Cricket was my backup to academics: Burger

'I'd always played cricket in the backyard with friends and parents, but wouldn't say I ever had the desire to be a professional.' IMAGE: Nandre Burger's performances for South Africa earned him a......

Ashwin, Bairstow set for century of Tests together

IMAGE: Both R Ashwin and Jonny Bairstow will be playing in their 100th Test. Photograph: BCCI Test cricket will see two players featuring in their 100th game together for only the fourth time when......

SA debutant skipper Neil Brand scripts history

IMAGE: The Proteas skipper scripted history with his six-wicket haul. Photograph: BlackCaps/X South Africa's skipper Neil Brand made history on Monday, securing the best bowling figures by a......

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

IMAGE: Allan Donald pegged Kagiso Rabada as one of the modern-day greats. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Kagiso Rabada's hunger for success and an impeccable technique to release the......

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

'You need to grow the game. The problem is that finance of world cricket is dominated by India and 70 per cent of world cricket money comes through India from whatever direction." IMAGE: Former......