Back to basics for Newlands wicket
Newlands curator Evan Flint has been given free rein to produce his best wicket, without pressure from the Proteas captain.
Newlands curator Evan Flint has been given free rein to produce his best wicket, without pressure from the Proteas captain.
The World Cup Qualifiers produced another thriller when the West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by four wickets at the Harare Sports Club to move back to the top of the Super Sixes on Monday.
Michael Heron QC of New Zealand has 48 hours to deliberate, after hearing Kagiso Rabada’s appeal of a two-match suspension on Monday.
Dean Elgar says he is batting well but the start to his 2018 season has been hampered by uncharacteristic dismissals.
Australia are sweating over seamer Mitchell Starc, who was forced to sit out Monday’s training session with a sore calf.
With the four-match series level at 1-1, South Africa and Australia this week meet in the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday.
Proteas bowler Kagiso Rabada’s appeal against his two-match suspension, which has ruled him out for the rest of the series against Australia, has just begun at an undisclosed venue.
The Australians have admitted they will target Vernon Philander over his ‘hacked account’ tweet in which Steve Smith was accused of starting the ‘Rabada Saga’.
The Dolphins made a valiant effort, but the target of 285 set by the Lions was too much as rain had the final say to ensure the Wanderers match ended in a draw.
Ireland reignited their World Cup qualification hopes when they defeated Scotland by 25 runs at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
St Andrew’s School of Bloemfontein, representing the Knights franchise, are the 2018 Coca-Cola Schools T20 Challenge champions, beating Hilton College by six wickets in a thrilling final at Tukkies on Sunday afternoon. THEO GARRUN reports.
The Warriors fell eight runs short of what would have been a remarkable victory over the Knights, and which would have consolidated their position at the top of the Sunfoil table.
Chris Morris and Duanne Olivier have been included in the Proteas squad for the remaining two Tests against Australia.
Australia’s bowlers are planning to change tactics in targeting AB de Villiers, the standout batsman of the series.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan and reserve player Nurul Hasan were both docked 25% of their match fee after their actions during an ill-tempered victory over Sri Lanka.