Questions over Faf’s best position

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis says there is still uncertainty over whether he will bat at three or four in ODIs going forward.

Proteas top-order carry the day

The South African top-order, led by Faf du Plessis’s 79, got in a good day’s batting as they ended on 338, a lead of 51 over a Sri Lanka XI in their warm-up match in Colombo.

Ngidi makes heroic IPL debut

The Chennai Super Kings rolled over the Delhi Daredevils with an impressive debut from Lungi Ngidi who conceded just 26 runs from his four overs.

Philander: I wanted to contribute

Vernon Philander stood up when it counted to secure his best Test figures and finally close down India.

Faf out; AB takes over

AB de Villiers will captain the Proteas in their day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Tuesday in Port Elizabeth, after Faf du Plessis was ruled out because of a viral infection.

Duminy to take T20 captaincy

JP Duminy is to take the captaincy of the Proteas T20 squad after Faf du Plessis was injured during the third ODI on Sunday.

Faf: We needed confidence boost

The most important benefit of the 2-0 series win over Bangladesh was the boost in confidence, says Proteas captain Faf du Plessis.

Proteas declare on 573-4

Just to rub it in, the Proteas batted on for seven overs after lunch to declare on 573-4 against Bangladesh.

Amla, Du Plessis plough on

Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis moved smoothly to their hundreds when play started after a 90-minute rain delay on day two in Bloemfontein.

Faf: We want consistency

Describing the first Test against Bangladesh as ‘perfect’, Proteas captain Faf du Plessis now wants a repeat performance to show consistency.

Paterson in ODI squad, AB returns

Dane Paterson, who was added to the Test squad to cover for the injured Morne Morkel, will stay for the ODI series against Bangladesh.

Amla, Elgar shake up ICC rankings

Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar have moved up the ICC Test Player Rankings after notching fine centuries in the first Test against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom.

We want pace wicket, says Faf

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has demanded a wicket more suited to his pace attack in the second Test against Bangladesh.

Phehlukwayo lays marker

Andile Phehlukwayo’s fighting 62 in helping the Dolphins save the Sunfoil game in Centurion could not have come at a better time.

‘Spin is going to play a part’

Faf du Plessis has revealed that two or three spinners will be a part of the Proteas’ thinking going into the final Test in Hamilton.