Zondo: Proteas batsmen must get focused

Khaya Zondo believes the Proteas batsmen can improve in Melbourne.

Brisbane pitch below average – ICC

ICC elite match referee Ritchie Richardson has determined that the pitch used for the first Test between Australia and South Africa at the Gabba was not good enough.

Rabada: Proteas never go down without a fight

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada says the Proteas will “need to have belief” if they are to get back into the Test series against Australia.

Watch: Proteas in rebuilding phase – Rabada

Kagiso Rabada reflects on the Proteas’ first Test loss to Australia in Brisbane.

Watch: Elgar criticises Brisbane pitch

Proteas captain Dean Elgar says he asked the umpires if the Gabba wicket was unsafe.

Highlights: Australia vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 2)

Wickets continued to tumble in Brisbane as Australia secured victory within two days.

Rickelton begged to be picked by Proteas

Ryan Rickelton says he begged CSA convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang to pick him for the Proteas’ Test tour of Australia.

SA cricketers call for transformation 'honesty'

South African cricketers and role players have urged CSA convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang to be honest when a player is not selected because of transformation targets.

Watch: Cummins, Rabada talk cricket

Pat Cummins and Kagiso Rabada discuss the art of fast bowling, the ever-increasing international workload, and captaincy.

Australia vs Proteas (1st Test)

Get live text commentary and score updates from the Gabba in Brisbane.

Watch: 'It's a very good batting wicket'

Kyle Verreynne, who scored a counter-punching 64 for the Proteas, says the green Gabba wicket did not play as difficult as its colour suggested.

Highlights: Australia vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 1)

Fifteen wickets fell on an action-packed first day in Brisbane.

Aggressive Head puts Aussies in charge

Australia’s Travis Head smashed an unbeaten 78 from just 77 deliveries on the first day of the opening Test against South Africa at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Watch: Warner gets golden duck

Khaya Zondo took a stunning catch at short leg off Kagiso Rabada’s bowling as David Warner was dismissed first ball.

Proteas fold for 152 in Brisbane

South Africa were bowled out for 152 by Australia on the first day of the opening Test at the Gabba on Saturday.