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Proteas survive unscathed at tea after Sibley and Stokes show
England set the stiff target at Newlands after declaring their second innings on 391 for eight just after lunch, with opener Dom Sibley unbeaten on a patient maiden test century of 133 not out to go with an explosive 72 from Ben Stokes.
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NZealand look to salvage pride in smoky Sydney
The issue of smoke is a difficult one for officials, who currently rely on a mix of air quality guidelines from the International Cricket Council, state governments and the Australian Institute of Sport.
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ADRIAN EPHRAIM: How personal triumphs helped the Proteas bounce back
The Proteas' collective desire to win was made up of a few personal moments of triumph among SA's players, who in the run-up to this Test series will have had doubts strewn all over their minds.
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Stunned New Zealand fight to save second Australia Test
At the close on day three, the home team were 137 for four, building on their first innings 467 to be 456 runs in front.
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Paarl Rocks too strong for Spartans as they clinch MSL final
Henry Davids scored an unbeaten 77 runs to help Paarl Rocks win the second edition of the Mzansi Super League by eight wickets over the Tshwane Spartans at Boland Park, Paarl on Monday.
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SA cricket faces showdown talks as strike threat looms
Cricket South Africa will hold a special board meeting on Saturday following a week of drama and controversy sparked by the withdrawal of media accreditation of five leading journalists.
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: The gentleman’s game has been turned into one of dysfunction
The administration of cricket has been captured by rent-seekers who have no interest in the game at all, writes Judith February.
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: The farce that is the CSA & the lessons from rugby
Reports of serious governance failures, lack of funding, wasteful expenditure, litigation and even ‘capture’ within Cricket South Africa are rife, writes Judith February.
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Australia cricketers pay tribute to Hughes 5 years after death
Phillip Hughes died from bleeding on the brain on 27 November 2014, after being hit on the neck by a rising ball while batting in a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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New Zealand boosts Test security after Archer racially abused
Black Caps captain Kane Williamson described the taunt as "horrific", while NZC said the culprit would be reported to the police and barred from cricket grounds if he was identified from the venue's CCTV footage.
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Kohli out for duck but India lead in Bangladesh Test
The hosts were 188 for three at lunch on day two in response to Bangladesh’s 150.
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Battered South Africa need the Guardiola touch, says coach
Following India's 203-run mauling of his team in the first Test on Sunday, captain Faf du Plessis and Nkwe pleaded for patience as the squad rebuilds after Dale Steyn's and Hashim Amla's retirement.
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Proteas all-rounder Klusener appointed Afghanistan coach
Lance Klusener, who played 49 Tests and 171 ODIs for the Proteas between 1996 and 2004, takes over from former West Indies batsman Phil Simmons who left after the World Cup.
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From the crease to the community: JP Duminy chats life after cricket
Former Proteas cricketer JP Duminy retired after a 15-year career at the crease. The left-handed batsman is now shifting his focus to developing future players on a grassroots level.
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Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in first Test by six wickets
Captain Dimuth Karunaratne posted his ninth Test hundred as he scored 122 in a key opening partnership of 161 runs with Lahiru Thirimanne.
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Officials look to include cricket in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics - MCC
Last played in 1900, the sport’s Olympic return has been on the agenda of the International Cricket Council but India’s powerful board was not keen on the idea.
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Hashim Amla retires from international cricket
In an international career that was spread over 15 years, Amla played 349 matches across the three formats for the Proteas, making more than 18,000 runs, including 55 centuries and 88 other scores in excess of 50.
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Kyle Verreynne: You have to earn everything. Nothing comes easy
Cape Cobras cricketer Kyle Verreynne chats about being named 2018 newcomer of the year. He also explains how his dad and brother influenced his cricket career.
