Pakistan pummel pathetic Proteas
South Africa lost seven wickets for 33 runs to collapse in the most disgraceful fashion, handing Pakistan a series victory in Rawalpindi.
We believe we can win - Enoch Nkwe
Proteas assistant coach Enoch Nkwe says the team is optimistic about winning the second Test after making a good start to their run chase on Sunday.
Markram, Van der Dussen offer Proteas lifeline
Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen led the fightback as the Proteas reached stumps on day four on 127-1, still requiring 243 more runs for victory.
Pakistan punish impotent Proteas
Pakistan finished the third day’s play in Rawalpindi 200 runs ahead with four wickets in hand, after yet another spineless batting performance from the Proteas.
Nortje satisfied with Pakistan total
Proteas paceman Anrich Nortje says the bowlers did a good job at restricting Pakistan to 272 and is confident the batsmen can build a lead for the visitors.
Shorter spells made the difference - Nortje
Proteas bowler Anrich Nortje says the plan to use the team’s fast-bowlers in short spells was critical to his impressive showing with the ball on Friday.
Proteas batsmen struggle after Nortje brilliance
The Proteas fought to 106-4 at stumps on day two of the second Test against Pakistan after Anrich Nortje led from the front with the ball.
Tea: Proteas dismiss Pakistan
Anrich Nortje secured a rare subcontinent five-wicket haul as the Proteas dismissed Pakistan for 272 in Rawalpindi.
Lunch: Proteas fight back in Rawalpindi
The Proteas struck back with four important wickets during the morning session on day two of the second Test against Pakistan.
Where have all the leaders gone?
The Proteas have gone from a generation with a surplus of highly competent leaders in the same team, to having no obvious candidates for captain in the present day. SA Cricket magazine editor, RYAN VREDE, reflects on the sorry state of affairs.
Proteas wary of puzzling conditions
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj says the team didn’t really know what to expect from the Rawalpindi surface on day one of the second Test against Pakistan on Thursday.
Rain stops play in seesaw day
The heavens opened and halted play for a day during which Pakistan recovered from 22-3 to take control of the first Test in Rawalpindi against South Africa.
Five candidates to become Test captain
Mark Boucher on Wednesday confirmed that Quinton de Kock could be relieved from his Test captaincy once the Proteas return from Pakistan. ANDRE HUISAMEN details the pros and cons of five possible candidates to replace De Kock permanently.
De Kock released from 'burden' of Proteas Test captaincy
Mark Boucher has confirmed that Quinton de Kock won’t continue as the Test skipper following the conclusion of the Pakistan series.
Proteas hold breath over Maharaj
Proteas coach Mark Boucher has confirmed that Keshav Maharaj is an injury concern ahead of Thursday’s second Test against Pakistan.
