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.
20 steps to success
The Proteas need 20 wickets in at least one of the next two Tests to secure a historic series victory in Sri Lanka.
SA blow Sri Lanka away
The Proteas completed their first ODI series victory on Sri Lankan soil, winning the third ODI by 82 runs on Saturday.
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.
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.
De Kock vs Phangiso
Watch Quinton de Kock take on Aaron Phangiso in Sri Lanka … on the squash court. Part of the Proteas’ tour diaries series.
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.
Proteas can rewrite history
We preview the second ODI between the Proteas and Sri Lanka, taking place in Pallekele on Wednesday 9 July from 11am SA time.
Bacher slams ICC
Former South Africa captain and administrator Ali Bacher has criticised India, Australia and England for ‘hijacking’ the ICC.
McLaren relishes the fight
Ryan McLaren has become the go-to man during the Power Play overs in ODI cricket, reports Gareth Stevens.
De Villiers ‘satisfied’ after victory
Proteas ODI captain AB de Villiers expressed his happiness at the Proteas’ resounding win over Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Proteas need Kallis to fire
The Proteas need their great all-rounder to find form – and fitness – sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Amla, De Villiers star in win
The Proteas have beaten Sri Lanka by 75 runs in the first ODI, to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, reports Dan Gillespie.
Inqaba Makhaya!
Watch Makhaya Ntini take a wicket in his 100th Test, which meant the entire crowd got a free beer.
