Markram, Duminy, Amla return
Aiden Markram, JP Duminy and Hashim Amla have been selected for the final two ODIs against Sri Lanka.
De Kock pleased to be in his groove
Batsman Quinton de Kock expressed relief after graduating to a century in South Africa’s 71-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third ODI at Kingsmead in Durban.
PREVIEW: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (3rd ODI)
The Proteas take on Sri Lanka in the third ODI in Durban as they aim to clinch the series by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Smith, Warner miss Pakistan series
Cricket Australia has confirmed that David Warner and Steve Smith will not play against Pakistan, but rather in the IPL in order to first regain match fitness for the World Cup.
Tests only blot on Tahir’s copybook
Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says Imran Tahir will be revered in the shorter formats of the game, but he may harbour regrets from his Test career.
The case for George Linde
Late last year, at a Cape Town Blitz media conference shortly before the start of the Mzansi Super League, Ashwell Prince stated that George Linde featured in conversation among the national selection panel in 2015-16.
Hall: Why does Bavuma have to carry ‘Q’?
Former Proteas all-rounder Andrew Hall has insisted South African cricket remove racial transformation targets from selection policy.
Du Plessis anticipates Duminy, Steyn returns
Captain Faf du Plessis outlined some of South Africa’s plans for the remainder of this month’s series against Sri Lanka, after South Africa won the second ODI by 113 runs at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday.
SA crumble around Faf and De Kock
The Proteas managed to scrape out 251 runs on a good batting wicket in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Centurion. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Phehlukwayo back as SA bat first
The Proteas lost the toss and will bat first in the second ODI at Centurion. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Ngidi: We have the World Cup as the bigger picture
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has insisted the Proteas’ focus remains on the ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka as 30 May 2019’s opening World Cup fixture against England nears.
STATS: SA vs Sri Lanka (2nd ODI)
South Africa secured a commanding eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Johannesburg to go 1-0 up in the five-match ODI series. ANITHA MADIKIZELA digs into the stats ahead of the second ODI at SuperSport Park.
Proteas’ six probable World Cup discards
Names like Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir are near certainties for South Africa’s squad for the 2019 World Cup, while others such as Christiaan Jonker, Junior Dala and Khaya Zondo probably haven’t done enough in ODI cricket to warrant a trip to the limited-overs showpiece in the United Kingdom.
Preview: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (2nd ODI)
The Proteas take on Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Centurion as both sides aim to build momentum for the World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
HIGHLIGHTS: Proteas thump Sri Lanka at the Wanderers
A masterclass century from Faf du Plessis led South Africa to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Johannesburg after Imran Tahir (3-26) bamboozled the visitors in the first innings of the first ODI.
