Openers the key, says Elgar

Dean Elgar, the most settled Proteas opener for some time, is desperate to find a solid partner for the good of the team’s batting.

We have an understanding – Markram

Aiden Markram is excited about opening the batting with Titans teammate Dean Elgar on his Test debut. 

Phehlukwayo lays marker

Andile Phehlukwayo’s fighting 62 in helping the Dolphins save the Sunfoil game in Centurion could not have come at a better time.

Proteas to pioneer four-day Test?

The ICC is considering giving South Africa’s four-day match against Zimbabwe ‘Test’ status.

Markram gets Test status

Aiden Markram, the Titans’ wunderkind captain, will make his Test debut against Bangladesh on 28 September.

Domingo resets sights

Russell Domingo, ousted unceremoniously as coach of the Proteas, is eager to change course with the youth of the country.

The heat is on the players

It’s certainly going to be a Sizzling Summer of Cricket, but will the players survive the heat?

A bridge too far at Old Trafford

First, the winning chances for South Africa in their final Test match of this England series at Old Trafford: ok, moving on quickly, writes GARY LEMKE.

Familiar story as Proteas lose their way

South Africa asked for the heavy roller between innings on day two at Old Trafford, but instead it was they who found themselves flattened…

Proteas need to handle day two pressure

Normally, when a side has been asked to bowl first and has the opposition six wickets down by stumps with only 260 runs on…

England power into series lead

England thrashed South Africa by 239 runs at The Oval to take a 2-1 lead in the four-game series. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Elgar fights on as SA lose three

Dean Elgar scored a century, but the Proteas finished the first session of day five at The Oval seven wickets down. JON CARDINELLI reports.

SA staring down the barrel

England go into day five at The Oval needing six more wickets for victory, and to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

Proteas wilt as England apply pressure

As much as we applauded Faf du Plessis for sparking a second Test turnaround at Trent Bridge, we have to say that The Oval…

Proteas in search of a superhero at The Oval

South Africa’s Jekyll and Hyde display on the tour of England continued as they threatened to wave the white flag on another seamer-friendly day…