Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is anticipating a tough contest against Pakistan in the ODI series, especially with two key players (Quinton de Kock and Dale Steyn) rested for the first two matches of the series.
Free State are on course for a victory over North West, while KZN and Western Province look set for a draw after the second day of CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup action.
George Bailey powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a last-over win over the Perth Scorchers that put the Hurricanes firmly on top of the Big Bash League, while leaving the Scorchers tied at the bottom of the log with the Melbourne Stars.
Australia put down six chances in the field in the deciding ODI of the series, while wily ODI hitman MS Dhoni led India’s power chase as the visitors romped home by seven wickets to clinch the ODI series 2-1 at the MCG.
A superb Indian batting display saw the visitors home by seven wickets to secure a 2-1 ODI series triumph as they finished their tour of Australia on a high, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Aussie batting legend Steve Waugh recalls his maiden ODI century, but admits he never fulfilled his potential as a one-day player because of the limited opportunities batting at six in the order.
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal celebrated his recall to India’s ODI side at the MCG by taking his second ODI five-for and his best ODI figures, at the same time equalling the record for best ODI figures on Australian soil.
Former Proteas seamer Rory Kleinveldt has retired from first-class cricket with immediate effect.
KwaZulu-Natal Coastal and Western Province both blooded two first-class debutants, with SA Schools star Jonathan Bird scoring 42 of his side’s first 65 runs in his first-class cricket debut during the first day of CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup action.
Ashwell Prince congratulates the Warriors for the victory, but says the Cobras will regroup as they hunt down the 4-Day Franchise trophy.
Khalid Mohidin chats to 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Sinethemba Qeshile about his first season of first-class cricket.
Shane Watson’s 6th T20 ODI didn’t bring his side victory, as one of the light towers went on the fritz in the Big Bash League clash between the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat at the Adelaide Oval.
The Lions and the Warriors both scored early wins on the final day of the 4-Day Franchise Series, while the Dolphins and the Knights were frustrated by the weather as both pushed for a win against the odds.
Willem Ludick once ran out his friend Dean Foxcroft with his score on 98 … and then went on to make a century. It remains a source of cheerful banter to this day.
KES have won four of their five early season matches at the start of the 2019 school year, writes THEO GARRUN.
