Williams hits century as Mulder keeps Proteas in control
South Africa's Wiaan Mulder celebrates the wicket of Australia's Travis Head on day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final match at Lord's, London. Picture date: Thursday June 12th, 2025.

Williams hits century as Mulder keeps Proteas in control

Sean Williams hit a century for Zimbabwe, but Wiaan Mulder kept the Proteas in the driving seat with a four-wicket haul on day two of the first Test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday.

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Proteas make history after beating Australia in World Test Championship final
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma (centre) with the ICC World Test Championship trophy following day four of the ICC World Test Championship Final match at Lord's, London. Picture date: Saturday June 14th, 2025.

Proteas make history after beating Australia in World Test Championship final

The Proteas made history after they secured a five-wicket victory over Australia in the final of the World Test Championship at Lord's in London.

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David Miller honoured after remarkable century in ICC semis
epa11942542 South Africa’s David Miller plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy 2nd semi-final cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, 05 March 2025. EPA/RAHAT DAR

David Miller honoured after remarkable century in ICC semis

David Miller was honoured after making history in the ICC Champions Trophy to secure the fastest century in the history of the tournament.

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ICC consider controversial two-tier test system
Marco Jansen of South Africa and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 29 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

ICC consider controversial two-tier test system

The International Cricket Council is considering splitting Test cricket nations into two tiers in a radical restructuring that would allow England, India and Australia to play each other more often, according to a report in Australia.
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Something special brewing for Bavuma and South Africa
Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj of South Africa celebrate with teammates after they cobine to dismiss Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan during day four of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 6 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Something special brewing for Bavuma and South Africa

Captain Temba Bavuma said there was something special brewing in South Africa’s test team after they won their seventh match in a row, beating Pakistan by 10 wickets at Newlands on Monday, and they could now look forward to the World Test Championship final.
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Pakistan make Proteas bowlers toil at Newlands
Babar Azam of Pakistan celebrates his 50 during day three of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 5 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Pakistan make Proteas bowlers toil at Newlands

Captain Shan Masood struck an unbeaten century in a stunning opening stand of 205 with Babar Azam as Pakistan launched a fightback on day three of the second and final test against hosts South Africa at Newlands on Sunday.
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Rickelton’s big double-ton puts South Africa in charge
Ryan Rickelton of South Africa during day two of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 4 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rickelton’s big double-ton puts South Africa in charge

Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in tests with 259 as his side ran up a huge 615 before reducing Pakistan to an effective 64 for four at the close on day two of the second and final test at Newlands on Saturday.
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Rickelton revels in unbeaten century against Pakistan
Ryan Rickelton of South Africa during day one of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 3 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rickelton revels in unbeaten century against Pakistan

Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 176 has put South Africa into a strong position following the first day of the second test against Pakistan on Friday, as the left-handed opener admitted first innings runs could be vital on the Newlands wickets.
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Rabada stars as South Africa edge Pakistan
Marco Jansen of South Africa and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 29 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Rabada stars as South Africa edge Pakistan

Kagiso Rabada was the batting hero after guiding South Africa to a two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

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