India, New Zealand name squads for WTC final
New Zealand and India have announced their squads for the World Test Championship final, with Black Caps captain Kane Williamson included after recovering from injury.
Is a one-off World Test Championship match all that bad?
It feels fitting that in a format which rewards exceptionally high levels of temperament and talent, a one-off Test decides the champions of the world, writes RYAN VREDE.
Watch: Celebrating the genius of Anrich Nortje
Ryan Vrede thinks Anrich Nortje is the Proteas’ most important Test bowler. He may not finish among the greats statistically, but his impact will be immense.
ICC sticks with percentage of points won in WTC
The ICC has announced that percentage of points won will decide the next World Test Championship finalists after the system was adopted for the Covid-19-hit inaugural event.
New Zealand ease to series win
New Zealand overpowered England by eight wickets in the second Test at Edgbaston on Sunday as they sealed a 1-0 series win with more than a day to spare.
Player Ratings: De Kock, pacemen shine in first Test
South Africa convincingly beat the West Indies by an innings and 63 runs in the first Test of the series. The Proteas last away Test win came against England back in 2017 at Trent Bridge. It was the perfect way to begin Dean Elgar’s tenure as captain of the side with Quinton de Kock and the fast bowlers playing starring… Read more →
Proteas awaken from two-year slumber but is it sustainable?
The Proteas produced their most complete Test performance under Mark Boucher, addressing some major concerns in the process. What happens next is as important as what happened in St.Lucia, writes RYAN VREDE.
Highlights: Windies vs Proteas (Day 1)
Catch all the highlights from day one of the second Test match between the Windies and South Africa at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
LIVE: England vs NZ (2nd Test, Day 3)
Follow the live action as England host the Black Caps in the second Test at Edgbaston.
Conway, Young shine as Black Caps frustrate England
Devon Conway and Will Young fell in sight of Test hundreds as New Zealand established a solid position against England in the second and final Test at Edgbaston.
Proteas in control against Windies
Quinton de Kock led a resolute effort as South Africa lost just one wicket in advancing to 205 for five, a lead of 108 runs, at lunch on the second day of the first Test against the West Indies in St Lucia on Friday.
A throwback to a glorious past as Proteas seamers shine
The Proteas’ seamers produced a performance that was reminiscent of the high standard the country’s best attacks have set. It stirred hope of a future that will feel familiar, writes RYAN VREDE.
Ngidi: No division over differing BLM gestures
Proteas fast-bowler Lungi Ngidi has stressed that there is no division in the team and that each player was entitled to their own way of recognising the Black Lives Matter movement.
Highlights: West Indies vs South Africa (Day 1)
After the bowlers dominated on day one, South Africa will head into day two of the first Test against the West Indies with a 31-run lead. Catch all the highlights here:
Boult at the double before England recover
Trent Boult took two wickets in two balls on his return to New Zealand duty before England fought back to be 258-7 at stumps on the first day of the second and final Test at Edgbaston on Thursday.
