'Ricky's decision was a shocker' – Warne
Shane Warne has slammed Ricky Ponting’s decision to bowl first in the second Test at Edgbaston during the 2005 Ashes series, calling it ‘the worst decision made by a captain I played under’.
Third ODI preview: South Africa vs Zimbabwe
After two low-scoring matches, the third and final ODI between South Africa and Zimbabwe promises to offer a far better track for run-scoring and the Proteas batsmen need to take full advantage, writes SIMON LEWIS.
De Zorzi ton takes Titans to opening win
Tony de Zorzi lit up the Abu Dhabi T20 with a sparkling maiden T20 century for the Titans against the hapless Boost Defenders of Afghanistan.
Captains Morgan, Root slaughter Sri Lanka XI
England’s ODI captain Eoin Morgan and Test captain Joe Root put a strong Sri Lanka Board XI to the sword as they led their team to an emphatic 43-run victory on the DLS method.
Questions over Faf’s best position
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis says there is still uncertainty over whether he will bat at three or four in ODIs going forward.
Nkwe, Prince aim to build on first-round wins
Highveld Lions coach Enoch Nkwe is hoping to build on the solid start his team has made to the new 4-Day Domestic Series when they host the Cape Cobras in Johannesburg starting on Monday.
Aussies set for fresh post-Sandpapergate Test team
Australia could give debuts to as many as four players as they look to rebuild their Test team after the Newlands ball-tampering scandal.
Abbott, Delport, Ingram star for Boost Defenders
South African trio Colin Ingram, Cameron Delport and Kyle Abbott starred in the Boost Defenders’ comfortable 35-run victory over the Auckland Aces, in Thursday’s opening fixture of the inaugural Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the UAE.
Pitch perfect for the pampered
The pitch prepared for Wednesday’s second ODI between South Africa and Zimbabwe was not poor, but a welcome change, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
Ingram resonates with Afghan cricket journey
Former Proteas batsman Colin Ingram is looking forward to captaining Afghanistan side Boost Defenders during this week’s Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy in the United Arab Emirates.
Tahir: Always special to have hat-trick in pocket
Leg-spinner Imran Tahir emerged the proud recipient of a telling six-wicket haul, including a hat-trick, after South Africa comfortably beat Zimbabwe in Wednesday’s ODI at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
Ingram, Imran and AB are PSL's 'platinum players'
South African batsmen Colin Ingram and AB de Villiers as well as leg-spinner Imran Tahir have been listed among the so-called ‘platinum players’ for the Pakistan Super League draft.
Boucher: The 'choking' word is unfair
Former wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher has stated South Africa ‘are nowhere near the best team’, ahead of next year’s World Cup in the United Kingdom.
'I still believe I could help SA win the World Cup'
Warriors captain Jon-Jon Smuts says he believes he has a lot to offer the Proteas and can help them win the 2019 World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Steyn, Tahir seal series victory
A Dale Steyn half-century and a six-for from Imran Tahir helped the Proteas defend a 198-run total to beat Zimbabwe by 120 runs in the second ODI in Bloemfontein.
