Faf’s heroics guide Proteas to 40-run victory
Faf du Plessis’ record-breaking 185 set up a 40-run victory for the Proteas to go one step closer to a series whitewash against Sri Lanka, writes TOM SIZELAND.
De Villiers ‘not retiring’ from Test cricket
AB de Villiers has declared that he is not retiring from any form of cricket, but says he needs to manage his workload.
Proteas lose openers before lunch at the Wanderers
The Proteas lost two quick wickets as they battled to 79 for two at lunch on the first day of the third Test against Sri Lanka, at the Wanderers on Thursday, writes MARK SALTER.
Is Amla the last of the 100-Test Proteas?
Captain Faf du Plessis believes that Hashim Amla could be the last player to reach 100 Tests for the Proteas.
Proteas skipper fights back against ICC ruling
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has officially launched an appeal against the ruling that he was guilty of ball-tampering. It was widely expected that he would, with the support of Cricket South Africa, especially after their CEO, Haroon Lorgat, demanded clarification of the rules regarding ‘artificial substances’. Du Plessis was fined his entire match fee for the second Test in Hobart… Read more →
Ton-up for Du Plessis before surprise declaration
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis soaked up the pressure at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday to score a century – at the same venue where he scored his first on debut – and then opted to declare on 259-9 against Australia.
Du Plessis fined match fee but free to play third Test
Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of a level 2 offence for ball-tampering and has been fined his entire match fee, but will play in the third Test.
Ex Aussie paceman makes light of ‘lollygate’ incident
Jason Gillespie says the ‘lollygate’ incident has been blown out of proportion, and SA’s unity in the face of adversity has been impressive.
Ball-tampering charge for Proteas skipper
Proteas stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis has been charged by the International Cricket Council with a level-2 offence for ball-tampering.
Zondi says AB is set to resume his captaincy role
Convener of selectors, Linda Zondi, says AB de Villiers will return to the captaincy when he is match fit.
