Return date set for Philander
Vernon Philander will return for Sussex on 21 May, if all goes well with his rehabilitation.
Vernon Philander will return for Sussex on 21 May, if all goes well with his rehabilitation.
South Africa’s top-order has failed miserably in New Zealand.
South Africa were 80-5 and trailed by 95 runs at stumps on day four of the series-deciding Test in Hamilton.
Colin de Grandhomme blasted 57 as New Zealand finished their first innings with a 175-run lead at tea on day four in Hamilton.
Kane Williamson finished on 176 as New Zealand crept to an 83-run lead at lunch on day four in Hamilton.
New Zealand have to show more urgency on day four if they’re to avoid drawing the third Test and losing the series.
South Africa still have a bit of work to do before they can crack open the beers to celebrate a Test series victory in New Zealand. The Proteas are 1-0 up in the three-match series and with two days to go in Hamilton, a draw seems the most obvious result. The bookies agree, with 4-10 being offered for that eventuality,… Read more →
Quinton de Kock showed why he should not be moved up the Proteas’ batting order.
New Zealand were 67-0 and trailed by 247 runs at stumps on day two in Hamilton.
The Proteas were 258-8 at tea on day two of the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.
Quinton de Kock hit an unbeaten 66 to steer South Africa to 243-7 at lunch on day two in Hamilton.
The Proteas can strengthen their position in the match and series with a determined batting performance on day two in Hamilton.
The Proteas selectors have created a problem for themselves by replacing Stephen Cook with Theunis de Bruyn at the top.
Heinrich Klaasen will receive his debut if Quinton de Kock is ruled out, but should there be more than one change in the Proteas team to replace his quality?
Faf du Plessis has revealed that two or three spinners will be a part of the Proteas’ thinking going into the final Test in Hamilton.