Late change to Proteas squad
Dolphins seamer Ottniel Baartman has been ruled out of the Proteas Test squad to tour Pakistan and replaced by the Warriors’ Marco Jansen.
Dolphins seamer Ottniel Baartman has been ruled out of the Proteas Test squad to tour Pakistan and replaced by the Warriors’ Marco Jansen.
Marnus Labuschange’s century was the highlight for the hosts, while India’s rookie bowling attack took up the fight to Australia on day one of the fourth Test in Brisbane.
England established their dominance on day two of their Test against Sri Lanka thanks to a Joe Root century.
Marnus Labuschagne scored a century that helped Australia take control of the fourth and final Test of the series against India in Brisbane.
Sri Lanka’s troubles continued when they were dismissed for only 135 on day one of the opening Test match against England in Galle on Thursday.
Steve Smith has replaced Virat Kohli at No 2 in the Test batting rankings, while elsewhere South Africans don’t feature prominently.
Australia captain Tim Paine has apologised for his sledging behaviour during the third Test against India, which ended in a draw on Monday.
The Proteas will face a stern challenge when they take on Pakistan in two Test matches, starting at the end of the month. ANDRE HUISAMEN selects four players crucial to the Proteas’ quest for success.
India claimed a famous draw as Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin defied Australia’s bowlers for the entire final session, after Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara laid the platform earlier in the day.
Steve Smith has come under fire for seemingly attempting to remove the guard marks of India batsman Rishabh Pant after the tea break.
Tim Paine and Ravi Ashwin had a heated exchange during the Sydney Test match that ended in the wicketkeeper accusing the spinner of being disliked by his teammates.
The final Test of the series between Australia and India will take place at the Gabba in Brisbane after Covid-19 concerns were eased.
India, led by a sensational innings from Rishabh Pant, stood firm for the entirety of the final day to secure a draw with Australia in Sydney.
Cricket has moved on from symbolic support of anti-racism movements, while racists have shown no lack of appetite to abuse non-white players, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Ravi Ashwin says India players have experienced racial abuse in their current Test match against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.