Kiwis Through, South Africa Out!

Dhaka: New Zealand took on the Proteas on Friday, March 25 2011, at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium here in Mirpur. South Africa, who had topped the group table, went into this game as favourites. New Zealand on the other hand, has had its ups and down in the road to the world cup so far. The [...]

Modi’s downfall is a lesson for sports administrators: Ali Bacher

Former South African cricket chief, Dr Ali Bacher, has blamed Lalit Modi’s “autocratic” style of functioning for his downfall and pointed out that the suspended IPL Commissioner is a lesson for administrators in similar position.

Pakistan to play “home” series against SA in UAE

Pakistan will host South Africa for a revised schedule of two tests, five one-day internationals and a one-off twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in October-November this year.

McLaren looking to better his performance in coming matches

After bowling a match-winning spell of 5-19 to lead South Africa to a comprehensive victory in their opening T20 international against West Indies, all-rounder Ryan McLaren said that he would be looking to better his performance in the coming matches.

Changing the captain for the sake of it is not clever: Shaun Pollock

After their disappointing World T20 campaign, the captaincy bubble is once again threatening to burst in South Africa, but former Proteas captain and legendary all-rounder, Shaun Pollock, believes that South Africa cricket needs to realise that they don’t have anyone better then Graeme Smith right now to lead the side.

Injury in IPL was a blessing in disguise: Graeme Smith

Skipper of the South African cricket team, Graeme Smith, has said that getting injured in the Indian Premier League proved to be a blessing in disguise for him as it allowed him to spend time with the new South African coach, Corrie Van Zyl, and prepare for the T20 World Cup, which starts this Friday.

Smith to lead SA in World T20, Theron gets a call-up

South Africa’s skipper, Graeme Smith, who returned home from the Indian Premier League after a finger injury, will be fit to lead South Africa in the ICC World Twenty20 Championship in the West Indies later this month.

After Arthur’s resignation, CSA sacks selection panel

South African cricket reached new lows when just a day after long time coach of the national team, Micky Arthur, resigned, South Africa’s selection panel was also sacked by the board. Mike Procter, chairman of selectors, confirmed the news to a local radio station, expressing shock at the happening of the past few days.

Kallis ton revives South Africa

All-rounder Jacques Kallis scored his 33rd test ton, leading a strong fight back for the home team as South Africa finished the first day of the third test against England at 279 for 6.

Kallis becomes second highest run getter of the decade

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis became the second highest run getter of the decade, when he scored 75 in the first innings of the second test against England, surpassing India’s Rahul Dravid.

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