SA vs SL: Five talking points
Tom Sizeland identifies five points of discussion ahead of the first Test at St George’s Park.
Maharaj senses opportunity
Given the type of wicket at St George’s, Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj senses there is an opportunity to be grabbed in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Abbott: we'll aim straight and true
The Proteas pace attack is preparing for a tough few sessions out in the middle in the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Boxing Day.
Petersen hired bodyguard
Former Proteas batsman, Alviro Petersen, hired a bodyguard as a precaution during the match-fixing investigation.
Domingo looks for seam assistance
South Africa are looking to the elements and the groundsman at St George’s Park to get their Test series off to a good start against Sri Lanka on Boxing Day.
Lancashire shut out Petersen
After receiving a two-year ban for his involvement in the Ram Slam match-fixing scandal, Lancashire have confirmed that Alviro Petersen will not play for the club.
De Kock named ODI Cricketer of the Year
Quinton de Kock has been crowned the best ODI player in the world.
Steyn drops to fourth
Dale Steyn has dropped to fourth on the ICC Test bowling rankings.
Petersen banned for two years
Former Proteas opener Alviro Petersen has been banned for two years for his involvement in the Ram Slam match-fixing scandal.
Faf's sweet appeal dismissed
Faf du Plessis’ appeal against his conviction for ball-tampering, and the fine of 100 per cent of his match fee, has been dismissed.
De Swardt five-for wipes out Colts
Ruan de Swardt took 5-13 to skittle SA Colts for 85, as SA Schools sealed a six-wicket victory to lift the Coca-Cola cup in Bloemfontein.
Mulder to captain SA Schools
Gauteng and Lions all-rounder, Wiaan Mulder, has been selected as captain of the SA Schools side.
Northerns top of the pile
Northerns emerge as the top side of the 2016 Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week, beating Free State by eight wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the final on Tuesday.
Chandimal finds form in draw
Plenty of batsmen found form for Sri Lanka, as they closed their Test series preparations with a draw against South Africa Invitation XI.
SA move to fourth
The Proteas move to fourth in the Test rankings thanks to India’s series win against England.
