Harmer defends Nagpur pitch
Simon Harmer defended the wicket in Nagpur after the first day’s play as it looks unlikely that the third Test will last five days.
'Proteas need a lead'
A first-innings lead will be crucial if South Africa want to stay in the third Test against India.
Batting holds key on day two
South Africa’s ability to stay in this match and the series lies firmly on the shoulders of their batting order after day one of the third Test against India in Nagpur.
Amla calls for big improvement
Hashim Amla says it’s time his side played like the No 1-ranked team they are when the third Test against India starts on Wednesday in Nagpur.
Cullinan calls for batting order reshuffle
Former Proteas batsman Daryll Cullinan wants to see AB de Villiers bat at No 3 and says if JP Duminy doesn’t score runs in the next two Tests his ‘career is over’.
India vs SA: 5 talking points
Runs, poor form and fitness issues are at the forefront as South Africa aim to get back into the series in Nagpur.
Morkel ready to step up
It doesn’t happen often, but Morne Morkel will have to lead from the front if Dale Steyn fails to recover for the third Test against India.
Test series: All the statistics
All the statistics ahead of the third Test at Nagpur, starting on 25 November. The first Test was won by India and the second ended in a draw after four days were lost to rain.
Five bowlers crucial for T20 success
South Africa must pick five match-winning bowlers in their squad if they want to win the T20 World Cup in India next year.
'Don't jump the gun'
Former Proteas opener Alviro Petersen says South African fans should not write off the team too quickly in the current Test series against India.
Duminy: Play the ball, not the man
JP Duminy says South Africa’s game plan against India’s spinners will hold the key to winning the third Test in Nagpur, which starts on Wednesday.
Lions edge Dolphins in nail-biter
Dwaine Pretorius struck four crucial blows to give the Lions the sweet taste of revenge as they beat the Dolphins in a Ram Slam T20 nail-biter at the Wanderers on Sunday.
Namibia batsman dies at 25
Namibian cricket is reeling after the death of one of their most promising young players, Raymond van Schoor, aged 25.
De Kock makes his mark
Quinton de Kock smashed a brilliant 85 from 51 balls to set up a nine-run win for the Titans over the Cape Cobras at Newlands on Friday night.
Proteas bolster bowling options
Marchant de Lange has been called up to strengthen the Proteas bowling reserves for the last two Tests against India.
