Opening batsman Dom Sibley welcomed a patient century and all-rounder Ben Stokes struck a hasty half-ton, as England climbed to 375-7 – and a lead of 421 – at lunch on day four of the second Test against the Proteas at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday.
The Proteas’ batting unit has struggled to score more than 300 runs in recent times, but they will need to dig deep when it’s their turn to bat, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled 22 consecutive overs on a day of cricket that moved slower than Table Mountain. In total, he trundled to the crease and twirled the ball for 27 overs, conceding 79 runs and accounted for exactly zero Englishmen, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
When Axl Rose sang, All we need is just a little patience, he wasn’t thinking about Test cricket, but it is sound advice for anyone with aspirations of success in the ultimate format.
Proteas coach Mark Boucher has admitted that his team his team have their backs against the wall after a frustrating third day of the Test match at Cape Town.
England will head into the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands in complete control after gaining a healthy lead with the bat, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN at Newlands.
Anrich Nortje’s spell of fiery fast bowling finally yielded reward but the Proteas continue to chase the game at tea on the third day of the second Test at Newlands, writes WADE PRETORIUS.
Former Proteas captain Shaun Pollock reckons that Cricket South Africa should implement a similar system as rugby in order to improve the skill-set and quality of competitive domestic cricket in the country.
Proteas batsman, Rassie van der Dussen, has commented on the team’s batting display of Saturday, which saw South Africa finish the day on 215-8.
England moved steadily to 52-1 at lunch on day three of the second Test in Cape Town to drive home their advantage, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN at Newlands.
Andrew Strauss and Graeme Smith retired from Test cricket in 2012 and 2014, respectively. England and South Africa have appreciated some consistency from Alastair Cook and Dean Elgar since Strauss and Smith’s exits, but more than two dozen other opening partners have been tried and tested.
Proteas opening batman Dean Elgar talks to the media after day two of the second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town.
Dean Elgar was left to rue poor execution as he got out when set and ready to score big during South Africa’s first innings. He gave his thoughts on Day two of the second Test.
England’s turnaround in the third session have put them in the better position as the second Test moves into day three, according to Shaun Pollock.
Former cricketers, Mark Nicholas, Shaun Pollock, Michael Holding and Michael Atherton led a lunch time discussion on the third day of the second Test at Newlands about the new Test Championship competition and how it actually works.
