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‘Proteas need a lead’

A first-innings lead will be crucial if South Africa want to stay in the third Test against India.

Batting holds key on day two

South Africa’s ability to stay in this match and the series lies firmly on the shoulders of their batting order after day one of the third Test against India in Nagpur.

Morne Morkel and Simon Harmer took seven wickets between them to bowl India out for 215 on the first day of the third Test in Nagpur. Hashim Amla will be relatively happy with the performance of his bowlers. Morkel (3-35) left the field after the first ball of his 17th over, but according to journalists at the ground it’s nothing serious…. Read more →

Elgar, Morkel strike early

South Africa managed to take two wickets in the opening session of the third Test as India went to lunch on 85-2 in Nagpur.

India win toss and bat

South Africa have picked two specialist spinners for the third Test against India after Dale Steyn failed to recover in time from a groin injury.

Amla calls for big improvement

Hashim Amla says it’s time his side played like the No 1-ranked team they are when the third Test against India starts on Wednesday in Nagpur.

Cullinan calls for batting order reshuffle

Former Proteas batsman Daryll Cullinan wants to see AB de Villiers bat at No 3 and says if JP Duminy doesn’t score runs in the next two Tests his ‘career is over’.

India vs SA: 5 talking points

Runs, poor form and fitness issues are at the forefront as South Africa aim to get back into the series in Nagpur.

Morkel ready to step up

It doesn’t happen often, but Morne Morkel will have to lead from the front if Dale Steyn fails to recover for the third Test against India.

Test series: All the statistics

All the statistics ahead of the third Test at Nagpur, starting on 25 November. The first Test was won by India and the second ended in a draw after four days were lost to rain.