Rabada and Nortje snare a scalp each
England moved to 117-2 at tea on day one of the third Test against South Africa at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
No breakthrough before lunch for Proteas
The Proteas went without a wicket before lunch on day one of the third Test against England at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.
Bavuma sends reminder to CSA selectors
Temba Bavuma has made a strong case to be included in the Proteas Test team again after making a valuable century for the Lions in their 130-run defeat to the Dolphins on Thursday in Pietermaritzburg
Paterson debuts as Proteas bowl first
England captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bat first on day one of the third Test against South Africa at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.
Paterson - If not, why not?
The decision to have Dane Paterson stay with the Proteas in between the second and third Tests against England, instead of returning to the 4-Day Domestic Series with the Cape Cobras, suggests another debut in Port Elizabeth.
Faf: Media for you and media against you
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis refuses to be drawn into debate about the form of batsman Temba Bavuma and others during the ongoing Test series against England.
Candidates to succeed Du Plessis - and why
Faf du Plessis remains the Proteas skipper, surviving a leadership clear-out that claimed most of the coaching staff, but his position is still under threat.
Hamza backs himself to come good
The talented Zubayr Hamza is carefully navigating the pressure that comes with batting in third position for the Proteas in Test cricket.
Keep calm, carry on with Faf
The calls to drop Proteas captain Faf du Plessis are far-fetched and more leeway should be given as he tries to lead the team to a series win, writes PHILASANDE SIXABA.
Runs will help Maharaj shine
South Africa’s batsmen need to give left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj something to bowl at if they want him to take advantage at St George’s Park, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
No ICC awards for Proteas men
Women’s cricketers Lizelle Lee and Shabnim Ismail were South Africa’s only winners at the International Cricket Council awards this week.
Nortje determined to succeed in PE
Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje is eager to perform at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth this week.
Nkwe asks for more patience with Bavuma
Assistant coach Enoch Nkwe has reiterated the Proteas’ belief and confidence in batsman Temba Bavuma’s ability at Test level.
Enoch Nkwe has the right sort of ego
Ego manifests in two ways in elite sport. The first is a by-product of perennial success that translates into unbridled self-confidence. Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacher, Simone Biles – these great champions use their ego as a platform to push beyond the confines of modesty, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
Proteas set for another AB hokey-pokey
AB de Villiers is probably the best batsman to have ever played for South Africa, and the temptation to try pry him out of retirement is understandable. Still, it’s hard to argue that a recall for ‘Mister 360’ would serve the game in the long term.
