Boucher: It was a tough day
Proteas coach Mark Boucher has admitted that his team his team have their backs against the wall after a frustrating third day of the Test match at Cape Town.
England poised for big total
England will head into the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands in complete control after gaining a healthy lead with the bat, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN at Newlands.
Nortje strikes as England stretch lead
Anrich Nortje’s spell of fiery fast bowling finally yielded reward but the Proteas continue to chase the game at tea on the third day of the second Test at Newlands, writes WADE PRETORIUS.
'Cricket should adopt rugby approach'
Former Proteas captain Shaun Pollock reckons that Cricket South Africa should implement a similar system as rugby in order to improve the skill-set and quality of competitive domestic cricket in the country.
Rassie: We didn't capitalise on opportunity
Proteas batsman, Rassie van der Dussen, has commented on the team’s batting display of Saturday, which saw South Africa finish the day on 215-8.
England take control at Newlands
England moved steadily to 52-1 at lunch on day three of the second Test in Cape Town to drive home their advantage, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN at Newlands.
26 opening batsmen since Smith, Strauss
Andrew Strauss and Graeme Smith retired from Test cricket in 2012 and 2014, respectively. England and South Africa have appreciated some consistency from Alastair Cook and Dean Elgar since Strauss and Smith’s exits, but more than two dozen other opening partners have been tried and tested.
Nenzani: Recent appointments not threats
President Chris Nenzani has reiterated Cricket South Africa’s commitment to transformation, equity and fair opportunity.
Curran lauds England's 'exceptional job'
England all-rounder Sam Curran chats to the press after day two of the second Test against the Proteas at Newlands.
Elgar rues 'brain fart' against Bess
Proteas opening batman Dean Elgar talks to the media after day two of the second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town.
Smith and Botha ton up for Cobras Cubs
Opening batsman Daniel Smith (119) and Lehan Botha (103) put the Cape Cobras in a commanding position against Namibia with their centuries during the opening day of Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) Cubs Week.
Elgar: I could've gone massive
Dean Elgar was left to rue poor execution as he got out when set and ready to score big during South Africa’s first innings. He gave his thoughts on Day two of the second Test.
Pollock: England on top
England’s turnaround in the third session have put them in the better position as the second Test moves into day three, according to Shaun Pollock.
Test Championship explained
Former cricketers, Mark Nicholas, Shaun Pollock, Michael Holding and Michael Atherton led a lunch time discussion on the third day of the second Test at Newlands about the new Test Championship competition and how it actually works.
Highlights: Day two at Newlands
Highlights from day two of the second Test between South Africa and England taking place at Newlands where Dean Elgar led the Proteas cause with the bat.
