South Africa

Brevis blitz dims Kolkata's IPL playoff hopes

South Africa's Dewald Brevis hit a 22-ball fifty as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets on Wednesday, leaving the defending IPL champions in grave danger of missing the playoffs.

CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 / Team Preview: Afghanistan eye memorable debut

Banking on big wins against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan ensured their first-ever qualification for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.

CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 / Team Preview: Proteas push for glory

1998 was the year of the inaugural ICC Men's Champions Trophy, and it was also the only time that South Africa claimed a senior ICC Men's silverware.

'We know how to beat them': Rabada's WTC warning to Australia

South Africa fast bowler says plans are in already in motion in their quest to take the World Test Championship mace off Australia at Lord's in June.

South Africa call up two uncapped pacers for Pakistan Tests

South Africa named two uncapped fast bowlers in a 16-man squad for a two-match Test series against Pakistan starting in Centurion on December 26.

2nd Test, Day 2 / Bangladesh stumble to 38-4 in reply to SA's 575-6 dec

Bangladesh trail by 537 runs after a commanding performance by the visitors that gifted maiden Test centuries to three batsmen including Tony de Zorzi, who was dismissed before lunch on 177.

New Zealand win Women's T20 World Cup

An outstanding all-round performance by Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to their first ever Women's T20 World Cup title as they beat South Africa by a commanding 32 runs in Sunday's final in Dubai.

Farooqi, Ghazanfar star in Afghan's humbling of Proteas

South Africa avoided their lowest ever score in an ODI but Afghan batters enjoyed a comfortable chase.

Pooran shines as West Indies beat South Africa

Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 65 from 26 balls as the West Indies defeated an experimental South Africa side by seven wickets in their T20 international at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium on Friday.

November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016

Du Plessis avoids ban

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was found guilty of ball-tampering on Tuesday but cleared to play in this week's third Test against Australia, who are fighting to avoid their first ever home Test series whitewash.

November 22, 2016
November 22, 2016

Du Plessis cleared for Test in ball-tampering row

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was fined his entire match fee but cleared to play in this week's third Test against Australia after being found guilty of ball-tampering on Tuesday.

November 22, 2016
November 22, 2016

Cricket: Faf du Plessis to face ball-tampering hearing before Adelaide Test

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will face a ball-tampering hearing at 3:30 p.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Tuesday in Adelaide, the International Cricket Council said, putting his participation in the third Test against Australia in doubt.

November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

Cricket: Australia selections undermine calls for 'patience'

A call for "patience" from Australia selectors for the radically changed squad that emerged from the Hobart wreckage struck a discordant note for some former players after Callum Ferguson and Joe Mennie were barely given a chance to impress.

November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

Cricket: Cricket greats call for shake-up to fix Australia crisis

Australia are facing mounting calls from former greats for a drastic overhaul of how cricket is run as they stare down the barrel of a first-ever home Test series whitewash.

November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

Cricket: South Africa cricket official clashes with Aussie reporter

A security official travelling with the South African team shoved an Australian television reporter against a glass door in ugly scenes as he attempted to interview captain Faf du Plessis Monday.

November 20, 2016
November 20, 2016

Cricket: Crisis-hit Australia make six changes

Crisis-hit Australia included English-born opener Matt Renshaw among six changes to their revamped Test squad Sunday for this week's crucial third day-night Test against South Africa in Adelaide.

November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016

Cricket: South Africa captain du Plessis charged with ball tampering

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been charged with ball tampering during the second test against Australia in Hobart, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Cricket: Aussies have lost 'fear factor', says Lara

Australia's cricketers have lost their "fear factor" and could be heading towards a West Indies-style decline, batting great Brian Lara warns.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Cricket: Marsh steps down as Australia chairman of selectors

Rod Marsh has resigned as Australia's chairman of selectors in the wake of the test team's 2-0 series loss to South Africa.