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South Africa batsman JP Duminy feels that the players need to look themselves in the mirror (Photo: AFP)

Post-Bangladesh shocker, Duminy urges players to 'look in mirror'

Duminy said that if someone wants to win a tournament like the World Cup, players need to evaluate themselves.

03 Jun 2019 3:59 PM

Assessing his team's performance against Bangladesh after going down to England, Plessis said that their performance was 'not good enough'. (Photo: AFP)

‘If players do not perform, there will be a lot of harsh words’: Faf du Plessis

Despite Du Plessis played a knock of 62 runs, his team failed to chase the target set by Bangladesh.

03 Jun 2019 2:27 PM

Perennial underachievers South Africa lock horns with tournament favourite England on May 30. (Photo: AP)

'Steyn, Rabada on track to play in team's World Cup opener', says SA coach Gibson

Both Steyn and Rabada's IPL campaigns were cut short by injuries, but the latter had picked 25 wickets by then for Delhi Capitals.

15 May 2019 1:25 PM

Gibson, however, said they would not speak publicly about past failures that have led to the side being labelled ‘chokers’.

'Weather conditions will play huge part in outcome of World Cup': Ottis Gibson

Gibson is not the only member of the South African coaching set-up that has vast experience of cricket in England.

15 May 2019 12:51 PM

Steyn broke his shoulder on Test duty against Australia in Perth back in November 2016 and since then the 35-year-old has been struggling to recover completely.

Steyn's injury a concern for South Africa despite having a back-up plan

'We have looked after Dale ever since his injury in Australia and we have backed him,' said SA convener of selectors Linda Zondi.

29 Apr 2019 6:05 PM

The bowling lineup picks itself with Imran Tahir providing his controlled leg-spin, and a seam attack of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and one of veteran Dale Steyn or newcomer Anrich Nortje. (Photo: AP)

Proteas to announce World Cup Squad soon but some doubt remains

Faf du Plessis has previously said six specialist batsmen, an all-rounder at number seven, three fast bowlers and a spinner are pivotal.

05 Apr 2019 3:55 PM

David Miller helped South Africa blast 14 runs from their super over, before the wily Tahir restricted Sri Lanka to only five in reply, two of which were wides. (Photo: AFP)

SA vs SL 1st T20: Miller, Tahir drives Proteas to super-over win vs Lanka

After sending the tourists in to bat, the home side restricted Sri Lanka to 134 for seven in their 20 overs.

20 Mar 2019 5:50 PM

De Villiers, who retired from international cricket in May last year, moreover, said there are lot similarities between him and Kohli. (Photo: ANI)

You can never take class out of Virat Kohli, says AB de Villiers

South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman believes his side has a chance to win the coveted World Cup.

16 Mar 2019 12:24 PM

BTC Global said that its services had been suspended after its primary trader, identified as Steven Twain, had failed to reply to emails requesting payments. (Representational Image)

South Africa: Bitcoin trader vanishes with USD 80 million plunder

South African police said they were investigating the fraud, with more than 28,000 investors affected.

26 May 2018 12:27 PM

The ball-tampering row has put question marks on Australian cricket team’s culture. (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

What's ball-tampering and why it is considered a serious offence?

Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft ball-tampering issue during third test against south Africa shocked cricket world.

27 Mar 2018 11:36 AM

The International Cricket Council on Sunday banned Australia captain Steve Smith (right) for one match and fines 100 percent of his match fees. (Phot: AFP)

Cricket Australia could ban Smith, Warner for life after ball-tampering row

Steve Smith sensationally admitted to ball-tampering during the third Test against South Africa.

26 Mar 2018 10:09 AM

The power struggle over Zuma's departure has put him at loggerheads with deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, his expected successor, who is the new head of the ANC. (Photo: File)

'No confidence' in Jacob Zuma: S African Parliament to oust prez tomorrow

Zuma was expected to respond on Wednesday to the ANC's order for him to resign.

14 Feb 2018 6:05 PM

While India are struggling at 28 for 3, after dismissing South Africa for 286, Bhuvneshwar felt that the game is still pretty evenly poised. (Photo: AP)

SA vs IND: We conceded 25-30 extra runs, says Bhuvi

Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with figures of 4 for 87 but missed out on a five-for on Day 1 of the 1st South Africa vs India Test.

06 Jan 2018 12:34 PM

"Cape Town is such a beautiful place anyways, and even more beautiful with my one and only!" wrote Virat Kohli as he posted a photo with Anushka Sharma. (Photo: Facebook / Virat Kohli)

Virat posts pic with his 'one and only' Anushka

Virat Kohli, earlier on Wednesday, took to Facebook to post a photo of him with Anushka spending their time together in South Africa.

03 Jan 2018 1:15 PM

South African President Jacob Zuma. (Photo: File/AFP)

South African President Jacob Zuma under fire for leaked documents

More than 100,000 leaked documents and emails that showed improper dealings in lucrative government contracts by business friends of Zuma.

03 Jun 2017 2:39 PM

faces a slew of charges, including “seeking to accept, accepting or agreeing to accept a bribe or reward to fix or contrive to fix or influence improperly a match or matches”. (Photo: AFP)

CSA charges Alviro Petersen for ‘contriving to fix’ matches

Petersen faces 9 counts of failing to disclose approaches by suspected match fixers to Anti-Corruption officials.

13 Nov 2016 12:12 PM

Imam who came out of the closet in Cape Town

Friday prayers at the People’s Mosque in Cape Town looks like any other around the Islamic world except in this South African city the imam is openly gay and the teaching promotes homosexual rights.

02 Nov 2016 6:48 AM

Brawl erupts in South Africa House as Opposition ejected

Members of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters party are physically removed from the Parliament after repeatedly ignoring the instructions of the Speaker in Cape Town on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

18 May 2016 1:49 AM

Will Kevin Pietersen play for South Africa

Would Kevin Pietersen consider playing for the Proteas Well, former England bowler Darren Gough believes so.

18 Feb 2016 5:46 AM

South Africa’s captain AB de Villiers (Photo: AP)

Ton-up AB de Villiers powers South Africa to series victory

AB de Villiers hit a series-winning century as South Africa came back from 0-2 down to clinch the one-day international contest 3-2 over England on Sunday.

15 Feb 2016 3:20 AM

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