AB: I'm in the form of my life
AB de Villiers, who came in for much criticism when he took a sabbatical from Test cricket last year, now feels he is in the form of his life.
AB de Villiers, who came in for much criticism when he took a sabbatical from Test cricket last year, now feels he is in the form of his life.
It was not only Lungi Ngidi’s performance that impressed captain Faf du Plessis, but rather the maturity the young bowler showed in his first Test.
The fat lady has cleared her throat and now we’re just waiting to hear her sing in the second Test at Centurion.
South Africa are in the box seat heading into day three on what is a slow pitch at Centurion, where batting last will be tough.
Aiden Markram, cruelly deprived of a deserved hundred in the second Test against India at Centurion, says ‘it was another lesson learned’.
South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test against India at Centurion.
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.
World No 1 Test bowler Kagiso Rabada is working on improving his action to make himself an opening bowler.
The Proteas’ top-order batsmen must follow AB de Villiers’ lead and take the fight to the India bowlers at Centurion.
South Africa showed character and class in recording an emphatic first Test victory at Newlands.
Vernon Philander stood up when it counted to secure his best Test figures and finally close down India.
The Proteas must be favourites to dismiss India on day two and take a substantial lead into their second innings.
South Africa stood toe to toe with India and should win by knockout at Newlands.
It’s often said tongue-in-cheek, but the toss at Newlands on Friday could be a good one to lose.
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.