Proteas’ Test record against Pakistan

Ahead of Tuesday’s significant opening Test match between Pakistan and the Proteas in Karachi, ANDRE HUISAMEN unpacks the South Africans’ record against Pakistan in the longer format.

Spin in focus as Boucher hints Shamsi over Linde

Proteas head coach Mark Boucher says the wicket in Karachi is likely to spin far more than it has historically, explaining that reverse swing may not be a factor.

Playing Selector: Pakistan vs Proteas

Ahead of Tuesday’s much-anticipated first Test match between Pakistan and the Proteas, the SA Cricket magazine writers pick their respective starting XIs for the clash.

The Proteas’ most pressing questions

SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE looks at five key issues facing the Proteas as they prepare to battle Pakistan in a two-Test series.

Faf wary of Pakistan’s spin threat

Faf du Plessis says the Proteas batters need a multi-dimensional skill set to negotiate the threat posed by Pakistan’s spinners.

India hand Proteas successful bowling blueprint

With the series against Australia all but confirmed, there are lessons to be learned for the Proteas from India’s bowling strategies against Steve Smith and co, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.

Klaasen to captain new-look T20I team

Heinrich Klaasen will captain a second-string Proteas squad, featuring five uncapped players, for the upcoming three-match T20I series in Pakistan.

De Kock: We feel safe

Quinton de Kock says the Proteas’ concerns over their safety in Pakistan have eased after seeing the level of security on offer.

Kallis needs to prove his worth

Great players rarely make great coaches in any sport. Jacques Kallis has an opportunity to prove his worth and should be given the space to do so, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.

Pakistan completely overhaul squad

Shan Masood, Haris Sohail and Mohammad Abbas have all been dropped from the Pakistan squad for the Test series against South Africa.

Late change to Proteas squad

Dolphins seamer Ottniel Baartman has been ruled out of the Proteas Test squad to tour Pakistan and replaced by the Warriors’ Marco Jansen.

Boucher laments Kallis loss

Proteas head coach Mark Boucher is hopeful Jacques Kallis can rejoin the Proteas management team in future after taking up the role of England batting consultant.

Kallis cites CSA transformation rules as reason for SA exit

Former Proteas batting consultant Jaques Kallis incorrectly claims ‘rules’ prohibited him from being involved in any coaching capacity in South Africa.

Smith rises in Test batting rankings, Saffas struggle

Steve Smith has replaced Virat Kohli at No 2 in the Test batting rankings, while elsewhere South Africans don’t feature prominently.

Maiden Test call-ups for Dupavillon and Baartman

Uncapped duo Daryn Dupavillon and Ottneil Baartman have been named in a 21-man Proteas Test squad for the upcoming tour of Pakistan.