‘Ricky’s decision was a shocker’ – Warne

Shane Warne has slammed Ricky Ponting’s decision to bowl first in the second Test at Edgbaston during the 2005 Ashes series, calling it ‘the worst decision made by a captain I played under’.

Questions over Faf’s best position

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis says there is still uncertainty over whether he will bat at three or four in ODIs going forward.

Watch: Du Plessis facing Steyn, Rabada

Faf du Plessis looking great against Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada in a training session ahead of third ODI against Zimbabwe … while lefties Dean Elgar and JP Duminy front up to Imran Tahir.

‘I still believe I could help SA win the World Cup’

Warriors captain Jon-Jon Smuts says he believes he has a lot to offer the Proteas and can help them win the 2019 World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN. 

Steyn, Tahir seal series victory

A Dale Steyn half-century and a six-for from Imran Tahir helped the Proteas defend a 198-run total to beat Zimbabwe by 120 runs in the second ODI in Bloemfontein.

Steyn stars with bat as Proteas crumble

Dale Steyn marked his return to the ODI setup with a maiden half-century as he helped drag the Proteas from 101-7 to 198 in the second ODI against Zimbabwe.

Steyn, Zondo in as Proteas bat first

JP Duminy won the toss and the Proteas will bat first in the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Bloemfontein.

LIVE: Proteas win series

Dale Steyn starred with the bat with a maiden half-century and Imran Tahir with a six-for to seal a 120-run win.

Malan withstands Knights attack

Pieter Malan powered through day two as the Cobras took a 23-run lead to end on 302-6 against the Knights at Newlands on Tuesday. 

Cobras in control despite Van Biljon ton

The Cobras put in a solid bowling performance on day one to bowl the Knights out for 279, despite a solid 100 from middle-order batsman Pite van Biljon. 

Player Ratings: Ngidi, Klaasen star for Proteas

SACricketmag.com’s KHALID MOHIDIN rates the Proteas’ performances in the first ODI against Zimbabwe at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Sunday.

Klaasen steers Proteas to victory

Heinrich Klaasen scored a career-best 44 as the Proteas chased down 118 to claim a five-wicket victory in the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Kimberley.

Zim skittled for lowest total against SA

The Proteas’ bowling attack devoured Zimbabwe as the visitors were skittled for 117, their lowest total against the hosts.

Elgar, Jonker in as Proteas bowl first

Dean Elgar and Christiaan Jonker start as the Proteas bowl first in the first ODI against Zimbabwe at the Diamond Oval.

Preview: Proteas vs Zimbabwe (1st ODI)

Your essential guide to the first ODI between the Proteas and Zimbabwe at Kimberley on Sunday.