Voges, Marsh on record roll

Just to rub salt into the wounds of the West Indies, Australia ploughed on to declare at 583-4 on the second day of the first Test at Hobart.

Cook aims to enhance CV

Alastair Cook has never won a series against South Africa, but he is confident England can overturn that stat on the coming tour.

Proteas released for domestic duty

Hashim Amla is one of six Proteas players  released to play in the Sunfoil Series ahead of South Africa’s first Test against England.

Zondi defends Tahir, De Kock omission

Convener of selectors Linda Zondi says Imran Tahir’s Test career is not over despite him being left out of the squad to face England in the first two Tests.

Test tsunami for Windies

West Indian cricket reached an all-time low as they were smashed for an incredible 438-3 on day one of the Test against Australia in Hobart.

Dolphins hold off Levi fightback

The Dolphins held off a determined fightback by the Cape Cobras to win their Ram Slam Challenge play-off in Durban by five runs and advance to the final against the Titans on Saturday.

Vilas out as AB keeps wicket

After recognising that AB de Villiers should not keep wicket and shoulder the burden of batting, the Proteas selectors have announced that he will again take the gloves for the first two Tests against England starting after Christmas.

De Kock stands out

Quinton de Kock enhanced his revitalised reputation by standing out as the Ram Slam’s top run-maker after the 10 matches of the league phase.

Finn targets early comeback

Injured England fast bowler Steven Finn hopes to be back to full fitness ahead of the second Test against South Africa.

Hat-trick hero

Boeta Dippenaar scored a hundred and Charl Langeveldt took five wickets as South Africa beat the West Indies by one run in Bridgetown in 2005.

Indians cash in on wipeout

The unilateral nature of the Test series against South Africa has given a number of Indian players a lift in the ICC’s Test rankings and damaged the Proteas.

BCCI supports Nagpur pitch

The BCCI are standing behind the Nagpur pitch, on which the third Test between India and South Africa was played, after the ICC rated it as ‘poor’ in a recent report.

Philander out of first two Tests

Vernon Philander will miss the first two Tests against England through injury while some players will play domestic cricket before the series starts.

Cobras plan for KP

The Cape Cobras beware: Kevin Pietersen is back and pumped up for his Dolphins team’s Ram Slam T20 semi-final in Durban on Wednesday.

The ultimate test

Lord Byron evidently knew little of cricket administrators when he wrote in Don Juan: ‘Sweet is revenge – especially to women’, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH.