Opening issue: Options start to emerge
The Proteas haven’t had a formidable opening pair since the days of the Graeme Smith and Herschelle Gibbs combination. But options have become available …
Proteas squad unchanged
The Proteas have named an unchanged squad for the second half of this month’s four-Test series against England.
Fringe Proteas in Domestic Series
Several Proteas, not selected for the first two Tests against England, were involved in the 4-Day Domestic Series this week.
Crawley keen to ‘take down’ Rabada
England opening batsman Zak Crawley is looking forward to challenging Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada again, come next week’s third Test at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
Progression, continuity – tricky balance
The Mark Boucher era has started with clear indications that national selectors will look to grant greater rewards for franchise performers, but the Proteas must balance player progression with continuity.
Buttler fined for ‘knobhead’ comment
Wicketkeeper-batman Jos Buttler has been fined for calling Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander a ‘f***ing knobhead’ on day five of the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town this week.
Malan: It felt like a video game
Proteas opening batsman Pieter Malan has likened his Test debut last week to a video game and spoke glowingly of his first taste of cricket at the highest level.
Of ‘brain farts’ and ‘mental errors’…
Dean Elgar described his first innings dismissal as a ‘brain fart’. Faf du Plessis said the sweep that led to his wicket loss in the second innings was a product of a ‘mental error’, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
Watch: Philander waves goodbye to Newlands
After a Test career that included an array of unforgettable performances at Newlands, outgoing Proteas star Vernon Philander played his final five-day match at his home ground this past week.
ICC needs stump-mic consistency
The sledging incident between Jos Buttler and Vernon Philander has demonstrated the need for the ICC to apply its rules with greater consistency.
Pietersen: Leave Buttler alone
Kevin Pietersen has come to the defence of English keeper Jos Buttler, who sparked outrage with his expletive-laden sledging to Vernon Philander in the second Test at Newlands.
Player ratings: Seniors dropped the ball
The Proteas took the match deep but ultimately did not have enough to contain the English threat at Newlands. WADE PRETORIUS rates the players.
Flat pitch exposes Proteas’ shortcomings
The Proteas showed a lot of fight at Newlands, but not enough to mask their shortcomings following their sixth defeat in their last seven Test matches, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Highlights: England secure victory in second Test
After offering much resistance on day five, the Proteas were dismissed for 248 in the second innings as England won the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town by 189 runs.
Flurry of late wickets seals SA defeat
South Africa’s resilience on the final day wasn’t enough as England won the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town by 189 runs to level the four-match series 1-1.
