The Proteas were dumped out of the T20 World Cup by New Zealand at the semi-final stage

South Africa has been here before — high on a group-stage win, only to stumble when the lights get brighte

Captain Aiden Markram said there was an “extreme hunger” for victory in the team

Cricket South Africa narrowly avoided forcing Nathi Mthethwa’s hand only to find itself under threat from Sascoc, throwing the game and all involved back into turmoil

​A refreshed Australia captain Steve Smith is looking forward to the challenge of taking on South Africa’s fast bowlers in a four-Test series

The cricketer now has five demerit points and has been fined 15% of his match fee.

India, who had resumed on 183 for five in reply to South Africa’s first innings of 335, lost Hardik Pandya for 15 in the over after Kohli’s milestone

But after the pioneering stints put in by Hashim Amla and Makhaya Ntini, the current generation has it a lot easier. At least on the surface.

Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of ball-tampering and fined.

Time often stands still during moments of sporting greatness, and this week’s unbelievable runout must rank among the best.

Australia and South Africa have chosen strong teams but the Windies home-first rule has sidelined their star players.

Australia captain Michael Clarke said their aim is to consistently win away from home.

Rangana Herath has led Sri Lanka by taking two wickets to help beat SA by 17 runs under the Duckworth/Lewis method in their second ODI.

South Africa will remain favourites but Sri Lanka can expect less treacherous batting conditions in the second Test starting at Kingsmead.

South Africa went one-up in the three-Test series, beating Sri Lanka by an innings and 81 runs on day three of the opening Test at SuperSport Park.

Graeme Smith scored a half-century but fell late on as South Africa made a confident reply after dismissing Sri Lanka for 180 on the opening day.

A new coach and a new captain marks the beginning of rebuilding phase in the South African cricket team, according to new head coach Gary Kirsten.

As the real battle for the World Cup begins with the quarterfinals the Proteas are confident but without being burdened by a sense of destiny.

South Africa’s narrow six-run defeat against England last weekend has had many jumping on the choking bandwagon and writing off the Proteas’ chances.

Ticket-hungry fans, desperate to see India’s World Cup clash against South Africa on Saturday, were baton-charged by police as they queued.