England v SA, Champions Trophy, semi-final, The Oval

A choke? Not really, just a thrashing

Jun 19, 2013: Gary Kirsten's time in charge of South Africa finished the way of a few men before him and there appears no end in sight to the team's quest to banish their demons

England v South Africa, Champions Trophy, 1st semi-final, The Oval

Another chance to shed baggage

Jun 18, 2013: South Africa know that their reputation, especially in regards to the c-word, are at stake when they take on England at The Oval

England v South Africa, Champions Trophy, semi-final, The Oval

De Villiers confident of Steyn's fitness for semi-final

Jun 18, 2013: South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said there is a "good chance" Dale Steyn will be in the playing XI for their semi-final against England on Wednesday

Champions Trophy 2013

Ingram quietly confident in opener's role

Jun 17, 2013: Colin Ingram looked comfortable at the top of the order in South Africa's last match against West Indies after a couple of nervous outings; South Africa will hope he stays comfortable there for a long time

South Africa v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

De Villiers relief as SA finally edge one

Jun 14, 2013: The South African fielders rushed off the Cardiff outfield as soon as the umpires made it clear they wanted the covers on

South Africa v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

Pollard wicket hands South Africa semi-final place

Jun 14, 2013: It has been a decade since South Africa's miscalculation of the Duckworth-Lewis saw them exit the World Cup in the first round. Finally, they will consider themselves redeemed

South Africa v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

Another test of South Africa's big-game temperament

Jun 13, 2013: AB de Villiers and Dwayne Bravo downplay tomorrow's virtual quarterfinal match, and are insistent that they will play the encounter without any added pressure

SA v WI, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

Rain threat looms over crucial tie

Jun 13, 2013: Preview of the Champions Trophy Group B match between South Africa and West Indies

South Africa v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

South Africa face knockout pressure before the knockouts

Jun 12, 2013: South Africa have a poor record in knockout games in ICC tournaments, and their last group game against West Indies is an elimination match

South Africa v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

Steyn likely to be fit for final game

Jun 12, 2013: Dale Steyn is likely to be fit for South Africa's final group match against West Indies on June 14, after recovering from a side strain from the warm-up match against Pakistan

Pakistan v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Edgbaston

Amla, bowlers leave Pakistan on brink

Jun 10, 2013: South Africa lived to fight another day in the Champions Trophy as their bowlers, woeful against India but wolfish against an fragile line-up, defended a barely-par total

Pakistan v SA, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

Desperate teams face off in crucial match

Jun 9, 2013: Preview of the Champions Trophy Group B match between Pakistan and South Africa

Pakistan v SA, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

'Nervous' Morris comprehends unexpected call-up

Jun 9, 2013: The South Africa allrounder was playing golf when he missed a call from Andrew Hudson asking him to join the squad in England. A big responsibility as opening bowler is likely, given the team's injury crisis

Champions Trophy 2013

Kirsten hoping South Africa turn injury troubles into positive

Jun 8, 2013:

Champions Trophy 2013

Injured Morkel out, Morris picked as replacement

Jun 7, 2013: Morne Morkel, the South Africa fast bowler, has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a quad strain, and will be replaced by Chris Morris

India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

'We'll come out like a pack of wolves' - de Villiers

Jun 5, 2013: South Africa captain AB de Villiers promised an all-out attack when South Africa take on India in the Champions Trophy opener on Thursday

Champions Trophy 2013

Injury concern for Steyn, de Kock joins squad as de Villiers' cover

Jun 4, 2013: Dale Steyn is in doubt for South Africa's first fixture against India with a side strain, Robin Peterson took a blow to the left foot and Quinton de Kock has unofficially joined the group as cover for AB de Villiers

Champions Trophy 2013

McLaren banks on county experience

Jun 4, 2013: South Africa's one-day success has often been built on the back of allrounders and Ryan McLaren is the latest to show the strength of his spine

Champions Trophy 2013

South Africa look to right 'choker' label

Jun 4, 2013: South Africa enter this tournament with low-key expectations, and will hope to fly under the radar into the business end of the tournament

'I want us to go into the 2015 World Cup ranked No. 8'

Jun 3, 2013: Andy Waller, Zimbabwe's new coach, aims to have his players become the fittest in international cricket in six months

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