South Africa's three-pronged pace attack put their team in a strong position with a first innings lead of 267 runs on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand.

South African captain Faf du Plessis grounds out a century and is rewarded for his patience when New Zealand lose three quick wickets before the close of play on the second day of the second Test at SuperSport Park.

South Africa's top four batsmen all make half-centuries as New Zealand's decision to bowl first fails to pay off on the first day.

After the embarrassment of an abandoned first Test, South African captain Faf du Plessis proclaimed Friday that conditions for the second and final Test against New Zealand at SuperSport Park, starting Saturday, were excellent.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that England's tour to Bangladesh will go ahead as planned.

The first Test between South Africa and New Zealand at Durban ends in a draw after poor conditions prevent play,

Officials remain tight-lipped even as condemnation rains down on administrators deemed responsible for the fiasco of a waterlogged outfield that has ruined the fourth and final Test between the West Indies and India.

A sodden outfield and more rainfall in the afternoon forced the abandonment of the second day's play without a ball being bowled in the

New Zealand's bowlers hold the advantage on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Friday.

England's security team express satisfaction with the cooperation received so far, but refuse to reveal anything further about their assessment of the security situation in Bangladesh.

Pakistan's one-day form is a "real concern" to coach Mickey Arthur and the South African believes it could "take some time" to improve the team's standing in white-ball cricket.

Sri Lanka clinch their first series whitewash over a major cricketing nation as they win the third and final Test against Australia by 163 runs, with spinner Rangana Herath taking 7-64.

Former West Indies fast bowler Joel Garner questions the ulterior motive of the proposed two-tier system in Tests by cricket’s global governing body the International Cricket Council.

A gritty century from Kaushal Silva gives Sri Lanka a commanding 288-run second innings lead on Tuesday.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq vows to leave a Test legacy after a series-levelling win against England at The Oval.

Centuries from skipper Steve Smith and Shaun Marsh give Australia hope of a consolation victory in the final Test against Sri Lanka.

Unbeaten centuries from Shaun Marsh and skipper Steven Smith power Australia to 235 for one at lunch against Sri Lanka on the third day of the final Test in Colombo.

South Africa will not be using any racial quotas to pick the team to face New Zealand in the first test later this week despite promising to formally introduce them to a bid to speed up transformation.

England captain Alastair Cook says his side has still to conquer some longstanding problems after Pakistan derail their quest to become the world's number one Test side.

England will not make a decision on whether to go ahead with a tour of Bangladesh later this year until a security probe of the country has been completed, assistant coach Paul Farbrace says.