Test cricket returns to Christchurch
Christchurch will host New Zealand's first home Boxing Day Test for 11 years when international cricket returns to the city in the 2014-15 season
View ArticleParnell likely to be fit for NZ ODIs
Despite sustaining a shoulder injury in the first four-day game of the South African domestic season, Wayne Parnell should be fit to play the upcoming ODIs against New Zealand and Australia
View ArticleFull-strength SA likely for WC prep
South Africa are expected to name a full strength ODI squad for the tours to New Zealand and Australia in preparation of next year's World Cup
View ArticlePhilander returns to one-day squad
Vernon Philander was the only change to the South Africa ODI squad that was victorious in the recent triangular series in Zimbabwe ahead of trips to New Zealand and Australia
View ArticleFine-tuning begins early for South Africa
The World Cup is four months away, but South Africa's preparations have already begun, and upcoming tours of Australia and New Zealand will allow them to zero in on their best combination
View ArticleDe Villiers calls for better fielding
While other teams are still working on combinations and game plans ahead of the World Cup, AB de Villiers stressed the importance of "out-of-this-world fielding," as South Africa put the finishing...
View ArticleNZ one of the World Cup favourites - de Villiers
AB de Villiers, the South Africa ODI captain, has said that New Zealand are "one of the favourites" for the 2015 World Cup
View ArticleReplacing Kallis, the bowler
Faf du Plessis assuming Kallis' No. 3 slot was only one part of the equation solved. South Africa are scouting for someone who could balance attack and defence with ball in hand
View ArticleTaylor, Milne out of SA ODIs with injuries
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor and fast bowler Adam Milne have been ruled out of the home ODI series against South Africa because of injuries
View ArticleSouthee declared fit for SA ODIs
Tim Southee has been declared fit for the ODI series against South Africa after missing the warm-up game due to a sore shoulder
View ArticleNeesham set to open against SA
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has said that allrounder James Neesham will open the innings alongside Martin Guptill in the first ODI against South Africa in Mount Maunganui
View ArticleNZ spring-start season against strong SA
New Zealand completed a 4-0 humbling of India in their previous ODI in January but will be confronted with a bigger challenge against the South Africans' pace battery on early-season pitches
View ArticlePhilander hones his batting and death bowling
Back in the South Africa ODI squad for the New Zealand series, Vernon Philander has been preparing to bowl at the death and also hopes to contribute with the bat down the order
View ArticleDe Villiers, Duminy ace clinical chase
AB de Villiers and JP Duminy scored unbeaten half-centuries to overhaul New Zealand's total of 230 with six wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare
View ArticleSouth Africa killed us softly - McCullum
Brendon McCullum said AB de Villiers and JP Duminy's unbeaten 139-run partnership "killed us softly" in the first ODI in Mount Maunganui
View ArticleDe Villiers wants more out of his bowlers
South Africa restricted New Zealand to a 1990s standard ODI total, wobbled in their reply but took the all-important lead in a short series, but their captain AB de Villiers is still concerned about...
View ArticleWilliamson to miss entire SA series
Kane Williamson will miss the remaining two ODIs against South Africa to continue rehabilitation on his left wrist, according to New Zealand coach Mike Hesson
View ArticleMiller and Rossouw tussle for middle-order spot
South Africa's tinkering ahead of the World Cup has become more intricate and one of the tussles has emerged in the middle order where David Miller and Rilee Rossouw may face off for a spot in the...
View ArticleSouthee return bolsters New Zealand
New Zealand's batsmen will have to improve on their performance in the first ODI against South Africa if they are to keep the series alive after Friday
View ArticleDe Kock going to be a superstar for us - Amla
Quinton de Kock has had four low scores but his opening partner Hashim Amla said there was no need for concern and that it was a natural part of a youngster growing up
View ArticleSouth Africa take series with Amla century
Hashim Amla's 16th ODI century served as the fulcrum to another resolute South African batting performance that set up a series win over New Zealand
View ArticleWon't 'compromise team dynamic' for Ryder - McCullum
Despite New Zealand's top-order tumbling for the second time in successive matches, Brendon McCullum treaded carefully when asked to consider whether it may be time recall for Jesse Ryder
View ArticlePeterson lifeline with call up for injured Phangiso
Robin Peterson has been given an international lifeline after being called up as a replacement for Aaron Phangiso for the rest of South Africa's limited-overs trip in New Zealand and Australia.
View ArticleDe Villiers upbeat about different combinations
AB de Villiers could afford to be jovial after South Africa won the second ODI against New Zealand, especially since his medium pace claimed two wickets
View ArticleDominant South Africa look to keep No.1 spot
Having already secured the series, South Africa will be looking to reclaim the No.1 ranking in ODIs with a win in Hamilton
View ArticleMorkel upbeat on Australia tour
Morne Morkel believes he has a good chance of making South Africa's World Cup squad and that he's happy with his progress, after suffering a shoulder injury in August that almost ruled him out of the...
View ArticleDe Kock finds form before rain prevails
The third ODI in Hamilton began under overcast skies, and in the 31st over of the game the drizzle had got heavy enough to take the players off. They never came back on
View ArticleMatt Henry eases in on comeback
Matt Henry may have wanted more than just a third of a game to take place, but the 22-year old made the most of the only opportunity he had to take on South Africa
View ArticleDe Villiers happy with NZ outing ahead of World Cup
AB de Villiers said that it was important for South Africa to acclimatise to New Zealand as they will be playing half of their World Cup group fixtures in the country
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