Steyn carries Proteas attack
South Africa’s premier fast bowler took five wickets to leave Sri Lanka on 283-9 at the end of the third day in Galle.
Horror injury for expat Saffa
In the County Championship, the big story of the week was former Bishops pupil and England batsman Craig Kieswetter getting hit in the face by a riser from Northamptonshire’s David Willey.
Proteas take control
Sri Lanka survived a testing spell at the end of day two, but South Africa are in the driving seat in the first Test at Galle.
Honours even on day one
Sri Lanka took four wickets in the evening session to fight back after a fluent century from Dean Elgar on day one of the first Test in Galle.
The new era begins
We preview the first Test of new Proteas skipper Hashim Amla’s reign, which starts in Galle on Wednesday morning.
News wrap from SL: 15 July
Proteas opening bowler Vernon Philander has spoken of the need for early wickets in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting in Galle on Wednesday.
Rudolph and Levi tee off
The two opening batsmen scored at a rate of knots to secure wins for their Counties in two high-scoring affairs in the T20 Blast, reports Gareth Stevens.
News wrap from SL: 14 July
Read about all the developments concerning the Proteas in Sri Lanka, including feedback from their ODI series triumph, the lead up to the Tests and Senanayake’s ban.
Hall performing with bat and ball
At the conclusion of another round in the County Championship Andrew Hall, Wayne Madsen and Dawid Malan were the big movers, reports Gareth Stevens.
Batsmen key in series decider
We preview the third and deciding ODI in Hambantota, taking place on Saturday 12 July at 6:30am SA time.
Malan continues to churn out runs
Dawid Malan’s heavy scoring sets up an intriguing final day in Middlesex, reports Gareth Stevens.
AB – 268 was doable
Proteas ODI captain AB de Villiers has hailed Hashim Amla’s performances in the ODI series, but lamented the lack of support the opener had in the second game on Wednesday night.
Proteas crumble in 2nd ODI
The Sri Lankan spinners ripped through South Africa’s middle order to record a comprehensive victory in Pallekele, reports Gareth Stevens.
Hall’s heroics can’t save Northants
Andrew Hall, Dawid Malan and Wayne Madsen are the Saffas making an impact in the County Championship this week. By Dan Gillespie
Proteas wary of wounded Lankans
The Proteas have vowed to guard against complacency ahead of the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Wednesday.
