Root hits fifty after early SA strikes

Joe Root raced to a 40-ball 50, despite the Proteas’ quick start toppling England’s openers as the hosts go to lunch on day two at 85-2.

Du Plessis again shows his worth

Faf du Plessis’ worth as a Test captain was amplified as South Africa showed character at Trent Bridge, writes GARY LEMKE.

Day two is moving day – De Kock

Quinton de Kock says the Proteas must use day two to build on their strong position of 309-6.

Philander puts SA on top

Vernon Philander’s well-paced half-century boosted the Proteas to 309-6 at stumps on day one at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Amla, De Kock take charge

Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock steered the Proteas to 179-2 at tea on day one of the Test at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.

England unchanged for Trent Bridge

Joe Root has announced that England will field the same side that thrashed the Proteas by 211 runs at Lord’s for the second Test at Trent Bridge.

Duminy dropped for second Test

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has confirmed that JP Duminy will not play in the second Test at Trent Bridge, while Duanne Olivier comes in for Kagiso Rabada.

Second Test: The Preview

Your essential guide to the second Test between England and South Africa, which starts at Trent Bridge on Friday.

We are focusing on basics – Morkel

Morne Morkel says the Proteas need to do the basics well and cut out the errors if they are to secure a series-leveling win at Trent Bridge.

Markram still in Test contention

Aiden Markram may yet make his Proteas debut during the England series, after it was decided that he’d remain with the squad.

Faf comments on KG ban

Faf du Plessis has stressed that Kagiso Rabada should not allow the ban to affect his fierce nature.

Faf hints at Duminy replacement

Faf du Plessis said that JP Duminy will be the first to understand if he gets dropped for the second Test against England at Trent Bridge.

We leaked over 200 runs — Elgar

Dean Elgar said that poor fielding cost the Proteas dearly and ultimately contributed to their crushing 211-run defeat to England on Sunday.

Proteas lashed at Lord's

England ripped through the Proteas batting order to win the first Test at Lord’s by 211 runs. JON CARDINELLI reports.

SA lose three in pursuit of 331

The Proteas were 25-3 in pursuit of a winning score of 331 at tea on day four at Lord’s. JON CARDINELLI reports.