What is Proteas’ game plan?
The Proteas were thumped 5-1 in the ODI series and still show no evidence of having an active game plan.
The Proteas were thumped 5-1 in the ODI series and still show no evidence of having an active game plan.
The Proteas bowlers disappointed as much as the batsmen in the humiliating 5-1 series defeat to India.
The Proteas have to show more urgency and innovation against the Indian spinners in the remaining ODI matches.
Proteas coach Ottis Gibson may need to revise the balance of the side as well as the strategy ahead of a very different challenge against Australia.
Virat Kohli might have lost the war but he won the battle of the batsmen in a series tailormade for the bowlers.
India played superbly to fight back at the Wanderers and show they’re not just flat track bullies.
South Africa are again in the driving seat after a day when 11 wickets fell at the Wanderers.
The Proteas found a winning formula and a new identity in the 2-0 series victory over India.
At times it’s been men against boys as South Africa wrapped up a Test series in style against an Indian team lacking fight.
The fat lady has cleared her throat and now we’re just waiting to hear her sing in the second Test at Centurion.
South Africa are in the box seat heading into day three on what is a slow pitch at Centurion, where batting last will be tough.
After the pyrotechnics of a Newlands Test that was over inside three days of actual playing time, this first day at Centurion was tame by comparison. Which is understandable. But. There’s always a but.
South Africa showed character and class in recording an emphatic first Test victory at Newlands.
The Proteas look set to reap the benefits of a four-prong seam attack in the short- and long-term.
South Africa are in a commanding position going into day three of the first Test at Newlands.