Harmer admits to self-doubt

Simon Harmer gave credit to English county Essex after spinning South Africa into a dominant position on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Friday.

Highlights: Proteas vs Bangladesh (1st Test, Day 2)

Temba Bavuma and Simon Harmer helped to put the Proteas in a strong position at Kingsmead.

Harmer the hero as Proteas take charge

Simon Harmer took 4-42 as Bangladesh ended day two of the first Test at Kingsmead on 98-4, still 269 runs behind the Proteas.

Bavuma heartbreak as Bangladesh strike back

Temba Bavuma missed out on a century as the Proteas went into lunch on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on 314-8.

Highlights: Proteas vs Bangladesh (1st Test, Day 1)

Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma scored fifties for the Proteas at Kingsmead on Thursday.

Watch: I'm grateful to get my opportunity – Rickelton

Proteas debutant Ryan Rickelton reflects on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead.

Bavuma, Elgar half-centuries give Proteas the edge

The Proteas were 233-4 when bad light stopped play on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Thursday.

Bangladesh ready for Proteas challenge

Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque believes his team is well prepared ahead of the first Test against South Africa starting at Kingsmead on Thursday.

Proteas must let Harmer loose

The Proteas can ill-afford to look beyond Simon Harmer for their series opener against Bangladesh, writes RYAN VREDE.

Proteas hope to end poor Durban run

South Africa will be seeking to reverse a losing trend at Kingsmead when they play against Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series starting on Thursday.

Watch: Great chance for players to stand up – Elgar

Dean Elgar talks about going into the Test series against Bangladesh without their IPL stars, the painful ODI series defeat and the ‘brilliant’ Proteas Women.

Watch: All-access look at epic SA-India finale

There was drama, agony and ecstasy at the end of the Proteas’ match against India at the Women’s World Cup.

Proteas must not be shamed into dropping standards

There is a debate raging about whether talented players who don’t meet minimum fitness standards should be considered for Proteas selection. There shouldn’t be, writes RYAN VREDE.

'You need a certain minimum fitness standard'

Coaches Geoffrey Toyana and Robin Peterson hold opposing views on whether all cricketers should be measured by the same fitness tests.

More questions than answers for 'on their day' Proteas

There is no structure in place for consistent Proteas success. They appear to be reliant on feeling and talent. That’s not what defines champion teams, writes @Ryan_Vrede.