De Kock: It’s my own personal opinion
Proteas wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has decided not to disclose the reasons behind his decision to neither raise his first nor take a knee before the start of play of first Test against the West Indies.
Proteas on the verge of victory
Quinton de Kock’s sixth Test century was the big story of day two and ensured South Africa’s complete dominance of the first Test against the West Indies in St Lucia.
Dominant De Kock finds form
The second session of day two belonged to Quinton de Kock (141*) as he powered his way to a sixth Test match century, smashing 12 boundaries and four sixes to take South Africa’s lead to 225 against the West Indies.
A throwback to a glorious past as Proteas seamers shine
The Proteas’ seamers produced a performance that was reminiscent of the high standard the country’s best attacks have set. It stirred hope of a future that will feel familiar, writes RYAN VREDE.
Five for Ngidi as Proteas control first West Indies Test
Playing their first series in the Caribbean for 11 years, the Proteas reached the close of play at 128 for four, a lead of 31 runs at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia on Thursday.
Ngidi, Nortje blow Windies away
Lungi Ngidi recorded remarkable figures of 5-19 after lunch, while Anrich Nortje finished with four wickets as the Proteas bundled out the West Indies for just 97 in their first innings on Thursday.
Nortje dominates as Proteas take early control
Anrich Nortje was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed figures of 3-8 in the opening session of the first Test between the Proteas and West Indies, with the hosts heading into lunch in deep trouble on 48-4.
Bavuma out, Verreynne in as Proteas bowl first
Temba Bavuma has not recovered from a hip injury, with Kyle Verreynne and Keegan Petersen set for their Test debuts against the West Indies.
Wish list: Three boxes for the Proteas to tick
As the Proteas head into the first Test against the West Indies, CRAIG LEWIS picks three things that would be good to see as Mark Boucher’s charges look to turn around their red-ball fortunes.
Proteas: What to look for in the 1st Test
This first Test against the West Indies represents the start of a new dawn in South African cricket, with opening bat and mainstay Dean Elgar taking over the reins as Proteas captain, writes CARL LEWIS.
Playing selector: Proteas XI to face West Indies
Ahead of this week’s opening Test match between South Africa and West Indies, the SA Cricket magazine writers make their picks for their Proteas starting XIs.
The Conway inquisition must end
South Africans seeking to turn Devon Conway’s loss to New Zealand into a race issue fail to acknowledge what is self-evident – his gift just bloomed later than most and in an environment which facilitated that. Let’s celebrate a wonderful talent, not wrongly denigrate a system, writes RYAN VREDE.
Titans coach to join Proteas management
Titans head coach Mandla Mashimbyi has been temporarily appointed to serve as one of the Proteas assistant coaches for their trip to the West Indies.
Rewind: On this day in 2002
On this day 19 years ago, former Proteas captain Hansie Cronje passed away when the plane he was travelling in crashed into the Outeniqua Mountains northeast of George Airport.
Nortje: I never imagined I’d receive six award nominations
Anrich Nortje says he is excited to build on a season of personal highlights that had him headlining the CSA Awards nominations.
