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Keshav Maharaj of South Africa fielding during the 2020 Betway Test Series day4 match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Supersport Park, Centurion, on 29 December 2020 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Maharaj shows up as potential Test skipper

It only took a chance opportunity for Keshav Maharaj to push his name to the forefront of the candidates to succeed Dean Elgar as Test skipper, writes RYAN VREDE. You may also like

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 07: South Africa batsman Quinton de Kock plays a defensive shot off the bowling of Joe Denly as Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler react during Day Five of the Second Test between South Africa and England at Newlands on January 07, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

England to host New Zealand, South Africa for Tests in 2022

England will play home Test series against world champions New Zealand and South Africa in 2022, cricket chiefs announced on Wednesday, unveiling a packed schedule. You may also like

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 05: Dale Steyn of South Africa reacts after being hit on the helmet during day 3 of the 2nd Castle Lager Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at PPC Newlands on January 05, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

‘That will forever bring a smile to my face’

Dale Steyn will never forget the Proteas’ Boxing Day Test win over Australia at the MCG in 2008 in which he played a starring role. You may also like

Dale Steyn of South Africa prepares to bowl the first ball of the match ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Proteas great Dale Steyn officially retires

Former Proteas fast bowling superstar Dale Steyn has confirmed in a statement that he has officially retired from the game, calling it a “bitter-sweet” moment. You may also like

Shamsi: It’s ‘sad’ that Nkwe has resigned

Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi says former assistant coach Enoch Nkwe would have had his reasons for resigning, and that his decision is fully respected. You may also like

Quinton de Kock of South Africa celebrates with teammates after catching out Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka during the 2020 Betway Test Series match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on the 04 January 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Proteas are some way off world’s best Test sides

The series between England and India has highlighted the gulf that exists between the Proteas and the format’s elite, writes RYAN VREDE. You may also like

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: India captain Virat Kohli celebrates with teammates after Ishant Sharma dismisses Jonathan Bairstow of England during day five of the Second LV= Insurance Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 16, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

India quicks star in thrilling second Test defeat of England

India’s pacemen starred with both bat and ball on Monday as Virat Kohli’s side defeated England by 151 runs in an enthralling second Test at Lord’s. You may also like

Jayden Seales (L) and Kemar Roach (2L) of West Indies celebrate winning on day 4 of the 1st Test between West Indies and Pakistan at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, on August 15, 2021. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)

West Indies clinch one-wicket win as Pakistan see chances slip away

West Indies scrambled to a pulsating one-wicket victory over Pakistan on Sunday as the visitors self-destructed in the final session of the fourth day when on course to take the first Test of the two-match series at Sabina Park. You may also like

Babar Azam of Pakistan hits 4 during day 3 of the 1st Test between West Indies and Pakistan at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, on August 14, 2021. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)

Gutsy Babar keeps Pakistan hopes alive in first Test

Babar Azam’s unbeaten half-century kept his team’s hopes alive of setting a competitive target for the West Indies in the final innings of the contest with Pakistan, reaching 160 for five in their second innings at the close of the rain-affected third day of the first Test at Sabina Park on Saturday. You may also like

Kohli confident of India ‘template’ in ‘blockbuster’ England series

India captain Virat Kohli says his side have the “right template” for the remainder of their “blockbuster” series against England after enjoying the better of a rain-marred draw in the first Test. You may also like