Tryon wants batters to capitalise

Proteas Women’s vice-captain Chloe Tryon believes the team boast some of the best batters in world cricket, but admits that they have not capitalised consistently enough on opportunities offered to them.

Watch: Warne on Aussie Rules rejection

A rejection letter from Aussie Rules club St Kilda was the spark for legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne’s incredible cricket career.

Ball-tampering ‘an international problem’

The Australian PR team ratcheted up the pressure on Cricket Australia to remove the bans on the Newlands Three, with Aussie coach Justin Langer claiming that ball-tampering is an ‘international’ issue.

Watch: Faf can’t believe Bailey’s stance

Faf du Plessis couldn’t contain himself watching George Bailey’s cheeky batting action in their match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Australia. Bailey had the last laugh, scoring an undefeated 51 as the Proteas lost by four wickets.

‘De Kock worst-dressed, Amla stirring pot’

In a light-hearted interview with ICC Cricket 360 ahead of the three-match ODI series against Australia, Kagiso Rabada was put on the spot by the interviewer and asked to rate his teammates for their off-the-field activities and behaviour.

Last time SA played bilateral ODI series in Aus …

Australia last hosted South Africa for a bilateral ODI series in November 2014, when five matches turned up a four-one victory for the hosts.

Pakistan down New Zealand in Abu Dhabi thriller

Pakistan won by two runs in a low-scoring encounter against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

Botswana down St Helena, Malawi

Hosts Botswana were the big winners on day three of the ICC WorldTwenty20 Africa C Qualifiers, as they helped themselves to two victories.

Prime Minister’s XI loss a reality check – Markram

Proteas batsman Aiden Markram says the four-wicket loss to the Australian Prime Minister’s XI on Wednesday was a timely reality check ahead of the opening One-Day International (ODI) against Australia in Perth on Sunday.

MSLT20 ‘massive opportunity’ for youngsters – Prince

Cape Town Blitz coach Ashwell Prince believes the Mzansi Super League is a great opportunity for South African players to launch themselves on the global stage.

Vilas takes fight to Cobras

The game between the Cobras and the Dolphins leveled out on day three at Newlands, as the visitors took a 153-run lead. 

Indian teen hits just 1 six in record innings of 556

An Indian teenager hit an incredible 556 not out in a two-day U14 match in Baroda.

Highlights: Cape Cobras vs Dolphins, Day 2

Vernon Philander and Pieter Malan both hit centuries and shared a record sixth-wicket stand during a dominant with the bat on day two of the 4-Day Franchise Series match for the Cape Cobras against the Dolphins in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Watch: Philander on comeback century vs Dolphins

Vernon Philander talks about scoring his third first-class century on his comeback from injury while playing for the Cape Cobras against the Dolphins, in the process setting up a record stand for the sixth wicket with teammate Pieter Malan.

Prime Minister’s XI sink Proteas 

The Australian Prime Minister’s XI beat the Proteas by four wickets in Canberra on Wednesday.