Johannesburg, Mar 12 (ANI): English cricketer Kevin Pieterson and South African player Vernon Philander have been voted the top Test players of 2012 for their performances in the Sixth Annual Cricinfo Awards.

Johannesburg, Feb 19 (ANI): South Africa captain Graeme Smith has tipped in form swing bowler Vernon Philander to improve further following his phenomenal performances since his Test debut against Australia in November 2011.

Johannesburg, Feb 16 (ANI): South African fast bowler Vernon Philander is set to surpass his teammate Dale Steyn's record as the fastest Proteas bowler to take 100 wickets following yet another five-wicket haul in the ongoing Tests against Pakistan.

Johannesburg, Jan. 30 (ANI): Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander have recovered fully from their injuries and are back in South Africa's team to face Pakistan in the first Test at the Wanderers on Friday, according to Proteas team doctor, Mohammed Moosajee.

Johannesburg, Jan 22(ANI): Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq has said South African fast bowler Vernon Philander would be Proteas' most dangerous weapon during their upcoming Test series.

Johannesburg, Jan 21(ANI): In form South Africa new ball bowler Vernon Philander is expected to play in the first Test match against Pakistan at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, starting Feb 1.

Karachi, Jan. 10 (ANI): Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal, who delivered a brilliant performance against India, is now focusing on the upcoming tour of South Africa where he aims to become the top-ranked Test bowler.

Dubai, Jan.7 (ANI): South Africa paceman Vernon Philander has edged closer to number-one ranked Dale Steyn in the Reliance ICC player rankings for test bowlers after his match-winning spell against New Zealand in the Cape Town Test.

Wellington, Jan 5(ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has compared South Africa's current new-ball attack to the all-conquering Australian attack of a decade ago, which was led by legendary Glenn McGrath.

Cape Town, Jan 2(ANI): Vernon Philander bowled one of the best new ball spells in recent times, snaring five wickets for just seven runs, to help South Africa bulldoze New Zealand for just 45 runs in the first innings of the Cape Town Test on day one.

Johannesburg, Dec 22 (ANI): South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander suffered an injury scare after a flare up of his left hamstring during the Sunfoil Series match between Cobras and Titans, and he is in doubt to play the first Test match against touring New Zealand team, starting January 2.

Johannesburg, Dec 17(ANI): South Africa Test sensation Vernon Philander can become an important player for the Proteas limited overs team due to his ability to score some useful runs, according to senior cricket writer Rob Houwing.

Sydney, Nov 22(ANI): South Africa captain Graeme Smith has rejected suggestion that fast bowler Vernon Philander can bowl well only on wickets with a green top, saying a downturn in pace man's fortunes after a stunning start to his Test career was the nature of the sport.

Sydney, Nov. 6 (ANI): Australian opener David Warner has brazenly issued a challenge to South Africa's star-studded pace attacking trio, inviting them to take him on verbally as well as with the ball in the Friday's first Test at the Gabba.

Melbourne, Nov 6 (ANI): Rob Quiney, who will bat at No.3 against the Proteas, has said that South African pacers Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander will not be able scare him as he prepares for his Test debut at the Gabba.

Melbourne, Nov 5 (ANI): Proteas fast bowling sensation Vernon Philander, who has taken a record 63 wickets in his first 10 Tests, has been named South African Sportsman of the Year.

Sydney, Oct 31(ANI): Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has backed pace sensation Vernon Philander to wreck Australian hopes of reclaiming the number one ranking in Test cricket, saying the fast pitches Down Under would suit Philander's bowling style.

Sydney, Oct 30(ANI): Australia opener Ed Cowan has claimed he has researched well about South African bowlers, which has helped him make plans to tackle them ahead of the first Test match at Gabba, Brisbane.

Sydney, Oct 29 (ANI): In form South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander has said he is looking forward to bowl against Australia on a juicy green top at the Gabba, Brisbane, which is set to offer good pace and bounce to the quicks.

Sydney, Oct 19 (ANI): Australia opener Ed Cowan has welcomed the challenge of facing a fearsome South African bowling attack, boasting of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel during the upcoming series against the Proteas.

Cape Town, Oct 6 (ANI): Proteas opener Hashim Amla and pacer Vernon Philander have been recognised for their good performances over the past 12 months by receiving dual finalist nominations for the South African Sports Awards (SASA) to be announced next month.

Islamabad, Sep 5(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) appeal to add spinner Saeed Ajmal's name in the shortlist for the Test Cricketer of the Year award, saying it is too late to add his name now.

Islamabad, Sep 4(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) after off-spinner Saeed Ajmal's name was snubbed from the shortlist of four nominees for the coveted 'Test Cricketer of the Year' award.

Colombo, Aug.30 (ANI): South African duo Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander, Australia captain Michael Clarke and Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara have all been short-listed for top honours at the LG ICC Awards 2012 to presented here next month.

Dubai, Aug.21 (ANI): South African fast bowler Vernon Philander has achieved a career-best second position on the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers after inspiring his side to a 51 run victory over England in the third Test at Lord's, which gave the Proteas a 2-0 series win, and, with it, the number-one position on the Reliance ICC Test Championship table.