Comical ending to Proteas' pain
While the 3-0 series whitewash is certainly no laughing matter, there was a comical ending to the Proteas’ second innings in Ranchi.
Series report cards: 3 out of 10 for some
The good, the bad and the ugly after the Proteas sunk to a 3-0 Test series whitewash at the hands of India in Ranchi.
Proteas sink to series whitewash
India required a mere 12 deliveries to seal a convincing innings and 202-run victory over the Proteas early on day four of the third and final Test at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Tuesday.
Elgar concussion confirmed
Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar has been sidelined for the rest of October, after being felled by a short delivery from fast bowler Umesh Yadav on day three of the third and final Test against India.
'Klaasen best 12th man I've come across'
Wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen and all-rounder George Linde were given maiden Proteas Test caps by opening batsman Dean Elgar and spinner Dane Piedt, respectively, in Ranchi.
Hamza: Pressure from bowlers relentless
Batsman Zubayr Hamza has lamented a ‘very disappointing’ performance, after the Proteas fell to within two wickets of defeat on day three of the third and final Test against India in Ranchi.
Proteas lose 16 wickets in one day
The Proteas collapsed to within two wickets of a 3-0 series whitewash at the hands of India on the third day of the final Test in Ranchi on Monday.
Rudolph: Fish rots from the head down
Former Proteas batsman Jacques Rudolph blames the administration of cricket in South Africa for the ongoing troubles facing the national team.
Elgar felled by bouncer, undergoes tests
Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar has been sent for scans after being felled by a bouncer during day three of the third and final Test against India in Ranchi.
Disastrous start to follow-on for Proteas
The Proteas’ follow-on suffered a disappointing start, as opening batsman Quinton de Kock was bowled by seamer Umesh Yadav shortly before the tea break on day three of the third and final Test in Ranchi.
Hamza succeeds where Du Plessis failed
The Proteas lost captain Faf du Plessis early before middle-order duo Zubayr Hamza and Temba Bavuma combined for a steely partnership on day three of the third and final Test against India in Ranchi on Monday. A collapse followed, though.
Rabada, Steyn miss Hundred contracts
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada and several other Proteas stars were overlooked at Sunday’s player draft for The Hundred – the England and Wales Cricket Board’s new limited-overs tournament.
Tahir among SA stars chosen for Hundred
Proteas leg-spinner Imran Tahir will play for the Manchester Originals in next year’s The Hundred – the England and Wales Cricket Board’s new limited-overs tournament.
Smith questions 'quirky, pathetic' choice
Former captain Graeme Smith has labelled the decision to have vice-captain Temba Bavuma represent the Proteas at toss for the third and final Test against India in Ranchi ‘quirky and pathetic’.
Linde: Not the way we wanted it to go
Proteas spinner George Linde relished four key wickets on debut, despite India’s dominance on day two of the third and final Test in Ranchi on Sunday.
