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Tim Southee ruled out of 3rd Test against South Africa

Tim Southee will miss the 3rd Test due to a hamstring tear.

Duanne Olivier released from South African Test squad

Duanne Olivier has become the 2nd fast bowler to be released from the South African Test squad.

Chris Morris released from Test squad by South Africa

Chris Morris heads back home as South Africa release him midway during the Tour of New Zealand.

Dane Piedt called up to South African Test squad

South Africa have called up Piedt as an extra spinning option.

Martin Guptill ruled out for 6 weeks

Martin Guptill will yet again sit on the sidelines for a while to strengthen his hamstrings.

South Africa announce Test squad for tour of New Zealand

South Africa have announced their Test squad for their upcoming tour of New Zealand.

New Zealand announce T20 and ODI squads for South Africa series

New Zealand have made changes to their squads for the upcoming series against South Africa.

South Africa announce ODI squad for tour of New Zealand

South Africa have made a few changes to their winning combination for their tour of New Zealand.

AB de Villiers opts out of New Zealand series

AB de Villiers has ruled himself out of contention for the New Zealand Test series.

Maharaj magic gives Proteas confidence

South Africa are rightly excited about Keshav Maharaj, the 9th most prolific wicket-taker of 2017 so far.

How to be a cricket commentator

A cynic's guide to becoming one of the people who are paid to say "interesting things" about cricket matches.

The Bold New Era of South African Limited Overs Cricket

The Proteas will be going into a major limited overs tournament with something a little more special than before.

One Test wonders around the globe

Let's take a look at international venues that have hosted only one Test match (so far).

BBC commentators and the art of the double entendre

There's no shortage of punning & innuendo in cricket, as these instances show.

Missing: Guptill the Test batsman

Martin Guptill has been one of New Zealand's best players in ODIs & T20Is, but can he excel in Test cricket?

New Zealand (Test) : Kane Williamson (Captain), Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Jeetan Patel, Jeet Raval, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling (wk)

South Africa (Test) : Faf du Plessis (Captain), Stephen Cook, Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla, JP Duminy, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Duanne Olivier, Theunis de Bruyn, Heinrich Klaasen, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Dane Piedt (will join the squad during the 2nd Test)

New Zealand (ODI) : Kane Williamson (Captain), Trent Boult, Neil Broom, Lockie Ferguson, Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Luke Ronchi (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ross Taylor

South Africa (ODI) : AB de Villiers (Captain), Faf du Plessis, Hashim Amla, Farhaan Behardien, Quinton de Kock (wk), JP Duminy, Imran Tahir, David Miller, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi

New Zealand (T20I) : Kane Williamson (Captain), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Tom Bruce, Lockie Ferguson, Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, James Neesham, Luke Ronchi (wk), Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ben Wheeler

South Africa (T20I) : AB de Villiers (Captain), Faf du Plessis, Hashim Amla, Farhaan Behardien, Quinton de Kock (wk), JP Duminy, Imran Tahir, David Miller, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi