Ngidi debuts as Proteas bat

South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test against India at Centurion.

Wessels: India must take the blows

Kepler Wessels says India will need to change their approach to the South African fast bowling attack and be prepared to take the blows if they want a better batting display.

Rabada aims for opening role

World No 1 Test bowler Kagiso Rabada is working on improving his action to make himself an opening bowler.

Proteas batsmen must embrace trial by fire

The Proteas’ top-order batsmen must follow AB de Villiers’ lead and take the fight to the India bowlers at Centurion.

Aggression key to SA success

South Africa showed character and class in recording an emphatic first Test victory at Newlands.

Philander: I wanted to contribute

Vernon Philander stood up when it counted to secure his best Test figures and finally close down India.

Proteas poised to take control

The Proteas must be favourites to dismiss India on day two and take a substantial lead into their second innings. 

Superb advert for Test cricket

South Africa stood toe to toe with India and should win by knockout at Newlands.

Newlands remains an enigma

It’s often said tongue-in-cheek, but the toss at Newlands on Friday could be a good one to lose.

Faf back, De Kock fit

Proteas coach Ottis Gibson has a full-strength team to choose from, with Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock fit for the Newlands Test against India. 

Morkel ousts Steyn from top 10

Morne Morkel’s five-for against Zimbabwe lifted him into the top 10 of the ICC Test bowlers’ rankings.

India work on pace plans

India are preparing for every bowling scenario in their bid to beat South Africa in a three-Test series starting at Newlands on 5 January.

Morkel: Fitness the key

Morne Morkel has pinpointed fitness as the key to beating India in the forthcoming series, starting at Newlands on 5 January.

Day-night Test leaves bittersweet taste

South Africa’s Test victory taught us nothing we didn’t already know about day-night pink ball cricket, writes GARY LEMKE.

Potent Proteas destroy Zimbabwe

The Proteas bowlers combined to claim 16 wickets on day two and beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 120 runs at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.