Six new caps as Behardien heads T20 squad
Farhaan Behardien of South Africa during the 2015 Momentum ODI match between South Africa and West Indies at the Supersport Park, Centurion on the 28 January 2015 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Six new caps as Behardien heads T20 squad

Farhaan Behardien has been appointed captain of the Proteas for the first two matches in the T20 series against Sri Lanka.

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Parnell puts Lions to the sword in Oudtshoorn
OUDTSHOORN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 06: Wayne Parnell of the Cobras during day 2 of the Sunfoil Series match between BuildNat Cape Cobras and bizhub Highveld Lions at Recreation Ground on January 06, 2017 in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. (Photo by Michael Sheehan/Gallo Images)

Parnell puts Lions to the sword in Oudtshoorn

Wayne Parnell’s century led the way as the Cobras switched into one-day mode to win their first Sunfoil match of the season, beating the Lions by six wickets in Oudtshoorn.

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Sri Lankans crumble to Protea power at Newlands
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa bowls during Day 3 of the Sunfoil Test Series, 2nd Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town on 4 January 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix

Sri Lankans crumble to Protea power at Newlands

The Sri Lankan resistance lasted just 22 overs on day four as they were bowled out by the Proteas for 224, losing the second Test by 282 runs at Newlands on Thursday, writes MARK SALTER.

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Proteas push ever closer to victory and series win
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Proteas push ever closer to victory and series win

The Proteas stand on the brink of taking the series against Sri Lanka, who battled to 130-4 chasing the impossible target of 507 on day three of the second Test at Newlands, writes MARK SALTER.

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Rabada rips through Sri Lankan batsmen
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Rabada rips through Sri Lankan batsmen

Opting not to enforce a follow-on, the Proteas ended day two of the second Test 317 ahead after smashing Sri Lanka for 110 runs in 43 overs at Newlands, writes MARK SALTER.

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Elgar’s ton puts Proteas nicely in command at Newlands
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 02: Dean Elgar of the Proteas celebrates his century during day 1 of the 2nd test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at PPC Newlands on January 02, 2107 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images)

Elgar’s ton puts Proteas nicely in command at Newlands

Dean Elgar welcomed a career-best score and and Quinton de Kock a complementary milestone, as South Africa climbed to a formidable 297 for six on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday.

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