County Championship

‘I learned to be a lot more attacking’ – Kleinveldt

Former Northamptonshire all-rounder Rory Kleinveldt says County Cricket made him a more attacking bowler as he calls time on his career in England, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Abbott, Steyn destroy Somerset

Kyle Abbott outshone Dale Steyn as the Hampshire duo teamed up in a dominating six-wicket victory against Somerset in the County Championship.

Morkel’s six enhances status

Morne Morkel took six wickets in a thrilling win for Surrey over Lancashire and enhanced his status as a cutting-edge leader.

Morkel returns to action

Morne Morkel bowled seven overs for Surrey’s seconds as he returned to action for the first time since being injured in the fourth Test against Australia in early April.

Amla, Rossouw back Vince’s 201

Rilee Rossouw picked up the baton from his fallen comrade Hashim Amla to save Hampshire from defeat against Somerset at Taunton in the County Championship.

Slow, solid and steady in the County Championship

It was a mixed bag for South African players on the County circuit, with the promise of much to come in the next three days.

Amla fights to the last

Hashim Amla’s determined ton was a labour in vain as Hampshire went down fighting to Nottinghamshire in the County Championship.

Viljoen shows batting prowess

Hardus Viljoen stood out with the bat, scoring a half-century for Derbyshire on an adequate day one for the Saffas in round two of the County Championship.

Wiese’s all-round performance

David Wiese took 4-56 and scored his 10th first-class ton in Sussex’s draw against Warwickshire in the first round of the 2018 County Championship season.

Abbott shows early form

Kyle Abbott enhanced his all-round credentials as he helped Hampshire to a 196-run win over Worcestershire in the opening County cricket match in Southampton.