We want to attack – Amla
Hashim Amla says the Proteas haven’t been able to play their brand of cricket since he has taken over the captaincy, but he’s pleased with how the team has adapted to unfavourable conditions.
Smith named T20 director
CSA today announced the appointment of former national captain, Graeme Smith, as tournament director and brand ambassador for the Domestic T20 Challenge.
Piedt stars in Proteas win
Dane Piedt was the standout in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, claiming eight wickets, the most by a South African spinner on debut, to lead the Proteas to a nine-wicket win over their northern neighbours.
De Villiers loses No 1 ranking
The Proteas batsman has been knocked off his No 1 Test batting spot by Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakarra following the latter’s double century on the weekend.
Zim end day three 113 behind
After reaching 397, thanks to Faf du Plessis’ 98 and half-centuries from Quinton de Kock and JP Duminy, the Proteas took one wicket to leave Zimbabwe 113 runs behind going into day four.
SA U19s draw series
The SA U19 side’s Youth Test series ended 0-0 after the second game ended in a draw due to a final-day washout.
SA A finish off Aussies
South Africa A completed a resounding eight-wicket victory over their Australian counterparts on the final day of their four-day unofficial Test match at Townsville on Sunday.
Zim contain feared SA batsmen
The Zimbabwean attack managed to keep their team in the Test by restricting the flow of runs, but South Africa are in a position to pull away on day three.
A side in charge
Rilee Rossouw and Temba Bavuma continued the previous day’s damaging form, sharing a 343-run partnership for the third wicket to give South Africa A a strong foundation on which to build a healthy lead on day three of the first unofficial Test against Australia A in Townsville on Saturday.
Four for Piedt as Taylor shines
Debutant off-spinner Dane Piedt took four wickets for the Proteas on day one of their Test against Zimbabwe, while Brendan Taylor scored 93 to frustrate the visitors.
Farewell to the King
A tribute to Jacques Kallis, who defined cricket in South Africa over the past two decades, and retired from the international game recently.
One-sided contest
We preview the one-off Test between the Proteas and Zimbabwe, taking place in Harare from 9-13 August.
Tahir and Petersen must go
When the Proteas take on Zimbabwe in their one-off Test, Imran Tahir and Alviro Petersen shouldn’t be in the match XI.
SA U19s draw first Youth Test
The first Youth Test match between SA U19 and England U19 ended in a draw after the SA U19s declared on 300-7 at Cambridge on Monday, with an overall lead of 381 runs.
Pace trio rested for Zim ODIs
Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander have been rested for the ODI leg of the Zimbabwe series, while four members of the SA A squad have been called up to the senior side.
