Ponting recalls ‘class act’ Philander
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting hailed the Proteas’ Vernon Philander as ‘probably the hardest I have faced in world cricket’ during a 2016 interview.
Former Proteas named in SA O50 squad
Former Proteas cricketers Jonty Rhodes and Dave Callaghan have been named in South Africa’s squad for the Over-50 World Cup.
Smith, Faul pay tribute to Philander
Cricket South Africa Director of Cricket Graeme Smith and CSA Acting CEO Jacques Faul have praised the contribution made by Proteas star Vernon Philander, who is set to retire next month.
Philander announces retirement
Vernon Philander will retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the Test series against England in January 2020.
Hussain: Archer can learn from Rabada
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has hailed Proteas star Kagiso Rabada as the perfect role model for fellow fast bowler Jofra Archer.
Harmison: South Africa in a bit of disarray
Former fast bowler Steve Harmison has implored England to capitalise on a Proteas Test squad lined with six uncapped players.
KP: SA ‘different animals’ against England
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen is looking forward to a staunch contest against the Proteas.
Five questions the Proteas must answer
A lot has happened around the Proteas set-up in the lead-up to the series against England, but very little on the field.
Hawken, Fortuin ensure Lions beat Titans
Eldred Hawken and Bjorn Fortuin claimed two final-day wickets each as the log-leading Lions wrapped up a 4-Day Domestic Series derby victory against the Titans in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Knights force draw with Cobras
Fighting half-centuries by Raynard van Tonder, Andries Gous and Obus Pienaar helped the Knights deny the Cape Cobras a first win of the season with a stubborn final day showing to secure a draw from their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter in Paarl on Sunday.
Smuts 10-for sinks Dolphins
A maiden career 10-wicket haul by Jon-Jon Smuts played a key role as the Warriors completed a big innings and 29-run win over the Dolphins on the final day of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter in Durban on Sunday.
Kallis: Proteas will be up for the fight
Proteas batting consultant Jacques Kallis believes the team that will take on England in the first Test will be more than ready for the occasion and full of determination.
Harris helping Maharaj with confidence
New head coach Mark Boucher praised former Test spinner Paul Harris’ mentoring of fellow left-armer Keshav Maharaj, as the Proteas prepared for next week’s series opener against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Career-best six-for for Smuts
A career-best six-for by Jon-Jon Smuts ensured the Warriors remained on top of the Dolphins after the third day of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter in Durban on Saturday.
Potgieter, Pongolo keep Lions on top
A career-best 74 by rookie Delano Potgieter coupled with two wickets by Nono Pongolo helped the table-topping Lions step up their drive towards victory in the Jukskei derby after the third day of action against the Titans in Johannesburg on Saturday.
