• Lower order provides blueprint for success

    Lower order provides blueprint for success

    There’s nothing cricket loves more than order. This is a sport that wants to know exactly what time tea is served and won’t allow for an early start to proceedings no matter how late the sun sets in Durban, writes DANIEL GALLAN.

    Jofra Archer

    Proteas' lead reaches 300

    The Proteas’ second-innings tally moved to 197-7 – for a lead of 300 – at lunch on day three of the first Test against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.

    Proteas peeved by Archer beamers

    Proteas peeved by Archer beamers

    Proteas seamer Vernon Philander has implored umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney to ‘stand your ground’ and withdraw England fast bowler Jofra Archer from the attack on day three of the ongoing Test series opener at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

    Ball wins one-sided contest

    Ball wins one-sided contest

    The celebration of a wicket in cricket, much like a goal in football or a try in rugby, has in the past been described as orgasmic. It is the sudden release of emotion after sustained pressure and tension. This is why every dismissal features on a highlights reel, but only a handful of boundaries are included. It is the rarity… Read more →