Watch: Du Plessis addresses the media

Get in the festive spirit with this build-up to the opening Boxing Day Test between the Proteas and England. Merry Christmas from the SA Cricket magazine team.

45-ball duck for West Indies tailender

West Indies tailender Miguel Cummins collected a 45-ball duck on day three of the first Test against India in North Sound, Antigua, on Saturday.

Du Preez rides Lightning into Finals Day

The hard-hitting Mignon du Preez’s fine form for the Loughborough Lightning in the Women’s Cricket Super League continued this week.

Watch: 'Arise, Sir Jofra'

England fast bowler Jofra Archer continued to win friends – on and off the field – on Friday. He returned a ball to the crowd during the third Ashes Test, prompting cries of ‘Arise, Sir Jofra’.

Root smites Aussies for intriguing day four

Captain Joe Root led England’s defiance as Australia’s bid to retain the Ashes title was delayed on day three of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday.

Aussies a step closer to retaining Ashes

Ball continued to dominate bat, as Australia assumed command on day of the third Ashes series Test at Headingley in Leeds on Friday.

Boucher: Time to change Kolpak rule

Former Proteas wicket-keeper Mark Boucher says Cricket South Africa may need to re-think the eligibility of Kolpak players for the Proteas following the recent retirements of Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn.

Bangalore get rid of head coach Kirsten

Former Proteas batsman Gary Kirsten has been removed as head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

KP on Archer's Ashes: It's just a game

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has reintroduced perspective, as fast bowler Jofra Archer’s near unrivalled pace headlines the ongoing Ashes series.

HD Ackerman: Tackle the problems

The Proteas limped out of World Cup contention with two round-robin matches remaining. SA Cricket magazine columnist HD Ackerman offers his version of the way forward.

Rhodes labels Proteas 'not much of a unit'

Former Proteas batsman Jonty Rhodes has reiterated the daunting task that awaits interim team director Enoch Nkwe and colleagues in India.

Warner likens Archer to Steyn

England fast bowler Jofra Archer felt humbled after being compared to South African veteran Dale Steyn by Australian batsman David Warner on Thursday.

Klusener: No option - we have to get it right

Recently-appointed batting coach Lance Klusener is determine to help the Proteas restore passion and pride.

Labuschagne stonewalls England

Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne successfully combated fast bowler Jofra Archer, but England took command on day one of the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

Nkwe's support staff named

Cricket South Africa has hired former all-rounder Lance Klusener as one of three assistant coaches for the September and October tour of India.