First step on World Cup journey
We preview the first ODI between the Proteas and Sri Lanka, taking place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday 6 July from 6:15am SA time.
Saffas climb the County ladder
As the season matures the developing trend is one of bat dominating ball, but South Africans continue to excel in all spheres. Gareth Stevens reports.
Amla stars in warm-up game
The South African squad thrashed a Sri Lankan Board President’s XI in Moratuwa today, with Hashim Amla’s century the highlight, Dan Gillespie reports.
India fixtures confirm world order
The Proteas will play India in 12 Tests between 2015 and 2023, spread across four three-Test series, but they have been given less than Australia and England, reports Dan Gillespie.
Thomas impresses on dead wicket
Alfonso Thomas continues to take wickets in the County Championship even as the pitches get flatter and batsmen cash in, reports GARETH STEVENS.
SA U19s get new captain
CSA on Thursday announced the 15-man South Africa U19 squad that will tour England from 24 July to 23 August. The team will be led by KwaZulu-Natal batsman Sibonelo Makhanya.
Kallis back to No 3
According to reports from Sri Lanka, veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis will return to batting at No 3 for the Proteas in ODIs.
Trott on the mend
Jonathan Trott looks more assured with every visit to the crease as he embarks on the journey to resurrect his career, reports GARETH STEVENS.
Ingram named Warriors skipper
The Warriors board announced yesterday that Colin Ingram will replace Davy Jacobs as the captain of the franchise in all formats for 2014-15.
Malan ends century drought
Dawid Malan made his first Championship hundred since the 2012 season for Middlesex against Northamptonshire, reports GARETH STEVENS.
Madsen shines in dull T20 Blast
In a round of T20 Blasts where poor pitches and low scoring was the norm, Wayne Madsen led from the front in the match of the weekend. GARETH STEVENS reports.
Abbott, Prince the top performers
Flatter pitches have resulted in higher batting averages, but Kyle Abbott continues to take wickets in the County Championship. GARETH STEVENS reports.
Proteas remain 2nd in Tests
The latest ICC Test rankings, released after England’s first ever series defeat on home soil to Sri Lanka, sees Australia remain at the summit with South Africa a fraction of a point adrift. GARETH STEVENS reports.
Saffa batsmen cashing in
Centuries from three South Africans drove their respective clubs to dominant performances in this week’s County Championship fixtures. GARETH STEVENS reports.
Prince strokes double hundred
The left-handed South African batsman registered his highest first-class score in the latest round of the County Championship. GARETH STEVENS reports.
