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“I was unfairly described as arrogant” – De Villiers on World Cup claims

12 July 2019 0 comments

“I was unfairly described as arrogant, selfish and indecisive but, with all humility, my conscience is clear.

It’s another bitter pill to swallow for South Africa in a Cricket World Cup

24 June 2019 0 comments

A team forever blighted in the World Cup

‘I wish I played more for South Africa’ – Essex Kolpak Simon Harmer

18 June 2019 0 comments

But the off-break spinner couldn’t be happier at Essex

South Africa’s World Cup sinks lower as Dale Steyn ruled out of action

4 June 2019 0 comments

Pacemen Steyn will miss all of the Cricket World Cup

2019 Cricket World Cup guide: South Africa

30 May 2019 0 comments

We take a look at England’s first opponents at the World Cup

Ottis Gibson back for third stint with England in bigger role?

28 May 2019 0 comments

The South Africa coach has responded to talk he could be the one to succeed Trevor Bayliss

World Cup-bound Imran Tahir signs up for T20 Blast

14 May 2019 0 comments

The IPL’s top wicket-taker will head to the Oval for the Blast

South Africa could host 2019 Indian Premier League

22 September 2018 0 comments

The tournament was previously hosted in South Africa in 2009

T20 Blast winners Worcestershire sign Parnell to Kolpak deal

18 September 2018 0 comments

The end of his international career?

Nottinghamshire set their sights on signing South Africa star

27 June 2018 0 comments

Notts have two players on their shortlist of targets…

Planet Cricket: AB de Villiers was a master of all trades

29 May 2018 0 comments

Tim Wigmore reflects on Mr 360’s decision to retire from international cricket

Global stars react to AB de Villiers’ suprise retirement

23 May 2018 0 comments

Mark Boucher among the many to acclaim the career of his former wicketkeeper understudy

South Africa legend announces retirement from interntional cricket

23 May 2018 0 comments

‘I am tired’

Sandpapergate review continues with ethics specialists being called in by Cricket Australia

1 May 2018 0 comments

Cricket Australia appoint experts to carry out review into the culture of cricket in the country

India extend lead at top of ICC Test rankings, as England stay fifth

1 May 2018 0 comments

India, South Africa and Australia lead the top three in the latest update

Animosity between South Africa and Australia was the worst I’ve seen in 14 years

10 April 2018 0 comments

Jeff Crowe has spoken to the ICC about the South Africa v Australia Test series

What Morne Morkel said after playing his last Test for South Africa

3 April 2018 0 comments

The 33-year-old was given a guard of honour as he brought the curtain down on his international career at the Wanderers Ground

Vernon Philander dominates Australia to reach 200 Test wickets

3 April 2018 0 comments

Vernon Philander minces his way through Australia’s batting line-up to claim sensational figures

David Warner out on his own after rift with his Australia team-mates

27 March 2018 0 comments

Divide between Warner and Australia’s bowlers opens up in wake of ball-tampering controversy, Australia media reports

Rabada’s ban is harmful to keeping Test cricket’s spirit

19 March 2018 0 comments

Derek Pringle on the ICC laws which have left to South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada missing the rest of the Test series against Australia

Manthorp column: Unleash the verbal against an Australian or South African and you should expect to get burnt

8 March 2018 0 comments

Neil Manthorp has his say on the Warner-de Kock controversy and gauges Ottis Gibson’s viewpoint

David Warner escapes ban after Durban controversy involving de Kock

7 March 2018 0 comments

Australia vice-captain fined and handed demerit points by the ICC

North column: Morne Morkel always made life uncomfortable for a batsman

6 March 2018 0 comments

Marcus North on the career of old adversary Morne Morkel, who announced he will retire from international cricket next month

Lehmann throws his backing behind David Warner after quarrel with de Kock

6 March 2018 0 comments

Footage shows Warner having to be restrained by team-mates after hour-long sledging duel with wicketkeeper-batsman

Kagiso Rabada fined by ICC for misconduct in heated dismissal of Dhawan

14 February 2018 0 comments

Fiery fast bowler admits to misconduct and is fined 15 per cent of his match fee

North column: Real Test for Aussies awaits in South Africa

1 February 2018 0 comments

Ahead of the upcoming series, Marcus North recalls when he, Phil Hughes and Ben Hilfenhaus made their Test debuts in 2009 against South Africa

Manthorp column: Gibson’s faith in South Africa’s bowling reserves delivers after discovery of Ngidi

25 January 2018 0 comments

Lungi Ngidi looks to be one hell of a find for Ottis Gibson after Dale Steyn falls to injury

Philander puts on a show in enthralling first Test and reveals tactics for Kohli

9 January 2018 0 comments

Philander a homeground hero after claiming 9-75 in enthralling first Test between South Africa and India

Planet Cricket: A one-sided start to new Test format

2 January 2018 0 comments

Tim Wigmore on South Africa’s rout of Zimbabwe in the first four-day Test regulated by the ICC

Cape crisis as T20 Global League’s collapse hits home in South Africa

19 October 2017 0 comments

In his guest column, South African broadcaster Neil Manthorp on the sinkhole that the domestic competition has become even before its inaugural season