Markram leads Proteas fightback but Pakistan strike late

Aiden Markram scored 74, anchoring the innings as the Proteas wiped out a 158-run deficit, but the tourists lost three late wickets to leave them 29 runs ahead with just six wickets in hand.

Tea: Proteas steady as they chip away at lead

Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen ensured the Proteas stabilised affairs in the middle session of play against Pakistan in Karachi.

Lunch: Pakistan punish toothless Proteas

Pakistan added runs quickly in the morning session to get 158 ahead and put the Proteas under immense pressure.

Watch: Rabada takes 200th Test wicket

Kagiso Rabada became the third-fastest South African to reach 200 Test wickets when he clean bowled Hasan Ali early on the third day in Karachi.

Wade cut for South African tour

Matthew Wade has been dropped from Australia’s Test squad for the series against South Africa, while Travis Head earns another crack.

Proteas bowlers redeem miserable batting effort in Karachi

Inexplicable decisions caused a Proteas slump to 220 all out on the first day of the Test against Pakistan in Karachi, only for their bowlers to excel and put them in charge.

Tea: Proteas implode as Pakistan take control

The Proteas endured a nightmare middle session during which they lost four wickets for just 85 runs.

Lunch: Proteas stumble, then stabilise

The Proteas lost two wickets in the morning session but Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis set the innings on course once more.

Proteas' Test record against Pakistan

Ahead of Tuesday’s significant opening Test match between Pakistan and the Proteas in Karachi, ANDRE HUISAMEN unpacks the South Africans’ record against Pakistan in the longer format.

Spin in focus for Proteas

Proteas head coach Mark Boucher says the wicket in Karachi is likely to spin far more than it has historically, explaining that reverse swing may not be a factor.

The Proteas' most pressing questions

SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE looks at five key issues facing the Proteas as they prepare to battle Pakistan in a two-Test series.

Faf wary of Pakistan's spin threat

Faf du Plessis says the Proteas batters need a multi-dimensional skill set to negotiate the threat posed by Pakistan’s spinners.

Root steadies England's shaky ship

Sri Lanka scored 381 and then had England under pressure before Joe Root brought some stability to the innings in Galle.

India hand Proteas successful bowling blueprint

With the series against Australia all but confirmed, there are lessons to be learned for the Proteas from India’s bowling strategies against Steve Smith and co, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.

Matthews ton anchors Sri Lanka's day

Sri Lanka were 229-4 at stumps on the first day of the second Test against England after an Angelo Matthews century gave them a much-needed confidence boost.