T20 series: 5 talking points
Five things to look out for as South Africa take on England in a two-match T20 series on Friday and Sunday.
Smith rules out comeback
Former South African captain Graeme Smith says he is not planning a comeback to international cricket.
England get winning start
Anya Shrubsole took 3-25 as England’s women beat South Africa’s women by 15 runs in their first T20 on Thursday in Paarl.
Rabada secures county stint
Kagiso Rabada will join England county Kent for a month, in July.
Faf knows his best T20 team
After 18 months of experimentation, T20 captain Faf du Plessis says he knows what South Africa’s strongest team is.
Domingo sets T20 goal
South Africa’s objective at the T20 World Cup will be to reach the semi-finals, from where anything can happen, says coach Russell Domingo.
Parnell still on SA radar
Russell Domingo remains a big fan of Wayne Parnell and hopes the all-rounder can put his injuries behind him.
Morgan, Hales crush A team
Eoin Morgan smashed 42 off 13 balls to signal a change in fortune as England beat South Africa A by 44 runs in a warm-up T20 in Paarl on Wednesday night.
Rain washes out Titans' hopes
Persistent rain washed out the final Momentum One Day Cup group match, between the Titans and the Highveld Lions, in Centurion on Wednesday.
Domingo gets behind Duminy
Proteas coach Russell Domingo has backed JP Duminy to perform for South Africa in the T20 format over the next few months.
McKenzie ready for challenge
Neil McKenzie, South Africa’s new batting consultant, says his transition from player to coach has happened rather quickly.
Knights get consolation win
Rudi Second scored his third hundred of the season to guide the Knights to a 113-run bonus-point victory over the Cape Cobras in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.
Proteas vs Mini Cricket kids
Before the Proteas take on England in their two-match T20 international series, the KFC Mini Cricket Kids will have a go at them, as they do battle at Newlands on Thursday.
Smuts does it all
Eastern Province’s Kelly Smuts made history during a Sunfoil 3-Day Cup game in Paarl this past weekend.
De Kock moves up rankings
Quinton de Kock has broken into the top five of the ICC’s ODI Player Rankings after scoring 326 runs in the series against England.
