Du Plessis presser, first Test against Sri Lanka
Faf du Plessis addresses the media ahead of the Proteas’ first Test against Sri Lanka in Durban.
PREVIEW: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (1st Test)
The Proteas break away from their World Cup preparations to take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Mulder gets Test call-up
Wiaan Mulder has been named in the Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka.
Van Niekerk carries SA to victory
Dane van Niekerk took 3-12 and scored 71 to secure a seven-wicket win for the Proteas Women, reports KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.
Labuschagne scores maiden fifty
South African-born Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has scored his maiden half-century in Australia’s first Test against Sri Lanka.
England rise to second on Test log
England’s 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka has moved them ahead of South Africa and up to second spot on the ICC’s Test rating log.
Sri Lanka fall 42 runs short as England clinch series 3-0
Despite a late rally from Sri Lanka, England took a comfortable 42-run win in the third Test at Colombo to secure a 3-0 series win.
Test wrap: Sri Lanka in turmoil, Pakistan roll on
Sri Lanka ended the third day of the third Test in all sorts of trouble against England at Colombo, while Pakistan have built a big first innings score as they seek to level the series against New Zealand.
Jennings snaps up four catches vs Sri Lanka
South African-born Keaton Jennings (son of legendary wicketkeeper Ray Jennings) has taken four catches in Sri Lanka’s first innings of the third Test at Colombo.
Test wrap: Tigers triumph, Sri Lanka crumble
Bangladesh beat the West Indies at Chittagong, while honours are even in the Tests between Sri Lanka and England, and Pakistan and New Zealand.
England solid, Windies fight back
Jonny Bairstow’s 110 for England against Sri Lanka, and Nayeem Hasan’s 5-61 on debut for Bangladesh against West Indies were the highlights of Friday’s Test cricket action.
Chandimal ruled out of final Test
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the third Test against England after failing to recover from a groin strain sustained during the first Test.
Pakistan have NZ on the rack, England secure series
Pakistan is well-placed to push for victory in the first Test against New Zealand, while England beat Sri Lanka in Kandy by 57 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
England set to seal win over Lankans
England are on the verge of taking a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka, while New Zealand still trail Pakistan with nine wickets in hand.
Bangladesh KO’d by in-form Lankans
The Sri Lanka Women cruised to a comfortable 25-run victory over Bangladesh Women to secure their first win of the Women’s World T20 Gros Islet on Wednesday night and exit Bangladesh from the tournament.
