
Sri Lanka dig in against SA U19s
A stonewall performance by Sri Lanka’s No 6 batsman wrested the initiative away from South Africa U19s on day two of the second Youth Test in Kurunegala.
A stonewall performance by Sri Lanka’s No 6 batsman wrested the initiative away from South Africa U19s on day two of the second Youth Test in Kurunegala.
While still smarting from their humiliating exit from the Tri-Nations ODI series in Barbados, AB de Villiers and other top-level Proteas now turn their attention to Caribbean T20 jamboree.
Embattled Proteas coach Russell Domingo says some senior players are playing too much cricket and losing their focus on the national side.
Josh van Heerden’s solid 81 underpinned South Africa U19’s good start in the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka, as they ran up 244 on day one.
Pakistan’s coach Mickey Arthur has praised the depth of talent in his team, saying their skill levels are better than those of South Africa and Australia.
Australia showed the value of versatility as they cruised to a 58-run victory over the West Indies and take the Tri-Nations title in Barbados.
The first Youth Test between Sri Lanka U19s and South Africa U19s ended in a draw on Saturday.
Too many players failed to perform and they let themselves and the coaches down in a ‘disappointing’ Tri-Nations series, says captain AB de Villiers.
West Indies will play Australia in the Tri-Nation series final, after they beat the Proteas by 100 runs in Barbados on Friday.
Wiaan Mulder led from the front by taking 4-19 in a brilliant spell of bowling to put the SA U19s in a strong position against Sri Lanka.
Tom Sizeland highlights five talking points ahead of the Proteas’ must-win Tri-Nation series clash against West Indies on Friday.
Wiaan Mulder’s U19 team came under immediate pressure on day one of their Youth Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt says the team is recharged and refreshed ahead of their clash against West Indies in Barbados on Friday.
Mignon du Preez has stepped down as Proteas women’s captain in all formats, and has been replaced by Dane van Niekerk.
Persistent rain in Barbados forced the game off between the Proteas and Australia on Sunday.