Sangakkara gives SL a chance

Kaushal Silva and Kumar Sangakkara took advantage of some average bowling in the evening session on day four, to set up an intriguing final day.

A promising start

After many feared the loss of Graeme Smith would leave a gaping hole at the top of the order, it was edifying to see Dean Elgar score a ton in the first Test.

The new era begins

We preview the first Test of new Proteas skipper Hashim Amla’s reign, which starts in Galle on Wednesday morning.

Requiem for the maverick

Cricket is in danger of losing its character if administrators insist on beating the personality out of unique players.

SA blow Sri Lanka away

The Proteas completed their first ODI series victory on Sri Lankan soil, winning the third ODI by 82 runs on Saturday.

Batsmen key in series decider

We preview the third and deciding ODI in Hambantota, taking place on Saturday 12 July at 6:30am SA time.

AB – 268 was doable

Proteas ODI captain AB de Villiers has hailed Hashim Amla’s performances in the ODI series, but lamented the lack of support the opener had in the second game on Wednesday night.

Hall’s heroics can’t save Northants

Andrew Hall, Dawid Malan and Wayne Madsen are the Saffas making an impact in the County Championship this week. By Dan Gillespie

De Kock vs Phangiso

Watch Quinton de Kock take on Aaron Phangiso in Sri Lanka … on the squash court. Part of the Proteas’ tour diaries series.

Amla, De Villiers star in win

The Proteas have beaten Sri Lanka by 75 runs in the first ODI, to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, reports Dan Gillespie.

First step on World Cup journey

We preview the first ODI between the Proteas and Sri Lanka, taking place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday 6 July from 6:15am SA time.

Duminy key to ODI fortunes

JP Duminy’s versatility will be a determining factor in the Proteas’ success or failure in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Amla stars in warm-up game

The South African squad thrashed a Sri Lankan Board President’s XI in Moratuwa today, with Hashim Amla’s century the highlight, Dan Gillespie reports.

India fixtures confirm world order

The Proteas will play India in 12 Tests between 2015 and 2023, spread across four three-Test series, but they have been given less than Australia and England, reports Dan Gillespie.

Kallis back to No 3

According to reports from Sri Lanka, veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis will return to batting at No 3 for the Proteas in ODIs.