Bancroft has 'buried David Warner'
Former opener Michael Slater says batsman Cameron Bancroft has ‘buried David Warner’, after recent remarks about the ball-tampering saga that marred Australia’s tour of South Africa earlier this year.
Ponting: Bancroft has done more damage
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has questioned the timing of batsman Cameron Bancroft’s recent remarks about teammate David Warner.
Video: Steyn vs Vaughan - THAT delivery
Several teammates, past and present, were recently asked to name the best of South African fast bowler Dale Steyn’s 400-plus Test wickets.
Olivier glad to take MSL form into Test cricket
Fast bowler Duanne Olivier converted success in the Mzansi Super League to a maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket as day one of South Africa’s series opener against Pakistan ebbed and flowed at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Three maybes for day two in Centurion
We plot three possibilities for day two of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.
Neesham back, Latham rested
Fast bowler Doug Bracewell and all-rounder James Neesham have been recalled to New Zealand’s squad for next year’s ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Babar Azam defies Proteas' pace attack
Babar Azam held Pakistan together against a brilliant South African bowling attack in Centurion with a defiant 71 off 79 balls that included 15 fours, and is Anitha Madikizela’s pick for Play of the Day.
HIGHLIGHTS: Proteas vs Pakistan (day 1)
Highlights from a dramatic first day of the first Test between South African and Pakistan at Centurion as Dale Steyn breaks Shaun Pollock’s Test wickets record.
Olivier knocks out Pakistan on Boxing Day
On a day when the ball dominated the bat most of the time on the international stage, the Proteas’ Duanne Olivier picked up 6-37 against Pakistan to earn him SACricketmag.com’s mantle of Boxing Day’s Turbo Bowler.
The art of extra effort in the field - Lutho Sipamla
The 20-year old Lutho Sipamla sprang into the spotlight in the Mzansi Super League for the Tshwane Spartans, but the young bowler also showed his commitment in the field during the Warriors’ 4-Day Franchise Series match against the Cape Cobras at St George’s Park which started on 19 December.
Watch: Shaheen Afridi, 2-36 vs Proteas, Centurion
Shaheen Afridi speaks to the media after taking 2-36 for Pakistan against the Proteas at Centurion in only his second Test as South Africa reached 127-5 at the close. Afridi dismissed opener Dean Elgar as well as Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis first ball for a duck.
Watch: Duanne Olivier, 6-37, Proteas vs Pakistan
Duanne Olivier speaks to the media after taking 6-37 for the Proteas against Pakistan at Centurion on his recall to the Proteas side.
Twitter tributes: 'Legend of a bloke' Steyn
Cricket personalities vast and varied paid tribute to fast bowler Dale Steyn on Wednesday, after he became South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket on day one of the series opener against Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Smith: Steyn really good against the big teams
Former South African captain Graeme Smith has heralded fast bowler Dale Steyn for his star performances against England and Australia in particular.
Ntini: Steyn's record not a baby's work
Former teammate Makhaya Ntini has paid tribute to fast bowler Dale Steyn, who became South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket on Wednesday.
