Faf wary of Pakistan's spin threat
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas batters need a multi-dimensional skill set to negotiate the threat posed by Pakistan’s spinners.
Root steadies England's shaky ship
Sri Lanka scored 381 and then had England under pressure before Joe Root brought some stability to the innings in Galle.
India hand Proteas successful bowling blueprint
With the series against Australia all but confirmed, there are lessons to be learned for the Proteas from India’s bowling strategies against Steve Smith and co, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Matthews ton anchors Sri Lanka's day
Sri Lanka were 229-4 at stumps on the first day of the second Test against England after an Angelo Matthews century gave them a much-needed confidence boost.
Kirsten's work at the heart of India's success, not the IPL
The argument that the Indian Premier League is directly responsible for India chasing down a massive target to win their series is flawed. It has more to do with a thinking transformation that Gary Kirsten was the catalyst for, writes RYAN VREDE.
Pant hails 'biggest moment of my life'
India batsman Rishabh Pant has described his team’s triumph in Australia as a ‘dream’ after he narrowly got the visitors over the line in Brisbane on Tuesday.
India victory: Twitter goes ballistic
The cricketing world was treated to a spectacular finishing in Brisbane on Tuesday. Here’s how social media reacted to India’s heroic victory over Australia.
Incredible India pull off one of the great Test wins
The most immense collective effort helped India chase down a massive target to beat Australia by three wickets and win the series, reports RYAN VREDE.
Kallis needs to prove his worth
Great players rarely make great coaches in any sport. Jacques Kallis has an opportunity to prove his worth and should be given the space to do so, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Highlights: Siraj five-for, Smith 50 set stage for grand finale
Australia entered day four looking to press on to build a big lead, but five wickets to Mohammed Siraj and four for Shardul Thakur pegged the home side back, with Steve Smith the only player passing 50, setting up an epic day-five finish.
Siraj excels as India chase big target
Mohammed Siraj took a five-for as India bowled Australia out for 294, leaving them to chase 328 to win the series on the final day.
England claim convincing victory in Galle
A 62-run partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence guided England to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.
England stumble in pursuit of victory
Sri Lanka, driven by a century from Lahiru Thirimanne, fought hard in their second innings and had England in trouble with just 74 runs needed victory.
Highlights: India lower-order frustrates Aussies
A 123-run partnership between Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur saw India bowled out just 33 runs short of Australia’s first innings, with Josh Hazlewood claiming a five-wicket haul, before Australia’s openers extended their lead to 54 by stumps on day three.
India fight back against Australia
A gutsy fightback with the bat by the Indian lower order has presented the visitors with the opportunity of earning a result in the final Test in Brisbane.
