Second Test: 5 talking points
Mark Salter offers five points of discussion ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, at Newlands.
Proteas 'watching the bowlers'
With a short turnaround between Tests and an increased workload, the Proteas management are acutely conscious of monitoring their bowlers, says coach Russell Domingo.
Abbott: 'It doesn't get better than this'
Kyle Abbott attributes the success of the Proteas to the feeling of well-being and achievement in national colours.
Bowlers saved us, says Du Plessis
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis believes his team are operating at only 80 per cent of capacity, and that they could have lost the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Abbott powers Proteas to victory
Kyle Abbott took two crucial wickets on day five to help South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 206 runs in the first Test at St George’s Park.
Proteas go for the kill
South Africa need five more wickets to win the first Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park.
Bangladesh Tests go country
Bloemfontein and Potchefstroom have been allocated the Test matches when Bangladesh tour in September and October.
SA well placed for win
Sri Lanka trailed South Africa by 248 runs with only five second-innings wickets in hand at the end of day four at St George’s Park.
Duminy sparks SA to life
Sri Lanka are 118-2 in pursuit of 488 at tea on day four of the first Test at St George’s Park.
SL survive after SA declare
Sri Lanka are 27-0 in pursuit of 488 at lunch on day four of the first Test at St George’s Park.
SA hold all the cards
The Proteas find themselves in a powerful position on day four of the first Test at St George’s Park.
Cook: We ran Sri Lanka dry
A change of tactics ran Sri Lanka off their feet on day three and set up the Proteas total of 351-5, says Stephen Cook.
Cook fires as SL fade
Stephen Cook scored 117 as South Africa stretched their lead to 432 at stumps on day three at St George’s Park.
Cook ton boosts lead to 302
Stephen Cook scored 108 not out to steer the Proteas to 221-2 at tea on day three at St George’s Park.
Proteas strengthen position
South Africa have a 120-run lead with 10 second innings wickets in hand at lunch on day three at St George’s Park.
