Cricket News

Kyle Abbott, Test cricket's latest pace-bowling sensation, is one of many South Africans ruing the international schedule's plans for his country

Graeme Smith's side completed their summer of dominance with an innings victory over Pakistan

Mohammad Hafeez, Pakistan's opening batsman, has fiercely denied being the team's weak link despite sub-standard performances with the bat

Kyle Abbott grabbed the chance in the most spectacular manner, ripping through the Pakistan line-up to end with 7 for 29

Pakistan's bowling coach Mohammad Akram was satisfied with the performance of their raw pace attack, but said there were areas in which improvement was needed

Pakistan's raw attack dealt with the loss of Umar Gul and Junaid Khan well till tea, before fading in the final session

Preview of the third Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Centurion

The third Test is another opportunity for the fast bowler to progress from "ready-made" substitute to an integral member of South Africa's bowling attack

South Africa stand on the cusp of their most successful period under Graeme Smith, who was keen to finish the summer on a winning note

Misbah-ul-Haq's team has another chance to live up to expectations, and he was clear about what they need to do