Boucher: We want players to peak at the right time
Proteas coach Mark Boucher believes the IPL experience for several South African players in the UAE will serve the team well ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Don't boycott men's cricket, pleads ex-Afghan women's chief
International cricketers should support the Afghanistan men’s team, not punish them by boycotting matches, if the Taliban bars women from playing, says the former director of the women’s side.
The coaching crisis that threatens cricket's future
The appointment of ex-Proteas players to key international coaching positions despite most having a complete lack of experience is perplexing and potentially damaging for the game. It’s time we start giving elite coaching the respect and attention it deserves, writes RYAN VREDE.
Malinga retires from international cricket
Fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who led Sri Lanka to victory at the 2014 T20 World Cup, on Tuesday quit T20 internationals to complete his retirement as a player.
New Zealand ready for a crack at Pakistan
New Zealand cricket coach Glenn Pocknall on Tuesday said his team were ready to have a crack at Pakistan, insisting the heavy security surrounding the players would not be a distraction.
Kohli backed to continue as India captain in all three formats
Virat Kohli will continue to captain India in all three formats, a top national cricket board official said on Tuesday, after speculation that the batting great could be replaced as skipper for limited-overs games.
Amla's return to Western Province falls through
Western Province has received another blow in their preparation for the new season after Proteas great Hashim Amla confirmed that he will not be returning to Newlands.
Ganguly defends 'dead scared' India players' Test boycott
India cricket chief Sourav Ganguly insists his country’s players must not be blamed for the cancelled fifth Test against England at Old Trafford.
Rafiq vows to 'tell the world' about Yorkshire racism row
Azeem Rafiq warned Yorkshire on Monday that his racism allegations against his former English county team will be revealed.
Philander to help bring 'positive change' to Pakistan
Former Proteas speedster Vernon Philander has been put in charge of Pakistan’s bowling for the T20 World Cup.
Paine to have neck surgery as Ashes loom
Australia Test captain Tim Paine will undergo surgery for a pinched nerve in his neck, but is confident of being fit for the opening Test of the Ashes series against England.
Sri Lanka's new mystery spinner picked for T20 World Cup
Maheesh Theekshana has been included in Sri Lanka’s 15-man squad for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup.
Old Trafford cancellation adds to Ashes uncertainty
The dramatic last-minute cancellation of the deciding fifth Test at Old Trafford has heightened the tension already surrounding the upcoming Ashes series, although English cricket’s top administrator still believes postponement is “probably not where we are going to end up”.
Markram to play in Indian Premier League
Aiden Markram will replace Dawid Malan in the Punjab Kings squad for the remainder of this year’s IPL tournament.
Set expectations low for Proteas' World Cup campaign
The T20 World Cup has come a year and a coach too soon for the Proteas, writes RYAN VREDE.
