Inspired SA hold all the aces
With 15 wickets falling on a dramatic second day at Trent Bridge, South Africa are well in control of a Test match which should see them level the series, writes GARY LEMKE.
De Kock deserves key role
Quinton de Kock has to be backed at No 4 in the absence of AB de Villiers.
Proteas face selection crisis
The ICC’s ridiculous decision to suspend Kagiso Rabada means the selectors have a difficult decision to make.
Elgar carries hopes of three-peat
Dean Elgar has to fire for South Africa to stand any chance of claiming a third-successive Test series win in England.
Great opportunity for middle-order
With Faf du Plessis missing the first Test against England, the middle-order trio of JP Duminy, Temba Bavuma and Theunis de Bruyn have huge opportunities to step up.
Proteas' pace attack will be key
We’re going to have to rely on our seamers if we are to compete in the Test series against England.
Chokers tag affected Proteas
The Proteas played within themselves at the Champions Trophy, because they once again couldn’t handle the pressure.
AB was not himself
AB de Villiers’ indifferent attitude throughout the tournament filtered down to the rest of the team.
SA batsmen are chronic failures
The top-rated batting unit on the planet failed to live up to the hype once again at the 2017 Champions Trophy.
Proteas need to target weaknesses
The Proteas need to exploit India’s dent in confidence and target their weaker bowling attack.
Proteas’ batting strength in question
South Africa’s batting implosion against Pakistan bodes badly for a more challenging clash against India.
Proteas have found best XI
Imran Tahir, Morne Morkel and JP Duminy form part of the Proteas’ best XI, writes Graeme Pollock.
Proteas will beat Pakistan
Even if the Proteas have an off day, they will have the class to beat this underwhelming Pakistan side.
Morkel for an all-rounder
The Proteas should pick Morne Morkel ahead of an all-rounder for their opener against Sri Lanka.
Rabada needs help at death
The Proteas head into the Champions Trophy with only one competent death-bowling option in Kagiso Rabada.
