Far takes over from AB as captain

AB de Villiers has stepped down as Test captain and has been ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series. De Villiers was appointed in January following Hashim Amla’s resignation, and…

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Behardien blazes to 15-ball 55

Farhaan Behardien smashed 55 runs off just 15 balls to give the Titans top spot and a home final in the CSA T20 Challenge. In an innings more akin to…

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SA-born Jennings named in English Test squad
on May 20, 2016 in Leeds, United Kingdom.

SA-born Jennings named in English Test squad

Four years after committing himself to England, Keaton Jennings received a coveted call-up to the Three Lions Test squad.

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Who will make way for the return of AB de Villiers?
AB De Villiers with Russell Domingo during the 2015 Castle Lager and Cricket South Africa Proteas SendOff at the SAB Sandton Offices, Johannesburg on the 26 January 2015 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Who will make way for the return of AB de Villiers?

With AB de Villiers back in the mix, there is a big question mark on who he should replace for the Test series against Sri Lanka.

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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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Test on a knife-edge as Cook keeps Proteas in the mix
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 26: Stephen Cook of South Africa bats during day three of the Third Test match between Australia and South Africa at Adelaide Oval on November 26, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

Test on a knife-edge as Cook keeps Proteas in the mix

Stephen Cook scrapped his way to 81 as he helped the Proteas to 194-6 to take a slender 70-run lead through to day four against Australia at Adelaide on Saturday.

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Starc’s half-ton helps Australia to 100-plus lead
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 26: Mitchell Starc of Australia bats during day three of the Third Test match between Australia and South Africa at Adelaide Oval on November 26, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Starc’s half-ton helps Australia to 100-plus lead

A fifty from Mitchell Starc allowed Australia to get to 383 in the morning session on day three of the third Test in Adelaide on Saturday, writes TOM SIZELAND.

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