SA Invitational XI vs WI: Preview

The West Indies will get their first taste of white-clothes cricket on South African shores when they take on an Invitational XI in a three-day match in Benoni on Wednesday.

SA News Roundup (tues)

Most of the news understandably revolves around the West Indies practice match, but further afield Gary Kirsten is helping Gulf cricket.

Patience pays off for Stiaan

Batsman Stiaan van Zyl is determined to replicate – or better – the success of Cobras team-mate Dane Piedt, when South Africa’s three-Test against the West Indies starts in Centurion next week.

Van Wyk: SA will win World Cup

SA Cricket magazine spoke exclusively to South African wicketkeeper-batsman Morne van Wyk, whose international career might be revived after a relatively surprising inclusion in the 30-man preliminary squad for the 2015 World Cup.

MVP 7: Richard Levi

Richard Levi has been at the forefront of the Cape Cobras success this season in the Ram Slam twenty20 competition.

SA News Roundup (fri)

CSA have announced the women’s team that will target African dominance in Benoni and Stiaan van Zyl’s wait for Test action should come to an end.

KKR give Kallis new role

Jacques Kallis will not play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL from next season, but will stay with the franchise as a mentor and batting consultant.

SA News Roundup (thurs)

Craig Joubert will be one of the standing umpires when the Proteas take on the Springboks, while Rilee Rossouw has been withdrawn from the squad for the clash on Friday.

Springboks vs Proteas: Preview

The pride of South African sport will clash at the Wanderers on Friday night when the Springboks take on Hashim Amla’s Proteas.

Rain gives Lions home semi

The match in Kimberley was abandoned due to the weather, while the Cape Cobras beat the Warriors in Paarl.

Rabada’s reaction to Test selection

The former U19 star has been thrust into international cricket, but he’s just concentrating on his next game. By: Gareth Stevens.

SA news roundup (Wed)

Chris Gayle will play the RamSlam T20 Challenge knockout games for the Lions, despite suffering a back injury.

Boucher to help T20 Boks

The Springboks have signalled their intention to go all out by appointing former Proteas wicketkeeper, Mark Boucher, as their head coach.

Proteas WC warm-up fixtures

A series of World Cup warm-ups were announced on Tuesday that will be played in the week preceding the global showpiece.

Peterson gets Test recall

Robin Peterson has been recalled to the Proteas Test squad for the three-match Sunfoil Series against the West Indies.