Rain halts England’s march

The Proteas received a brief respite from the England charge as rain interrupted the first session of play on Sunday at St George’s Park, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

Watch: Nortje on his batting display

Former cricketers Mark Nicholas and Shaun Pollock spoke to Proteas seamer Anrich Nortje, who batted for more than two hours on Saturday after coming in as the nightwatchman in the third Test against England in Port Elizabeth.

Highlights: De Kock fights back

After another hefty rain delay on Saturday, the Proteas will go into the fourth day of the third Test against England in Port Elizabeth on 208-6 thanks a steady and effective 63 not out by wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock.

‘Dutchman’ Nortje fights the good fight

Fast bowler and nightwatchman Anrich Nortje is determined to lead the Proteas away from trouble during the ongoing third Test against England at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.

Bess hex puts South Africa in a spin

The ancient Greeks believed that the battlefield was ruled by two mischievous gods: Phobos and Deimos. These deities would stalk among the tight ranks of soldiers and whisper tales of terror.

De Kock, Nortje, Philander defy England

The Proteas moved to 208-6 at the close of play on day three of the third Test against England at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Watch: Haysman analyses Pope’s batting

SuperSport commentator Michael Haysman examines England batsman Ollie Pope’s technique and stance at the crease, following the 22-year-old’s brilliant century against the Proteas on Friday in the third Test in Port Elizabeth.

Watch: Elgar on grinding it out on the PE pitch

Proteas opener Dean Elgar spoke before the start of play on Saturday about the challenges the Proteas will face to get something from the third Test match between South Africa and England in Port Elizabeth.

Bess rolls through Proteas batsmen

The Proteas slipped to 113-5 before lunch on day three of the third Test against England at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Highlights: England take control in PE

Centuries by Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope helped England to a first- innings score of 499-9d on day two of the third Test against the Proteas in Port Elizabeth.

Boucher: Sometimes emotions overflow

Proteas head coach Mark Boucher is the latest to question the International Cricket Council’s decision to ban fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for one Test.

ICC letting cricket lose its soul

Test cricket will soon lose its soul if the International Cricket Council continues to take the emotion out of the game we love.

SA losing the only fight that matters

After his side’s 189-run defeat in Cape Town, Proteas captain Faf du Plessis praised the fighting spirit of his doomed men.

Watch: Ollie Pope’s century puts England in commanding position

Former cricketers Makhaya Ntini and Nasser Hussain chatted to Supersport presenter Crystal Arnold during tea time on day two of the third Test between South Africa and England about Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes’ centuries that helped England post a massive first innings total.

Proteas lose Malan and Hamza

The Proteas moved to 60-2 at the close of play on day two of the third Test against England at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Friday.