Players / Makhaya Ntini

South Africa news

An emotional departure

Nov 2, 2010: Makhaya Ntini's announcement that he was hanging up his international boots brought tears to the eyes of those involved

South Africa news

Makhaya Ntini retires from international cricket

Nov 2, 2010: Makhaya Ntini, the South Africa fast bowler, has retired from international cricket

Makhaya Ntini

Boot camp

Aug 1, 2010: Bullying batsmen, going to an all-white college, and the case for a higher batting positions

South Africa news

'System not producing enough black cricketers' - Ntini

Jun 6, 2010: Makhaya Ntini, the South Africa fast bowler, has said the existing structure to identify black cricketers in the country's rural areas is not yielding the desired results

South Africa news

Ntini will be considered for selection - Hudson

Jun 3, 2010: Andrew Hudson has said Makhaya Ntini's form for Kent in the County Championship was encouraging and that he would be considered for selection

South Africa news

Ntini hits out at South Africa selectors

Jun 1, 2010: Makhaya Ntini feels he is uncertain of his standing in South Africa's plans, having not heard from the selectors since he was dropped from the national side for the last two Tests of the England series over the winter

Durham v Kent, Chester-le-Street, 2nd day

Ntini condemns Durham to two-day thrashing

May 25, 2010: Kent coach Paul Farbrace hailed Makhaya Ntini after the South African paceman bowled his side to an innings win inside five sessions against Durham at Chester-le-Street

Durham v Kent, Chester-le-Street, 1st day

Kent bowlers destroy Durham

May 24, 2010: Kent, who slipped to the bottom of the First Division after their defeat at home to Durham last week, have come back so well that the return fixture at The Riverside may well provide them with instant revenge. At the end of day one, they lead by 184 runs

Kent v Durham, County Championship, Canterbury, 3rd day

Durham set up tense chase after day of wickets

May 19, 2010: Reigning County Champions Durham need another 102 runs with seven wickets in hand to wrap up their second win of the campaign after a fluctuating third day against fellow strugglers Kent that saw 17 wickets fall

Lancashire v Kent, Old Trafford, 1st Day

Prince and Croft carry Lancashire

Apr 27, 2010: Lancashire held the slightest of advantages after the first day of the County Championship Division One match at Old Trafford

County news

Makhaya Ntini joins Kent for a month

Apr 23, 2010: Makhaya Ntini will play for Kent for the next month of the season as the county fill the gap left by Stuart Clark's withdrawal

Chennai v Kolkata, IPL 2010, Chennai

Mexican waves and cheerful Ntini

Apr 14, 2010: Cricinfo presents the Plays fo the Day for the match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai

Makhaya rides on inspiration

Feb 14, 2010: The out-of-favour former South African spearhead looks forward to cycling with Lance Armstrong, while still hoping to return to the side

Standard Bank Pro20

Teams gear up for season's top draw

Feb 3, 2010: While the SuperSport Series only plays out in front of a sprinkling of die-hards and the MTN40 is in its inaugural season, the Standard Bank Pro20 is the only competition with a loyal following among fans

England in South Africa 2009-10

Morkel's emergence biggest gain

Jan 18, 2010: Morne Morkel's evolution was the biggest gain for the hosts in this series, while Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis and Mark Boucher rose to the occasion like true champions

South Africa v England, 4th Test, Johannesburg

'Morkel has filled Ntini's shoes' - Steyn

Jan 12, 2010: Dale Steyn believes that the departure of Makhaya Ntini from South Africa's Test team has been the making of his new new-ball partner, Morne Morkel

South Africa news

Makhaya Ntini believes Test career not over

Jan 5, 2010: Makhaya Ntini has said he hasn't signed a contract to play county cricket in England as a Kolpak player because he believes his Test career isn't finished

South Africa v England, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day

Ntini linked with Middlesex move

Jan 3, 2010: Makhaya Ntini, South Africa's iconic fast bowler, is expected to announce his retirement from international cricket later this week

England in South Africa 2009-10

'Iconic' Ntini facing the axe

Jan 2, 2010: Graeme Smith has admitted the decision over Makhaya Ntini's is a "sensitive" issue, but he didn't give the struggling fast bowler his unqualified support

England in South Africa 2009-10

Series victory up for grabs for England

Jan 2, 2010: Cricinfo previews the third Test between South Africa and England in Cape Town