Du Plessis ready after lengthy concussion layoff
Faf du Plessis has declared himself ready to return to action after missing nearly three months of cricket due to a concussion he suffered back in June.
Rohit hails Pujara quality as India fight back
Rohit Sharma says Cheteshwar Pujara’s quality was “always there” after the two batsmen frustrated England’s bid for a speedy victory in the third Test at Headingley on Friday.
New Zealand cricket great Cairns paralysed after stroke
New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns has been left paralysed after suffering a stroke during a heart operation and faces “a long road to recovery”, his family said Friday.
Root's latest hundred adds to India agony in third Test
England captain Joe Root’s third hundred in as many Tests against India took his side closer to a series-levelling win at the Yorkshire batsman’s Headingley home ground on Thursday.
Former CSA president calls for Smith, Boucher to step down
Former Cricket South Africa president Ray Mali has called upon current head coach Mark Boucher and director of cricket Graeme Smith to step down from their roles.
Absolutely nailed it - Anderson after India all out for 78
James Anderson said England “absolutely nailed it” after they dismissed India for just 78 on the opening day of the third Test at Headingley on Wednesday before surging into a first-innings lead without losing a wicket.
KP out to build on his Test debut
Dolphins batsman Keegan Petersen is looking to gather personal momentum from his recent debut with the Proteas Test side when he turns out for the Dolphins during the upcoming season.
Pakistan beat West Indies by 109 runs to level series
Shaheen Shah Afridi completed a 10-wicket match haul to bowl Pakistan to a series-levelling 109-run victory over the West Indies in the final session of the second and final Test at Sabina Park on Tuesday.
Bavuma: Proteas team much more inclusive in recent years
South Africa’s limited-overs captain, Temba Bavuma, is adamant there is more inclusivity and equality in the local game now in contrast to how it was in the early 2000s.
Root still 'living the dream' as injury-hit England bid to level India series
England captain Joe Root insists he is “still living my boyhood dream” despite his already injury-stricken side being dealt another blow ahead of the third Test against India at Headingley starting on Wednesday.
Boucher's time is up, he must go now
Mark Boucher’s tenure as head coach of the Proteas must end in the wake of him lying about racially offensive behaviour, failing to lead decisively on issues of race and Enoch Nkwe’s resignation for being undermined, writes RYAN VREDE.
'Undermined' Nkwe quits Proteas
Proteas assistant coach Enoch Nkwe has resigned allegedly amid allegations that he feels he has been reduced to being a ‘cones boy’ in a toxic working environment.
Boucher opens up on SJN allegations, affidavit, apology
Proteas coach Mark Boucher has released a public statement around accusations levelled at him during the Social Justice and Nation Building (SJN) hearings, while offering a “sincere apology for any real and perceived inappropriate behaviour by me”.
Boucher's stance a step towards chaos
Mark Boucher being prepared to litigate the accusation of him being part of singing a racist song about Paul Adams is emotionally immature and sets a precedent which significantly undermines any steps towards racial reconciliation in South African cricket, writes RYAN VREDE.
Uncertainty, distress for Afghan cricketers after Taliban takeover
The crack of bat on ball echoes around Kabul’s international stadium as Afghanistan’s top cricketers prepare for their next tour – just days after the country fell to the Taliban.
