Kiwis crash in first ODI
Kane Williamson’s tenure as stand-in captain for the tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa got off to a woeful start in Harare as he watched his hosts chase down a target of 304 in the first ODI.
Kleinveldt the all-round hero
Rory Kleinveldt scored 33 and took two wickets to be the hero of the day, taking Northamptonshire to an unbelievable win over Worcestershire in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
Rain robs Vilas of his chance
The rain that washed out three days of the second Test between South Africa and Bangladesh has robbed debutant Dane Vilas the chance of staking a claim in the side.
Ingram on a roll
Colin Ingram picked up his second hundred in a week to steer Glamorgan to victory over Essex in the Royal London Cup in Cardiff.
The third Ashes Test: Five lessons
Barely a week after Australia thrashed England by 405-runs at Lord’s, the hosts responded with an emphatic eight-wicket victory at Edgbaston, to go 2-1 up. Tom Sizeland picks five lessons learnt from the encounter.
Third day lost due to rain
Rain, caused by a cyclone called Komen, washed out the second and third day of the second Test between South Africa and Bangladesh on Friday and Saturday.
England complete comprehensive victory
England are 2-1 up in the Ashes, as they needed just three days to beat Australia by eight wickets in the third Test match at Edgbaston on Friday.
Vaughan hails Proteas batting order
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says South Africa have the best batting order in Test cricket at the moment when it comes to batting in bowler friendly conditions.
Ashes news round-up
James Anderson, England’s all-time leading wicket-taker, will miss the fourth Test against Australia and possibly the rest of the Ashes series after suffering a side injury at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Steyn re-ignites his passion
Dale Steyn says his passion and hunger to win games for South Africa has been the pillar behind his reign as arguably the best fast bowler of his generation.
Leie ready for India tour
South Africa’s recent spin debutant Eddie Leie will look to build on his skills for international cricket when he tours to India with the SA A squad.
Twitterati's tribute to Steyn
The wires were buzzing after Steyn became the second South African to take 400 Tests wickets .@DaleSteyn62 in 400 club – joint second fastest to the mark, only the second from SA: http://t.co/dgCrpe2tgX pic.twitter.com/0nTkKnLS0s — Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) July 30, 2015 @DaleSteyn62 400thwicket taker second after @shaunpollock hurrahhhhh bunch of a winner! Proud of you — RSA Min of Sport… Read more →
Dale Steyn in numbers
SACricketmag.com takes a look at Dale Steyn’s career bowling stats as he celebrates taking his 400th Test wicket in the second match against Bangladesh in Mirpur.
Steyn joins elite 400-club
Dale Steyn is the joint second fastest bowler ever to reach 400 Test wickets. SACricketmag.com looks at who is on the list.
Selectors drop De Kock for Vilas
The out-of-form Quinton de Kock will be dropped for the second Test against Bangladesh, which starts on Thursday, and be replaced by Dane Vilas.
