
Irfan banned for a year
Pakistan have handed out a one-year ban, plus a $1 000 fine, to fast bowler Mohammad Irfan for failing to report approaches by bookmakers.
Pakistan have handed out a one-year ban, plus a $1 000 fine, to fast bowler Mohammad Irfan for failing to report approaches by bookmakers.
Russell Domingo remains unsure about his future as Proteas head coach.
Faf du Plessis has admitted that his side were lucky to emerge with a series victory in New Zealand, after the final Test in Hamilton was rained out.
Heavy overnight rain forced day five of the third Test off, allowing the Proteas to win the series 1-0, and move up to No 2 in the world.
Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock should play their natural game as the Proteas look to avoid defeat in the third Test.
Titans wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen has been named as the Titans Player of the Year at SuperSport Park on Tuesday night.
If the Proteas lose tomorrow, they will remain No 3 in the Test rankings, and lose out on a considerable amount of prize money.
Proteas assistant coach Adrian Birrell believes they can show the fighting spirit that has seen them draw Test matches against the odds in recent times.
South Africa’s top-order has failed miserably in New Zealand.
The horrendous mix-up that led to the run-out of Theunis de Bruyn summed up the Proteas’ top-order collapse on day four.
South Africa were 80-5 and trailed by 95 runs at stumps on day four of the series-deciding Test in Hamilton.
Warriors batsman Colin Ingram believes the suspended Qualifier against the Knights brought about a stronger mindset the following day.
Colin de Grandhomme blasted 57 as New Zealand finished their first innings with a 175-run lead at tea on day four in Hamilton.
Kane Williamson finished on 176 as New Zealand crept to an 83-run lead at lunch on day four in Hamilton.
New Zealand have to show more urgency on day four if they’re to avoid drawing the third Test and losing the series.