Tahir shows his class, helps friend and foe

Following the Proteas’ win over Sri Lanka, veteran spinner Imran Tahir spent time working with both teammate Tabraiz Shamsi and opponent Jeffrey Vandersay.

Du Plessis: Victory feels hollow

Captain Faf du Plessis says the Proteas’ nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street was a welcome break from the pain of the World Cup, but still feels hollow. DANIEL GALLAN reports.

Job done as Proteas brush aside Sri Lanka

Thankfully, South African cricket fans don’t have to go full into full meltdown mode and burn their Proteas shirts in public because while victory over Sri Lanka was a matter of too little too late, it at least lifted some of the gloom around a poor World Cup campaign, writes GARY LEMKE.

Player ratings: All smiles for ruthless Proteas

Without the pressure of trying to advance to the playoffs, the Proteas turned in a complete performance. WADE PRETORIUS rates the efforts of the South Africans.

Amla, Faf fire as Proteas bounce back

Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis scored half-centuries to steer the Proteas to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Pretorius reduces Sri Lanka to 203

South Africa need 204 runs to win after dismissing Sri Lanka for a modest total at Chester-le-Street.

Duminy, Pretorius return as SA bowl first

South Africa have won the toss and elected to bowl in the World Cup match against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street.

FAN CAMS: Proteas vs Sri Lanka

There remains a loyal fan base behind the Proteas in Durham despite South Africa’s early exit from the competition. 

Predictions: All but one predict SA will win

The SA Cricket magazine team believe the Proteas will derail Sri Lanka’s hopes for a top-four place when the teams meet at Chester-le-street on Friday.

'We want to apologise to Proteas fans'

JP Duminy charted new territory when he became the first to overtly apologise to the public back home following the Proteas’ World Cup woes. DANIEL GALLAN reports.

Duminy dismisses former players’ ‘agendas’

JP Duminy is expected to return to the Proteas side for the first time since the loss to India on 5 June. DANIEL GALLAN reports.

Proteas vs Sri Lanka: Can SA meddle in last 4 plans?

While the Proteas’ World Cup playoff hopes have already been dashed, they can still have a say in the makeup of the four semi-finalists starting against Sri Lanka, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Dale Steyn: The route to 422

Relive some of Dale Steyn’s greatest moments that led him to becoming South Africa’s all-time highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.

Dale Steyn turns 36: A photographic journey

Take a look at some of the best images of Dale Steyn taken throughout his glittering career as the Proteas fast-bowling legend turns 36 today.

Judge us on more than CWC - Maketa

Proteas assistant coach Malibongwe Maketa wants the coaching unit to be judged on more than their failed World Cup campaign as he painted a picture that isn’t as bleak as people may deem it to be.