Keep calm, carry on with Faf
The calls to drop Proteas captain Faf du Plessis are far-fetched and more leeway should be given as he tries to lead the team to a series win, writes PHILASANDE SIXABA.
Proteas' Test record at St George's Park
The Proteas boast a positive Test record at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth and will hope to keep that intact when they take on England in the third Test. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at the numbers ahead of Thursday’s start.
Anderson, Broad hatched Faf plan
Stuart Broad and James Anderson conspired to ensure that there would be no Faf du Plessis heroics with South Africa looking to drive home the advantage in the first innings of the Newlands Test.
Revealed: Why Broad, Stokes argued
England fast bowler Stuart Broad has shared the reasons behind the on-field argument with star all-rounder Ben Stokes during the Boxing Day Test.
Archer abuser handed ban
An Auckland man has been banned from attending cricket in New Zealand for two years after admitting he abused England fast bowler Jofra Archer.
Harris: Maharaj can be 10-20% better
Bowling consultant Paul Harris has implored the Proteas batsmen to afford spinner Keshav Maharaj a big first-innings total to work with during this week’s third Test against England at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
Malan: It felt like a video game
Proteas opening batsman Pieter Malan has likened his Test debut last week to a video game and spoke glowingly of his first taste of cricket at the highest level.
Highlights: England secure victory in second Test
After offering much resistance on day five, the Proteas were dismissed for 248 in the second innings as England won the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town by 189 runs.
Proteas resist England’s push for victory
The Proteas have moved to 225-5 at tea time on the final day of the second Test at Newlands as England continue their fight for the final wickets to win the match.
Watch: Zondeki on his famous Test debut
Former Proteas fast bowler Monde Zondeki talks about his Test debut for the Proteas during the 2003 tour of England.
Unorthodox Sibley shows the way
The Proteas’ batting unit has struggled to score more than 300 runs in recent times, but they will need to dig deep when it’s their turn to bat, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
England poised for big total
England will head into the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands in complete control after gaining a healthy lead with the bat, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN at Newlands.
Rassie: We didn't capitalise on opportunity
Proteas batsman, Rassie van der Dussen, has commented on the team’s batting display of Saturday, which saw South Africa finish the day on 215-8.
Elgar: I could've gone massive
Dean Elgar was left to rue poor execution as he got out when set and ready to score big during South Africa’s first innings. He gave his thoughts on Day two of the second Test.
Pollock: England on top
England’s turnaround in the third session have put them in the better position as the second Test moves into day three, according to Shaun Pollock.
