Van Jaarsveld ton gives Dolphins lead
Vaughn van Jaarsveld’s 103 helped the Dolphins take control, as they posted 243-2 on day two of their Sunfoil Series clash against the Warriors at Kingsmead on Friday.
Vaughn van Jaarsveld’s 103 helped the Dolphins take control, as they posted 243-2 on day two of their Sunfoil Series clash against the Warriors at Kingsmead on Friday.
A dogged innings of 73 from No 7 batsman Aviwe Mgijima, and 75 from opener Omphile Ramela laid the foundation for the Cobras’ total of 273 against the Highveld Lions in Oudtshoorn.
So, who is the Proteas’ new debutant, Duanne Olivier? Here are a few facts and figures about the man called up to replace Kyle Abbott.
SA fast-bowling legend Allan Donald has been appointed as assistant to Kent’s new head coach Matt Walker for the new county season.
Colin Ackermann’s fighting 81 underpinned the Warriors’ total of 231 on day one of their Sunfoil Series clash against the Dolphins at Kingsmead on Thursday.
The Cobras struck hard and fast to restrict the Highveldt Lions to just 126 in the first franchise match to be played in Oudtshoorn.
Proteas coach Russell Domingo has confirmed that Duanne Olivier will replace Kyle Abbott in the squad for the next Test in Johannesburg.
Cricket South Africa have expressed bitter disappointment in the decision by Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw to take Kolpak contracts, saying they had invested much time and money in the two players.
Kyle Abbott has decided to take a Kolpak contract with Hampshire and will leave the Proteas immediately.
The Sri Lankan resistance lasted just 22 overs on day four as they were bowled out by the Proteas for 224, losing the second Test by 282 runs at Newlands.
Kagiso Rabada says there is no need for concern over Hashim Amla’s batting slump.
Kagiso Rabada is worried that Kyle Abbott may leave the Proteas to pursue a career as a Kolpak player with Hampshire.
Lungi Ngidi will look to impress for the SA National Academy with an eye on the SA Emerging tour to Sri Lanka in August.
The Sunfoil Series resumes on 5 January with the Titans looking to keep up the momentum against the Knights. On the other hand, there is much to do for the beleaguered Cobras…
Kingsmead, which lost the traditional Boxing Day Test this year, will host the first Test of the Australia tour, starting on March 1, 2018.