Africa

Smith hails South Africa's 'special summer'

Following a 3-0 Test whitewash against Pakistan on Sunday, the South Africa captain praised his team-mates for their great show in recent times. ...  

We will bounce back in ODI series: Malik

Malik, who is now considered only for T20 or ODI matches said the coming series was also a personal challenge for him. ...  

Is Pakistan dressing room divided?

There is talk about Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq had an argument with his deputy Mohammad Hafeez during the third Test. ...  

SA beat Pakistan by an innings for a 3-0 whitewash

South Africa beat Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs on for a 3-0 series whitewash as the world's top-ranked team ended their Test season in dominant form. ...  

Sleepy Abbott almost missed dream debut

When Abbott's mobile phone rang at his Durban home early morning he didn't recognise the number, switched his phone to silent and went back to sleep. ...  

SA vs Pak, 3rd Test, day 3: As it happened

The tourists could only manage 235 all out in their second innings, losing the match by an innings and 18 runs on day three at Centurion. ...  

Shahid Afridi vows to decide fate himself

Afridi, who quit Test cricket in 2010, was recalled for Pakistan's five-match one-day series against South Africa. ...  

3rd Test, Day 2: South Africa on top after enforcing follow-on

Kyle Abbott got seven wickets in his debut Test innings as Pakistan were bowled out for 156. Pakistan were 14 for 1 at stumps in 2nd innings. ...  

South Africa vs Pakistan, 3rd Test, Day 2: As it happened

Kyle Abbott got 7 wickets in his debut Test innings as Pakistan were bowled out for just 156 in the first innings. ...  

Don't put pressure on me: Afridi to selectors

Asked about his struggle in batting, Afridi said one couldn't play aggressive all the time batting at number seven. ...  

3rd Test: Amla, AB de Villiers take SA to 334-6 on Day 1

AB de Villiers (98 not out) put on a good stand with Vernon Philander (45 not out) to help South Africa reach 334 for 6 at stumps on Day 1. ...  

My heart is in South Africa: Federer

Roger Federer is back in South Africa after eight long years to celebrate 10th anniversary of his foundation for the children. ...  

The growth of English fiction is bad news for Indian languages: Author Ashim Choudhury

In the late sixties, Sergeant Samar, a minor employee of the air force, his wife Basanti and their four sons move from small-town Barrackpore to Bombay. The four boys grow up in the rapidly changing, cosmopolitan city that is just beginning to recognize its aspirations. Kalu, the third son, dreams of being an artist. But dreams are easily obscured by circumstances. Kalus parents drift apart under the pressure of mutual...  

Pakistan will resist making changes: Misbah-ul-Haq

Misbah said the team were still not sure whether seamer Junaid Khan, who missed the second Test with a thigh injury, would be fit to return. ...  

3rd Test: Pakistan to keep same side against SA

The Proteas have already clinched the three-match series after winning the first two Tests in Johannesburg and Cape Town. ...  

3rd Test: South Africa look to whitewash Pakistan

Gary Kirsten, the South Africa coach, said that his team wanted a pitch that was more seam friendly than Newlands. ...