
Proteas patience pays off
Stephen Cook scored 52 not out to guide South Africa to 92-0 at lunch on day one of the first Test at St George’s Park.
Stephen Cook scored 52 not out to guide South Africa to 92-0 at lunch on day one of the first Test at St George’s Park.
The Proteas have won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park.
Tom Sizeland identifies five points of discussion ahead of the first Test at St George’s Park.
Given the type of wicket at St George’s, Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj senses there is an opportunity to be grabbed in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
The Proteas pace attack is preparing for a tough few sessions out in the middle in the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Boxing Day.
South Africa are looking to the elements and the groundsman at St George’s Park to get their Test series off to a good start against Sri Lanka on Boxing Day.
Faf du Plessis’ appeal against his conviction for ball-tampering, and the fine of 100 per cent of his match fee, has been dismissed.
The Proteas Women could play as many as nine matches during the World Cup Qualifiers, which runs from 7-21 February in Sri Lanka.
Faf du Plessis, the Proteas’ new captain, believes his side have a great depth which overcomes the loss of big-name players.
Proteas Women all-rounder Sune Luus has been rewarded for her excellent form in 2016 with a place in the inaugural ICC Women’s Team of the Year.
Convenor of selectors Linda Zondi has expressed his views on transformation saying that his selection choices will not be based on colour.
Sri Lanka coach, Graham Ford, warned his side of the ‘huge challenge’ that lies ahead on their tour of South Africa.
The Proteas will do battle with the Springboks next Thursday in their Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup match.
Vernon Philander remains unsure about the pink ball after the Proteas were beaten by Australia in Adelaide.
An early collapse by the Proteas left Australia with an undemanding target of 127 to wrap up the day-night Test in Adelaide by seven wickets.