Maharaj senses opportunity
Given the type of wicket at St George’s, Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj senses there is an opportunity to be grabbed in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Given the type of wicket at St George’s, Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj senses there is an opportunity to be grabbed in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
The Proteas pace attack is preparing for a tough few sessions out in the middle in the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Boxing Day.
South Africa are looking to the elements and the groundsman at St George’s Park to get their Test series off to a good start against Sri Lanka on Boxing Day.
Faf du Plessis’ appeal against his conviction for ball-tampering, and the fine of 100 per cent of his match fee, has been dismissed.
Faf du Plessis, the Proteas’ new captain, believes his side have a great depth which overcomes the loss of big-name players.
Convenor of selectors Linda Zondi has expressed his views on transformation saying that his selection choices will not be based on colour.
Sri Lanka coach, Graham Ford, warned his side of the ‘huge challenge’ that lies ahead on their tour of South Africa.
The Proteas will do battle with the Springboks next Thursday in their Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup match.
Vernon Philander remains unsure about the pink ball after the Proteas were beaten by Australia in Adelaide.
An early collapse by the Proteas left Australia with an undemanding target of 127 to wrap up the day-night Test in Adelaide by seven wickets.
The Proteas resistance lasted just 16 overs as they were bowled out for 250 in the first session of the fourth day at Adelaide.
The Proteas will have to take heart their performance in Adelaide four years ago if they are to save the third Test against Australia.
Quinton de Kock and Stephen Cook will need to fight hard on day four as they look to take control in Adelaide on Sunday.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has officially launched an appeal against the ruling that he was guilty of ball-tampering.
Given all the off-field distractions over the past week, Proteas captain Faf du Plessis ranks his hundred on day one at Adelaide as the best of his six.