Proteas skipper Bavuma hopes for 'batting friendly conditions' in Windies series
Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma is hoping for less capricious pitches to be prepared for their series against the West Indies.
West Indies Sport News
Proteas set to launch new era in Test series against West Indies
South Africa's Test series against the West Indies, which starts at SuperSport Park on Tuesday, could hardly be more low-key but it has the potential to launch a new era for the country's Test team.
Brathwaite braced for South Africa challenge in first test
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite believes his players must not get ahead of themselves and take each hour as it comes as they prepare to face a new-look South Africa in the first of two tests at Centurion Park on Tuesday.
Richa Ghosh Lone Indian In Women's T20 World Cup Player Of Tournament Shortlist
Young wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh was the lone Indian among nine players shortlisted for the Women's T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament. India made a semifinal exit with a heartbreaking five-run loss against five-time champions Australia in Cape Town on Thursday. The 19-year-old's shone in her role as a finisher in South Africa. She smashed two scores in the 40s including an unbeaten 47 against England that took her side to within sight of victory.
'Baby AB' Brevis cracks SA Invitational nod against Windies for first senior red-ball trial
Young batting tyro Dewald Brevis has been selected for the South African Invitational XI that will play against the West Indies from Tuesday in Benoni.
Ngidi dropped: Shukri ushers in new Proteas era with bold but clear calls
New Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad is clearly not going to be a man wary of making tough selection calls.
Women's T20 World Cup: Matthews guides West Indies to first win
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews guided her team to their first win in the Women's T20 World Cup when they beat Ireland by six wickets with one ball to spare at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.Opening batter Matthews made 66 not out and enabled the West Indies to chase down an Irish total of 137 for nine.It was a tense finish, with Matthews clinching the win when she lofted a drive to the cover boundary off Irish captain Laura Delany.
Prendergasts' exploits not enough as Ireland make World Cup exit
A record-breaking batting innings, spearheaded by Orla Prendergast's half-century, proved not quite enough for Ireland as West Indies captain Hayley Matthews guided her side home by six wickets in pursuit of 138.