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Abbott cuts lonely figure as the future swirls around him

Kyle Abbott's anticipated departure for a Kolpak deal with Hampshire means he could be playing in his final Test for South Africa

04-Jan-2017•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Repeat, this is not a repeat

Sri Lanka's propensity to shut themselves spectacularly out of games was shown to be as strong as ever at the start of a new year

03-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Newlands

Rabada keeps New Year celebrations rolling

There was a party atmosphere in the stands as South Africa's attack supplied the on-field fireworks at Newlands

03-Jan-2017•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Sri Lanka's collapse, and the personal landmarks of Rabada and Philander

Stats highlights from the second day's play of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka.

03-Jan-2017•Gaurav Sundararaman

Kumara's youthful energy turns heads

As a fast bowler you need a big heart to sustain your career in Sri Lanka, so perhaps it's a good thing the 19-year-old has experienced so little of it

02-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Newlands

Elgar tames South Africa's monster

South Africa's preferred green pitch almost backfired on them on day one at Newlands. A typically determined Dean Elgar made sure it didn't

02-Jan-2017•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Whitewashers to whitewashees?

After a promising first day in Port Elizabeth things quickly unravelled for Sri Lanka, and that was meant to be the ground most suited to them. It does not bode well

31-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

South Africa's new year wish: please stay

The declining rand, the popularity of T20 leagues, and Kolpak deals may have lured some away, but Kyle Abbott and Stephen Cook offer cause for optimism

31-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda

Du Plessis' plans come together to highlight Mathews' problems

South Africa were expected to be too strong for Sri Lanka in the opening encounter, but what made the gap between the teams even wider were some of Angelo Mathews' tactics

30-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda at Port Elizabeth

Kusal Perera gamble at No. 3 pays meagre dividends

Sri Lanka rolled the dice in August by slotting Kusal Perera at No. 3, but eight innings in, his claim to the position may be in doubt after twin failures at Port Elizabeth

29-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Port Elizabeth

South Africa win the first patience game

Even though the South Africa bowlers were not creating magic when the Sri Lanka batsmen were scoring, Faf du Plessis maybe knew they would win the patience game. And he was right

29-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Sri Lanka fielders drag feet during declaration dance

Staring at the prospect of a big fourth innings target, Sri Lanka went through the motions in an uninspiring effort in the field on day three

28-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Port Elizabeth

Cook finally quashes security questions?

Stephen Cook has now struck the most hundreds by a South African this year. It's time to stop asking how Cook scores his runs, and acknowledge that he does

28-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Cook's stellar year, and a dip in average for Amla

Stats highlights from the third day of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Port Elizabeth

28-Dec-2016•Gaurav Sundararaman

'There's no wicket that's flat for a bowler'

Fighting spirit, hard work, and the unshaking support of his mother helped a young man from Langa leopard-crawl his way into the cricketing limelight

28-Dec-2016•Luke Alfred

South Africa aim for the snake's head

Even though South Africa wasted two reviews on Angelo Mathews, their bowlers made sure targeting the Sri Lanka captain paid rich dividends eventually

27-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Lakmal's unlikely headline act changes the script

It was looking ominous for Sri Lanka when the scoreboard passed 100 without a wicket, but then their senior pace bowler came out of the shadows

26-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Port Elizbaeth

A tale of contrasting veterans

Hashim Amla is slowing down after a long and illustrious career; JP Duminy is just threatening to fulfil his potential. But, with AB de Villiers waiting in the wings, both men need a big score

26-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda at Port Elizabeth

Getting starts, getting out

Stats highlights from the opening day in Port Elizabeth, which witnessed a rare century opening stand, and several batsmen getting out after getting starts

26-Dec-2016•S Rajesh

Herath's magic show goes on tour again

Sri Lanka's No. 1 spinner won't exactly be a pushover just because he is playing away from home

25-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Port Elizabeth

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