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IND vs SA: Vernon Philander questions technique of batters, Dale Steyn slams Newlands pitch

January 04, 2024 6:00 pm

This is the shortest Test match ever in terms of overs bowled, bettering the previous best that involved Australia and South Africa at the MCG way back in 1932.

SL vs IRE: Prabath Jayasuriya breaks 72-year-record, becomes quickest spinner to reach 50 Test wickets

April 28, 2023 2:37 pm

The 31-year-old got to the landmark in just seven Tests and 13 innings. The record was previously held by West Indian spinner Alf Valentine who took eight Test matches and 15 innings to achieve the feat.

South Africa's positive intent in 2nd innings surprised Indian bowlers, says Philander

January 08, 2022 6:28 pm

Hosts South Africa bounced back from the 113-run thumping in the series opener by inflicting a seven-wicket defeat on India to level the three-match series here.

Vernon Philander's younger brother Tyrone shot dead

October 09, 2020 10:27 am

Vernon Philander's younger brother Tyrone was shot dead in the family's hometown Ravensmead, Cape Town on Wednesday.

Watch: Jos Buttler sledge for Vernon Philander leads to apology from commentator

January 07, 2020 9:14 pm

Jos Buttler and Vernon Philander were involved in a heated moment in the nervy final session of the 2nd Test between England and South Africa. The stump mic caught a few swear words used by Buttler. England won the match with less than half an hour remaining.

Last of 'the pack', Vernon Philander announces international retirement

December 23, 2019 6:00 pm

Vernon Philander mainly represented South Africa in the longest format and has played 60 Tests in comparison to 30 ODIs and seven T20 Internationals.

Senior players should give back rather look for greener pastures: Veron Philander

October 03, 2019 5:20 pm

Vernon Philander is enjoying being a "mentor" in the twilight of his career and wants more of his contemporaries to give back to the game instead of looking for "greener pastures".

Senior players should throw first punch at 'big dogs' India: Vernon Philander

September 29, 2019 7:17 pm

Vernon Philander wants the team's senior players to take responsibility and throw the "first punch" at "big dogs" India in the upcoming three-match Test series starting October 2.

Vernon Philander has got to deal with the consequences of his tweet, says Cameron Bancroft

March 19, 2018 11:03 pm

Vernon Philander's inflammatory Twitter post on the Steve Smith-Kagiso Rabada incident has given fresh sledging ammunition to Australia.

India vs South Africa: Meet the man Vernon Philander waves at after every wicket at Newlands

January 07, 2018 8:30 am

Johannes Adams is the one who saw the spark in Vernon Philander when he was a pre-teen budding cricketer.

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