Abbott nearly called it quits in 2015 already
Dale Steyn (l) and Kyle Abbott of South Africa during South Africa morning training session ahead of the 2016 T20 International cricket match against Australia at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town on 8 March 2016 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
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Abbott nearly called it quits in 2015 already

Kyle Abbott has revealed that he considered turning his back on SA after he was left out of the 2015 World Cup semi-final. Abbott decided to call it quits for…

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February 7, 2017
De Villiers wants a whitewash… and the ODI No 1 ranking
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 04: Andile Phehlukwayo and AB de Villiers of the Proteas celebrate the wicket of Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka during the 4th One Day International match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on February 04, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)
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De Villiers wants a whitewash… and the ODI No 1 ranking

AB de Villiers said he wants to seize the opportunity for the Proteas to become the No 1 ODI side in the world with a 5-0 whitewash.

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February 6, 2017
Proteas Pink ODI batting highlights
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Proteas Pink ODI batting highlights

Watch the Proteas chase down 163 to claim a seven-wicket victory in the Pink ODI over Sri Lanka at the Wanderers on Saturday.   https://youtu.be/an8LrFl3Ipw

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February 6, 2017
Proteas’ bowling masterclass
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Proteas’ bowling masterclass

Watch the Proteas skittle Sri Lanka in a dominating bowling display bundling them out for 163 on Saturday at the Wanderers.   https://youtu.be/ZPedjyjF5eA

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February 6, 2017
South Africa U19 go down but wrap up series
OUDTSHOORN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: SA celebrate winning the series after the 3rd Youth One Day International Series match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Recreation Ground on February 05, 2017 Oudtshoorn, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
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South Africa U19 go down but wrap up series

Sri Lanka U19 stormed to a 153-run win against South Africa in Oudtshoorn on Sunday, but it was merely a consolation win as the hosts won the Youth One-Day International…

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February 6, 2017
Proteas pound Sri Lanka to clinch series
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Proteas pound Sri Lanka to clinch series

The Proteas beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets to take an unassailable 3-0 victory against Sri Lanka in the pink day ODI at the Wanderers. TOM SIZELAND reports. (more…)

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February 4, 2017
Openers hit half-centuries as SA U19 seal Youth Series
OUDTSHOORN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 03: Wandile Makwetu of South Africa U/19 celebrate during the 2nd Youth One Day International Series match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Recreation Ground on February 03, 2017 Oudtshoorn, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
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Openers hit half-centuries as SA U19 seal Youth Series

SA U19 beat Sri Lanka by 49 runs to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match Youth ODI series in Oudtshoorn on Friday. After losing the toss, the home…

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February 4, 2017
Injury puts centurion Miller out of ODI series
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 01: David Miller during the 2nd ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on February 01, 2017 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)
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Injury puts centurion Miller out of ODI series

Proteas batsman David Miller has been ruled out of the rest of the ODI series against Sri Lanka due to an injury to his finger.

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February 3, 2017
Proteas lead 2-0 with crushing Durban victory
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 01: David Miller gets his century during the 2nd ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on February 01, 2017 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)
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Proteas lead 2-0 with crushing Durban victory

Centuries from Faf du Plessis and David Miller, along with a disciplined bowling display, saw the Proteas ease to a 121-run victory in Durban, writes TOM SIZELAND.

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February 2, 2017
Proteas back to happy hunting ground at Kingsmead
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 24: Hashim Amla and Kagiso Rabada during the South African national cricket team training session at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on December 24, 2015 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)
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Proteas back to happy hunting ground at Kingsmead

The Proteas aim to maintain their winning streak at Kingsmead in the second ODI against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The Proteas have won the last four ODI’s played in Durban,…

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February 1, 2017