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Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2016-17

David Miller sustained the injury while fielding in the second game

Injury ends David Miller's series against Sri Lanka

South Africa batsman David Miller has been ruled out of the ongoing One-Day International series against Sri Lanka due to a finger injury.

Hashim Amla scored 154 off 134 deliveries in the Centurion ODI

South Africa claim number one ranking with 5-0 whitewash

After centuries from Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla powered South Africa to 384 for six in their innings, Chris Morris led the bowling department with a four-wicket haul as they restricted Sri Lanka to 296 in the chase despite an unbeaten century from Asela Gunaratne to seal a massive 88-run win and also a 5-0 series whitewash.

Imran Tahir was warned for his celebration during second T20I

Imran Tahir reprimanded by ICC

South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir was reprimanded by International Cricket Council (ICC) for his celebration in recently concluded second Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg.

Russell Domingo (right) believes the pitch in Port Elizabeth will benefit South African seamers

Patience key in Boxing Day Test - Russell Domingo

South Africa head coach Russell Domingo has warned his team of the slow nature of pitch in Port Elizabeth ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka.

Wayne Parnell is in contention to play the Johannesburg Test match

Uncapped Duanne Olivier replaces Kyle Abbott in Test squad

Uncapped pacer Duanne Olivier has made it to South Africa Test squad for the final game against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg in the place of Kyle Abbott.

The five-match ODI series between South Africa and Sri Lanka will kick-off on Saturday

Lungi Ngidi ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka

South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the five-match One-Day International series against Sri Lanka with a left abdominal muscle wall injury.

Kyle Abbott has signed a four-year Kolpak deal with Hampshire

Kyle Abbott signs Kolpak deal with Hampshire, ends South Africa career

Kyle Abbott has quit his South Africa career after signing a Kolpak deal with English county cricket club Hampshire.

Stephen Cook scored his third Test century

Cook, Philander put South Africa on top at Port Elizabeth

Vernon Philander picked his 11th Test career five wicket haul followed by Stephen Cook's third Test career hundred put South Africa on top of the Port Elizabeth Test as the hosts have taken a decisive 432 runs lead at close of day three's play.

David Miller (left) scored 117 runs off 98 deliveries

Miller, du Plessis centuries sets up massive win for South Africa

Faf du Plessis and David Miller scored fluent centuries as South Africa went on to post 307 for six in the 50 overs overs, following which a collective bowling performance saw them dismiss Sri Lanka for 186 in the chase in the second One-Day International in Durban.

Keshav Maharaj picked two wickets for South Africa on day four

Maharaj, Rabada take South Africa close to victory

Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj picked two wickets apiece as South Africa restricted Sri Lanka to 240 for five in a chase of 488 on day four of the first Test in Port Elizabeth.

Vernon Philander picked three wickets on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka

South Africa pacers rattle Sri Lanka before bad light ends play

The South African pacers made the best use of the conditions to restrict Sri Lanka to 181 for seven before bad light brought an early end to the second day's play in the first Test in Port Elizabeth.

Imran Tahir picked three wickets and conceded just 26 runs

Parnell, Tahir wreck Sri Lanka in Port Elizabeth ODI

A collective batting performance from South Africa helped them secure a comfortable eight-wicket win while chasing after three-wicket hauls from Wayne Parnell and Imran Tahir dismissed Sri Lanka for 181 in the first One-Day International in Port Elizabeth.

Farhaan Behardien will lead South Africa in the T20I series against Sri Lanka

South Africa opt for young squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka

The South African selectors have opted for a young and inexperienced squad for the three-match Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka that will be led by Farhann Behardien.

Dwaine Pretorious picked three wickets for South Africa

Bowlers set up series victory for South Africa

A collective bowling performance from South Africa dismissed Sri Lanka for 163 following which AB de Villiers led the chase with an unbeaten 60 to secure a seven-wicket win for the Proteas in the third One-Day International in Johannesburg, thereby claiming the series 3-0.

AB de Villiers scored a century on his comeback first-class game

AB de Villiers returns to South Africa squad for Sri Lanka ODI series

South African team have received a major boost ahead of the One-Day International series against Sri Lanka with AB de Villiers making a return to the national team after six months.

Duanne Olivier celebrating the wicket of Dhananjaya de Silva

South Africa complete 3-0 series whitewash after innings victory in Johannesburg

Wayne Parnell picked six wickets in the game as South Africa wrapped up Sri Lanka for 177 in the final innings to complete an innings victory in the third Test in Johannesburg and secured a 3-0 series whitewash.

Suranga Lakmal picked four wickets on the opening day

Sri Lanka pull back things after solid South Africa start

Suranga Lakmal picked a four-wicket haul as he dented South Africa's momentum and restricted them to 267 for six at stumps on day one of the first Test in Port Elizabeth.

Hashim Amla made his 100th Test appearance a memorable one

Amla, Duminy century keep Sri Lanka at bay

Centuries from JP Duminy and Hashim Amla staged a fantastic recovery for South Africa with a 293-run stand as the Proteas ended the first day of Johannesburg Test against Sri Lanka at 338 for three.

Kagiso Rabada (right) was also named the man of the match

Rabada six-wicket haul secures series victory for South Africa

Kagiso Rabada picked a six-wicket haul as South Africa dismissed Sri Lanka for 224 in the final innings on day four to complete a 282-run victory in the second Test in Cape Town, thereby winning the series 2-0.

Kyle Abbott ended Sri Lanka's resistance early on fifth day

South Africa complete 206-run victory over Sri Lanka in Port Elizabeth

Kyle Abbott picked two wickets on the final day as South Africa dismissed Sri Lanka for 281 to complete a 206-run victory in the first Test in Port Elizabeth to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Dean Elgar in action during day one of Cape Town Test

Elgar, de Kock rescue South Africa after top-order collapse

After the Sri Lankan pacers made the best use of the early Cape Town pitch, Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock rescued South Africa and ensured they ended the day at 297 for six in the first innings of the second Test.

Vernon Philander (left) was among the wickets once again

Philander, Rabada trouble Sri Lanka before bad weather intervenes

After a late comeback from Sri Lanka restricted South Africa to 426 in their first innings, Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada struck twice each before stumps to have the visitors in trouble at 80 for four on day two of the third Test in Johannesburg.

Kagiso Rabada celebrating a wicket during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Cape Town

South Africa six wickets away from series victory

After setting an improbable target of 507 runs for Sri Lanka in the final innings, South African bowlers were once again impressive in restricting Sri Lanka to 130 for four at stumps on day three of the second Test in Cape Town.

Both Quinton de Kock (left) and Vernon Philander (right) were impressive for South Africa

Rabada, Philander decimate Sri Lanka on day two

Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada picked four wickets apiece as South Africa dismissed Sri Lanka for 110 runs in their first innings and later stretched their lead to 317 runs at stumps on day two of the second Test in Cape Town.