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Nothing to separate the closest of rivals

The recently deposed No. 1 side in the world, and one of the many pretenders to the crown. This four-match series has the ingredients to be a cracking contest

15-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan at Centurion

Smith warns Pietersen faces hostile crowds

Graeme Smith, the South African captain, has warned Kevin Pietersen he faces a hostile reception when the first Test begins at Centurion on Wednesday

13-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff

Strauss pleased with Anderson's workout

Andrew Strauss has said he is confident that strike bowler James Anderson will be fit for the first Test at Centurion.

13-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff

Strauss hundred builds strong England total

With one innings left before the first Test Kevin Pietersen finally found form as the England batsmen enjoyed a good day against the South African Invitational XI at Buffalo Park

11-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff

'Honesty has revived England' - Strauss

Given the amount of rain that has fallen on Durban's Kingsmead ground in the past week, Andrew Strauss would be forgiven for wishing that the heavens remain open for another day, so that his team can cement their 2-1 series lead

03-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff

Series in sight for improving England

The scoreline says the series is all-square, but after such a convincing 112-run victory at Cape Town South Africa are now the side with the momentum

03-Dec-2009•The Preview by Andrew Miller

Strauss nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Andrew Strauss has been shortlisted for BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

01-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff

Andrew Strauss hails England attack

Andrew Strauss has saluted his bowlers after England's clinical seven-wicket victory over South Africa, just two days after a 112-run mauling in Cape Town

30-Nov-2009•Cricinfo staff

Strauss targets England consistency

England's captain, Andrew Strauss, believes that Friday's third ODI at Cape Town could prove to be one of the team's most instructive of recent times

26-Nov-2009•Cricinfo staff

Rattled South Africa aim to bounce back

Another win for England would ensure they cannot lose the ODI series against South Africa

26-Nov-2009•The Preview by Andrew Miller

Strauss firm on Twenty20 decision

England captain has reiterated his intent of not getting involved in Twenty20 cricket

21-Nov-2009•Cricinfo staff

Injured England brace for battle

England and South Africa shared last week's Twenty20 series 1-1, but that scoreline disguises the staggering gulf that emerged between the sides

19-Nov-2009•The Preview by Andrew Miller

Cook illness keeps Strauss on his toes

England may yet need to call on the services of Andrew Strauss for their opening Twenty20 international against South Africa after Alastair Cook became doubtful with a sore throat

12-Nov-2009•Cricinfo staff

Trott guides England to warm-up victory

Jonathan Trott marked his return to the country of his birth with a composed 85 in England's opening warm-up match against the Diamond Eagles at Bloemfontein

06-Nov-2009•Cricinfo staff

Great to have Kevin Pietersen back - Andrew Strauss

The England captain has said he cannot wait for star batsman Kevin Pietersen to join the squad in South Africa before the ODI series begins

02-Nov-2009•Cricinfo staff

Ashes win only the starting point - Andrew Strauss

England have arrived in South Africa for their two-and-a-half month tour with captain Andrew Strauss determined to build on his team's 2-1 victory in the Ashes during the summer

01-Nov-2009•Cricinfo staff

Andrew Strauss sure of Jonathan Trott's commitment

Andrew Strauss has said he is "100% happy with Jonathan Trott's commitment" and was not concerned by Michael Vaughan's allegations

31-Oct-2009•Cricinfo staff

Strauss may skip Bangladesh trip

Andrew Strauss has admitted he may sit out next year's tour of Bangladesh to ensure against burnout before another packed home season followed by the Ashes defence in Australia

11-Oct-2009•Cricinfo staff

Denly in frame as England wait on Pietersen

England's building process begins at Lord's at noon on Thursday, when the national selector, Geoff Miller, unveils their squads for England's winter tour of South Africa

07-Oct-2009•Andrew Miller

England must learn from 2005, says Strauss

Andrew Strauss has said there is "very little danger" of England resting on the euphoria of their Ashes success this summer as a new season begins

07-Oct-2009•Cricinfo staff

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