Will SA follow on after Maharaj message?
The Proteas will have to wait until Sunday to see if India captain Virat Kohli enforces the follow-on, come day four of the second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Philander and Maharaj dig deep with bat
All-rounders Vernon Philander and Keshav Maharaj stood at the fore of the Proteas’ defiance at tea on day three of the second Test against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Proteas lose wickets around defiant Faf
Captain Faf du Plessis remained resolute, but the Proteas lost three wickets prior to lunch on day three of the second Test against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Tempers flare as Proteas capitulate
The Proteas slipped to a precarious 36-3 at the close of play on day two of the second Test against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
CSA highlight Maharaj’s hallmarks
Cricket South Africa has congratulated spinner Keshav Maharaj for reaching 100 Test wickets on Friday.
Faf defuses Rabada and De Kock quarrel
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock shared a tiff, as the Proteas’ struggles continued on day two of the second Test against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Kohli’s first Test ton against SA in India
India captain Virat Kohli asserted characteristic dominance, as the Proteas went without a wicket in the first session on day two of the second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Barnes: I think we bowled quite well
Bowling coach Vincent Barnes welcomed a marked improvement in the Proteas’ performance with the ball on day one of the second Test against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Narrow-minded Nortje’s damaging debut
Anrich Nortje’s performance on day one of this week’s second Test in Pune is, unfortunately, indicative of the Proteas’ muddled thinking and game plans in India.
India defy being rattled by Rabada
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, at least, was set apart from the Proteas’ familiar struggles with the ball on day one of the second Test against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday.
Rabada gets rid of Pujara before tea
The Proteas’ familiar struggles with the ball, despite the presence of fast bowler Anrich Nortje, continued at tea on day one of the second Test against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday.
One breakthrough before lunch for SA
India climbed to 77-1 at lunch on day one of the second Test against the Proteas at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday.
Nortje replaces Piedt as Proteas bowl first
India captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first on day one of the second Test against the Proteas at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday.
Pace the order of the day
The Proteas should consider a return to their seam strength for the second Test match against India in Pune on Thursday, writes PHILASANDE SIXABA.
Steyn: I wouldn’t drop Warner at all
Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn has backed Australia batsman David Warner to regain form in Test cricket.
