Batting with intent, not just slogging

Besides an obvious lack of form and a loss of confidence, the Proteas’ batting lacks the intent and intensity required to put an international bowling attack under pressure, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Watch: Maharaj on Proteas' defeat

Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj spoke to Mark Nicholas following the conclusion of the third Test against England in Port Elizabeth on Monday.

Highlights: England take unassailable series lead

England have taken a 2-1 lead in the four-match series after beating South Africa by an innings and 53 runs on Monday to clinch the third Test in Port Elizabeth.

Magala earmarked for Proteas

Fast bowler Sisanda Magala is the only player uncapped at international level among the four placed in a high-performance fitness and conditioning camp in Pretoria this week.

Du Plessis: It would make it worse if I say I'm out

Faf du Plessis has worn many faces over his long Proteas career. We saw the stern look of resistance when he batted for an eternity to save Tests in Australia and against India, writes DANIEL GALLAN.

St George's Park defeat one of the heaviest

The 10th-wicket partnership at St George’s Park between tailenders Keshav Maharaj and Dane Paterson helped keep the loss out of the top three in terms of heaviest Test defeats at home since readmission.

Maharaj smacks Root into history books

Keshav Maharaj’s late cameo prevented Joe Root from picking up a five-wicket haul and also sent the English captain into the wrong section of the history books.

Playing selector: Starting XI for Wanderers

Ahead of Friday’s final Test at the Wanderers, the SA Cricket Magazine staff and contributors pick the Proteas starting XI they’d like to see start the match.

Player ratings: Look away now, Proteas

The Proteas’ struggles with bat and ball continued in Port Elizabeth as they slumped to an innings and 53-run defeat before lunch on day five of the third Test. WADE PRETORIUS rates the players.

Faf firm on future plans

Under-fire Proteas captain Faf du Plessis padded away talk of an earlier than expected retirement from the national team on Monday.

Innings defeat for SA despite tail-end entertainment

The Proteas sunk to an innings and 53-run defeat before lunch on day five of the third Test against England at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.

Fans wait on Broad, Bess demerit points

Will Stuart Broad and Dom Bess be punished with demerit points by the ICC following their actions in the third Test in Port Elizabeth? South Africans fans are waiting patiently to find out …

Rabada issue: Nasser vs Holding

Nasser Hussain and Michael Holding let their emotions boil when discussing the validity of Kagiso Rabada’s demerit point for his celebration of Joe Root’s wicket.

Nasser questions Root's 'enforcer' use

Mark Wood’s return to the England lineup has boosted the attack but the pace bowler’s usage is a cause for concern, says Nasser Hussain.

Is time up for Faf?

Could the career of captain Faf du Plessis be coming to an abrupt halt as the Proteas went 2-1 down to England in Port Elizabeth, asks ANDRE HUISAMEN.