Mature Faf sets the right tone
In his first 19 T20I career innings Faf du Plessis hit four fifties. In his last four innings he’s hit three – including a century – and his last two have yielded 198 runs.
Bowlers take Proteas home
South Africa’s new-look bowling attack made a good first impression as they propelled the Proteas to a 52-run victory over Bangladesh in the first T20 in Mirpur on Sunday.
Proteas brush aside BCBXI
The Proteas made light work of their T20 warm-up match against a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI when they kicked off their tour with a thumping eight-wicket victory.
SA vs Bangladesh: 5 things to look out for
As South Africa get their tour of Bangladesh underway on Sunday, Kobus Pretorius picks five things to look out for during the T20 and ODI series.
Proteas: New season, new goals
South Africa will use their only warm-up match of the Bangladesh tour on Friday to get some confidence going ahead of the T20 series which starts on Sunday, reports Kobus Pretorius.
Faf lauds IPL influence
Faf du Plessis says Bangladesh can no longer be regarded as a so called ‘minnow’ team when it comes to the shorter formats of the game, reports Kobus Pretorius.
Gazi returns for South Africa series
Bangladesh has recalled off-spinner Sohag Gazi to their 14-member squad for the two T20 internationals against South Africa next week.
Rabada relishes subcontinent challenge
Kagiso Rabada is eager to start learning his trade on the surfaces of the sub-continent when South Africa’s tour of Bangladesh starts on Sunday.
Focus will be on all-rounders
Establishing themselves in the shorter formats of the game will be the primary objective of Chris Morris and David Wiese when South Africa tour Bangladesh in July, writes Kobus Pretorius.
ODI rule changes no guarantee
There is no guarantee that the new law changes to ODI cricket will make a big difference in restoring the balance between bat and ball.
Domingo talks up Bangladesh threat
Bangladesh’s good form over the last few months could be a blessing in disguise for South Africa, who are set to tour there in July, says coach Russell Domingo.
McCullum to miss SA tour
AB de Villiers and his ODI team will not have to face the aggressive captaincy and batting of Brendon McCullum when New Zealand tour South Africa in August.
Rewind: SA vs Australia in 2012
As a tribute to Vernon Philander, who celebrates his 30th birthday on Wednesday, we look back at one of his wickets on South Africa’s historic tour of Australia in 2012.
Ontong’s knee surgery a success
The Cape Cobras skipper Justin Ontong’s plans to challenge for a spot South Africa’s Twenty20 World Cup squad is back on track after some encouraging news from his orthopaedic surgeon.
Bangladesh no pushover
South Africa have no reason to be complacent when they tour Bangladesh next month.
