Domingo's mother passes away
Proteas coach Russell Domingo will remain in South Africa indefinitely after his mother passed away on Sunday night.
Proteas coach Russell Domingo will remain in South Africa indefinitely after his mother passed away on Sunday night.
England ripped through the Proteas batting order to win the first Test at Lord’s by 211 runs. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Proteas were 25-3 in pursuit of a winning score of 331 at tea on day four at Lord’s. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Proteas fired to claim seven wickets in the first session on day four and reduce England to 182-8. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Proteas’ chances of saving the Test at Lord’s may hinge on their performance in the first session of day four.
This is true Test cricket. After frenetic T20s and ODIs, this is a return to white clothing, and 119 runs scored in 51 overs for only one wicket, writes GARY LEMKE.
Dane van Niekerk lauded the Proteas’ ability to bounce-back from the England defeat to trounce a much-fancied India by 115 runs on Saturday.
England are in control of the first Test against the Proteas, as Alastair Cook’s half-century gave them a 216-run lead going into day four at Lord’s.
Fifties from Lizelle Lee and Dane Van Niekerk, coupled with deadly spin-bowling from Van Niekerk (4-22), saw the Proteas crush India by 115 runs.
England went into tea on day three against the Proteas at Lord’s on 48-0, as they built up a lead of 145 runs.
Quinton de Kock coasted to the second-fastest 50 at Lord’s as he helped the Proteas to 323-8 by lunch on day three at Lord’s.
If Temba Bavuma can push on and form some partnerships in the lower order, it will go a long way towards keeping his side in the match.
Chloe Tryon believes the bowling attack will recover from the punishment they took against England when they face India on Saturday.
Hashim Amla says the Proteas are in need of lower-order partnerships if the Proteas are to overturn the deficit they currently face against England.
By lunchtime on Saturday we should have a clear indication of the destiny of the first Test at Lord’s, with the new ball likely to be taken the moment it becomes available, writes GARY LEMKE.