Foakes to miss NZ series
Sam Billings was called into the England squad for the two-Test series with New Zealand on Wednesday after Ben Foakes was ruled out with a torn hamstring due to a freak accident.
Edgbaston to welcome 18,000 fans
Around 18,000 fans will be allowed to attend each day of next month’s second Test between England and New Zealand at Edgbaston, which will be the first of the British government’s next wave of pilot events.
The way forward for Proteas needs focus on feeder system
The Proteas have slumped to seventh in the Test rankings and their prospects in the other formats aren’t encouraging. Their rehabilitation will require a long-term approach that should include four key features in the structure of South African cricket, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas have 'patriotism' problems
Simon Harmer and Kyle Abbott would improve the Proteas’ chances of winning Test matches. The last time I checked, that was reason enough for any player to be in the selection mix, argues RYAN VREDE.
Rewind: AB's amazing 169 against Australia
Enjoy this vintage weekend ‘rewind’ by looking back when AB de Villiers compiled a dominant 169 against Australia at the WACA in 2012 to help set up another away-series win for the Proteas.
Rewind: When Bavuma scored maiden Test century
Relive the moment back in 2016 when Temba Bavuma scored an unforgettable Test century against England at Newlands.
Pakistan close in on massive win
Pakistan were thwarted by bad light this past Sunday, one wicket short of a second successive innings win over Zimbabwe, but could afford to start contemplating a clean sweep of series wins on their southern-Africa tour.
Watch: Celebrating Rusere's historic achievement
Langton Rusere became the first black African umpire to stand in a Test match. Ryan Vrede says the history-making feat should be celebrated.
Deal with the devil will destroy South African cricket
After looking on the verge of purging itself from the toxic members’ council, the interim board and government conceded to a resolution that will ‘save’ cricket in the short term but kill it eventually, writes RYAN VREDE.
It's burn or fly for South African cricket
Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa gave cricket the hard reset it needed, but that drastic step will mean nothing if the corrective action isn’t carefully considered, writes RYAN VREDE.
Watch: Brilliant season for Nortje
Anrich Nortje had a brilliant Test season. Take a look at some highlights below.
CSA mess: Time to dismantle a toxic body
Let the purge of the power drunk at Cricket South Africa begin. The game deserves better, even at the expense of an international ban, writes RYAN VREDE.
Boucher is failing and his reckoning is nearing
Great coaches are able to find solutions to their team’s most difficult challenges in relatively short periods of time. Mark Boucher’s capacity to do so is now in question, writes RYAN VREDE.
Sri Lanka secure second draw in Antigua
Sri Lanka once again batted out the final day’s play to seal a draw in the second Test match against the West Indies in Antigua on Friday.
West Indies set Sri Lanka big target to win
Kraigg Brathwaite made 85 and Jason Holder struck an unbeaten 71 as the West Indies set Sri Lanka a target of 377 for victory.
