Smith, Khawaja grind down Proteas

Steven Smith claimed his 30th Test century on Thursday as Usman Khawaja and Australia piled on the misery for the beleaguered Proteas in the third Sydney Test.

Watch: We all thought it was out – Nortje

Anrich Nortje on Simon Harmer’s catch that was controversially ruled not out by the third umpire, and bowling with the new ball.

Highlights: Australia vs Proteas (3rd Test, Day 1)

Anrich Nortje took two wickets on a rain-hit day in Sydney.

Nortje strikes twice for Proteas on rain-hit day

Proteas strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne to prise Australia’s grip on the third Test in Sydney.

Watch: Controversial call at SCG

The Proteas were left fuming when they had Marnus Labuschagne caught at first slip for 70, only for the third umpire to overrule the umpires’ soft signal of out.

Bad light, rain halts Australian charge

Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja both scored composed fifties to put Australia in a commanding position in the third Test against South Africa in Sydney.

LIVE: Australia vs Proteas (3rd Test)

Get live text commentary and score updates from the SCG.

Elgar: There’s plenty to play for

Proteas captain Dean Elgar insists his team won’t lack motivation heading into the third Test against Australia in Sydney, which starts on Wednesday.

Watch: Proteas ponder playing two spinners

Dean Elgar on why he favours a 6-5 batsman-bowler split, the possibility of playing two spinners in Sydney, and who could replace Theunis de Bruyn.

Jansen: Proteas have skills to succeed

Marco Jansen says the Proteas need to recognise and capitalise on the moments that matter if they are to bounce back against Australia in Sydney.

Watch: Proteas must make mental shift – Jansen

Marco Jansen on his all-rounder ambitions, being nominated for an ICC award, and the third Test against Australia in Sydney.

'SA's become a second-rate Test nation'

Former Proteas pace bowler Craig Matthews says South Africa has to reduce the gulf between its first-class cricket and Test cricket.

SA cricketers 'worried' about state of game

South Africa’s professional cricketers have instructed their players’ union to carry out a review of local cricket.

Proteas trio nominated for ICC awards

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award.

Bavuma: Proteas need big hundreds

Temba Bavuma admits he needs to convert his Test fifties into centuries.