Makhaya Ntini will also miss the second ODI against Zimbabwe after team management decided to rest him.
The home side have a narrow advantage of 20 runs with the brilliant De Villiers on 74 from 81 balls and all-rounder Vernon Philander to resume on 14 in the search for what could be crucial first innings runs in an engrossing contest.
Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers for the England team from cricket World Cups.
James Taylor and Nick Compton compiled gritty half-centuries to lead England to 179 for four on a rain-disrupted first day of the opening Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban, on Saturday.
Manchester United were beaten on penalties in their final game on tour in South Africa, losing 4-3 after a 0-0 draw with Kaizer Chiefs in Pretoria on Saturday.
'South Africa have found a little sweet spot with David Warner'
Australia moved one wicket from victory in the first Test against South Africa on Sunday after Mitchell Starc's swing bowling decimated the hosts' lower order and dampened their hopes of an unlikely recovery.
The local Daily News, edited by Indian-origin Dennis Pather, wrote an editorial condemning the letter and said Rajbansi was a product of apartheid politics.
The former South Africa batsman declined an offer by India's National Cricket Academy to be its fielding consultant.
SA's youngsters took time to adapt to situations
Sir Ketumile Masire was honoured with the award for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the African continent.
"The Indian origin community in the KwaZulu-Natal region is sitting on a AIDS time-bomb," a study has said.
Cricket South Africa did its bit to honour Nelson Mandela on Friday, naming the ongoing ODI series against India as 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'.
A book by Gandhi's great-granddaughter says he was a loving father but left his sons little choice.
'Some of the longer-term implications of COVID-19 are not related to the virus itself.' 'They are actually related to immune responses from the virus.'
South Africa lead the five-match series 2-1. The next game is on Friday in Durban.
Australia comfortably chased down a modest target set by South Africa to win the third Twenty20 international by six wickets at SuperSport Park and take the series 2-0 after the first game was washed out.
Five members of the Lutchman family have been jailed for assaulting and robbing their neighbour five years ago.
'Our batting was all the more disappointing because there weren't that many gremlins in the pitch," said India's coach.
South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said the 174-run rout of India in the second Test in Durban was a 'stand-out' during his captaincy.
The final day of the second Test between India and South Africa was scheduled to start at 9.30 local time.
Former India batsman Pravin Amre has tendered his resignation from the managing committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association after being appointed head of Talent Hunt for IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils.
The three-match series between and Asia and Africa XI will be in South Africa, between August 17 and 21.
'I had said earlier that Ajinkya Rahane would be looked at as a third opener but that situation can change because he has batted at No. 4 in a World Cup (in 2015) before. These conditions are such that you get to play fast bowling throughout the innings so he becomes a strong candidate for No. 4'
The former Test and ODI ace was called upon to improve the team's fielding.
Pakistani businessman Wassim Haider Agha, 45, is accused of masterminding the execution-style killing of his pregnant wife, Anisa Sukan, their eight-month-old daughter Zil and Anisa's father, Anand Sukan in Wesrville, South Africa, in March.
Mathew Hayden also overtook Sachin Tendulkar as the year's leading run scorer with 1,481 to his name.
There has been a rise in crimes against the Indian community.
Police spokesperson, Bala Naidoo, said they were investigating the claims made by Singh.
Telecom major VSNL, owned by the Tata Group has been awarded a major stake in South African telecom operator SNO.
Chasing a target of 268, Africa XI finished at 250 against Asia XI to level the three-match series.
A 16-year-old boy is reported to have taken "inappropriate" pictures of his young woman teacher and then circulated the pictures to his friends via SMS for payment.
South Africa opening bowler Shaun Pollock has been passed fit to play in the third Test against England starting on Sunday.
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