South Africa news

Slim pickings in South Africa spin search

Jan 14, 2014: South Africa's two senior spinners are both 34, and there is a lack of promising youngsters on the horizon

South Africa v India, 1st Test, Johannesburg

An insight into South Africa's sanctum

Dec 17, 2013: South Africa's dressing-room environment is said to be at all time high and the current crop of players credit a team culture based on respect, friendship and family-values for much of their recent success

'Pakistan don't come back very well'

Oct 11, 2013: Flat pitches, gorgeous net facilities, and two spinners in one Test - Paul Harris remembers South Africa's 2010 tour to the UAE

England v Australia, 2nd Investec Test, Lord's, 1st day

Cowan, Starc dropped for Lord's

Jul 18, 2013: Ed Cowan and Mitchell Starc have been dropped for Usman Khawaja and Ryan Harris in Australia's XI for the second Ashes Test at Lord's

South Africa news

Paul Harris announces retirement

Jan 8, 2013: Paul Harris, the South African spinner, is to retire at the end of the season, bringing to an end a 14-year first-class career.

South Africa in Australia 2012-13

Harris pushes Robin Peterson's Test case

Nov 17, 2012: Former Test spinner Paul Harris believes Robin Peterson should be considered for the second Test in Adelaide

Australia in South Africa 2011-12

Harris suggests South Africa play two spinners

Nov 6, 2011: Paul Harris, the South Africa left-arm spinner, has suggested South Africa play two spinners against Australia in the first Test in Cape Town

Supersport Series 2011-12

Harris shines in Titans victory

Oct 9, 2011: A round-up of the second round of matches from the domestic Supersport Series in South Africa

South Africa news

Harris ready to fight for a recall

Jun 21, 2011: In January this year Paul Harris lost his South Africa contract but he tells ESPNcricinfo he still wants to play for South Africa

South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

The defiant bail and Paul Harris' multi-talented fingers

Jan 4, 2011: ESPNcricinfo brings you the plays of the third day of the third Test between South Africa and India at Newlands

South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Durban, 3rd day

South Africa take confidence from Perth chase

Dec 28, 2010: The memory of their 414-run chase against Australia at the WACA in 2008, will make South Africa confident they can get the 303 they need to beat India in Durban

South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Durban

van Zyl backs Harris to play

Dec 25, 2010: South Africa are unlikely to go into the second Test against India in Durban with all-pace attack, according to coach Corrie van Zyl

South Africa v India, 1st Test, Centurion, 4th day

South Africa's two moments of brilliance

Dec 19, 2010: The way the hosts' bowlers managed to execute their plans on a flat pitch showed the difference in quality between theirs and India's bowling attacks

India in South Africa 2010-11

Harris comfortable with holding role against India

Dec 8, 2010: Paul Harris is happy to play a containing role during South Africa's upcoming Test series against India

India in South Africa 2010-11

Three big selection decisions for South Africa

Nov 30, 2010: There are three crucial positions to be decided for the hosts: the additional seamer, the spinner and the No.6 batsman

Pakistan v South Africa, 1st Test, Dubai, 5th day

Younis century secures fighting draw

Nov 16, 2010: Pakistan battled through the first session, losing Azhar Ali for a characterful 63 but preventing any further setbacks to go to lunch at 187 for 3

Pakistan v South Africa, 1st Test, Dubai, 2nd day

Pakistan fight back to leave contest level

Nov 13, 2010: Pakistan fought back valiantly on the second day in Dubai as Umar Gul sparked a South Africa collapse to 380 before Taufeeq Umar and Mohammad Hafeez responded with an opening stand of 105

MTN40 2010-11

Lions only unbeaten team after week two

Nov 7, 2010: A round-up of the second week of matches in the MTN40

SuperSport Series 2010-11

Dolphins beat Titans while Cobras top table

Oct 19, 2010: A round-up of the third round of matches in the SuperSport Series

SuperSport Series 2010-11

Cobras pull off a thrilling win

Oct 11, 2010: A round-up of the second round of matches in the SuperSport Series