Phehlukwayo released from Test squad

All-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo and others have been released from the Proteas Test squad to play in next week’s round of 4-Day Domestic Series fixtures.

Pretorius on England's shortfall

Proteas all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius talks to the media after after day one of the second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town.

Cricket is a beautiful distraction

A healthy crowd had already assembled outside the gates of Newlands an hour before Vernon Philander opened a Test match for the last time as an international cricketer, writes DANIEL GALLAN.

England batsmen squander several starts

The Proteas bowlers delivered a scintillating bowling performance on day one of the second Test in Cape Town as England reached stumps with the score on 262/9. Mark Boucher’s men would, however, have preferred bowling England out before the close of play.

Double strike puts Proteas ahead at tea

England will head into the final session on 149/4 on the first day of the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

Nortje fuelling Proteas fire

The arrival of Anrich Nortje as the Proteas’ new bowling enforcer is a massive boon for Mark Boucher’s team, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Proteas take two wickets before lunch

England moved to 67/2 at lunch on day one of the second Test against the Proteas at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

Malan 'never gave up on his dream'

Cape Cobras coach Ashwell Prince has paid a heartfelt tribute to Proteas debutant Pieter Malan for his perseverance in making it to the top.

SA bowl first against Archer-less England

England captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bat first on day one of the second Test against the Proteas at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

Faf: I don't see colour

Faf du Plessis has confirmed what we all knew already. Pieter Malan, the 30-year-old opening batter who has toiled in South African domestic cricket for 13 years, will make his international debut against England in the second Test at his home ground of Newlands.

Philander eyes fitting farewell at Newlands

Proteas seamer Vernon Philander is anticipating an emotional farewell at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

De Kock sees fire in Rabada's eyes again

Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has welcomed fast bowler Kagiso Rabada’s early positive impact on the Test series against England.

Van der Dussen: Malan a typical fighter

Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen is looking forward to playing alongside possible debutant Pieter Malan during this week’s second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town.

Maketa comes in to aid U19 cause

Malibongwe Maketa has joined the South Africa under-19 squad, currently preparing for the ICC under-19 World Cup, as a high performance consultant.

De Kock, Philander make rankings gain

Quinton de Kock and Vernon Philander saw the benefits of their performances against England as they climbed the latest ICC Test match rankings.