Second Test: The Preview

Your essential guide to the second Test between England and South Africa, which starts at Trent Bridge on Friday.

We are focusing on basics – Morkel

Morne Morkel says the Proteas need to do the basics well and cut out the errors if they are to secure a series-leveling win at Trent Bridge.

Markram still in Test contention

Aiden Markram may yet make his Proteas debut during the England series, after it was decided that he’d remain with the squad.

Faf comments on KG ban

Faf du Plessis has stressed that Kagiso Rabada should not allow the ban to affect his fierce nature.

Faf hints at Duminy replacement

Faf du Plessis said that JP Duminy will be the first to understand if he gets dropped for the second Test against England at Trent Bridge.

Timing as important as power – Lee

Lizelle Lee said good timing was key in her destructive 92 against India on Saturday.

We leaked over 200 runs — Elgar

Dean Elgar said that poor fielding cost the Proteas dearly and ultimately contributed to their crushing 211-run defeat to England on Sunday.

Proteas lashed at Lord's

England ripped through the Proteas batting order to win the first Test at Lord’s by 211 runs. JON CARDINELLI reports.

SA lose three in pursuit of 331

The Proteas were 25-3 in pursuit of a winning score of 331 at tea on day four at Lord’s. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Bowlers fire to give tourists hope

The Proteas fired to claim seven wickets in the first session on day four and reduce England to 182-8. JON CARDINELLI reports.

SA need early wickets

The Proteas’ chances of saving the Test at Lord’s may hinge on their performance in the first session of day four.

Proteas in search of a first Test hero

This is true Test cricket. After frenetic T20s and ODIs, this is a return to white clothing, and 119 runs scored in 51 overs for only one wicket, writes GARY LEMKE.

Cook gets England to 119-1 to extend lead

England are in control of the first Test against the Proteas, as Alastair Cook’s half-century gave them a 216-run lead going into day four at Lord’s.

Proteas bowled for 361 as England build lead

England went into tea on day three against the Proteas at Lord’s on 48-0, as they built up a lead of 145 runs.

De Kock departs, but gets Proteas past 300

Quinton de Kock coasted to the second-fastest 50 at Lord’s as he helped the Proteas to 323-8 by lunch on day three at Lord’s.