'Proteas batsmen struggling mentally'
Proteas coach Mark Boucher says scars from past sub-continent tours played a big mental role in the batting collapses experienced in the two Tests against Pakistan.
More hurt than satisfaction - Markram
Aiden Markram says the joy of his valiant century on Monday was overshadowed by another disappointing loss for the Proteas.
It's painful at the moment - De Kock
Quinton de Kock has labelled the Proteas defeat by Pakistan in Rawalpindi as ‘painful’ and ‘disappointing’ following another batting collapse on Monday.
Markram makes his mark, De Kock crashes
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas players out of 10 in the series defeat by Pakistan.
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.
