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Bavuma the bowler waiting in the wings

Batsman Temba Bavuma has been busy practising his seamers this season. And that might come in handy given the quick turnaround between South Africa's Boxing Day and New Year Tests

31-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda

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

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

Lakmal, a day in the life

Suranga Lakmal took a maiden five-wicket haul, and then settled down to watch Sri Lanka bat. We put ourselves in his shoes

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

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

The pillars of Sri Lanka's future

As Sri Lanka begin a major overseas assignment, a clutch of young players have been tasked with making the side a force in international cricket again. We profile four of them

25-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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

Amla has chance to banish bad memories

Hashim Amla remembers when Sri Lanka pulled off their only win on South African soil. His reputation undermined by a poor tour of Australia, he has reason to make them pay

23-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda

Which Sri Lanka can South Africa expect?

Sri Lanka have a rising crop of young batsmen and an underrated pace attack, but their record away from home will cause fans to mix optimism and trepidation

23-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

St George's promises hospitable opener

The schedule for Sri Lanka's tour of South Africa should work in the tourists' favour, with the Port Elizabeth pitch likely to serve up an even contest

22-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda

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