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Lions hit Sangakkara snag

The Lions’ bid to recruit Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara for the Ram Slam T20 challenge has been hampered by a late change in next month’s international cricket’s schedule.

‘Proteas up for challenge’

The Proteas will be relying on character and adaptability in uncharted territory ahead of the One-Day International series against New Zealand starting at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.

MVP 1: Neil McKenzie

Every Friday, SA Cricket magazine will be naming its MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the week. The first recipient is Neil McKenzie.

Domingo cautious of Kiwis

Proteas coach Russell Domingo isn’t taking the ODIs against New Zealand lightly, but is confident that his settled squad can produce the goods.

One Day Cup Preview

A full round of the Momentum One Day Cup will take place on Friday evening with the match between the Lions and Titans in Johannesburg being televised.

Injury lays Botha low

Former South Africa spinner Johan Botha has all but been ruled out of the remainder of South Australia’s Matador One-Day Cup campaign by a hamstring injury.

Rain has the final say

An unbeaten century by Neil McKenzie was the shining light on a grey evening in Durban where the weather prevented a result in the Momentum One Day Cup match between the Dolphins and Lions.

AB talks up Kiwis

AB de Villiers faced the New Zealand media on Wednesday and they got what they wanted to hear: he reckoned the co-hosts New Zealand are among the favourites to win next year’s Cricket World Cup.

Dolphins vs Lions preview

The Lions travel to Durban to take on the Dolphins in the Momentum One Day Cup on Wednesday.

It’s a group effort – Duminy

Stand-in skipper JP Duminy is eager to draw on South Africa’s vast leadership pool, come early November’s Twenty20 International series against Australia in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

Captain AB de Villiers remained wary of a New Zealand team five positions inferior in the International Cricket Council’s ODI rankings, as South Africa prepared for a testing three-match series in Mount Maunganui and Hamilton later this month.