Bubble life takes toll on cricketers – Elgar

Proteas captain Dean Elgar says it’s difficult for professional cricketers to spend so much time away from home while staying in bio-secure environments.

Stokes says no ambition to be England captain

Ben Stokes has thrown his support behind under-pressure England captain Joe Root.

England look to salvage Ashes pride

A demoralised England have vowed to salvage some pride when their shambolic and Covid-hit #Ashes tour resumes in the fourth Test in Sydney on Wednesday.

Elgar: I very much respect De Kock's decision

Proteas captain Dean Elgar says he was “pretty shocked” by Quinton de Kock’s decision to retire from Test cricket but that the team must “get over it”.

Watch: Kyle comes in but will Proteas pick a spinner?

Proteas captain Dean Elgar looks ahead to the second Test against India at the Wanderers. #SAvIND

Boucher: De Kock retirement came as a shock

Mark Boucher says Quinton de Kock’s Test retirement is “sad” but backs the man who will replace him for the second Test against India at the Wanderers.

India eye historic Test series victory in SA

India captain Virat Kohli has every reason to be confident his team can seal a historic Test series win in South Africa when they face the hosts in the second Test at the Wanderers on Monday. #SAvIND

SA umpire set for Test debut after 15-year journey

Allahudien Paleker will become South Africa’s 57th Test umpire when he makes his debut at the Wanderers on Monday.

Joy inspires Bangladesh as New Zealand toil

An unbeaten 70 by Mahmudul Hasan Joy put Bangladesh in a strong position at stumps on day two of the first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui. #NZvBAN

Amla: Buvuma must bat higher for Proteas

Former Proteas batsman Hashim Amla says Temba Buvuma should be pushed up the order following the Test retirement of Quinton de Kock.

Proteas may be better off without loveless De Kock

Will the Proteas miss Quinton de Kock in Test cricket? It depends what version of him you’re talking about, writes RYAN VREDE.

Conway ton anchors New Zealand

Devon Conway continued his phenomenal rise in Test cricket, scoring 122 as New Zealand finished day one of the first Test against Bangladesh in a strong position at Mount Maunganui.

Kirsten keen to coach England Test team

Former Proteas coach Gary Kirsten has expressed interest in the England role as long as it does not involve coaching the white-ball teams too.

The pain continues for weak-minded Proteas

There is no shame in the Proteas losing to the World Test Championship finalists. It is the manner of the defeat that grates most. Serious intervention is needed, writes RYAN VREDE.

Australia's Head out of Sydney Test

Australia batsman Travis Head has been ruled out of next week’s fourth Ashes Test against England after testing positive for Covid-19.