Five things that have gone wrong for England
After just six days of cricket, England are 2-0 down in the Ashes series with three matches to play.
Root conquers final frontier
Joe Root’s century in Brisbane on Thursday – the first of his prolific career in Australia – ends any lingering debate over his status as a giant of the sport.
From Bodyline to Stokes: Five great Ashes series
England and Australia begin the latest edition of the Ashes in Perth on Friday with the visitors looking to wrestle back the urn for the first time since 2015.
Five India-Pakistan cricket skirmishes
Ahead of Sunday’s Asia Cup clash in Dubai, we look back at five memorable spats between India and Pakistan.
Brevis silences the noise
Proteas batsman Dewald Brevis is ready to fulfil his potential having blocked out the well-meaning but competing voices in his head.
England face searching Ashes questions
Three key issues that emerged from England’s rollercoaster contest with India and what they mean for their quest to regain the Ashes Down Under.
Hermann answers Proteas call
Rubin Hermann says a phone call from Proteas team management was one of the most important of his life.
Breetzke eager to deliver in Test cricket
Proteas batsman Matthew Breetzke says he is “hungry” for big scores in the longest format, despite poor returns in the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
Bosch flattered by Kallis comparison
Corbin Bosch says he’s still coming to terms with his meteoric rise – and the comparisons to Proteas legend Jacques Kallis – after a standout season across all formats.
Kolisi hails Bavuma’s courage
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has praised Temba Bavuma for his resilience and leadership, following the Proteas’ historic World Test Championship triumph at Lord’s.
Three key battles in England-India Test series
Ben Stokes’ England take on an India team under new captain Shubman Gill at Headingley on Friday in the first Test of a five-match series.
Three key points from WTC final
The Proteas shed their unwanted tag as nearly men with a decisive five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final on Saturday.
Amla hopes for Test cricket resurgence in SA
Hashim Amla hopes South Africa’s appearance in the World Test Championship final can reinvigorate a love of red-ball cricket in his homeland.
'Flawed' WTC reveals cricket's underlying problems
Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s starting on Wednesday amid a chorus of criticism over the competition’s format.
IPL best and worst: Teenage ton, pricey flop
The IPL has finally reached the playoff stage, later than planned, leaving four teams to battle for the title beginning on Thursday.
