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.

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.

It`s high time for MS Dhoni to perform in Tests

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:32

India have tasted yet another Test series defeat while playing on foreign soil. Certainly, this 1-0 loss against South Africa is not as humiliating as the losses met in Australia or England where they lost 4-0 on both occasions.

Philander retains top spot in ICC Test bowlers` rankings following Durban Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:43

South African Test bowler Vernon Philander has retained his top position in the ICC rankings table for Test bowlers following the second and final Test against India in Durban.

Ajinkya Rahane's success in South Africa could make him permanent in Tests

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 17:53

Ajinkya Rahane is unquestionably one of the most technically sound batsman in the current Indian team. The right-hander, who has done wonders in Indian domestic cricket, impressed everybody with his determination against the fearsome South African pace attack.

Fantastic performance by team but could have done better: Dhoni

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 21:55

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday blamed losing too many wickets in the morning session and some poor umpiring decisions for their 10-wicket defeat in the second Test against South Africa but applauded the way his team played in the series.

Batsmen’s ultimate nightmare – Mitchell Johnson and Dale Steyn

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 17:04

In contemporary cricket, Mitchell Johnson and Dale Steyn have given sleepless nights to many top class batsmen in the world.

Durban Test, Day 5: India will fight to save the match

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 10:20

Jacques Kallis made his swansong match a memorable one by hitting his 45th Test hundred as India faced a daunting task of batting out the entire fifth day to save the series-deciding second cricket Test against South Africa.

`Terribly sad` Steyn says became `tearful` following `close pal` Kallis` retirement news

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 19:09

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has revealed that he almost had a `tear in his eye` when he realised that his teammate Jacques Kallis was being serious on the subject of his retirement from the longest form of the game.

India vs South Africa: Jacques Kallis scores century, breaks records in swansong Test

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 15:11

Arguably, one of the greatest all-rounders the game has ever seen, Jacques Kallis in his swansong Test has scored his 45th Test century.

Durban Test, Day 3: Patient Kallis anchors SA innings as hosts reach 299/5

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 09:15

Jacques Kallis showed his class for one last time with a gutsy unbeaten 78 in his farewell match as South Africa gained a slight upperhand in the series-deciding second cricket Test against India here on Friday.