• Cook still hopeful of call-up

    Cook still hopeful of call-up

    Stephen Cook, after scoring an unbeaten fifty against an England XI for South Africa A, says earning a call-up to the Proteas remains in the back of his mind.

    Lions begin title defence with victory

    Lions begin title defence with victory

    The Highveld Lions sealed a thrilling 79-run victory over the Dolphins in Johannesburg on Sunday, to start their title defence on a successful note.

    England dominate on day one

    England dominate on day one

    Steven Finn and Alex Hales put on timely displays as England ripped through South Africa A in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday.

    Steven Finn

    England get off to good start

    England took key early wickets to leave South Africa A on 66-3 at lunch, as the visitors finalise their preparations ahead of the first Test against the Proteas.

    Steyn on track to face England

    Steyn on track to face England

    The South African batsmen might be struggling in the Sunfoil Series, but at least it looks like Dale Steyn will be fit for the Boxing Day Test.

    Taylor comes out to bat for Hales

    Taylor comes out to bat for Hales

    James Taylor has backed teammate Alex Hales to bounce back in England’s final warm-up game against South Africa A in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday.

    Van Zyl has point to prove

    Van Zyl has point to prove

    After a difficult series against India, Stiaan van Zyl knows the clock is ticking on his continued selection as an opener for the Test side.

    Dala impresses with five-for

    Dala impresses with five-for

    The most impressive player to come out of the warm-up game between England and an SA Invitational XI was fast bowler Junior Dala.