Morkel waiting on ‘that magic moment’

Captain Albie Morkel is banking on a star-studded Durban Heat batting order to perform well, sooner or later.

Van Biljon insists on better execution

Batsman Pite van Biljon is confident the Jozi Stars can recover from fifth position in the six-team Mzansi Super League.

India lose Shaw

India will be without batsman Prithvi Shaw for next month’s first Test against Australia in Adelaide.

We’re not concerned about being liked – Paine

Australian Test captain Tim Paine has responded to former Aussie skipper Michael Clarke’s criticism of the new and friendlier team culture by asserting that his side isn’t following a friends-first policy.

Bavuma joins Northamptonshire

South African batsman Temba Bavuma will play for Northamptonshire during the 2019 County Championship Division Two.

Ngidi, Markram named in SA Cricket Annual’s top five

Batsman Aiden Markram and fast bowler Lungi Ngidi are among the five Cricketers of the Year named in the 2018 South African Cricket Annual, published on Thursday.

Preview: Jozi Stars vs Durban Heat

The Stars and Heat go into this fixture in the wake of respective defeats to the Tshwane Spartans and Paarl Rocks. Both really need another Mzansi Super League win at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday.

Injured Nortje withdraws from MSL, replaced by Burger

Cape Town Blitz fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been forced to withdraw from the inaugural Mzansi Super League due to an ankle injury and will be replaced by Highveld Lions left-arm seamer Nandre Burger.

Preview: Nelson Mandela Bay Giants vs Paarl Rocks

Second place plays third as the Mzansi Super League returns to St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Friday. The Giants need to restart after their washout against the Cape Town Blitz, while the Rocks want to build on Wednesday’s win over the Durban Heat.

Injured Abbas might not face SA

Seamer Mohammad Abbas has been all but ruled out of Pakistan’s third and final Test against New Zealand.

Langer starts Smith, Warner reintegration

Coach Justin Langer has commenced batsmen Steven Smith and David Warner’s reintegration into Australia’s activities.

Faf: Bonus point almost like another win

Capitalising on momentum remained an important aim for captain Faf du Plessis as the Paarl Rocks clinched a bonus-point victory over the Durban Heat in Wednesday’s Mzansi Super League fixture at Kingsmead.

Rocks crush Heat after rain wreaks havoc

Bottom of the log teams Durban Heat and Paarl Rocks were frustrated by heavy rain that caused three delays before the match was reduced to nine overs per side, with the Rocks going to on claim victory by 32 runs.

Elgar expresses AB gratitude

Batsman Dean Elgar appreciated the support of captain AB de Villiers as the Tshwane Spartans beat the Jozi Stars by four wickets in Wednesday’s Mzansi Super League fixture at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

Behardien appreciates ‘blessing in disguise’

Captain Farhaan Behardien remained optimistic, despite the Cape Town Blitz’s inability to gain victory from either of their last two Mzansi Super League fixtures.