SuperSport Park in Centurion will play host to the Boxing Day Test match for the first time in history, but it will be a known enemy that the Proteas will encounter when they face off against Pakistan for the 13th time on home soil.
Kgaudise Molefe’s Khaya Majola Week campaign affirms South Africa’s strong spin-bowling production line, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Pakistan have confirmed that their danger man, Mohammad Abbas, will miss out on the Boxing Day Test against the Proteas at Centurion, with Shadab Khan also on the injured list.
India have ditched their experienced opening pair and replaced them with two Test novices, while Peter Handscomb has been given the boot by the Australian selectors, as all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been recalled for the high-pressure Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
The Sydney Thunder moved to the top of the Women’s Big Bash League with a six-wicket win over the Hobart Hurricanes at Sydney on Monday, while the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder enjoyed comfortable wins in the men’s Big Bash.
The 4-Day Franchise Series match between the Warriors and the Cape Cobras at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth (won by the Cobras with 3.2 overs to spare) showcased some terrific fielding moments.
Fast bowler Dale Steyn does not want to be limited to just surpassing former seamer Shaun Pollock’s record as South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket.
Former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been recalled to India’s squad for next year’s T20 International series against New Zealand.
Former fast bowler Allan Donald is eager to see pace ace Dale Steyn become South Africa’s leading Test wicket-taker in front of his home crowd.
The Proteas are aiming for a winning start in their first Test series against Pakistan since 2013, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Proteas paceman Duanne Olivier speaks to the press ahead of the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion that starts on Boxing Day.
Former captain Allan Lamb has advised that England should keep all-rounder Ben Stokes ‘out of the limelight’ for the foreseeable future.
England Test captain Joe Root will use his stint in the Big Bash League as somewhat of a reconnaissance mission for next year’s Ashes series.
Coach Justin Langer has suggested there is the ‘potential’ for batsmen David Warner and Steven Smith to play in Australia’s limited-overs series against Pakistan, a mere two days after their suspensions have ended.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani will reportedly request South Africa to tour the country next year.
