Zondo delighted by dream display after dolphins thump Warriors

Dolphins Captain Khaya Zondo was over the moon after an emphatic and clinical Momentum One-Day Cup semi-final display the Durbanites showed off against the Warriors Kingsmead last night. The men from KwaZulu-Natal crushed their opponents from the Eastern Cape by seven wickets and with more than 30 …

Markram happy to be back in Proteas fold as Amla withraws for 4th ODI

Recalled batsman Aiden Markram admits that he was deservedly dropped from the Proteas squad a few weeks ago, but now hopes to make the most of his second chance when South Africa face Sri Lanka in their fourth one-day international in Port Elizabeth today. The 24-year-old lost his play in the ODI s…

Du Plessis pleased with Proteas batting

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis hailed what he called a proper batting performance from his side after it helped set up a commanding series-clinching victory over Sri Lanka in Durban over the weekend. South Africa won by 71 runs on the DLS method at Kingsmead to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the …

Ngidi happy with Proteas injury comeback and looks to improve in second Sri Lanka ODI

Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi says it is great to be back playing again, especially in the colours of his country, after spending more than three-and-a-half months on the sidelines due to a knee injury. The 22-year-old made a successful return to the South Africa XI as they thumped Sri Lanka by e…

"Retiring is the biggest decision of my life but I had to make way for youngsters"- Imran Tahir

Proteas spin bowler Imran Tahir says announcing his retirement from limited overs cricket after the Cricket World Cup has been the biggest decision of his life. Tahir says it is important for him to make way for other spinners in the country to stake their claim in the national team. Tahir revealed…

Proteas begin ODI series with convincing eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka - Du Plessis

South Africa made a strong start to their one-day international series against Sri Lanka yesterday (Sunday, 03 March 2019) with a thumping eight-wicket win in Johannesburg. An 11th career century by Faf du Plessis led the way with the bat as the Proteas comfortably chased down 232 with more than 11…

Proteas were caught off guard concedes de Kock after Sri Lanka boss day 1 in Durban

South Africa wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock conceded they were caught off guard after Sri Lanka enjoyed the better of the opening day of their two-match Test series in Durban yesterday yesterday. The Proteas were reduced to 17 for three early on, before recovering to post 235 at Kingsmead. The touri…

Difficult to ignore off-field politics says Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne

Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne concedes that preparations for their Test series against South Africa have not been ideal due to off-field politics with their national board. He was speaking in Durban ahead of the first of two meetings with the Proteas. Things have been going from bad to worse…

Van Niekerk maiden century guides Proteas Women to victory against Sri Lanka in Potchefstroom

Proteas Women’s captain Dane van Niekerk conceded that their seven run win against Sri Lanka in their One Day International playeds at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom didn’t come easy and gave credit to her death bowlers for winning the game for them. The Proteas had lost the toss and were made to bat…

Zubayr Hamza aims for more Proteas caps as South Africa begin preps for Sri Lanka in Durban

The Proteas began preparations for their two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Durban Saturday with rookie batsman Zubayr Hamza hopeful of getting another chance for his country against the tourists. The 23-year-old made his debut against Pakistan last month when he made scores of 41 and nought in t…