Fanie de Villiers

South Africa — Modern era’s pace powerhouse

South Africa is the modern day powerhouse of pace, but understated and unrecognised.

Fanie de Villiers in trouble after offensive comments on air

Fanie de Villiers's remarks were deemed offensive by Portuguese community.

India afraid of playing longer series against South Africa: Fanie de Villiers

Former South African swing bowler, Fanie de Villiers has added more fuel to fire to the already controversy ridden India's tour of South Africa by saying that India is afraid of playing a longer series against South Africa.

Fanie de Villiers: South Africa’s miserly entertainer

Fanie de Villiers, born October 13, 1964, was one of South Africa’s most entertaining cricketers post their reinstatement in 1991. A fast bowler who troubled many a batsman with his out-swingers and off-cutters, notably Sachin Tendulkar, he donned 18 Test and 83 ODI caps before calling it quits from the game. Karthik Parimal looks back at the glittering career of this speedster from Transvaal.

Clive Rice asks CSA to stay away from his funeral, says they have ‘racist approach’

Pained by Cricket South Africa's (CSA) refusal to honour two deceased players with a minute's silence, former players have launched a scathing attack on the national cricket board and Clive Rice even asked CSA to stay away from his funeral in future.

Jonty Rhodes to participate in off-road racing championship in South Africa

Former South African all-rounder Jonty Rhodes has taken up off-road racing for the final round of the Absa Off-Road Championship to be held here later this month.

Eager to don South Africa jersey, says Fanie de Villiers Jr

By CricketCountry Staff

Fanie de Villiers JR, son of former South African pacer is in India to get accustomed to the wickets in the subcontinent.

VVS Laxman: The story of India’s greatest match winner in Tests

The game of cricket has been shorn of the elegant graces with the unexpected retirement of VVS Laxman. While most batsmen were absorbed in the science of batsmanship, Laxman enthralled spectators the world over by bringing out the fine arts of the game like few have in the history of the game.

Hansie Cronje forgiven on his tenth death anniversary

Deceased South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje, who fell from grace by admitting to match-fixing in 2000, was remembered by his family, former teammates and fans on his 10th death anniversary.

Fanie de Villiers wants to help struggling Mitchell Johnson

Former South African swing bowler Fanie de Villiers is ready to help out-of-form Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson.