Dottin kicks off Pakistan tour with Windies win
Deandra Dottin destroyed Pakistan Women with an unbeaten 90 runs in the first of three historic T20I’s in Karachi to earn Thursday’s Play of the Day award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Five key talking points ahead of Newlands T20I
South Africa take on Pakistan in a three-match series and Newlands is the destination for the first T20I. ANITHA MADIKIZELA takes a look at five key talking points ahead of the encounter.
Lions snatch 4-Day Series with 10th last ball of season
The Highveld Lions dramatically came from behind in a season dominated by the Cape Cobras, snapping up four wickets in the last 20 overs of their match against the Warriors to clinch the 4-Day Franchise Series with just nine balls of the season remaining.
Spirit of cricket under threat - Richardson
The ICC’s current CEO, Dave Richardson, expressed his concern for the ‘spirit’ of the game on Thursday following recent scandals – ranging from racist comments to corruption – that have tarnished its global reputation.
Proteas play Sri Lanka, Windies in CWC warm-ups
South Africa will face off against Sri Lanka and the West Indies in their two official warm-up matches ahead of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in England and Wales.
CSA extends New Balance sponsorship contract
Cricket South Africa (CSA) and New Balance have announced a contract extension of the sportswear company, serving as the official apparel and footwear supplier to CSA, for an additional five years.
Former Proteas all-rounder retires
Former Proteas all-rounder Ryan McLaren has retired from first-class cricket with immediate effect.
Preview: Proteas vs Pakistan (1st T20I)
The Proteas face a difficult challenge when they take on the No 1 T20 side in the world at Newlands on Friday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Team of the Month: January 2019
SACricketMag.com’s composite XI, selected from the month’s top performers in international, franchise and provincial cricket.
Coca-Cola T20 playoffs begin
The first of the Schools T20 provincial playoff tournaments take place at Kearsney College this week, writes THEO GARRUN.
Fortuin: Credit to Delano
Lions all-rounder Bjorn Fortuin was quick to praise teammate Delano Potgieter, after this week’s record-breaking partnership in a key 4-Day Franchise Series fixture against the Warriors at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.
Sipamla called up 'completely out of the blue'
The uncapped Lutho Sipamla was ‘surprised, shocked, happy, nervous and emotional, all at the same time’ after being named in South Africa’s squad for next month’s T20I series against Pakistan.
Proteas lose star all-rounder
Proteas women’s all-rounder and vice-captain Chloe Tryon has been sidelined from next month’s T20I series against Sri Lanka due to a recurring groin injury.
De Kock grateful for second chance
Opening batsman Quinton de Kock relished the Man of the Match award as South Africa completed a seven-wicket victory – and a 3-2 series triumph – over Pakistan in Wednesday’s fifth and final ODI at Newlands in Cape Town.
Langa fifer defies Lions charge
The Warriors’ Sithembile Langa picked up career-best figures of 5-61 against the title-chasing Lions to set up a thrilling last-day finish to the CSA 4-Day Franchise Series, and earns Wednesday’s Turbo Bowler award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
