In another episode of cricket's most peculiar laws coming into play, former South African international bowler Kyle Abbott was denied a wicket in bizarre circumstances.

Mohammad Abbas produced a full-length delivery, which nipped back in sharply and castled the stumps.

Kyle Abbott's match haul of 17/86 is the best ever for Hampshire and the best overall since 1956.

Duanne Olivier was the man of the series against Pakistan after taking 24 wickets at an average of 14.70.

South African players have been key to the IPL franchises' success, but some have been flop shows.

Cricket South Africa announced on Thursday that both Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw will not be considered for any future national selection after signing the Kolpak deals with Hampshire

Besides topping the bowling charts, Ravichandran Ashwin also continued to top the list of all-rounders with no change among the top five in the list as Jadeja retained his third spot

It took South Africa just 70 minutes and 13.3 overs to claim the remaining five Sri Lankan wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series

South Africa bowled out Australia for 161 before lunch on the fourth day, taking their last eight wickets for 32 in 116 balls after routing the hosts for 85 in the first innings

David Warner, who was seeking redemption after his reckless dismissal in the opening over of the first innings in the second Test, lost his wicket while at the forefront of Australia's fightback against South Africa