South Africa tour of England

Mark Boucher may have to get his left eye removed

By CricketCountry Staff

South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher may have to get his left eye removed following an injury that forced him to retire from international cricket.

South Africa’s preparation ahead of Test against England suffers setback

South Africa's preparations for next week's first Test against England suffered a setback on Saturday after rain washed out play in their tour match against Kent.

Andy Flower expects Graeme Swann to play in first Test against South Africa

England coach Andy Flower has said Graeme Swann "should be fit" for next week's first Test against South Africa after the off-spinner had a cortisone injection in his sore bowling elbow.

AB de Villiers reckons it’s difficult to fill Mark Boucher’s shoes

AB de Villiers reckons Mark Boucher can still play a key role in South Africa's upcoming Test series in England despite a freak injury that forced him into retirement.

Thami Tsolekile to replace Mark Boucher in South Africa squad

By CricketCountry Staff

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday announced Thami Tsolekile as the replacement for injured Mark Boucher for the upcoming Test series against England.  

South Africa will aim to topple England: Graeme Smith

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has set his side the challenge of displacing England as the world's number one Test side during their forthcoming three-match series. 

Why the England-South Africa series is going to be a mouth-watering contest

By Karthik Parimal

This clash between the top two Test teams in the world could possibly be one of the most exciting contests ever. Separated by just a point, the South Africans will undoubtedly give their best shot to attain supremacy in the Test arena when they face a full-strength English side in less than a month’s time from now. 

South Africa’s participation in unofficial T20 tournament in Zimbabwe gets mixed reactions

Participation of South Africa in an unofficial Twenty20 triangular tournament in Zimbabwe with Bangladesh as the third team ahead of the England tour has been met with mixed reactions.

Vernon Philander to use County experience in series against England

By CricketCountry Staff

Pacer Vernon Philander, who was named South Africa Cricketer of the Year on Wednesday, is looking forward to the England tour and says he can use the experience he gained with Somerset in County cricket.

Imran Tahir seeks Abdul Qadir’s help to prepare for England tour

South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir has returned to his native Pakistan to seek tips from old tutor Abdul Qadir in a bid to exploit England's weakness against spin when the teams meet in July.