Lunch: Proteas stumble, then stabilise
The Proteas lost two wickets in the morning session but Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis set the innings on course once more.
Spin in focus for Proteas
Proteas head coach Mark Boucher says the wicket in Karachi is likely to spin far more than it has historically, explaining that reverse swing may not be a factor.
The Proteas’ most pressing questions
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE looks at five key issues facing the Proteas as they prepare to battle Pakistan in a two-Test series.
Faf wary of Pakistan’s spin threat
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas batters need a multi-dimensional skill set to negotiate the threat posed by Pakistan’s spinners.
Pakistan completely overhaul squad
Shan Masood, Haris Sohail and Mohammad Abbas have all been dropped from the Pakistan squad for the Test series against South Africa.
Late change to Proteas squad
Dolphins seamer Ottniel Baartman has been ruled out of the Proteas Test squad to tour Pakistan and replaced by the Warriors’ Marco Jansen.
Williamson double ton puts Black Caps in control
Kane Williamson continued his run plunder, scoring 238, which set New Zealand up for a Test victory over Pakistan.
Azhar Ali excels as Pakistan start well
Azhar Ali fell just seven runs short of a century as Pakistan posted a strong first innings total against New Zealand.
Alam century not enough for Pakistan
Fawad Alam scored a century but that wasn’t enough to save Pakistan from a 101-run defeat to New Zealand.
NZ edge closer to victory
New Zealand dominated another day of Test cricket against Pakistan, who are on the ropes in Mount Maunganui.
Williamson ton puts NZ on top
Kane Williamson scored 129 to New Zealand the ascendency in their Test against Pakistan.
Williamson shines as NZ boss opening day
Kane Williamson is on the brink of yet another Test century as New Zealand took control of the Test against Pakistan.
Seifert shines as NZ smash Pakistan
Tim Seifert scored an unbeaten 84 as New Zealand beat Pakistan by nine wickets in the second T20I.
NZ edge Pakistan
New Zealand beat Pakistan by five wickets in their first T20I in Auckland.
England’s Pakistan tour set for October next year
England’s scheduled tour of Pakistan in January has been cancelled, but they will tour in October 2021.
