Black Caps lead after Proteas' batting, catching woes

New Zealand dominated South Africa to hold a 21-run lead on day one of the first Test in Christchurch.

Henry takes seven as Proteas fold for 95

Matt Henry celebrated a career-best seven-wicket haul as New Zealand rolled South Africa for 95 on the opening day of the first Test in Christchurch.

Green wicket holds key to first Test

New Zealand and South Africa are focusing on the notoriously green Hagley Oval wicket as they draw up battle plans for the first Test starting in Christchurch on Thursday.

Proteas ponder playing spinner on 'green mamba'

Captain Dean Elgar says selecting a spinner for the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch, which starts on Thursday, is a “hot topic debate” for the Proteas.

Jansen on fast track to success

Marco Jansen on bowling to Virat Kohli in the nets as a 17-year-old, a sleepless night before his Test debut and what he said to Jasprit Bumrah before they clashed in the middle.

Black Caps aim to break SA Test series drought

New Zealand enter unfamiliar territory when the first Test against the Proteas begins in Christchurch on Thursday, without batting greats Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson.

Saffas who rocked and flopped at IPL auction

RYAN VREDE reflects on an eventful IPL auction for South Africans that saw a highly-ranked T20 batsman go for a bargain and a Proteas star snubbed.

Elgar: Erwee is just ahead of Hamza

Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar says Dolphins opener Sarel Erwee is “maybe the favourite now” to replace Keegan Petersen at No 3.

Watch: We've learned how to adapt – Elgar

Proteas captain Dean Elgar on New Zealand’s strict Covid-19 rules and regulations, and their preparations for the Test series against the Black Caps.

Durban, Gqeberha to host Proteas Tests

The Proteas’ two Tests against Bangladesh will be played at Kingsmead and St George’s Park.

Elgar: Bavuma a brilliant sounding board

Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar says he and white-ball skipper Temba Bavuma have “an extremely good relationship”.

CSA can't investigate Smith, Boucher appointments

Independent board chairman Lawson Naidoo says Cricket South Africa’s “hands are tied” in terms of further investigating the appointments of Graeme Smith and Mark Boucher.

Watch: It was quite a surprise – Harmer

Proteas spinner Simon Harmer on studying law while playing professional cricket and being recalled to the Test squad for the series against New Zealand.

Bavuma targets elusive second Test century

Temba Bavuma insists he is good enough to play Test cricket.

POLL: Who should replace Petersen?

Would Sarel Erwee, Zubayr Hamza or Ryan Rickelton be in your Proteas team for the first Test against New Zealand? Vote here!