Player who doused Jimmy in beer targets recall

Batsman Ben Duckett is hopeful a recall to the England Lions squad will facilitate a return to the Test XI.

Handscomb: I'll be working my tail off

Batsman Peter Handscomb is focused on earning a recall to Australia’s Test XI for next year’s fourth and final Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Rabada racing Perera, Lyon to 2018's top spot

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is in a race against Sri Lanka’s Dilruwan Perera and Australia’s Nathan Lyon to finish as the year’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket.

Three maybes for third day in Centurion

We plot three possibilities for day three of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.

Bavuma wants to 'kill off target soon'

Batsman Temba Bavuma acknowledges South Africa will have to navigate challenging conditions in pursuit of a 149-run target on day three of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.

Kohli can break Graeme Smith record this year

Captain Virat Kohli requires 75 in India’s second innings during the ongoing third Test against Australia in Melbourne to set a new record for the most runs scored away from home in a calendar year.

Bancroft has 'buried David Warner'

Former opener Michael Slater says batsman Cameron Bancroft has ‘buried David Warner’, after recent remarks about the ball-tampering saga that marred Australia’s tour of South Africa earlier this year.

Ponting: Bancroft has done more damage

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has questioned the timing of batsman Cameron Bancroft’s recent remarks about teammate David Warner.

Video: Steyn vs Vaughan - THAT delivery

Several teammates, past and present, were recently asked to name the best of South African fast bowler Dale Steyn’s 400-plus Test wickets.

Olivier glad to take MSL form into Test cricket

Fast bowler Duanne Olivier converted success in the Mzansi Super League to a maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket as day one of South Africa’s series opener against Pakistan ebbed and flowed at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

Three maybes for day two in Centurion

We plot three possibilities for day two of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.

Neesham back, Latham rested

Fast bowler Doug Bracewell and all-rounder James Neesham have been recalled to New Zealand’s squad for next year’s ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Twitter tributes: 'Legend of a bloke' Steyn

Cricket personalities vast and varied paid tribute to fast bowler Dale Steyn on Wednesday, after he became South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket on day one of the series opener against Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

Smith: Steyn really good against the big teams

Former South African captain Graeme Smith has heralded fast bowler Dale Steyn for his star performances against England and Australia in particular.

Ntini: Steyn's record not a baby's work

Former teammate Makhaya Ntini has paid tribute to fast bowler Dale Steyn, who became South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket on Wednesday.