Proteas’ hungry young lions drive SA to Test victory over India
But black players have to battle the opposition as much as racist sections of South African media and fans — whose expectations demand they fail
Test Cricket
The limits of a Wanderers without a crowd
Watching the second Test match between South Africa and India from inside the hallowed environs of the Bull Ring was a discomfiting cricketing experience that will hopefully change soon
Defiant Elgar leads Proteas to Test victory over India
Captain anchors crucial partnerships to snatch historic win in breathtaking yo-yo of a match
Can Test cricket be saved from the Big Three?
Test cricket is broken because India, England and Australia, who dominate the format, eat alone at the main table while other Test-playing nations compete for crumbs. Can the World Test Championship change this?
Proteas may yet bloom in England
A strong Test side and a rampant women’s team will prove that player drain hasn’t been calamitous
Test championship signals new dawn for five-day game
"All the new proposals must be ratified at the next ICC meeting in April, by which time the BCCI might be fully “functional” again"
Bavuma stops clock in sizzling style
Time often stands still during moments of sporting greatness, and this week’s unbelievable runout must rank among the best.
The sun shines on a rising star
CSA’s Domestic Newcomer of the Season Kagiso Rabada expects much talent to be found in the townships.
Spectacular Proteas in full bloom
The team has proved it has a core of great players, despite the loss of Smith and Kallis.
Proteas vs Australia: Super bowlers go to war
The three-Test series between Australia and the Proteas – by a distance, the two best teams in the world – will be decided by their pace attacks.
Kallis: I lost that little bit of an edge
Jacques Kallis says he knew it was time to call it a day, ending his 166-Test career in Kingsmead, Durban.
Kallis quits Test cricket
Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis has announced his retirement from Test and first-class cricket after Thursday’s Test against India in Durban.
India ‘shocked’ by Proteas Test draw decision
Virat Kohli says India was surprised by the Proteas’ decision to draw the five-day Test, but their Test captain Graeme Smith has defended the choice.
Graham Smith leads Proteas from the front
Cricket’s dismal administrators eclipse the SA captain’s ability to make a double century and rouse his team in the second Test against Pakistan.
Proteas fight back against Pakistan at Newlands
The Proteas have fought back on the third morning of the second test against Pakistan scoring 109 runs in for the loss of just two wickets.
Test cricket: Just ‘leave’ might be the best advice for Pakistan
When Pakistan were rolled over for 49 at the Wanderers many an eyebrow was raised – although not by those who watched the events unfold live.
Size and swing could sway Proteas
There are no big names in this Pakistan Test side, but they have the skill to trouble South Africa, writes Neil Manthorp.
Proteas: The final leg of the Test run
The Proteas have been fed on marathon metaphors. Can they now go the distance?
Proteas ready to bloom in England
Proteas captain Graeme Smith says his squad is psychologically prepared for the three-Test series against England.
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Zim falter revives Bangladesh
Zimbabwe scored a 175-run lead over Bangladesh with six second innings wickets remaining but were left to rue a collapse on the third day of the Test.
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Zimbabwe Cricket calls Taibu’s criticism ‘dispiriting’
Zimbabwe’s return to Test cricket has been overshadowed after Zim Cricket expressed "concern and regret" over comments by the team’s former captain.
Spirit of cricket brings Bell back to the field
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned fans’ jeers to cheers after a bizarre runout of England batsman Ian Bell in the second Test.
Anderson powers England victory over India
James Anderson took five wickets as England thrashed India by 196 runs at Lord’s to win the first Test in a four-match series.
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Beware England, Miller tells India
Geoff Miller has warned India that Andrew Strauss’s team is in perfect form to take advantage if the world’s number one Test team isn’t at their best.
Weather key as India face SA pace challenge
India face their biggest threat to their ranking as the number one team in Test cricket when they meet South Africa in the first Test on Thursday.
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Misbah helps Pakistan draw South Africa series
Misbah-ul-Haq played a captain’s knock of 58 not out to salvage Pakistan a draw in the second Test against South Africa.
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Ruthless India demolish New Zealand to win series
India rode on some inspired spin bowling to thrash New Zealand by an innings and 198 runs in the third and final Test on Tuesday and claim the series.
Steyn’s double strike puts Pakistan under pressure
South African paceman Dale Steyn took two wickets in the space of five balls to restrict Pakistan to 220-4 on the third day of the second test.
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Media take Ponting to task for toss decision
Ricky Ponting’s disastrous decision to bat first in the second Test against Pakistan was roundly condemned by the Australian press on Thursday.
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ECB ready to stage more Pakistan matches
English cricket’s senior administrator said on Monday the country was ready to stage more Pakistan ‘home games’ in light of the security problems affe
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Warne impressed by England ahead of Ashes
Shane Warne believes England will travel to Australia with their "best-ever" chance of winning the Ashes ‘Down Under’ in more than 20 years.
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Steyn and Botha have West Indies on the rack
South Africa look certain to wrap up a 2-0 series win after reducing West Indies to 134-7 on the third day of the third and final Test in Barbados.
