ICC consider controversial two-tier test system
Marco Jansen of South Africa and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 29 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

ICC consider controversial two-tier test system

The International Cricket Council is considering splitting Test cricket nations into two tiers in a radical restructuring that would allow England, India and Australia to play each other more often, according to a report in Australia.
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Rabada stars as South Africa edge Pakistan
Marco Jansen of South Africa and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 29 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Rabada stars as South Africa edge Pakistan

Kagiso Rabada was the batting hero after guiding South Africa to a two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

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Test cricket still an important format – Cricket South Africa
/Dean Elgar of South Africa and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa celebrates as Rabada catches out Virat Kohli of India on 76 runs. India is all out for 131 in there second innings. South Africa win the match by an innings and 32 runs during day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Test cricket still an important format – Cricket South Africa

Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said after it was criticised for selecting a second-string squad featuring seven debutants for the country’s two fixtures in New Zealand next month. (more…)

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Elgar: We need to enjoy these moments
The Proteas celebrate

Elgar: We need to enjoy these moments

Proteas captain Dean Elgar saluted his “special bunch” of players after they overpowered England by an innings and 12 runs in the first Test at Lord’s on Friday.

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Proteas pummel Poms at Lord’s
Keshav Maharaj celebrates a wicket with his Proteas teammates

Proteas pummel Poms at Lord’s

South Africa hammered England by an innings and 12 runs to win the first Test at Lord’s on Friday.

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