Proteas rebuild after double strike
The Proteas lost two quick wickets as they battled to 79 for two at lunch on the first day of the third Test against Sri Lanka, at the Wanderers.
Proteas to bat, bring in Olivier
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat, introducing Duanne Olivier to Sri Lanka in the third Test, at the Wanderers.
Amla: the last centurion?
Captain Faf du Plessis believes that Hashim Amla could be the last player to reach 100 Tests for the Proteas.
Third Test: 5 talking points
Mark Salter offers five points of discussion ahead of the third and final Test, at the Wanderers.
Hashim Amla: 5 great innings
In 99 Tests, Hashim Amla has scored 7 665 runs. The greatest of those were the 311* he ran up against England at the Oval in the first Test of the 2012 tour.
Proteas wait on bowling lines
The Proteas will wait until the last minute before deciding whether to use a spinner on what should be a lively Wanderers wicket for the third Test against Sri Lanka.
CSA urged to block talent drain
Cricket South Africa has been advised to formulate a strategy to minimise or stop the loss of ‘’players of national interest’’.
Behardien to captain SA; six new caps
Farhaan Behardien has been appointed captain of the Proteas for the first two matches in the T20 series against Sri Lanka.
Pietersen leads praise of Hash
Kevin Pietersen led a chorus of praise for Hashim Amla ahead of his 100th Test, describing him as the team’s calming influence.
Wiese eyes Sussex Kolpak deal
Titans allrounder David Wiese is SA’s latest player linked to a Kolpak deal, with Sussex aiming to snap him up.
Kolpak moves are unstoppable
If Kyle Abbott had announced his decision to take a Kolpak contract one year ago, I suspect the news would have been met with an indifferent shrug.
CSA dismiss Abbott, Rossouw
Cricket South Africa have expressed bitter disappointment in the decision by Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw to take Kolpak contracts, saying they had invested much time and money in the two players.
Kyle Abbott quits Proteas
Kyle Abbott has decided to take a Kolpak contract with Hampshire and will leave the Proteas immediately.
Proteas beat Sri Lanka by 282
The Sri Lankan resistance lasted just 22 overs on day four as they were bowled out by the Proteas for 224, losing the second Test by 282 runs at Newlands.
Proteas seek an early end
The Proteas bowlers will be eyeing a day off on Friday and intend wrapping up the Sri Lankan innings in quick order on day four of the second Test at Newlands.
