Steyn draws level with Kapil Dev's 434
South African fast bowler Dale Steyn drew level with former India seamer Kapil Dev’s 434 Test wickets on day one of the series opener against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban.
De Bruyn absence a misnomer
The Proteas continue to ponder who will bat at seven in the order during the World Cup, but must be mindful of the importance of the position in Test match cricket, too, writes Jonhenry Wilson.
De Kock binds SA innings
Temba Bavuma’s 47 and Quinton de Kock’s 44 not out helped the Proteas reach 181-7 by tea on day one of the first Test at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Top-order collapse sees SA post 89-4
The Proteas suffered yet another top-order collapse as they posted 89-4 at lunch on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
De Bruyn out as SA bat first in Durban
The Proteas have lost the toss and will bat first in the opening Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead.
SA stars at PSL: Parnell, Wiese, Viljoen and more
The Pakistan Super League will start in the United Arab Emirates this week. Seven South Africans will be dotted across four of the tournament’s six franchises.
PREVIEW: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (1st Test)
The Proteas break away from their World Cup preparations to take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Five key battles: SA vs Sri Lanka
A quintet of battles to anticipate ahead of South Africa and Sri Lanka’s opening Test at Kingsmead in Durban this week.
Maharaj ahead of Sri Lanka Test
Keshav Maharaj chats to the media ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Ngidi: I'm back now
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi welcomed a relatively successful, albeit anxious, return to competitive cricket last week.
Maharaj 'taking nothing for granted'
Spinner Keshav Maharaj is understandably eager to see South Africa avenge last year’s Test series defeat to Sri Lanka.
Where to next for Farhaan Behardien?
Farhaan Behardien has not played an ODI in almost a year – and is all but out of contention for a berth in South Africa’s squad for the 2019 World Cup, writes Jonhenry Wilson.
Rassie dents Klaasen's World Cup hopes
The recent rise of Rassie van der Dussen has stunted Heinrich Klaasen’s chance for a starting position in the Proteas’ World Cup XI, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Rassie on WC selection: Whatever happens will happen
South African batsman Rassie van der Dussen has relished a promising start to a Proteas career that has already yielded four half-centuries in 10 fixtures.
'Gibson a good candidate for England'
Fast bowler Mark Wood has stated ‘the guys really rate him and trust him’, amid speculation South Africa coach Ottis Gibson might rejoin England.
