What the toss ... Faf's not the worst
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis’ wretched run out in the middle before match’s get underway is bad but still short of the South African record for most consecutive Test match tosses lost.
Watch: Maharaj reflects on day one of third Test
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj spoke to Supersport head of the start of play on day two of the third Test between South Africa and England at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
Bavuma elated with career best
Temba Bavuma was delighted with his impressive batting performance in the second innings of the Lions’ 4-Day Franchise Series clash with the Dolphins in Pietermaritzburg.
Maharaj vs Stokes battle can decide PE Test
While the Proteas executed their bowling plans excellently on day one of the Port Elizabeth Test, they need to wrap up the England innings quickly if they want to win this Test match. writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Proteas capitalise despite placid pitch
The Proteas limited England to 224-4 at the close of play on day one of the third Test at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.
Candidates to succeed Du Plessis - and why
Faf du Plessis remains the Proteas skipper, surviving a leadership clear-out that claimed most of the coaching staff, but his position is still under threat.
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.
