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Captain’s innings: Quinton de Kock (left) scored a century in the first one-day international match between South Africa and England on Tuesday. He was ably supported by Temba Bavuma, who fell just two runs shy of scoring a century himself. The Proteas won the match by seven wickets. (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Proteas change it up to blossom again

The Proteas have entered the England ODI series with nine changes from their World Cup line-up, as well as a new captain. It’s paying off, so far

Lions welcome back Alviro Petersen

Ahead of their domestic four-day series clash with the Warriors, Alviro Petersen has returned to the Highveld Lions – who were bowled out last week.

Alviro Petersen bowling.

Lions captain steps down after ‘interference’

Alviro Petersen has quit as Lions captain after "interference" by the convenor of the selectors and board, says the Gauteng Cricket Board.

South African batsman Alviro Petersen. (Reuters)

Alviro Petersen sets up charitable foundation

The Proteas cricketer’s fledgling foundation will initially benefit his childhood school, the Alviro Petersen Cricket School and NGO 2nd Chance.

SA end dry spell with sweeping victory over Sri Lanka

SA end dry spell with sweeping victory over Sri Lanka

South Africa has won their first home Test series in over three years by beating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets with more than a day to spare in Cape Town.

Petersen and Kallis earn centuries at Newlands

Petersen and Kallis earn centuries at Newlands

After making a "pair" in Durban, Jacques Kallis celebrated his 150th Test by scoring an unbeaten 159 in the final Test against Sri Lanka at Newlands.

SA on edge to recover against Sri Lanka

SA on edge to recover against Sri Lanka

Captain Graeme Smith says South Africa needs to bounce back when they face Sri Lanka in the third and final Test at Newlands.

Steyn takes six wickets as India dismissed for 205

Steyn takes six wickets as India dismissed for 205

Dale Steyn took his 15th Test "fifer" as India were dismissed for 205 before lunch on day two of the second Test at Kingsmead on Monday.

Bangladesh tour a guide to SA cricket’s future

Bangladesh tour a guide to SA cricket’s future

The future of South African cricket has a chance to catch the eye of national selectors when the South Africa A side departs for Bangladesh this week.

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Sehwag, Tendulkar put Proteas to the sword

Virender Sehwag cracked a scintillating century to launch India’s strong reply on the second day of the final Test against South Africa on Monday.

Amla, Petersen centuries put SA on top

In-form Hashim Amla and debutant Alviro Petersen hit centuries to help SA take early control of the second and final Test against India on Sunday.

Four new caps for the Proteas

South Africa named four uncapped players in an expanded Test squad of 15 for the opener of their four-match series against England, CSA has announced.

Every Protea for himself

With the exception of Graeme Smith, nobody’s place in the one-day side is completely secure, writes Neil Manthorp.

Cobras ease past Lions

The Cape Cobras cruised to a third successive victory in the MTN Domestic Championship at Newlands on Wednesday, beating the Lions by six wickets with four overs to spare. The…