Shabnim Ismail became only the fourth woman in Twenty20 International cricket to claim 100 wickets at Kingsmead this afternoon.

The Proteas went down to Pakistan by seven wickets after the hosts hauled in a modest target of 88 to wrap up the Test on day four.

Resuming at 33-4, Pakistan’s recovery was led by centurion Fawad Alam (109), Faheem Ashraf (64) and Azhar Ali (51).

South Africa opener Laura Wolvaardt has moved up two places to a career-best seventh position in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after helping her team complete a 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan.

Biosecurity remains the only concern for Cricket Australia ahead of their proposed tour of South Africa which is slated for March.

An inspired performance by their bowlers has given the Proteas the advantage at stumps on Day of the first Test against Pakistan in Karachi.

Pakistan have cut three players from their squad to face South Africa in the first or two Tests starting on Tuesday, 26 January in Karachi.

Misbah invited National High Performance coaches, Mohammad Yousuf and Saqlain Mushtaq, into the Pakistan training camp in Karachi in the last week.

Cricket Australia have been pilloried for discussions held with government where it is alleged the body sounded out getting players vaccinated ahead of schedule.

South Africa are in Pakistan for a Test series for the first time since 2007 with Karachi set to stage the first match.

The ICC Test Rankings were updated after the fourth Test between India and Australia as well as action in Sri Lanka.

Tabish Khan couldn’t believe that he had finally earned a Pakistan call-up after 18 years in the game and neither could his mum.

Australian captain Tim Paine insists he is the right man to lead his team to South Africa despite a sub-par performance against India.

Social media was abuzz after India secured a historic fourth Test and series win over Australia after a thrilling final day.

India have made history in an incredible fourth-innings run-chase in the fourth and final Test against Australia in Brisbane.

England won the first Test against Sri Lanka with Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence guiding their team to victory.

Can Misbah-ul-Haq get Pakistan back on track or will he get the axe after the series against South Africa?

Here we take a look at the best Test bowling figures for the Proteas in Pakistan as South Africa prepare for their historic series in the country.

Travel restrictions could complicate the Proteas plans for their tour of Pakistan which is set to feature two Tests and three T20Is.

Respected veteran umpire Aleem Dar will enjoy an ’emotional’ first Test on Pakistan soil during the visit of South Africa.

Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq expects his team to see off the Proteas but warned against underestimating the South Africans.

The Proteas arrived in Karachi on Saturday to play two Tests and three Twenty20 internationals on their first tour of Pakistan in 14 years.

Pakistan have axed five players who played the second Test against New Zealand when naming their squad to face South Africa.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam will have the final say on the team to face South Africa in their upcoming bilateral series.

New Zealand are third in the World Test championship after beating Pakistan 2-0 while South Africa move up to fifth on the log.