STATS: SA vs Pakistan at the Bullring
South Africa head to the Wanderers for the final Test of the three-match series against Pakistan with an unassailable 2-0 lead. ANITHA MADIKIZELA looks at the stats ahead of the encounter.
Stars Tye’d up by Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers brought the Melbourne Stars back to earth with a thumping six-wicket victory over the Melbourne-based men, and Andrew Tye’s 4-18 earns him Wednesday’s Turbo Bowler award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Frylinck fires up BPL
The explosive Dolphins all-rounder Robbie Frylinck – who has played three T20I’s for the Proteas – was at his destructive best with both bat and ball in the BPL and registered today’s Play of the Day, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Bancroft, Warner back in runs, Frylinck on fire
Cameron Bancroft and David Warner picked up half-centuries in the Big Bash and Bangladesh Premier leagues respectively, while South African Robbie Frylinck was in spectacular form, scoring an undefeated 44 off 24 balls (1×4, 4×6) and taking 3-26, including the wicket of Warner.
Hamza: Not sure if I’m playing or not
The uncapped Zubayr Hamza isn’t guaranteed a berth in South Africa’s XI for this week’s third and final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, but is prepared if afforded the chance.
Faul leads tributes to ‘incredible servant’ Albie
Titans Cricket chief executive officer Jacques Faul has led the praise for former Proteas all-rounder Albie Morkel, who retired from all forms of professional cricket on Wednesday.
Mental strength key for ul-Haq
Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has insisted Pakistan will not lack motivation, come the third and final Test against South Africa, which will get under way at the Wanderers on Friday.
Wanderers pitch is ‘fine’ for final Test
Central Gauteng Lions chief executive officer Greg Fredericks is ‘very happy with the preparation’ of the pitch for this week’s third and final Test between South Africa and Pakistan at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Frylinck gets Warner but ends on losing side
Proteas all-rounder Robbie Frylinck performed well with bat and ball in the Bangladesh Premier League on Wednesday, but was unable to prevent the Chittagong Vikings from slipping to a five-run defeat at the hands of the Sylhet Sixers at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Giles not against splitting coaching role again
New England and Wales Cricket Board director of cricket Ashley Giles is not necessarily averse to having separate Test and limited-overs coaches.
Cape Town Blitz all-rounder to play against SA
Cape Town Blitz all-rounder Hussain Talat has been named in Pakistan’s squad for this month’s ODI series against South Africa.
Morkel: Time has run out for me on the field
Former Proteas all-rounder Albie Morkel has retired from all professional cricket with immediate effect.
Petersen-Pite Show at Mangaung Oval
SACricketmag.com’s editor SIMON LEWIS chatted to Keegan Petersen and Pite van Biljon after their unbroken third-wicket stand for the Knights against the Cape Cobras that set a 4-Day series fixture record of 213 runs for the third wicket.
Malan on standby to be 100th Protea
Pieter Malan could become the 100th post-isolation Protea if he is selected to replace opener Aiden Markram, who is still struggling with an injury, in the final Test against Pakistan.
Bavuma possesses invaluable attributes
Temba Bavuma’s performances in the Test series against Pakistan prove why he is a crucial cog in the Proteas’ batting unit, writes KHALID MOHDIN.
