Cricket News sort by Morne Morkel

Ever since the Indian Premier League (IPL) came into being, Kolkata Knight Riders have been among the most high-profile franchises, perhaps the most.

Australia easily overcame the South Africans in the five-match one-day series at home, defeating them comprehensively, 4-1. Here’s a look at the top performers in the series.

The Champions League, as it is, is not a highly popular tournament, and the chances of it grabbing eyeballs is even lesser this year as a number of big names have been ruled out of the tournament.

During the course of the second Test between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the SSC, Colombo, Morne Morkel became only the sixth bowler from his country

New Zealand put on an embarrassing batting show by getting bundled out for a paltry 45 on the first day of the Opening Test at Newlands in Cape Town. The visitors batting first after winning the toss were bowled out just before lunch thanks to a dream spell of 6-3-7-5 from seamer Vernon Philander.

A Captain’s knock from Graeme Smith helped South Africa to put up a fitting reply to Australia huge first innings total in the Second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Smith scored his 26th Test century as the visitors finished Day 2 at an impressive 217 for 2 in 67 overs having restricted the Aussies to 550 early on.

South Africa eased to a 10-wicket win with 44 balls to spare to eliminate Zimbabwe from the ICC World T20 2012. It was no contest at Hambantota once South Africa restricted Zimbabwe to just 93 runs in 20 overs.

South Africa’s dethroning of England was built on the back of a few superlative performances from their top players. Here’s a look back at the men and their magic that made the difference.

The Lord’s Test is nicely poised with South Africa ending Day 3 with an overall lead of 139 runs with 7 wickets in hand. Hashim Amla is providing the edge to the visitors with a neat knock of 57* (from 98 balls with 8 fours). Giving him the company is night watchman Dale Steyn, who has been hit on the knuckles by a nasty lifter in his 9-ball stay.