Markram and De Bruyn fall early
The Proteas slipped to a precarious 39-3 in reply to India’s hefty 502-7 declared on day two of the first Test at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
Philander's 'Where's Wally?' moment
With the umpteenth boundary of India’s hefty first-innings total the ball jammed into the advertising cushioning on day two of the Proteas’ Test series opener at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
Part-timer ends double-centurion's stay
The Proteas’ success was late but brisk on day two of the first Test against India at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
When Amla and Kallis went big in Nagpur
This week’s triple-century stand between Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal was reminiscent of what Proteas pair Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla amassed against India nine years ago.
SA have a wicket after 300-plus runs
The Proteas all but crumbled under the pressure of a hefty triple-century alliance between openers Mayank Agarwal and Rohit Sharma on day two of the first Test in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
Ngidi, De Bruyn on Test kit names and numbers
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi and batsman Theunis de Bruyn talk about the Proteas’ new playing kit, which features names and numbers. These debuted in the recent Ashes series and will continue across other Test series.
Muthusamy on when spinners come into play
Debutant Senuran Muthusamy bowled just five overs on day one of the Proteas’ Test series opener against India in Visakhapatnam.
Five bowlers but no wickets for Proteas
The Proteas’ five-man bowling attack was rendered collectively ineffective by India batsman Rohit Sharma’s dominance on day one of the first Test at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Piedt pressurised and Maharaj ineffective
The Proteas’ decision to name three specialist spinners in their XI failed to reap early reward on day one of the first Test against India in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Three spinners as Muthusamy debuts
The Proteas named three specialist spinners in their XI on day one of the first Test against India in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Five ways the Proteas can beat India
India and the Proteas will contest a key Test series opener in Visakhapatnam. The Proteas have not won a Test series in India since 2000. How can they get it right this time?
De Kock listed for The Hundred draft
Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock is among several international stars listed for the player draft ahead of next year’s The Hundred – the England and Wales Cricket Board’s new limited-overs tournament.
Faf welcomes 'refreshing' local knowledge
Captain Faf du Plessis has relished the insight and input of batting coach Amol Muzumdar ahead of the Proteas’ first Test against India in Visakhapatnam this week.
Time is now for Quinton
Quinton de Kock needs to take more responsibility in the Proteas batting lineup in the Test series against India following the retirement of stalwart Hashim Amla, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
AB to play for Heat in Big Bash League
Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers will play for the Brisbane Heat in Australia’s Big Bash League next year.
