Vernon Philander
Born: June 24, 1985 (age 38)
Hometown: Bellville, South Africa
Nationality: 
South African
South AfricanRole: Allrounder
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Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 11
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May 11, 22:12
Coronavirus latest: Somerset cancel Vernon Philander deal
Bowler was due to join this season.
May 11, 18:33
Stuart Broad fined 15% of match fee for swearing at Faf Du Plessis
The incident happened during the fourth Test in Johannesburg as England secured a 3-1 series win over South Africa.
Jan 28, 11:41
England decline to enforce follow-on in Johannesburg
The Proteas were dismissed for 183 in response to England's first-innings 400.
Jan 26, 14:36
Mark Wood helps put England in complete control of fourth Test
Mark Wood hit an unbeaten 35 and then bagged three wickets as South Africa slumped to 88 for six in reply.
Jan 25, 17:05
South Africa fight back with four wickets after bright England start
The pair were the first openers to do so in over three years.
Jan 24, 16:42
Stokes, Pope battle steady ship to leave England in healthy position in Port Elizabeth
Their stand of 76 fractionally tilted the game back in England's favour
Jan 16, 16:43
Jos Buttler vows to use aggression when batting after sledging fine
Jos Buttler was fined 15% of his match fee and handed one demerit point by the match referee.
Jan 12, 18:24
Jos Buttler apologises for Vernon Philander sledge
Jos Buttler swore at Vernon Philander during the second Test.
Jan 12, 14:08
Jos Buttler disciplined over Vernon Philander rant
The England wicketkeeper launched expletives at the South Africa batsman during the final day of the second Test.
Jan 9, 15:06
Recap: The final day of the second Test at Newlands
England's dismal record at the picturesque venue ended.
Jan 7, 17:54
England set South Africa target of 438
Dean Elgar and Pieter Malan put on 46 without loss for the Proteas at tea.
Jan 6, 15:35
Sibley hits maiden Test ton as England rack up runs
Ben Stokes scored a quickfire half-century as England extended their lead past 350.
Jan 6, 10:21
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler open to idea of four-day Tests
England scheduled one against Ireland this summer only for the game to be over inside three days.
Jan 1, 15:08
England sign off 2019 with 107-run defeat to South Africa
Even Ben Stokes found this a bridge too far.
Dec 29, 14:09
Somerset agree deal to sign South Africa seamer Vernon Philander
Vernon Philander is facing England in his final Test series.
Dec 28, 17:33
Jofra Archer in beamer row after difficult second day for England
Jofra Archer was bowling to nightwatchman Anrich Nortje when he sent down successive high full tosses.
Dec 27, 18:00
South Africa bowlers take control before England claim late wickets
The tourists found themselves comprehensively outmatched by the inspired seam duo of Kagiso Rabada and Vernon Philander.
Dec 27, 17:14
England on back foot as South Africa's bowlers shine
Another batting collapse for the tourists.
Dec 27, 14:45
England dismiss South Africa for 284 in first Test
Stuart Broad and Sam Curran both finished with figures of four for 58.
Dec 27, 09:14
South Africa thrash England to level Test series
South Africa record a 340-run win over England in the second Test match at Trent Bridge, a result which levels the four-game series.
Jul 17, 15:02
England survive Alastair Cook scare to hold on against South Africa
South Africa remain in control heading into day four of their second Test meeting with England, sitting 474 runs in front after frustrating their opponents.
Jul 16, 18:55
England crumble against rejuvenated South Africa in Nottingham
South Africa hold a 205-run lead over England at the end of day two at Trent Bridge following a disappointing day with the bat for the home side.
Jul 15, 18:59
South Africa hold edge over England after first day of second Test
South Africa end the first day of the second Test match with England at Trent Bridge on 309-6.
Jul 14, 19:06
England in control against South Africa at end of day three
England are 216 runs ahead of South Africa after beginning their second innings in impressive style, reaching 119-1 come the end of play at Lord's.
Jul 8, 18:54
Joe Root impresses in first Test as England captain
Joe Root scores an unbeaten 184 in his first outing as Test captain to help England recover against South Africa at Lord's.
Jul 6, 18:58
Quinton De Kock impresses for South Africa on day two of third Test against New Zealand
South Africa reach 314 all out on day two of the third Test against New Zealand, who end the day on 67 without loss.
Mar 26, 12:28
Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma rescue South Africa in New Zealand
A 160-run partnership between Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma helps turn South Africa's fortunes around in the second Test with New Zealand in Wellington.
Mar 17, 12:53
New Zealand, South Africa evenly poised at stumps in Dunedin
Kane Williamson leads a New Zealand fightback against South Africa on day two to leave the first Test in Dunedin delicately poised.
Mar 9, 13:03
Sri Lanka lose four quick wickets in third Test against South Africa
Sri Lanka reach stumps on day two of the third Test match with South Africa on 80-4, still 346 runs behind their hosts.
Jan 13, 18:57
South Africa seal series win over Sri Lanka with 282-run triumph in second Test
South Africa wrap up a series win over Sri Lanka with a 282-run triumph in the second Test in Cape Town.
Jan 5, 10:28
South Africa on brink of win over Sri Lanka in second Test match
South Africa move to the brink of a Test series win over Sri Lanka after leaving the tourists on 130-4 at stumps on day three, still 377 short of their target.
Jan 4, 16:04
South Africa take commanding 317-run lead in second Test against Sri Lanka
South Africa take a commanding 317-run lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Cape Town.
Jan 3, 16:18
South Africa seize control of first Test match against Sri Lanka
South Africa end day two of the first Test match with Sri Lanka with a lead of 105 runs after reducing their opponents to 181-7.
Dec 27, 15:56
South Africa in control as Australia bowled out for 85
South Africa bowl out Australia for 85 before establishing a commanding lead on the first day of the second Test match in Hobart.
Nov 12, 09:35
JP Duminy, Dean Elgar hit centuries as South Africa take control of first Test
South Africa open up a 388-run lead over Australia at stumps on day three of the first Test match in Perth.
Nov 5, 10:16
South Africa ease to win over New Zealand in second Test
South Africa seal a series win over New Zealand with a 204-run win in the second Test.
Aug 30, 18:27
Faf du Plessis ton gives South Africa edge in second Test with New Zealand
South Africa reduce New Zealand to 38-3 at stumps on day two of the second Test in Centurion after declaring their first innings at 481-8.
Aug 28, 17:28
South Africa lose Dale Steyn for second Test against India
South Africa will be without Dale Steyn for the second Test against India due to a groin injury.
Nov 13, 12:47
South African bowler Vernon Philander doubtful to face England
A foot injury may rule Vernon Philander out of South Africa's Test series against England, which gets underway on Boxing Day.
Nov 12, 15:09
