The Chatsworth United Cricket Club in Durban is concerned that not a single player of Indian origin is in the national side.
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.
'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.
Sarfraz Ahmed will continue as Pakistan captain at the World Cup in May despite serving a suspension for breaching the anti-racism code, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday.
SA's youngsters took time to adapt to situations
Fast bowler Shaun Pollock took four for 32 as England were shot out for 139 in the first innings of the second Test.
Hashim Amla may be included in the South African side to attract his home crowd in the second Test against England.
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.
A 14-year-old girl of Indian origin, who last week became the youngest person in South Africa to be convicted for murder, has been allowed by educational authorities to appear for her school examinations.
Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers for the England team from cricket World Cups.
Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from Day 1 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo.
'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'
India is expected to extend a $10 million credit to South Africa at the fifth joint commission meeting of the two countries that begins in Pretoria on Thursday.
South African cricket authorities have decided to relax security measures for the international series between South Africa and Pakistan starting with a one-day match in Durban on Sunday.
The International Cricket Council has approved change in rules in the LBW decisions of the umpires concerning the controversial Decision Review System, which is expected to benefit the bowlers, while deferring plans for a radical shake-up of international cricket, including on the proposed creation of two divisions in Test and a new one-day league.
The auction was in aid of the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.
Durban-based cricketer Imraan Khan will captain the team on a tour to England next month.\n\n
South African pace bowler Dale Steyn has revealed that he would be continuing to use his 'secret weapon' of variation in his delivery stride and bowling action in the upcoming series against Australia.
'The rest will do a lot for me personally and hopefully I'll go back for the new season with a lot less pressure,' he said.
39-year-old Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman was however left out.
South Africa were 247 for four at the close with Kallis on 81 and Hashim Amla on 21.
A century from stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis lifted South Africa to a huge 142-run win over Australia and a 2-0 lead in the five-match One-day International series at The Wanderers on Sunday.
Fast bowling find Monde Zondeki has been included in the South African squad for the first test against Pakistan starting in Durban on Thursday.
I know that sometimes people say I play rash shots and get out quickly, he said.
In-form Australia batsman Usman Khawaja expects to be squeezed out of the top order in favour of former captain Aaron Finch when they kick off their World Twenty20 campaign against New Zealand next week.
'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.'
KKR's Australian opener avoids surgery after another shoulder injury
An unbeaten century from opener Martin Guptill eased New Zealand to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over South Africa in the second One-Day International at Senwes Park on Sunday.
Celebrations will take place in 150 countries with Indian missions coordinating activities in landmark places such as Eiffel Tower in Paris, Trafalgar Square in London and Central Park in New York.
Kagiso Rabada would like to believe that all is not lost for the home team.
Ela Gandhi, the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and a member of Nelson Mandela's party, recalls some fond memories of the South African legend in a conversation with Sheela Bhatt.
Dale Steyn and AB de Villiers have been recalled to South Africa's One-day international side for the visit of New Zealand later this month, but young wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has been axed after a poor run of form in Bangladesh.
