Malan 'never gave up on his dream'
Cape Cobras coach Ashwell Prince has paid a heartfelt tribute to Proteas debutant Pieter Malan for his perseverance in making it to the top.
Cape Cobras coach Ashwell Prince has paid a heartfelt tribute to Proteas debutant Pieter Malan for his perseverance in making it to the top.
England captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bat first on day one of the second Test against the Proteas at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.
Faf du Plessis has confirmed what we all knew already. Pieter Malan, the 30-year-old opening batter who has toiled in South African domestic cricket for 13 years, will make his international debut against England in the second Test at his home ground of Newlands.
Proteas seamer Vernon Philander is anticipating an emotional farewell at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.
Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has welcomed fast bowler Kagiso Rabada’s early positive impact on the Test series against England.
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen is looking forward to playing alongside possible debutant Pieter Malan during this week’s second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town.
Malibongwe Maketa has joined the South Africa under-19 squad, currently preparing for the ICC under-19 World Cup, as a high performance consultant.
Quinton de Kock and Vernon Philander saw the benefits of their performances against England as they climbed the latest ICC Test match rankings.
The Proteas managed to finish 2019 on a welcome high after beating England by 107 runs. SACricketmag.co.za reflects on the ups and downs of the past year.
The Proteas will head into 2020 determined to recover from the problems of 2019.
One match into his time in charge of the team he served with distinction, Mark Boucher knows that there’s still a mountain to climb to get the Proteas back to their rightful place in the game, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
Keshav Maharaj won’t dominate the headlines after the Proteas’ resounding victory over England, but his value should not be overlooked, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
Hear what captains Faf du Plessis and Joe Root had to say after the Boxing Day Test, which the Proteas won comfortably.
Look back at Anrich Nortje’s dismissal of Jofra Archer as the Proteas cruised to a convincing victory over England in the first Test.
Shorn of superstars, the Proteas beat England by 107 runs in the first of four Test matches as a result of the team’s overall strength, writes DANIEL GALLAN at Centurion.