Cricket was my backup to academics: Burger

'I'd always played cricket in the backyard with friends and parents, but wouldn't say I ever had the desire to be a professional.' IMAGE: Nandre Burger's performances for South Africa earned him a......

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

IMAGE: Curator Bryan Bloy says the spinners are unlikely to get much help. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters The batters could be in for some challenging times with the Supersport Park track......

Jansen's all-round show powers South Africa to ODI series win

IMAGE: South Africa's players celebrate after Marco Jansen got the wicket of Australia opener David Warner during the fifth and final ODI in Johannesburg on Sunday. Photograph: Siphiwe......

South Africa host Australia for white-ball series ahead of WC

IMAGE: This will be Australia's first white-ball tour to South Africa since 2020. Photograph: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Australia travel to South Africa for an eight-match white-ball tour this......

SA closer to ODI WC qualification with easy win over Dutch

South Africa’s win means Sri Lanka will finish outside the top eight in the standings and will have to compete in a qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe in June, where two more World Cup places......