DURBAN (Reuters) – There is sufficient depth in England’s bowling department to make up for the absence of their record wicket taker James Anderson in the Boxing Day test against South Africa, Stuart Broad said on Thursday. Anderson has been ruled out of the first test in Durban because of a calf strain but fellow […]
DURBAN (Reuters) – The Barmy Army are bringing much more than just their thirst and their songs to the test cricket arena in South Africa over the next month –- an expected 10,000 visitors also provide a marked income boost for the sport, says South African cricket supremo Haroon Lorgat. Ticket sales for the opening […]
DURBAN (Reuters) – England are to wait until Thursday before making a decision on whether James Anderson can lead the attack in the first test against South Africa after the fast bowler had a scan on his calf on Tuesday. Anderson, the country’s leading wicket-taker, complained of stiffness in his calf and his scans will […]
By Mark Gleeson DURBAN (Reuters) – South Africa’s status as the top-ranked test-playing nation has been dented after their crushing defeat in India last month and is in danger of being eroded completely by England over the next month or two. The two nations begin a four-match test series in Durban on Saturday, which is […]
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa (Reuters) – Alastair Cook and Joe Root scored centuries and Alex Hales a timely knock of 56 as England piled on the runs against South Africa A in their last warm-up game before the first test. Cook reminded the hosts of his ability with a solid knock of 126, bringing up his […]
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa (Reuters) – Steven Finn bowled himself into contention for a return to England’s lineup after taking four wickets on Sunday on the opening day of the last warmup game before they begin the test series against South Africa on Boxing Day. Finn was only drafted into the squad last week, but underlined […]
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – England’s players get a last chance to book their places for the first test on Boxing Day when they begin a final warm-up match against South Africa A in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday. Alex Hales, Gary Ballance, Nick Compton, Steven Finn and Mark Footitt will be under especially close scrutiny if they […]
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Dale Steyn passed a thorough fitness examination with flying colours to boost South Africa’s hopes of having their leading pace bowler back for the test series against England, officials said on Friday. Steyn has been out of action with a groin strain since the first test against India in early November […]
South African test cricketers gave mediocre returns after being sent to play in domestic competition to find form before the first test against England.
POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa (Reuters) – England’s hopes of winning their warm-up match against a South African Invitational XI were washed out by a storm on Thursday with the home side on 5-0 in their second innings. England had earlier been bowled out for 190 in their second innings, 472 ahead, having resumed on 99 for […]
POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa (Reuters) – Opener Alex Hales failed for the second time as England ended day two of their warm-up match against a South African Invitation XI on 99 for three on Wednesday. The tourists lead by 381 runs with seven second-innings wickets remaining after bowling out their opponents for 188 at Senwes Park. […]
