South Africa

South Africa opt to bat in Elgar's final Test

South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against India amid glorious sunshine at Newlands on Wednesday as the hosts seek a series sweep against the top ranked side in the world.

Elgar saddened by decline of Test cricket in South Africa

On the eve of his 86th and final Test match, Dean Elgar said he was "sad" South Africa would be sending a weakened team to play two Test matches in New Zealand in March.

Coetzee out for SA, India add Avesh

South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has withdrawn from the second Test against India after developing pelvic inflammation during the first test win in Centurion this week.

South Africa star to retire after India Tests

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar is set to retire after the two-match Test series at home against India. 

Shami ruled out of India's South Africa Tests

"Shami, whose participation in the Test series was subject to fitness has not been cleared by the BCCI Medical Team and the fast bowler is ruled out of the two Tests."

South Africa rest Bavuma for India ODIs, T20Is

Bavuma opened the innings in the World Cup but averaged only 18.12 across his eight games with a high score of 35

Pistorius granted parole a decade after killing girlfriend

Jailed South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday after serving nine years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will be released on Jan. 5, authorities said.

Aussies count on ‘big moment’ experience to down Proteas

While South Africa insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches, Australia are counting on having experienced World Cup winners giving them a boost when the two old rivals face off in a much-anticipated semifinal in Kolkata on Thursday.

Eden Gardens set for top-of-table contest

Tournament pacesetters India and South Africa will meet in a mouth-watering contest at Kolkata's Eden Gardens today.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

South Africa opt to bat in Elgar's final Test

South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against India amid glorious sunshine at Newlands on Wednesday as the hosts seek a series sweep against the top ranked side in the world.

January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024

Elgar saddened by decline of Test cricket in South Africa

On the eve of his 86th and final Test match, Dean Elgar said he was "sad" South Africa would be sending a weakened team to play two Test matches in New Zealand in March.

December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023

Coetzee out for SA, India add Avesh

South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has withdrawn from the second Test against India after developing pelvic inflammation during the first test win in Centurion this week.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

South Africa star to retire after India Tests

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar is set to retire after the two-match Test series at home against India. 

December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023

Shami ruled out of India's South Africa Tests

"Shami, whose participation in the Test series was subject to fitness has not been cleared by the BCCI Medical Team and the fast bowler is ruled out of the two Tests."

December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023

South Africa rest Bavuma for India ODIs, T20Is

Bavuma opened the innings in the World Cup but averaged only 18.12 across his eight games with a high score of 35

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

Pistorius granted parole a decade after killing girlfriend

Jailed South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday after serving nine years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will be released on Jan. 5, authorities said.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Aussies count on ‘big moment’ experience to down Proteas

While South Africa insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches, Australia are counting on having experienced World Cup winners giving them a boost when the two old rivals face off in a much-anticipated semifinal in Kolkata on Thursday.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

Eden Gardens set for top-of-table contest

Tournament pacesetters India and South Africa will meet in a mouth-watering contest at Kolkata's Eden Gardens today.

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

Pakistan win sends South Africa to semis

The Proteas, with 12 points from seven games so far, join hosts India in booking a place in the last four.

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