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South Africa close in on No. 1 Test ranking

South Africa pressed for victory in the final Test at Lord's which would seal their No.1 ranking after claiming both England openers on the fourth evening

19-Aug-2012•The Report by David Hopps

Bairstow battles to keep England alive

Jonny Bairstow kept England alive at Lord's after South Africa's pace attack had threatened to overwhelm them

17-Aug-2012•The Report by David Hopps

Philander keen to stay on upward curve

Vernon Philander, South Africa's new-ball seamer, has admitted that he would "definitely be a bit concerned" if he was in the same boots as England's attack ahead of the second Test at Headingley next week.

26-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda

Philander sweeps South Africa awards

Philander scooped three major awards at the CSA's annual gala dinner on Wednesday night, including the main prize - Cricketer of the Year

06-Jun-2012•Firdose Moonda

Philander happy not to be in IPL

Vernon Philander, South Africa's new-ball Test sensation, admitted it is "a good thing" he did not get picked up in the IPL this year, because he will benefit more from his stint at Somerset in the County Championship

09-Apr-2012•Firdose Moonda

Philander shows his class

05-Apr-2012•David Lloyd at Taunton

Clarke, de Villiers go top of batsmen rankings

Michael Clarke and AB de Villiers have gone joint-top of the ICC Test batsmen rankings after Kumar Sangakkara slipped from the spot

30-Mar-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Kirsten concerned over Philander workload

Gary Kirsten admitted that it is a "little bit concerning" that seamer Vernon Philander will head straight into two months of county cricket after a busy season.

28-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda

Philander's six puts South Africa in command

New Zealand staved off collapse for 87 overs, but gifted South Africa an opening to push for the win, when they lost five wickets for 33 on day four in Wellington

26-Mar-2012•The Report by Andrew Fernando

Current attack one of South Africa's best - Domingo

Russell Domingo, the South Africa assistant coach, has said the current bowling attack is one of South Africa's best in a while

19-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda

Philander stars in resounding South Africa win

South Africa rode another irresistible performance from Vernon Philander to take a 1-0 lead in Hamilton, vanquishing the hosts by nine wickets inside three days

17-Mar-2012•The Report by Andrew Fernando

Steyn, Philander trigger dramatic slide

A catastrophic collapse - that surrendered five wickets with score stuck on 133 - swung the match emphatically in favour of South Africa, as they dismissed New Zealand for 185 on a rain-shortened day one in Hamilton

14-Mar-2012•The Report by Andrew Fernando

Philander prepares for tougher examination

Philander is in the fledgling stages of a career that looks set to take off with all the glory of an eagle in full flight and he cannot be expected to take a five-for every time he walks on to a cricket field

12-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Hamilton

Cobras and Titans in tight title race

A round-up of the latest round of matches of the SuperSport Series 2011-12

06-Feb-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Philander awarded national contract

Vernon Philander, the South African fast bowler, has been awarded a national contract in recognition of his strong start to his Test career this summer

21-Jan-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Kallis and Amla to miss rest of ODI series

South Africa have made three changes to the squad for the remainder of the ODI series against Sri Lanka

15-Jan-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Philander expects victory to come soon

South Africa need just two more wickets to be assured of a series win against Sri Lanka, according to Vernon Philander

05-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Relentless South Africa close in on series win

South Africa produced an exhibition of blistering seam and swing in the first innings, followed by nagging persistence in the second, to nip out 12 of the 18 wickets they needed for victory at the start of the third day

05-Jan-2012•The Report by Nitin Sundar

Prince dropped for Newlands Test

Ashwell Prince has been dropped from the South African squad to play Sri Lanka in the third Test starting in Cape Town on Tuesday

01-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

Philander strains left knee

Vernon Philander has suffered a mild strain to his left knee and will be monitored before being cleared to play in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Durban

24-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda

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