McCullum compares current Proteas pace battery to McGrath-led legendary Oz attack

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 16:21

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has compared South Africa’s current new-ball attack to the all-conquering Australian attack of a decade ago, which was led by legendary Glenn McGrath.

SA vs NZ, 1st Test: Proteas beat Kiwis by an innings and 27 runs

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 19:54

New Zealand ended day 2 at 169/4 with Brownlie batting on 69* and Watling on 10*. The Kiwis still trail by 133 runs with 6 wickets in hand.

SA vs NZ, 1st Test: Steyn scalps 300th wicket, Kallis reaches 13,000 runs

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 20:07

Veteran South African Jacques Kallis reached another milestone in his career when he reached 13, 000 Test runs during the first Test match against New Zealand at Cape Town on Wednesday.

Rookie Kleinveldt hoping to fulfill childhood dream of playing Perth Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 14:01

South Africa fast bowler Rory Kleinveldt is optimistic about fulfilling his childhood dream of playing in Perth, which is touted as one of world’s fastest pitch, against Australia in the final Test match of the series, starting on Friday.

Smith rejects Philander’s ‘green-top’ bully tag

Last Updated: Thursday, November 22, 2012, 14:27

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has rejected suggestion that fast bowler Vernon Philander can bowl well only on wickets with a green top, saying a downturn in pace man’s fortunes after a stunning start to his Test career was the nature of the sport.

Australia to bat first in 2nd Test at Adelaide, Philander out for Proteas

Last Updated: Thursday, November 22, 2012, 09:48

Australian captain Michael Clarke won the toss and decided to bat first in the 2nd Test at Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

‘Fiery’ South African pacers don’t scare me: Quiney

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 12:27

Rob Quiney, who will bat at No.3 against the Proteas, has said that South African pacers Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander will not be able scare him as he prepares for his Test debut at the Gabba.

Vernon Philander named South African Sportsman of the Year

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 09:57

Cricketer Vernon Philander was named South Africa`s `Sportsman of the Year` after losing the top title of `Sports Star of the Year` to Olympic gold-medallist swimmer Chad Le Clos.

Donald predicts Philander to be more than handful on Oz pitches

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 13:50

Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has backed pace sensation Vernon Philander to wreck Australian hopes of reclaiming the number one ranking in Test cricket, saying the fast pitches Down Under would suit Philander’s bowling style.

Vernon Philander can’t wait to have crack at Australia

Last Updated: Monday, October 29, 2012, 16:18

In form South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander has said he is looking forward to bowl against Australia on a juicy green top at the Gabba.

Amla, Philander, Kirsten in top sports award nominations list

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 21:59

South Africa cricket players, Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander, and coach Gary Kirsten have been recognised for their efforts over the past year as they got nominations in the South African Sports Awards (SASA).