De Villiers says Proteas win in first T20 against Eng ‘big boost’ ahead of World Cup

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 16:00

South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said his team’s three-wicket win over current champions England is a good boost for players’ morale ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, starting September 18.

South Africa faces England in T20 with eye on World Cup in Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 13:57

South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said they play their first Natwest T20 International against England at Chester-le-Street with an eye on Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Cricket: South Africa No.1 in all three formats

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 10:26

South Africa became the first side to be ranked No. 1 in all three formats after beating England in the second ODI by 80 runs.

Smith set to rejoin Proteas squad for second England Test following birth of daughter

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 18:02

South Africa captain Graeme Smith is all set to rejoin his teammates in time for the second Test match against England, after he flew back home to be present for the birth of his first child.

Smith to go on short leave during Eng series for child birth

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30

South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith will take a short break between the first two Tests in England in July to be with his wife for the birth to their first child.

South Africa rue weather but happy to win series

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 17:14

Poor weather undoubtedly halted South Africa`s march to the top of the world test rankings after they claimed a 1-0 series win against New Zealand when the third and final test at the Basin Reserve ended in a draw on Tuesday.