New Zealand tour will help in preparing for 2015 World Cup, says MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 09:25

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that the upcoming tour of New Zealand will be an ideal exposure trip for his young brigade as it prepares to defend the World Cup, which will be held in just over a year`s time in the Trans-Tasman nations.

Indian-origin chutney maker faces drug charges in South Africa

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 20:42

An Indian-origin woman in South Africa, who runs a lucrative chutney manufacturing business, is facing charges of being part of a multi-million rand drug syndicate.

Yemen Qaeda releases S Africa woman captive: mediator

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 23:43

Kidnappers from al Qaeda in Yemen released Friday a South African woman tourist who was taken hostage in May along with her husband, who temporarily remains captive, a mediator said.

South Africans will be tougher opponents for Australians: Botha

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 13:05

The South African batting line up is in much better shape in comparison to England and will prove to be a tougher opponent for Australia during their Test series next month, according to former Proteas ODI and Twenty20 captain Johan Botha.

McLaren best suited to step into Kallis`s shoes: Boucher

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 13:02

Former South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher wants Ryan McLaren to replace Jacques Kallis as an allrounder in the South African Test team.

Graeme Smith backs Proteas to be `better prepared` for upcoming series against Oz

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 12:58

South African Test captain Graeme Smith has said that they would not enter the upcoming series against Australia `undercooked` and will be better prepared than their last two series.

British MPs question end to India aid

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 02:35

British MPs have questioned the UK government`s decision to cut bilateral aid to India from 2015.

Harris accepts Steyn still sets benchmark for fast-bowlers

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:03

Australian pacer Ryan Harris, who has risen to third in the Test bowling rankings behind Vernon Philander and Dale Steyn, believes that Steyn still sets the benchmark for fast-bowling.

Siddle reiterates Oz pacers are best in world

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 16:58

Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle has said he along with Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris is best bowling attack in the world, discounting the claim of South African pacers who have made their team No. 1 in Tests.

Will Oz selectors drop George Bailey to fix batting woes for Proteas tour?

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 09:13

Australian selectors may consider altering the batting order and dropping George Bailey in order to fix team`s batting woes before taking on World No.1 Test team South Africa for the three-Test tour, starting February 12.

Dale Steyn recovering from fractured rib

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 09:09

Steyn was injured two weeks ago while fielding in the second test against India but played on to take nine wickets as South Africa claimed a series win with a 10-wicket victory.

Ryan Harris delays knee surgery until South African tour

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 21:31

Ashes hero Ryan Harris said on Tuesday he will put off knee surgery until after Australia`s three-Test tour to South Africa next month to play against the top-ranked Proteas.