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'That first week was really tough for us' - Faf du Plessis

'That first week was really tough for us' - Faf du Plessis

The South Africa captain tries to put a finger on where it went wrong for his team in World Cup 2019, after they finally clicked as a unit, against Sri Lanka

28-Jun-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Chester-le-Street

Du Plessis, Amla, bowlers dent Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes

Du Plessis, Amla, bowlers dent Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes

They put on an unbroken 175-run stand after a collective performance from the seamers restricted Sri Lanka to 203

28-Jun-2019•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Live Report - South Africa v Sri Lanka

Live Report - South Africa v Sri Lanka

All the live updates and analyses from the South Africa v Sri Lanka game

28-Jun-2019•Daniel Brettig

Hathurusingha expects Sri Lanka's batsmen to step up

Hathurusingha expects Sri Lanka's batsmen to step up

Sri Lanka coach says Mathews' match-winning knock against England has infused a new wave of belief

27-Jun-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Chester-le-Street

Do South Africa have nothing to lose, or nothing to play for?

Do South Africa have nothing to lose, or nothing to play for?

JP Duminy, who might replace the injured David Miller, hopes the South Africans play Sri Lanka with freedom, and a smile on their faces

27-Jun-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Chester-le-Street

With slim hopes alive, Sri Lanka run into their 2019 tormentors

With slim hopes alive, Sri Lanka run into their 2019 tormentors

Without the worry of qualifying, South Africa begin the series of long farewells to Tahir and Duminy from 50-over cricket

27-Jun-2019•Liam Brickhill

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U19 World Cup: Malhotra ton downs Zimbabwe; Pakistan quicks wreck New Zealand

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'Squeezed every drop': Kane Richardson announces retirement from professional cricket

'Squeezed every drop': Kane Richardson announces retirement from professional cricket

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Scotland bank on ICC assurances over Sharif visa after naming T20 World Cup squad

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Rahul Dravid: All-format batters getting little time to practise Test skills

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