Highlights: Pakistan vs Proteas (2nd Test, Day 1)

The Proteas picked up five wickets – and dropped five catches – in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Pakistan punish sloppy Proteas

Pakistan made the Proteas pay for poor catching to accumulate 259-5 on the opening day of the second and final Test in Rawalpindi.

Zimbabwe dominate Afghanistan

Brad Evans set a Zimbabwe bowling record as the hosts dominated the first day of a one-off Test against Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club.

Proteas to face triple Pakistan spin threat?

Pakistan could include a third spinner against the Proteas as the hosts try to sweep the series 2-0 in the second Test in Rawalpindi.

Rickelton: Proteas batsmen to find a way

Ryan Rickelton insists the Proteas were not “heavily outplayed” despite suffering a 93-run defeat to Pakistan in the first Test in Lahore.

Markram: There are ways to score runs here

Captain Aiden Markram says the Proteas “must find ways to be better” on Pakistan pitches after losing the first Test in Lahore.

Highlights: Pakistan vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 4)

Dewald Brevis’ run-a-ball 54 wasn’t enough for the Proteas, whose 10-match winning run ended in Lahore.

Noman stars as Pakistan take series lead

Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was South Africa’s chief tormentor as Pakistan won a gripping first Test by 93 runs in Lahore.

Australia worries, England bravado light Ashes fuse

Major doubts over Pat Cummins’ fitness and a void at the top of the Australian order has sparked bravado from England six weeks out from the Ashes.

RECAP: Pakistan vs Proteas (1st Test)

Follow the first Test between Pakistan and the Proteas in Lahore.

De Zorzi: A partnership on this wicket is gold

Tony de Zorzi says the Proteas will “give it our best” on day four of the first Test against Pakistan as they seek another 226 runs for victory.

Highlights: Pakistan vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 3)

Senuran Muthusamy completed an 11-wicket match haul as the Proteas were set 277 to win in Lahore.

Lahore Test finely poised after spinners wreak havoc

The first Test between Pakistan and the Proteas is set for a thrilling conclusion after rival spinners Noman Ali and Senuran Muthusamy wrought destruction on day three in Lahore.

Broad: Worst Aussie team since 2010

England bowling great Stuart Broad says Australia have their “worst” team since 2010 as a war of words intensifies ahead of the Ashes series.

Pakistan take lead despite De Zorzi century

Left-arm spinner Noman Ali finished with six wickets as Pakistan dismissed the Proteas for 269 in the first Test in Lahore after Tony de Zorzi’s gutsy century.