in a final and Marchant de Lange will be coached by Ricky Ponting in the IPL. Cobras hoping for third time lucky The Cape Cobras will be hoping it’s a case of third time lucky when they host the Knights at Newlands this evening. The Cape Cobras lost to the Dolphins… Read more →

Samuels sizzles in Benoni

Marlon Samuels was the chief destroyer for the West Indies on Day 2 of their warm-up match against a SA Invitational XI.