Women’s World Cup: Pak eye inspired show against NZ; Aus face SA

Last Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 17:27

Handed a morale-shattering defeat by the former champions Australia in their tournament opener, Pakistan will have to regroup themselves quickly to put up an inspired show against last year`s runners-up New Zealand in the ICC Women`s World Cup, here tomorrow.

South Africa retains No.1 Test position

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 15:03

South Africa on Monday retained the top spot in the ICC Test rankings after beating Australia by a mammoth 309 runs in the third and final Test clinch the series 1-0 in Perth.

Kallis should play Perth Test even if not fully fit: Ray Jennings

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 13:51

Former South Africa coach Ray Jennings has said veteran all rounder Jacques Kallis should certainly play in the final Test match against Australia in Perth even if he is not fully fit.

CSA lauds Proteas for fightback in Australia

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 10:17

CSA lauded the national squad on what it called "a magnificent rearguard action and, in particular, Faf du Plessis for his phenomenal performance on debut" to earn a draw.

SA need to draw against Australia to stay as No.1 Test side

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 17:22

South Africa`s status as the number one ranked Test side on the ICC Test Championship table will be at stake when they take on Australia in a three-match series in Brisbane, starting on Friday.

‘Power-packed’ Proteas’ pacers wary of Aussie openers Warner, Cowan

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 16:24

South Africa’s batting lineup might dwarf Australia’s statistically, but the Proteas`` world class pace bowling attack is wary of Australian openers Dave Warner and Ed Cowan.

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.

Oz may stick with Siddle, Hilfenhaus and Pattinson for Gabba Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 18:57

Australia bowling coach Allister de Winter has said the tested trio of Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus and James Pattinson are the three fast bowlers likely to be selected for the first Test match against South Africa in Gabba, Brisbane, starting November 9.

Gibbs tips Proteas to comfortably beat Australia in upcoming Test series

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 12:28

Former South African star Herschelle Gibbs has said the mental frailties that led to his country being labeled the chokers of world cricket will not stop them from comfortably defeating Australia in next month’s Test series and retaining the No.1 world ranking.

Proteas cricket veterans safe for now: Hudson

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 12:54

South Africa`s national convenor of selectors, Andrew Hudson, says they won`t change much for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, but hinted that some of the veteran players`` future would be discussed after that series.

Khawaja’s 65 against Proteas a good launching pad: Amla

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 12:29

South African batsman Hashim Amla has said that Usman Khawaja’s maiden half-century has the potential of being a launching pad for a quality Test career.

Australia lead despite South African fightback

Last Updated: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 09:19

Australia took a 30-run first innings lead despite a strong South African fightback on the second day of the second and final Test at the Wanderers Stadium on Thursday.