Burns defies Proteas' push for victory
England moved to 121-1 – and within 255 runs of victory – at the close of play on day three of the first Test against the Proteas at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
No breakthrough for Proteas before tea
England’s second innings reached 24-0 at tea on day three of the first Test against the Proteas at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.
Proteas' lead reaches 300
The Proteas’ second-innings tally moved to 197-7 – for a lead of 300 – at lunch on day three of the first Test against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.
Umpires got Archer call wrong
The light was already fading at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday when Jofra Archer’s knuckleball slipped from his grasp, writes Daniel Gallan at Centurion.
Markram ruled out of England series
Opening batsman Aiden Markram has been sidelined for the remainder of the Proteas’ Test series against England due to a finger injury.
Pretorius a huge asset for Test XI
Dwaine Pretorius is not the most fashionable cricketer the Proteas have ever picked, but he could just be the player Mark Boucher’s team needs to tip the scales in their favour.
Proteas peeved by Archer beamers
Proteas seamer Vernon Philander has implored umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney to ‘stand your ground’ and withdraw England fast bowler Jofra Archer from the attack on day three of the ongoing Test series opener at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Watch: Denly addresses the media
Check out batsman Joe Denly talking to the media after day two of England’s first Test against the Proteas at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Watch: Philander chats to the media
Here’s how Seamer Vernon Philander interacted with the media after day two of the Proteas’ first Test against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Smith addresses transformation criticism
Cricket South Africa interim director of cricket Graeme Smith has reiterated committed to transformation after being criticised by the Black African Cricket Clubs.
Philander confirms Kolpak contract
Proteas seamer Vernon Philander has confirmed signing a Kolpak contract with Somerset in English county cricket.
Ball wins one-sided contest
The celebration of a wicket in cricket, much like a goal in football or a try in rugby, has in the past been described as orgasmic. It is the sudden release of emotion after sustained pressure and tension. This is why every dismissal features on a highlights reel, but only a handful of boundaries are included. It is the rarity… Read more →
Friday's 15 wickets leave Proteas on top
The Proteas’ second-innings lead grew to 175 at the close of play on day two of the first Test against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Pretorius transforms SA cricket
Two years ago, Kyle Abbott quit the Proteas in favour of a Kolpak contract. Two years later, Duanne Olivier did the same.
Nortje, Pretorius rattle England before tea
England slipped to 157-6 at tea on day two of the first Test against the Proteas at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.
