Cape Town: Less than a year after climbing to the top of the Test rankings, South African cricket is suddenly faced with an uncertain future with respected coach Gary Kirsten set to depart and two top players at a crossroads in their careers.
Kirsten's decision not to extend his contract when it expires in August comes as captain Graeme Smith battles recurring ankle problems and all-rounder Jacques Kallis admits his desire to play International cricket is on the wane.
For a team hoping to nail down a dominant spell in international cricket, the loss of their winning coach is a major setback. To lose all three components at the same time would be a hammer blow.
The last two years have seen South Africa become the most consistent performers in world cricket at the Test level, opening up a 14-point lead at the top of the International Cricket Conference ratings....
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Suspended Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola has won the first round of his disciplinary hearing. ... 
Behardien and Vilas also recalled to T20 squad for unofficial Zimbabwe and Bangladesh series in June. ... 
Mumbai: Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani said he felt proud of Mahendra Singh Dhoni who completed his 200th Test dismissal and in the process surpassed his record tally of 198, against West Indies at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Sunday. I am so proud of him for breaking records and bringing laurels to the country. I want to congratulate him for this wonderful achievement. I was the happiest... 
