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  Vernon Philander, Tim Southee echo Mohammed Shami's call to revoke saliva ban on ball

  Cricket | March 06, 2025 18:48 IST

  Mohammed Shami had voiced for revoking the ban on saliva on the ball for more reverse swing. Former cricketers Vernon Philander and Tim Southee have backed Shami in this to add further voice to it. The ICC had banned saliva usage on the ball due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  IND vs SA: South Africa's positive intent in 2nd innings surprised Indian bowlers, says Philander

  Cricket | January 08, 2022 17:50 IST

  Hosts South Africa bounced back from the 113-run thumping in the series opener by inflicting a seven-wicket defeat on India to level the three-match series here.

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  Matthew Hayden, Vernon Philander join Pakistan's coaching staff ahead of T20 World Cup

  Cricket | September 13, 2021 16:03 IST

  Hayden and Philander will replace the pair of Misbah ul Haq and Waqar Younis who resigned earlier this month.

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  Former South Africa pacer Vernon Philander's brother shot dead

  Cricket | October 08, 2020 11:35 IST

  Vernon Philander's brother Tyrone was shot dead near his home in Cape Town.

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  Coronavirus crisis: Somerset cancel Kolpak deal with Vernon Philander

  Cricket | May 12, 2020 9:31 IST

  Somerset announced the cancellation of the Kolpak deal with former South African all-rounder Vernon Philander.

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  Would have played longer if it wasn't for chaos in Cricket South Africa: Philander

  Cricket | February 13, 2020 20:01 IST

  With former captain Graeme Smith appointed as acting director of cricket and former wicketkeeper Mark Boucher appointed as coach, Philander said that there is hope for a turnaround but it is too late for him to reconsider his decision.

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  South Africa's Vernon Philander retires from international cricket

  Cricket | January 27, 2020 23:26 IST

  Philander, 34, has played 97 matches across all three formats, taking a total of 261 wickets since his debut in 2011, before this game.

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  England ruin Vernon Philander's farewell, win final Test to clinch series 3-1 over South Africa

  Cricket | January 27, 2020 20:58 IST

  South Africa was all out for 274 in its second innings on the fourth day at the Wanderers, way off its world-record target of 466.

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  South Africa vs England: Vernon Philander fined, handed demerit point in farewell Test

  Cricket | January 26, 2020 18:22 IST

  Philander received the penalty for his celebration after dismissing England's Jos Buttler on the second day of the ongoing fourth Test between the two sides at the Wanderers

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  Jos Buttler fined and handed demerit point for verbally abusing Vernon Philander

  Cricket | January 09, 2020 22:45 IST

  Jos Buttler was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "use of an audible obscenity during an international match".

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  SA vs ENG: Jos Buttler's foul-mouthed rant at Vernon Philander divides opinions

  Cricket | January 08, 2020 19:06 IST

  The stump mic picked up Jos Buttler launching an angry tirade at Vernon Philander after he appeared to get in the way of a throw to the wicketkeeper.

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  Somerset confirm Vernon Philander move as a Kolpak player

  Cricket | December 29, 2019 12:33 IST

  Philander recently announced his intention to call it a day from the international cricket after the ongoing series with England.

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  Vernon Philander announces retirement from international cricket

  Cricket | December 23, 2019 16:39 IST

  South African all-rounder Vernon Philander announces retirement from all forms of international cricket.

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  Philander believes SA batsmen can emulate first innings effort

  Cricket | October 05, 2019 20:12 IST

  In response to India's 502/7 declared, South Africa exceeded expectations by scoring 431 in their first innings. At stumps on day four, they were 11 for one, needing another 384 runs for an improbable victory.

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  Senior SA players should throw first punch at India: Philander

  Cricket | September 29, 2019 15:53 IST

  It will be first Test series for South Africa since the retirements of experienced players such as Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn.

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  It's fun hitting guys on the head, says milestone man Dale Steyn after frightening Sri Lanka

  Cricket | February 15, 2019 10:11 IST

  On Thursday, Steyn bowled a fiery unbroken 10-over spell with speeds constantly in the high 140s.

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  3rd Test: Philander reduces Pakistan to 17/2 after dramatic South Africa collapse on Day 1

  Cricket | January 11, 2019 22:39 IST

  South Africa lost seven wickets for 33 runs to be bowled out for 262 but Vernon Philander struck twice to reduce Pakistan to 17/2 at stumps on day one of the first Test.

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  4th Test: South Africa thrash shattered Australia to clinch series 3-1

  Cricket | April 03, 2018 19:01 IST

  Australia's defeat goes down as the heaviest by any team in terms of runs in Tests since 1934, and the fourth heaviest ever.

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  Kagiso Rabada appeals against ICC ban; Vernon Philander says Steve Smith also responsible

  Cricket | March 15, 2018 12:09 IST

  The 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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  1st Test: South African bowlers keep Australia in check on day 1

  Cricket | March 01, 2018 21:05 IST

  Australian captain Steve Smith made 56, his fifth straight score of 50 or more in Tests, but his fall to spinner Keshav Maharaj before tea was the biggest moment of the day of the first Test for the hosts.