South Africa

  • South Africa paceman back from injury Pace bowler Chris Morris has been restored to South Africa's squad for the first Test against India next week after recovering from a groin injury. Dec 29
  • South Africa welcome back top Test trio AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander will all make long-awaited returns for South Africa at Test level after being named in the 14-man squad for next week's day-night, inaugural four-day contest against Zimbabwe in Port Elizabeth.. Dec 19
  • Du Plessis to be fit for Boxing Day Test South Africa captain Faf du Plessis is expected to be fit for the inaugural four-day Test against Zimbabwe in late December. Oct 24
  • Dale Steyn targets November return Fast bowler Dale Steyn is hoping to make a comeback following a year out with a shoulder injury at next month's South African domestic Twenty20 competition.. Oct 20
  • De Villiers issues warning to bowlers AB de Villiers feels he is hitting the ball as sweetly as ever following his recent break from the South African side, in an ominous sign for bowlers ahead of a busy season across all three formats.. Oct 19
  • South Africa planning four-day Test match South Africa have announced plans to play Zimbabwe in cricket's first four-day Test starting on Boxing Day as part of their home summer calendar for the 2017/18 season.. Sep 27
  • Two new Sth African Test caps v Bangladesh South Africa have selected uncapped Andile Phehlukwayo and Aiden Markram for next week's first Test against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom. Sep 22
  • Sth Africa propose Zimbabwe four-day Test South Africa plan to host Zimbabwe in cricket's first four-day Test on Boxing Day in Port Elizabeth. Sep 21
  • Sth Africa cricket coach wants No.1 rank New South Africa coach Ottis Gibson faces a fast bowling crisis ahead of the two-Test home series against Bangladesh that starts on September 28, as he plots a path to return the side to No.1 in the International Cricket Council's five-day rankings.. Sep 19
  • JP Duminy calls time on Test career South Africa batsman JP Duminy has decided to quit Test cricket but will continue to feature in the shorter formats of the game, the 33-year-old said on Saturday.. Sep 16
  • Steyn puts comeback plans on hold again South African strike bowler Dale Steyn has delayed his return from a lengthy injury lay-off after withdrawing from a domestic first-class series match because he felt he was not ready.. Sep 14
  • Du Plessis named Proteas ODI skipper Faf du Plessis has been appointed as South Africa's one-day captain. Sep 11
  • De Villiers quits as Proteas' ODI captain Batsman AB de Villiers has stepped down as captain of South Africa's one-day team but says is ready to play all three formats of the game after a self-imposed exile from Test cricket.. Aug 23
  • Ottis Gibson favourite for Proteas role England bowling coach Ottis Gibson is South Africa's preferred choice as new head coach, the Proteas' test captain Faf du Plessis said on Thursday. Aug 10
  • Balanced England can win Ashes: du Plessis England have the right balance to beat Australia in this summer's Ashes series, according to South African captain Faf du Plessis. Aug 8
  • England win, top order an Ashes concern England coach Trevor Bayliss admits he has some Ashes problems to fix, even after enjoying a 3-1 Test series win over South Africa. Aug 7
  • England close in on Sth Africa series win England closed in on a series victory over South Africa after setting the Proteas a tough target of 380 to save the fourth Test, and then removing three South African batsmen in 19 overs before lunch on day four.. Aug 7
  • England build big lead against Proteas England have built a lead of 189 runs over South Africa after reaching 2-53 in their second innings at lunch on day three of the fourth and final Test.. Aug 6
  • Bairstow out for 99 in Sth Africa 4th Test A brilliant 99 from Jonny Bairstow has led England to a first-innings total of 362 against South Africa on Saturday's second day of the deciding fourth Test at Old Trafford.. Aug 4
  • England win toss, 1-67 in Manchester Test Keaton Jennings' disappointing form continued with the England opening batsman removed for 17 on the opening morning of the fourth test against South Africa on Friday.. Aug 4