Ntini at the treble for SA Emerging
Thando Ntini’s triple strike put South Africa Emerging on top before their Sri Lanka counterparts hit back to reach the halfway mark of their decisive four-day clash in a fighting position in Pretoria on Friday.
Ireland capitulate to record defeat
Ireland crashed to the seventh lowest total in the history of Test cricket – and a heavy 143-run defeat – against England at Lord’s on Friday.
Who was left out? Aussies' Ashes discards
Australia have trimmed their provisional 25-man squad for the Ashes series to a final 17. Here are the eight unlucky discards – and why.
Neser, Labuschagne named in Ashes squad
The South African-born Michael Neser and Marnus Labuschagne have been named in Australia’s squad for the Ashes series, which will start with the first Test at Edgbatson in Birmingham on Thursday.
Pakistan pace ace quits Test cricket
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has retired from Test cricket. He will remain available for ODI and T20I selection.
Lightning Vilas sinks Vikings
Former Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Dane Vilas led Lancashire to triumph over Yorkshire in Thursday’s T20 Blast fixture at Headingley in Leeds.
Rassie ensures Knights down Nationals
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen starred for the Vancouver Knights during Thursday’s eight-wicket victory over the Toronoto Nationals in the opening match of the 2019 Global T20 Canada.
Van Tonder to the fore with captain's ton
A classy opening-day century by captain Raynard van Tonder helped put South Africa Emerging on top in their second and final four-day encounter with Sri Lanka Emerging at the LC de Villiers Oval in Pretoria on Thursday.
Brits, Searle can't stop defeat
The Bangladesh Women’s Emerging team beat hosts South Africa Emerging by four wickets to level the three-match, one-day series one all in Pretoria on Thursday.
Intriguing third day awaits at Lord's
England’s second innings moved to 303-9 – for a lead of 181 – on day two of the one-off Test against Ireland at Lord’s in London on Thursday.
Leach wins one for cricket's nerds
The stars aligned for Jack Leach on Thursday. He wasn’t meant to stick around for as long as he did.
Proteas' best and worst nightwatchmen
England nightwatchman Jack Leach struck a maiden Test half-century against Ireland at Lord’s on Thursday. The Proteas’ lower-order batsmen and tail-enders have managed Leach-esque contributions in the past.
Ponting: Stokes brash with a bit of an ego
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has likened all-rounder Ben Stokes to ex-England captain Andrew Flintoff.
AB contemplates playing in The Hundred
Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers has expressed interest in a Middlesex return in the T20 Blast – and participation in The Hundred – next year.
Rhodes in contention for India job
Former Proteas batsman Jonty Rhodes has applied for the post of Indian fielding coach.
