Faf ton sweetens Proteas' day
Faf du Plessis scored his sixth Test century at the same ground he scored a century at on debut, as SA declared on 259-9.
Faf du Plessis scored his sixth Test century at the same ground he scored a century at on debut, as SA declared on 259-9.
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis soaked up the pressure at the Adelaide Oval to score a century at the same venue he scored his first at on debut, as he opted to declare on 259-9.
Mark Boucher’s unbeaten Titans are in a ‘good mental space’ and are on course to defending their T20 Challenge title.
The opportunity to achieve a first-ever series whitewash is strong motivation for Faf du Plessis ahead of the third Test against Australia.
Lizelle Lee scored a magnificent century only to see the Proteas Women beaten by nine wickets by Australia in their ODI on Wednesday.
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Australia captain Steve Smith has openly admitted that his team have been shining the ball in the same way as Faf du Plessis did.
Faf du Plessis believes that the ICC’s decision to charge him for ball tampering has shifted the media scrutiny away from Australia’s failings.
Kepler Wessels believes that ‘non-radical’ ball-tampering could add to the excitement of the game.
Russell Domingo says his squad is focused on the issues that they can control ahead of the third Test match against Australia starting at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
ICC have fined Faf du Plessis 100% of his match fee for ball tampering and given him three demerit points.
Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of a level 2 offence for ball-tampering and has been fined his entire match fee, but will play in the third Test.
Proteas coach Russell Domingo says that shining the ball with artificial substances occurs regularly.
Australia batsman David Warner supports the ball-tampering charges against Faf du Plessis.
Jason Gillespie says the ‘lollygate’ incident has been blown out of proportion, and SA’s unity in the face of adversity has been impressive.