Test cricket set to speed up with Shot Clock
The introduction of a ‘shot clock’ for Test cricket has been tabled by the MCC World Cricket Council in a bid to speed up play in the five-day game.
READER STORY: A proud new SA cricketer
Reader Abhishek Sharma is a young Indian cricketer living in South Africa on an overseas exchange programme… and he has dreams of great things, including playing cricket for South Africa.
Leggie Rashid up to third as England ride wave in T20I rankings
England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has equalled his career-best third place in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings for bowlers as a host of England bowlers strode up the rankings after their comprehensive 3-0 series victory over the West Indies.
Boucher hunts for Markram replacement
Mark Boucher expressed his joy at Aiden Markram’s recall to the Proteas squad for the remaining two ODI’s against Sri Lanka, but the former Proteas star admitted that his form will be missed in the Titans’ One-Day Cup fixture on Wednesday.
HIGHLIGHTS: Warriors Academy vs Knights Academy (50-overs)
Knights Academy secured a mammoth 72-run win over the Warriors Academy at the Recreational Ground, after a blistering 74 from opener Nathan Roux and a sensational 3-18 by Aiden Brooker.
HIGHLIGHTS: Cobras Academy vs Titans Academy (50-overs)
The Titans Academy strolled to a comfortable seven-wicket win over the Cobras Academy at Langenhoven Gimnasium thanks to Thomas Mashiane’s 3-48 and an unbeaten 89 from captain Christopher Britz.
HIGHLIGHTS: Dolphins Academy vs Warriors Academy (50-overs)
The Warriors Academy bagged a narrow one-wicket win over the Dolphins Academy at Bridgton Sports Grounds following contributions from Brad Mauer (3-38) and Tristan Stubbs (58 not out).
HIGHLIGHTS: Knights Academy vs Lions Academy (50-overs)
The Lions Academy bagged a routine seven-wicket victory over the Knights Academy at the Recreational Ground following Ntokozo Mahlaba’s 4-40 and an unbeaten century from Nick Smit.
READER STORY: Driving under the influence in Eastern Europe
Reader Grant Baben reports from an unusual (but thriving) cricketing outpost – Bulgaria – that delivered an unexpected international career.
Amla to miss last two ODIs
Proteas batsman Hashim Amla will miss the remaining ODIs against Sri Lanka due to a family illness.
Faf journeying from good to great
Faf du Plessis’ pre- and post-match comments are really proving substantive lately – and speak of a future worthy of fans’ investment.
SA 'don't view Morris as No 7'
Cricket South Africa convener of selectors Linda Zondi has all but sidelined all-rounder Chris Morris from the Proteas’ World Cup preparation.
Warner, Smith continue reintegration
Batsmen David Warner and Steven Smith will rejoin the Australian team for three days later this week.
READER STORY: Wayne's (cricket) world
Reader Wayne Mandabva shares his cricket journey (and a great century story) with SACricketmag.com readers.
Preview: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (4th ODI)
Aiden Markram and JP Duminy are back for the Proteas as they aim to reclaim their spots in the starting XI and help the hosts get one step closer to whitewashing Sri Lanka, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
