Cricket Australia’s decision to cancel their tour of South Africa despite unprecedented protocols being met and a proven record of South Africa being able to establish an effective bio-secure environment, showcases once more that the immense power Australia, England and India have needs to be broken.
Rassie van der Dussen says the Proteas batsmen were disappointed with their effort in the middle during first Test match against Pakistan.
Relive each of Kagiso Rabada’s 200 Test wickets after the Proteas fast bowler became only the eighth South African to reach the milestone last week.
The Proteas have so many significant problems that it is now inevitable they will be trapped in a long cycle of inconsistent performances in Test cricket, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Pakistan secured a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over the Proteas in Karachi on Friday, following another disastrous batting collapse by the visitors.
Pakistan have edged closer to victory in Karachi after picking up six wickets in the morning session to dismiss the Proteas for 245.
Kagiso Rabada’s rise illustrates what is possible when a gifted, young black player enjoys the same opportunities as gifted white ones, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
The Proteas will take a slender 29-run lead into day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan in Karachi.
A look at the remarkable numbers behind Kagiso Rabada’s 200 Test wickets.
Kagiso Rabada must continue to spearhead the Proteas’ ambitions of becoming a leading force in Test cricket once again, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.
Aiden Markram scored 74, anchoring the innings as the Proteas wiped out a 158-run deficit, but the tourists lost three late wickets to leave them 29 runs ahead with just six wickets in hand.
Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen ensured the Proteas stabilised affairs in the middle session of play against Pakistan in Karachi.
Pakistan added runs quickly in the morning session to get 158 ahead and put the Proteas under immense pressure.
Fawad Alam scored a fantastic century as Pakistan took control of proceedings on day two of the first Test against the Proteas in Karachi.
Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi made important breakthroughs while Pakistan continued to battle, reaching tea on day two on 178-6.
