South Africa Cricket
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AB de Villiers set to play competitive cricket after retirement
Cricket | Oct 15, 2018, 09:43 PM ISTThe confirmation came after the Cricket South Africa (CSA) shared the list of the South African players, which included De Villiers's name.
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Dale Steyn's World Cup dream still alive as the pacer is back in South Africa's ODI squad after two years
Cricket | Sep 14, 2018, 04:17 PM ISTCaptain Faf du Plessis was also named in the squad on Friday but his participation is subject to a fitness test after undergoing shoulder surgery.
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I would love to win the next World Cup if selected, says Dale Steyn
Cricket | Aug 18, 2018, 05:02 PM ISTHe, however, asserted that he is still capable of making a useful contribution to the national side.
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2nd Test, Day 2: Sri Lanka take control after Keshav Maharaj's 9-wicket haul for South Africa
Cricket | Jul 21, 2018, 06:23 PM ISTThe previous best bowling analysis by a South African since the country's return to test cricket in 1992 was Lance Klusener's eight for 64.
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Kagiso Rabada hoping to be fit before Sri Lanka series
Cricket | Jun 05, 2018, 02:11 PM ISTSouth Africa are slated to play two-match Test series, five-match ODI series and one-off T20I against Sri Lanka, beginning July 12 at the Galle International Stadium.
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10 interesting facts you never knew about AB de Villiers
Cricket | May 24, 2018, 03:46 PM ISTAB de Villiers shocked the whole world with his sudden retirement from International cricket. Here are some interesting facts related to his life and astonishing cricket career.
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'I'm tired and out of gas,' says AB de Villiers after shock retirement
Cricket | May 23, 2018, 08:14 PM ISTAB de Villiers said his jaded body was no longer in a position to take the rigours of international cricket after a staggering 420 matches across three formats.
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AB de Villiers announces retirement from international cricket
Cricket | May 23, 2018, 11:01 PM ISTAB de Villiers admitted that it was a tough decision to make but stated that he "would love to retire while still playing decent cricket".
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Kagiso Rabada appeals against ICC ban; Vernon Philander says Steve Smith also responsible
Cricket | Mar 15, 2018, 12:09 PM ISTThe Proteas pacer will remain under suspension unless the commissioner permits him to play in the third Test, which will commence from March 22 at Newlands, Cape Town.
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Morne Morkel to retire from international cricket after Australia series
Cricket | Feb 26, 2018, 06:32 PM ISTThe announcement has left the cricketing fraternity in disbelief as Morkel enjoyed a terrific season in 2017 by taking 39 Test wickets - his highest since 2010.
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AB de Villiers to miss warm-up game against Zimbabwe
Cricket | Dec 19, 2017, 07:24 PM ISTThe South African Invitation XI will play a day/night three-day tour match with Zimbabwe, starting at Boland Park in Paarl on Wednesday.
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AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn back in South Africa squad for inaugural four-day Test vs Zimbabwe
Cricket | Dec 19, 2017, 04:10 PM ISTSkipper Faf du Plessis, who was earlier doubtful for the day-night Test against Zimbabwe as Cricket South Africa was considering not to rush with his inclusion in the squad, has returned to the team after remaining out of action for six weeks.
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Faf du Plessis doubtful for inaugural four-day Test against Zimbabwe
Cricket | Dec 25, 2017, 07:57 PM ISTThe 33-year-old batsman sustained an acute lumbar disc injury during the third ODI against Bangladesh in late October and was subsequently sidelined for six weeks.
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ICC introduces new playing conditions for first ever four-day Test match
Cricket | Dec 15, 2017, 01:22 PM ISTIn the first-ever four day Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe, a minimum of 98 overs will be bowled on each day and a first-innings lead of 150 runs will be enough to enforce the follow-on.
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Lance Klusener not in favour of four-day Test format
Cricket | Nov 23, 2017, 01:29 PM ISTHowever, Klusener who is currently working as Zimbabwe batting coach expressed his delight that the ICC has given Zimbabwe an opportunity to take on South Africa in the trial four-day Test on the Boxing Day this year.
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When Dale Steyn scared de Kock with an on-field prank (watch video)
Cricket | Sep 04, 2014, 06:28 AM ISTNew Delhi: South African fast bowler Dale Steyn is known for changing his facial expression as quickly as a chameleon changes its colour and at times does it like a well trained actor.Usually he uses
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South Africa Recalls Rudolph After 5-Year Absence
Cricket | Oct 22, 2011, 04:50 PM ISTJohannesburg, Oct 22: South Africa has recalled Jacques Rudolph to its test squad after five years in the international wilderness.Rudolph is included alongside two uncapped players—Pakistan-born legspinner Imran Tahir and allrounder Vernon Philander—in Saturday's 14-man