Colombo [Sri Lanka], Dec.10 (ANI): Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews, who has returned to the national side after recovering from a leg injury, has called on his batsmen to give his bowlers `a fair chance` to perform in the upcoming tour of South Africa by getting runs in tough conditions.
Johannesburg [South Africa], Dec.9 (ANI): South Africa pace spearhead Dale Steyn has backed AB de Villiers, who is currently recovering from an elbow injury‚ to remain as permanent Test captain despite stunning success under stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Dec. 1 (ANI): Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews and his deputy Dinesh Chandimal have declared themselves fit for the upcoming tour to South Africa that begins in mid-December.
Karachi [Pakistan], Dec.1 (ANI): Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has been roped in as Sri Lanka's mentor for next month's gruelling tour of South Africa.
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 29 (ANI): The recently concluded day-night Test between Australia and South Africa, which the hosts went on to win by seven wickets, has been described as an "enormous success" by Cricket Australia.
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov.28 (ANI): Calling for more consistency from South Africa, coach Russell Domingo has admitted his side still have a great deal of work to do, beginning with batting, despite clinching their third successive series triumph in Australia recently.
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 28 (ANI): Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander, who was adjudged Man of the Series during the recently concluded three-match Test series against Australia, has admitted it is "hard" to replace bowling spearhead Dale Steyn.
Adelaide [Australia], Nov. 24 (ANI): South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final Test against Australia here at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 23 (ANI): Four years after moving from South Africa, former Proteas all-rounder Johan Botha is now officially an Australian citizen.
Melbourne [Australia], Nov. 23 (ANI): Seemingly disappointed with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to only fine 100 percent of Faf du Plessis's match fee in the 'mintgate' row, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said the Proteas skipper should c
Melbourne [Australia], Nov. 23 (ANI): Australian skipper Steve Smith has confirmed the playing XI, which includes three debutants, for the third and final Test against South Africa to be played in Adelaide from Thursday.
Melbourne [Australia], Nov.22 (ANI):South Africa middle-order batsman JP Duminy has said his side will look forward to `exploit` Australia's debutants in the Adelaide Test as they aim to complete a three-match series whitewash against the Steve Smith-led side.