Silver linings from series defeat
A new-look Proteas team suffered emphatic defeat by the flawed, but at times brilliant, English tourists. Yet, the series wasn’t all doom and gloom for South Africa.
Sexy and sick stats for SA
England completed a 3-1 Test series victory over the Proteas on Monday. Here are the statistics that matter after the four fixtures.
Faf finds praise for the right men
Captain Faf du Plessis finds consolation in the performance of fast bowler Anrich Nortje, after the Proteas fell to a 3-1 Test series defeat by England at the Wanderers on Monday.
Philander: Not the way I wanted to end it
All-rounder Vernon Philander bade an emotional farewell to international cricket on Monday.
SA fight hard, but get what they deserve
In the bosom of the great Unity Stand at the Wanderers there is a long line of glass encasements honouring triumphs of the past, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
Faf on Buttler bump: No malicious intent
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has moved to downplay the coming together with previously sanctioned Jos Buttler at the Wanderers.
Three overs cost Proteas dearly
South Africa’s captain Faf du Plessis has pleaded guilty to falling short of the ICC’s over-rate allocation which ensured the team were punished heavily after the Wanderers Test.
Root thanks SA for rivalry, hospitality
Captain Joe Root appreciates England’s ability to succeed despite illness and injury en route to a 3-1 Test series victory over the Proteas on Monday.
Stokes: South Africa are so competitive
All-rounder Ben Stokes was named Player of the Series, after England completed a 3-1 win over the Proteas at the Wanderers on Monday.
Wood reveals 'secret to bowling like me'
Fast bowler Mark Wood relished the Player of the Match award, as England sealed a 3-1 series victory over the Proteas at the Wanderers on Monday.
Proteas sink to 3-1 series defeat
The Proteas fell to a 191-run defeat late on day four of the fourth and final Test against England at the Wanderers.
Rassie falls after fighting the good fight
The Proteas’ second innings moved to 188-4 at tea on day four of the fourth and final Test against England at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday.
Proteas lose Malan, Elgar before lunch
The Proteas moved to 90-2 at lunch on day four of the fourth and final Test against England at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday.
KP: Let Kolpaks play for Proteas
The outspoken Kevin Pietersen has encouraged Cricket South Africa interim director of cricket Graeme Smith to pursue an arrangement with the England and Wales Cricket Board that would allow cricketers bound to Kolpak contracts to play for the Proteas.
Pantomime at the Bull Ring
Vernon Philander left the field in almost complete anonymity. At least to those of us sitting in the yawning Unity Stand at the Corlette Drive end of the Wanderers on Sunday afternoon, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
