Preview: SA vs Pakistan (1st Test)
The Proteas are aiming for a winning start in their first Test series against Pakistan since 2013, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
WATCH: ‘I hope I don’t have a dark side’ – Duanne Olivier
Proteas paceman Duanne Olivier speaks to the press ahead of the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion that starts on Boxing Day.
Lamb: Stokes probably flips too quickly
Former captain Allan Lamb has advised that England should keep all-rounder Ben Stokes ‘out of the limelight’ for the foreseeable future.
Root’s Ashes recce during BBL
England Test captain Joe Root will use his stint in the Big Bash League as somewhat of a reconnaissance mission for next year’s Ashes series.
Smith, Warner to return against Pakistan?
Coach Justin Langer has suggested there is the ‘potential’ for batsmen David Warner and Steven Smith to play in Australia’s limited-overs series against Pakistan, a mere two days after their suspensions have ended.
Pakistan to ask South Africa to tour
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani will reportedly request South Africa to tour the country next year.
Flint leaves Newlands for Wanderers
Newlands groundsman Evan Flint will trade Cape Town for Johannesburg to become the Wanderers’ new groundsman.
FIRST LOOK: Dane Piedt’s insomnia kit for bowlers
SACricketmag.com has been given a sneak peek preview of Cape Cobras skipper Dane Piedt’s soon-to-be-released Insomnia Breaker for Bowlers DVD.
Devine dazzles, Sixers crash to Heat
Sophie Devine came out all guns blazing on Sunday as the first player ever to score a half-century and take five sticks in a Women’s Big Bash League match.
Grey High extends SA Schools caps lead
The selection of Tristan Stubbs this year takes Grey High School’s tally of SA Schools caps to 24, writes THEO GARRUN.
Cummins to develop all-rounder role
Burgeoning Pat Cummins is eager to contribute more with the bat for Australia.
Hazlewood finds ‘right direction’
Joint vice-captain Josh Hazlewood is confident that Australia are winning back trust during the ongoing Test series against India.
Southee targets rewards in clumps
Seamer Tim Southee will be eager to continue a fine stretch of form, when New Zealand’s second Test against Sri Lanka gets underway in Christchurch on Wednesday.
Shastri defends Jadeja decision
India are waiting on the fitness of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the third Test against Australia.
Finch to play through the pain
Opening batsman Aaron Finch will open the batting in Australia’s third Test against India in Melbourne this month, despite nursing a painful finger injury.
