Racism scandal chases Rafiq out of England
Azeem Rafiq, whose allegations of racism plunged English cricket into crisis, is leaving Britain to protect his family from further abuse and intimidation.
Glamorgan’s Northeast scores 410
Glamorgan batsman Sam Northeast reached 410* against Leicestershire in the English County Championship on Saturday – the ninth-highest first-class score of all time.
Saffas Abroad: Tons of runs as wickets tumble
Colin Ackermann, Wiaan Mulder and Simon Harmer capped off a standout week from South Africans on the English County Championship scene.
Saffa duo smash double centuries
Colin Ackermann and Wiaan Mulder both hit unbeaten double-hundreds for Leicestershire against Sussex in the English County Championship on Thursday.
Saffas Abroad: Ingram the cream of the crop
Colin Ingram was the pick of the South Africans on the English County Championship scene this week.
Watch: Bedingham goes big for Durham again
Former WP batsman David Bedingham continued his fine form for Durham in the County Championship on Thursday.
Proteas have ‘patriotism’ problems
Simon Harmer and Kyle Abbott would improve the Proteas’ chances of winning Test matches. The last time I checked, that was reason enough for any player to be in the selection mix, argues RYAN VREDE.
Saffas in the 2021 County Championship
South Africans have for years dominated the runs and wickets lists of county cricket and 2021 is potentially no different. With the First Class season in full swing, CARL LEWIS scans some of the South Africans in action and how they’ve done so far, highlighting their best performances.
Watch: Harmer takes five for Essex
Check out Simon Harmer’s impressive five-wicket haul in Essex’s 44-run victory over Durham in the County Championship this past Sunday.
County players agree sizeable pay cuts
18 English county sides have agreed to take ‘maximum reductions’ in their base salaries after accepting a ‘support package’ from the English Cricket Board and the country’s Professional Cricketers’ Association.
‘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.
