Centuries and ducks are polar opposites in cricket. The former epitomises success for a batsman, while the latter means failure. For South Africa, there are several examples of both. Hashim Amla has 26 centuries and four ducks in ODI cricket. Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England have dismissed the veteran right-hander for zero, while the Sri Lankans – and West… Read more →
A century from Misbah-ul-Haq guided Pakistan to 282-4 on day one of the second Test against England in Dubai on Thursday.
India won the fourth ODI against South Africa and kept their chances in the series alive with a 35-run win in Chennai on Thursday.
The high-flying Dolphins were brought down to earth in the Momentum One-Day Cup when they were beaten by seven wickets in just 27 overs by the Titans at Centurion on Wednesday.
Dale Steyn says the fourth One-Day International against India in Chennai on Thursday is not only an opportunity to seal the series, but also a platform for the ODI squad to build their credentials as good travellers.
Five talking points ahead of the fourth One-Day International between India and South Africa in Chennai on Thursday.
The Dolphins will rest their regular captain, Morne van Wyk, for their two Momentum One-Day Cup games this week as he recovers from a wrist injury, with a view to having him fully fit for the Ram Slam T20 Challenge.
The latest statistics heading into the third One-Day International between India and South Africa at Chennai on Thursday. The Proteas lead the series 2-1.
Former Indian batting star Virender Sehwag has confirmed his retirement from international cricket and the the IPL via Twitter on Tuesday.
South Africa have never won an ODI series against India in India. With two games left to play in the current five-match series and the Proteas leading 2-1, they can turn their fortunes around.
Titans batsman Dean Elgar has been called up to replace JP Duminy in the squad for the remainder of the One-Day International series against India.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been included in India’s Test squad for the first two Tests against South Africa in November.
Five lessons from the third One-Day International between India and South Africa on Sunday.
MS Dhoni has defended the decision to again change India’s batting line-up in their defeat to South Africa after they failed to chase down 271.
The International Cricket Council is considering introducing a ‘greeny yellow’ ball to Test cricket, which it hopes will allow matches to continue in bad light.
