Morkel blasts back

It is always a nervous time coming back from injury, but Morne Morkel returned with power and confidence, taking three Zimbabwe wickets in 25 balls to earn our Turbo Bowler award.

Markram, Morkel lift Proteas

Aiden Markram scored a century and Morné Morkel ripped through the Zimbabwe top order to put South Africa in charge after day one at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Markram leads SA charge

Aiden Markram scored his second Test century to boost South Africa to 251-4 at the dinner break on day one at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.

SA lose two after slow start

South Africa were 96-2 at tea on day one at St George’s Park, JON CARDINELLI reports.

De Villiers leads as SA bat

The Proteas have won the toss and decided to bat first in the inaugural four-day Test against Zimbabwe in Port Elizabeth.

Faf out; AB takes over

AB de Villiers will captain the Proteas in their day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Tuesday in Port Elizabeth, after Faf du Plessis was ruled out because of a viral infection.

Gibson faces selection dilemma

AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn have given Proteas coach Ottis Gibson selection dilemmas ahead of the day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting in Port Elizabeth on Boxing Day.

Zimbabwe handed a lesson

Zimbabwe were given a hint of the task ahead when a young SA Invitation side  beat then by five wickets under lights in Paarl.

Steyn sets off for Test camp

Proteas star Dale Steyn was not missed as the South African XI cut through the Zimbabweans in their day-night warm-up match in Paarl.

Two new caps in Zim squad

Zimbabwe have taken the opportunity to blood new talent in the one-off, four-day Test under lights against South Africa.

Rabada No 2 on Test ladder

Kagiso Rabada has risen one place, to No 2 on the Test bowlers rankings.

Steyn tested for Test return

Dale Steyn has been selected for the SA Invitation team to play Zimbabwe from 20-22 December; his first extended match since November last year.

India opt for pace in SA

India’s concern over fast, seaming pitches in South Africa has prompted a call-up for rookie Jasprit Bumrah, who has not played first-class cricket for almost a year.

De Villiers wants Test return

AB de Villiers has set his sights on a Test return as he prepares to take part in a three-day match for the South African Invitation XI against Zimbabwe.  

Steyn focuses on fitness

Dale Steyn is returning to the Cape to work on reaching a fitness level that will see him through a Test match.