Smith rises in Test batting rankings, Saffas struggle

Steve Smith has replaced Virat Kohli at No 2 in the Test batting rankings, while elsewhere South Africans don’t feature prominently.

Watch: Paine apologises for Sydney behaviour, defends Smith

Australia captain Tim Paine has apologised for his sledging behaviour during the third Test against India, which ended in a draw on Monday.

Four players to watch against Pakistan

The Proteas will face a stern challenge when they take on Pakistan in two Test matches, starting at the end of the month. ANDRE HUISAMEN selects four players crucial to the Proteas’ quest for success.

Rain spoils Titans, Knights clash in Potch

The Momentum One-Day Cup encounter between the Titans and Knights has been abandoned due to persistent rain in Potchefstroom.

Highlights: India secure famous draw

India claimed a famous draw as Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin defied Australia’s bowlers for the entire final session, after Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara laid the platform earlier in the day.

Watch: Steve Smith scuffs the wicket

Steve Smith has come under fire for seemingly attempting to remove the guard marks of India batsman Rishabh Pant after the tea break.

Watch: Paine and Ashwin go at it

Tim Paine and Ravi Ashwin had a heated exchange during the Sydney Test match that ended in the wicketkeeper accusing the spinner of being disliked by his teammates.

Gabba Test gets green light

The final Test of the series between Australia and India will take place at the Gabba in Brisbane after Covid-19 concerns were eased.

India defiant as Pant excels

India, led by a sensational innings from Rishabh Pant, stood firm for the entirety of the final day to secure a draw with Australia in Sydney.

Sydney incident highlights importance of sustained racism stance

Cricket has moved on from symbolic support of anti-racism movements, while racists have shown no lack of appetite to abuse non-white players, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE. 

Ashwin alleges racial abuse from crowd

Ravi Ashwin says India players have experienced racial abuse in their current Test match against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Roelofsen shines as Dolphins triumph

Grant Roelofsen scored 92 as the Dolphins beat the Knights by 53 runs in their One Day Cup match in Potchefstroom. 

Highlights: India have mountain to climb in Sydney

Cameron Green posted his highest Test score and Steve Smith impressed again before Australia removed both openers as India look to stave off defeat in the third Test at the SCG.

India face fight for survival in Sydney

The Indian batsmen will face an uphill task on Monday in order to avoid defeat against Australia in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Dolphins thrash Titans in Potchefstroom

The Dolphins got their Momentum One-Day Cup defence off to a solid start with a 76-run victory over the Titans on Saturday.