Hamza: Not sure if I’m playing or not
The uncapped Zubayr Hamza isn’t guaranteed a berth in South Africa’s XI for this week’s third and final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, but is prepared if afforded the chance.
Wanderers pitch is 'fine' for final Test
Central Gauteng Lions chief executive officer Greg Fredericks is ‘very happy with the preparation’ of the pitch for this week’s third and final Test between South Africa and Pakistan at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Elgar named Proteas stand-in captain
Dean Elgar will captain the Proteas in the final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers, while Pieter Malan will be on standby as an Aiden Markram replacement.
Mulder returns from injury
Proteas all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has returned from the ankle injury that sidelined him from competitive cricket for three months.
Hansie bookie back in the news
Bookmaker Sanjeev Chawla, who was implicated in a match-fixing scandal that also involved former South African captain Hansie Cronje, will likely be extradited to India this year.
Gibson: SA pitches should favour Proteas
Ottis Gibson says that until the ICC asks for standardised pitches around the world, he expects home tracks to continue to favour the Proteas, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.
SA captain: Bavuma, Markram, Elgar?
The Proteas require a stand-in skipper for this week’s third and final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, after full-time captain Faf du Plessis was suspended due to a slow over rate in the second match at Newlands in Cape Town. JONHENRY WILSON looks at the options – some more plausible than others.
Faf: We never ask for ridiculous pitches
Faf du Plessis has insisted that he and Proteas coach Ottis Gibson have never asked for ‘ridiculous’ home pitches to be prepared, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
T20 the big change in Test cricket – Faf
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis has highlighted the influence of the T20 format on the drastic reduction of playing days in Test cricket, writes KHALID MOHIDIN at Newlands.
Steyn level with Hadlee; can pass Broad, Herath, Dev
Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn has drawn level with New Zealand’s Richard Hadlee as Test cricket’s joint 10th highest wicket-taker.
Resilience key to Proteas dominance
Kagiso Rabada says resilience is the key to South Africa’s success as they close in on a seventh successive home series win.
WATCH: It's tricky but you can bat on it - Bavuma
Temba Bavuma chats with Robin Peterson, Ramiz Raja and Mark Nicholas as they look back at the day’s play and how the Newlands pitch played throughout the day.
WATCH: KP, Haysman talk batting
Kevin Pietersen and Mike Haysman discuss the mentality and finer nuances it takes to be a masterclass batsman in South African conditions.
Arthur: SA wickets aren't good enough
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur slated South African pitches in the post-match press conference after day two of the second Test at Newlands.
Three maybes for day two at Newlands
We look forward to three possibilities on day two of South Africa and Pakistan’s second Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.
