Dale Steyn. © Getty Images

Dale Steyn – Cricketer of the Year 2012

Like some demented cartoon elf, Steyn’s eyes flash frequently with dark wonder at the fact that he is armed with a skill that could kill

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Found captaincy difficult while ‘keeping: de Villiers

AB de Villiers, South Africa’s limited-overs captain, is looking forward to leading the side without the wicketkeeping gloves in the series against New Zealand that starts on Saturday (January 19). De Villiers has…

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Mark Boucher roped in to groom Quinton de Kock

Mark Boucher, the former South Africa wicketkeeper, has been roped in to assist Quinton de Kock ahead of South Africa’s first One-Day International against New Zealand on Saturday (January 19). De Kock, 20,…

CM Gautam celebrates. © Wisden India

Wanted to be the best when season started: Gautam

After a brilliant Ranji Trophy season, CM Gautam has thrown his hat in the ring for higher honours. With two double centuries, he heads the list of run-scorers so far with 943 runs…

On the Richter scale, VVS Laxman's retirement would have measured in the early 8s, at the very least. © Getty Images

In year of farewells, the cricket world holds its breath

Team dominance in international sport is a cyclical process. There are traditional powerhouses, yes, but even they are sometimes relegated to being second or third best – occasionally even worse – as the…

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I’m still young and have a long career: Duminy

JP Duminy has not let injury affect his outlook, and he is optimistic about returning a better player once he is fit. Duminy needed surgery on his left Achilles’ tendon and has been…

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South Africans ‘ready to go’, says de Villiers

AB de Villiers insisted his side is looking forward to the prospect of three Twenty20 Internationals against England, despite having already been on tour for two months. De Villiers played in all eight…

I want to follow my passion, which is wildlife, says Mark Boucher. © Getty Images

No need to feel sorry for me: Boucher

Mark Boucher spoke to his fans directly for the first time since retiring from cricket following a major eye injury at the start of South Africa’s tour of England. “It has been a…

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