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South Africa world No 1
Sun, October 27 2013
South Africa’s unbeaten 7-year away form deserves more respect: Graeme Smith
South Africa captain Graeme Smith, whose team have not lost an away series for seven years, believes the Proteas deserve more respect for their achievements on the road.
Wed, January 30 2013
South Africa need only to draw Pakistan Test series to retain No 1 status
If the South Africa-Pakistan Test series is drawn level at 0-0, it would be enough for the Proteas to guarantee themselves the No 1 spot at the April 1 cut-off date for retaining the ICC Test Championship mace and prize money for the top-ranked team.
Fri, January 18 2013
World No 1 South Africa target winning 2013 Champions Trophy and 2015 World Cup
Gary Kirsten is well aware that simply being top of a fluctuating ranking list is not enough for supporters who are frustrated by the country's repeated failures in ICC tournaments.
Fri, December 21 2012
2012 cricket review: South Africa cap remarkable year with number one ranking
South Africa enjoyed a superb 2012 as they went to the top of the world Test rankings. Meanwhile, after years of declining performances, the West Indies won the World Twenty20.