SA-born Jennings named in English Test squad
on May 20, 2016 in Leeds, United Kingdom.
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SA-born Jennings named in English Test squad

Four years after committing himself to England, Keaton Jennings received a coveted call-up to the Three Lions Test squad.

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December 1, 2016
Who will make way for the return of AB de Villiers?
AB De Villiers with Russell Domingo during the 2015 Castle Lager and Cricket South Africa Proteas SendOff at the SAB Sandton Offices, Johannesburg on the 26 January 2015 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Who will make way for the return of AB de Villiers?

With AB de Villiers back in the mix, there is a big question mark on who he should replace for the Test series against Sri Lanka.

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November 30, 2016
Philander is all praise for Proteas bowlers after series win
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Philander is all praise for Proteas bowlers after series win

Man of the Series against Australia, Vernon Philander has praised the Proteas bowling unit, emphasising its youthfulness, togetherness and work ethic.

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November 29, 2016
Test on a knife-edge as Cook keeps Proteas in the mix
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 26: Stephen Cook of South Africa bats during day three of the Third Test match between Australia and South Africa at Adelaide Oval on November 26, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)
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Test on a knife-edge as Cook keeps Proteas in the mix

Stephen Cook scrapped his way to 81 as he helped the Proteas to 194-6 to take a slender 70-run lead through to day four against Australia at Adelaide on Saturday.

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November 26, 2016
Starc’s half-ton helps Australia to 100-plus lead
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 26: Mitchell Starc of Australia bats during day three of the Third Test match between Australia and South Africa at Adelaide Oval on November 26, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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Starc’s half-ton helps Australia to 100-plus lead

A fifty from Mitchell Starc allowed Australia to get to 383 in the morning session on day three of the third Test in Adelaide on Saturday, writes TOM SIZELAND.

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November 26, 2016
Khawaja ton gives Aussies a handy lead in Adelaide
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Kagiso Rabada of South Africa talks to Nic Maddinson of Australia after dismissing him for a duck during day two of the Third Test match between Australia and South Africa at Adelaide Oval on November 25, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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Khawaja ton gives Aussies a handy lead in Adelaide

Usman Khawaja’s unbeaten 138 made it Australia’s day as they go into day three on 307-6, despite a late onslaught from the Proteas’ pace attack, writes TOM SIZELAND.

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November 25, 2016
Proteas skipper fights back against ICC ruling
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Proteas skipper fights back against ICC ruling

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has officially launched an appeal against the ruling that he was guilty of ball-tampering. It was widely expected that he would, with the support of Cricket…

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November 25, 2016
Ton-up for Du Plessis before surprise declaration
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Faf du Plessis of South Africa celebrates after scoring a century during day one of the Third Test match between Australia and South Africa at Adelaide Oval on November 24, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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Ton-up for Du Plessis before surprise declaration

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis soaked up the pressure at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday to score a century – at the same venue where he scored his first on debut – and then opted to declare on 259-9 against Australia.

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November 24, 2016