Sri Lanka edge day one of Boxing Day Test – 26 December 2020

Sri Lanka will probably have the happier dressing room after day one of their Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion. The tourists reached 340/6 by stumps on day one after winning the toss and electing to bat first. Sri Lanka punish wayward Proteas Sri Lanka made the most of some loose bowling from […]

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Just in | Pitso Mosimane free of Covid-19 virus

Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane is Covid-19 free. READ | BENNI MCCARTHY’S PLANS FOR THE UPCOMING TRANSFER WINDOW The former Mamelodi Sundowns mentor had tested positive a fortnight ago for the coronavirus and was recently hospitalised. IN HIS ABSENCE CAVIN JOHNSON TOOK CHARGE In his absence, fellow South African Cavin Johnson took charge of the Egyptian […]

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The Unforgiven: Mercenaries or missionaries – Facing up to cricket’s past

The Unforgiven is a comprehensive exploration of the so-called ‘Rebel Tours’ with a special focus on the West Indies cricketers who visited for two tours in the early 1980s, the book explores the background to those tours and their consequences in great depth. The Unforgiven: Mercenaries or Missionaries While many accepted big money to tour South […]

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Proteas in the driving seat after day two

South Africa fought back to take control of the first Test on day two with a strong batting effort. Lutho Sipamla had done the job of running through the Sri Lanka tail, and the Proteas just kept the tourists under 400. Sri Lanka’s effort of 396 all out was their highest ever in a Test […]

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Talks of Gaston Sirino’s move to Al Ahly just won’t go away

Egyptian giants Al Ahly are reportedly still in talks with DStv Premiership club Mamelodi Sundowns over the signing of striker Gaston Sirino. SIRINO HAS BEEN LINKED WITH A MOVE SINCE LAST SEASON The 29-year-old Uruguayan has been linked with move to Pitso Mosimane’s new club since last season, but nothing has materialised to date. Gaston […]

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Currie Cup highlights | Wins for WP, Cheetahs over Christmas weekend

Currie Cup action over the Christmas long weekend proved profitable for Western Province and the Cheetahs, both of whom managed to secure bonus-point victories at home. MUST READ | RACHEL KOLISI TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, BEGS SA TO TAKE THE VIRUS SERIOUSLY Two tries by Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi paved the way for a 34-17 […]

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