Philander loses county contract
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Philander loses county contract

County Championship side Somerset have cancelled the contract of former South African fast bowler Vernon Philander. (more…)

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May 12, 2020
Rabada rips through Sri Lankan batsmen
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Rabada rips through Sri Lankan batsmen

Opting not to enforce a follow-on, the Proteas ended day two of the second Test 317 ahead after smashing Sri Lanka for 110 runs in 43 overs at Newlands, writes MARK SALTER.

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January 4, 2017
Philander is all praise for Proteas bowlers after series win
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Philander is all praise for Proteas bowlers after series win

Man of the Series against Australia, Vernon Philander has praised the Proteas bowling unit, emphasising its youthfulness, togetherness and work ethic.

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November 29, 2016
Aussie skipper praises ‘world-class’ Protea pace attack
HOBART, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Vernon Philander of South Africa leave the field after taking five wickets during day one of the Second Test match between Australia and South Africa at Blundstone Arena on November 12, 2016 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse - CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)
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Aussie skipper praises ‘world-class’ Protea pace attack

Australia skipper Steve Smith said his batsmen couldn’t handle the pressure of dealing with the Proteas’ pace trio.

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November 16, 2016
Philander’s five put Proteas in charge in second Test
South Africa's paceman Vernon Philander (C) shares light moment with wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock as team walk off the field following Australian team dismissal on day first of the second Test cricket match between Australia and South Africa in Hobart on November 12 , 2016. / AFP / SAEED KHAN / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE-- (Photo credit should read SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Philander’s five put Proteas in charge in second Test

A scintillating day of Test cricket saw the Proteas build an 86-run lead after 15 wickets fell on day one of the second Test in Hobart, Australia on Saturday, writes TOM SIZELAND.

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November 12, 2016