T20 the big change in Test cricket – Faf

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis has highlighted the influence of the T20 format on the drastic reduction of playing days in Test cricket, writes KHALID MOHIDIN at Newlands.

Steyn level with Hadlee; can pass Broad, Herath, Dev

Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn has drawn level with New Zealand’s Richard Hadlee as Test cricket’s joint 10th highest wicket-taker.

Resilience key to Proteas dominance

Kagiso Rabada says resilience is the key to South Africa’s success as they close in on a seventh successive home series win.

WATCH: It’s tricky but you can bat on it – Bavuma

Temba Bavuma chats with Robin Peterson, Ramiz Raja and Mark Nicholas as they look back at the day’s play and how the Newlands pitch played throughout the day.

WATCH: KP, Haysman talk batting

Kevin Pietersen and Mike Haysman discuss the mentality and finer nuances it takes to be a masterclass batsman in South African conditions.

Arthur: SA wickets aren’t good enough

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur slated South African pitches in the post-match press conference after day two of the second Test at Newlands.  

Three maybes for day two at Newlands

We look forward to three possibilities on day two of South Africa and Pakistan’s second Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

Arthur appreciates ‘friendly fire’ with Gibson

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur is enjoying a challenging battle with former Griqualand West teammate and current South African coach Ottis Gibson during the ongoing Test series.

Olivier starts, Faf confirms

Faf du Plessis has confirmed that Duanne Olivier will start in the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands. 

Second Test preview: Proteas vs Pakistan

The Proteas were far from convincing in concluding 2018 with victory in the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion – and will surely insist on a more polished performance in the second at Newlands in Cape Town, starting on Thursday.

Smith’s advice for lbw-prone Markram

Former captain Graeme Smith is confident South African batsman Aiden Markram will recover from a string of lbw dismissals soon enough.

Newlands groundsman wants fitting farewell

Groundsman Evan Flint is eager to prepare ‘the best pitch’ for this week’s second Test between South Africa and Pakistan as a parting gift to Newlands in Cape Town. Flint has resigned as the iconic venue’s curator – and will begin work at the Wanderers in Johannesburg later this year. ‘I haven’t thought about it much, to be honest. I… Read more →

Stats: SA vs Pakistan at Newlands

Following a hard-fought six-wicket win in the Boxing Day test, the Proteas move on to the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town. ANITHA MADIKIZELA crunched the numbers to see what Newlands might have in store for players and fans.

Proteas’ year in review: by the numbers

From captain Faf du Plessis’ struggles in Test cricket and relative success in ODI competition, to fast bowler Junior Dala’s T20I breakthrough and more – here’s South Africa’s 2018 in review.

NZ overtake SA in Test rankings

New Zealand have leapfrogged South Africa to third position in the International Cricket Council’s rankings for Test teams.