The day Vernon Philander beat Merv Hughes...
Seamer Vernon Philander surpassed Australian Merv Hughes’ tally of 212 Test wickets on day two of South Africa’s series opener against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban.
Rampant Fernando leads resurgent Sri Lankans
Sri Lankan fast bowler Vishwa Fernando rampaged through the South African batting order to take 4-62 in the first Test to earn himself Wednesday’s Turbo Bowler award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
De Kock runs out Bavuma
Temba Bavuma was unlucky to be run out in the most unfortunate circumstances by Quinton de Kock at Kingsmead in Wednesday’s Play of the Day, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
'Shame, I didn't mean to do that'
Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock joked about running out teammate Temba Bavuma, as South Africa struggled on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday.
De Kock eases SA's batting woes
The Proteas posted 235 thanks to 80 from Quinton de Kock before Sri Lanka ended day one with 49-1 at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
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.
