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Sri Lanka depleted by Chandimal absence in opening Test

Sri Lanka depleted by Chandimal absence in opening Test

Sri Lanka will miss their captain, while Dale Steyn fit again and within touching distance of Shaun Pollock's South Africa record

11-Jul-2018•Firdose Moonda

'Pretty sure we'll continue with three fast bowlers' - Ottis Gibson

'Pretty sure we'll continue with three fast bowlers' - Ottis Gibson

South Africa will continue to trust in their strengths, their coach has said, despite the likelihood of a slow, low turner in the first Test in Galle

08-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Du Plessis, Amla, Bavuma tune up for Galle Test with fifties

Du Plessis, Amla, Bavuma tune up for Galle Test with fifties

South Africa opener Dean Elgar also had a decent workout before the two-day tour match ended in a draw

08-Jul-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Shamsi stakes claim for first Test with five-for

Shamsi stakes claim for first Test with five-for

Mathews shows form and fitness to make 92 for hosts; Steyn undergoes proper workout on humid day

07-Jul-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Faf du Plessis welcomes sternest punishment for ball-tampering, but criticises ICC ambiguity

Faf du Plessis welcomes sternest punishment for ball-tampering, but criticises ICC ambiguity

South Africa captain seeks clarity on what is deemed permissible under new regulations ahead of Sri Lanka series

06-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews to captain SL Board XI, Dhananjaya also included

Mathews to captain SL Board XI, Dhananjaya also included

Sri Lanka will field a weakened bowling attack in the Board XI game against South Africa, but Angelo Mathews and Roshen Silva will play as part of a strong batting lineup

05-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Don't want to be the guy who only does well at home - Markram

Don't want to be the guy who only does well at home - Markram

The 23-year old - who has never played outside South Africa - says he looks forward to facing the left-arm spin of Rangana Herath

05-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Chandimal picked for South Africa Tests pending ICC hearing

Chandimal picked for South Africa Tests pending ICC hearing

The captain is unlikely to be available for the series, given the disciplinary charges hanging over his head following the ball-tampering saga in St Lucia

05-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rejuvenated Steyn targets 500 wickets, 100 Tests

Rejuvenated Steyn targets 500 wickets, 100 Tests

Dale Steyn has had plenty of recent match practice in preparation for his South Africa comeback

03-Jul-2018•Firdose Moonda

Du Plessis calls for harsher punishments for ball tampering

Du Plessis calls for harsher punishments for ball tampering

The South Africa captain also wants more clarity over what constitutes ball tampering

01-Jul-2018•Firdose Moonda

'The rhythm seems to be coming back' - Steyn

'The rhythm seems to be coming back' - Steyn

With only about a month left for the start of South Africa's tour of Sri Lanka, Dale Steyn is slowly getting back to his best

19-Jun-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

South Africa rest Imran Tahir from ODI squad for Sri Lanka

South Africa rest Imran Tahir from ODI squad for Sri Lanka

Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj are the two main spinners in the squad, which also features the uncapped Reeza Hendricks and Junior Dala

18-Jun-2018•Firdose Moonda

Bavuma sets sights on de Villiers' No. 4 spot

Bavuma sets sights on de Villiers' No. 4 spot

Batsman eyes position left vacant after AB de Villiers' retirement, hopes that going higher in the order will lead to more starts being converted

13-Jun-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Steyn returns to Test squad for SL tour

Steyn returns to Test squad for SL tour

Kagiso Rabada was also included after he missed the IPL, and South Africa included three spinners in the squad of 15

11-Jun-2018•Firdose Moonda

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