Faf du Plessis’ brilliant Test career: The stats
Faf du Plessis burst on to the Test scene with an extraordinary innings in Adelaide back in 2012. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at the numbers behind his brilliant Test career.
Who’s next in wake of Du Plessis’ retirement?
Faf du Plessis’ retirement from Test cricket leaves a gaping hole in an already fragile batting lineup. SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE looks at potential replacements.
Faf du Plessis retires from Test cricket
Former Proteas captain and the most senior batsman in the current squad, Faf du Plessis, has announced his retirement from Test cricket.
India level series in Chennai
India secured a convincing 317-run victory over England in Chennai on Tuesday to level the four-match Test series at 1-1.
Ashwin’s success highlights Proteas’ deficiency
Ravi Ashwin’s century in Chennai was a joy to watch, but leaves one wondering how the Proteas still haven’t found an Ashwin of their own. In Kagiso Rabada, they have one with the potential to be just that, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Ashwin punishes England as India eye victory
Ravi Ashwin scored a century in front of his home crowd in Chennai to help India set England a target of 482.
England crumble as India surge
India scored 329 before bowling England out for 134 as they took control of the second Test in Chennai thanks to Ravi Ashwin’s excellence.
Sharma stars for India in Chennai
Rohit Sharma struck a superb 161 as India reached 300-6 against England on day one of the second Test in Chennai on Saturday.
Watch: The best of Jimmy Anderson
James Anderson, at 38, is still one the best fast bowlers in Test cricket. Here’s a look at some of his best spells with the red ball.
Archer out of second Test
England has suffered a major blow ahead of their second Test against India, following news that Jofra Archer won’t recover from an elbow injury in time to play.
Years to the real heroes – Part 2
In part two of the series, SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE explains why a West Indies icon’s calendar-year runs mean more than the man who holds that record.
Years to the real heroes – Part 1
In the first piece of a two-part series, SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE dissects the records of the top five Test run-scorers in a calendar year, and re-ranks them according to difficulty and significance.
How the ‘Big Three’ stole cricket
It’s too late to legislate the disbandment of the ‘Big Three’ comprising India, Australia and England. They’ve stolen cricket. The game’s last hope is that the people who care make their voices heard and their presence felt, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
England move to top of WTC standings
England took a big step towards securing their place in the World Test Championship final after beating India by 227 runs on Tuesday.
Watch: Anderson at his best
Jimmy Anderson bowled one of the best overs ever seen in Test cricket, taking two wickets in four balls against India on day five.
