Highlights: Proteas in control against Windies
Quinton de Kock’s great innings and the Proteas bowlers’ domination will see South Africa take a massive lead into day three against the West Indies.
South Africa eye Test sweep over West Indies
West Indies’ vulnerable batting was again exploited by South Africa with the home side routed for 149 in reply to the Proteas’ first innings total of 298 at stumps on the second day of the second Test on Saturday.
De Kock and bowlers give Proteas control
The West Indies were 54-4 at tea on day two as South Africa took control of the second Test on Saturday.
Kohli keeps New Zealand at bay in World Test final
India captain Virat Kohli held firm in the face of accurate New Zealand pace bowling as the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton eventually got going on Saturday.
Elgar, De Kock edge Proteas into solid position
Half-centuries by Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock spearheaded the Proteas’ fightback as they reached 218-5 at stumps on the first day of the second and final Test match against West Indies.
Verreynne falls just before tea, Elgar soldiers on
Dean Elgar and Kyle Verreynne steadied the Proteas’ first innings batting display before the latter fell just before tea to leave South Africa on 125-4 against the West Indies.
Kohli: Test final cannot decide world's best team
Virat Kohli has questioned whether the winners of the inaugural World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand can truly be considered the best international side.
West Indies recall Bravo, Gabriel for second Test
West Indies selectors responded to the embarrasment of a dismal innings defeat in the first Test by recalling fast bowler Shannon Gabriel and left-handed batsman Darren Bravo for the second Test against South Africa which starts at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Friday.
Lessons for Proteas in New Zealand's rise
New Zealand could be the Test world champions by Tuesday. They’ve completely transformed their cricket culture to get to this point. There are lessons for the Proteas in their rise, writes RYAN VREDE.
CSA completes independent directors appointments
Norman Arendse SC was appointed as the eighth independent director and Lawson Naidoo elected as chair of the audit, governance and risk committee when Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) annual general meeting was completed this past Saturday.
Warner among top Aussies not going on Tour
David Warner and Pat Cummins were among six top names to opt out of Australia’s white-ball tours of the West Indies and Bangladesh Wednesday, while Steve Smith will be missing injured.
India, New Zealand name squads for WTC final
New Zealand and India have announced their squads for the World Test Championship final, with Black Caps captain Kane Williamson included after recovering from injury.
Is a one-off World Test Championship match all that bad?
It feels fitting that in a format which rewards exceptionally high levels of temperament and talent, a one-off Test decides the champions of the world, writes RYAN VREDE.
Watch: Celebrating the genius of Anrich Nortje
Ryan Vrede thinks Anrich Nortje is the Proteas’ most important Test bowler. He may not finish among the greats statistically, but his impact will be immense.
ICC sticks with percentage of points won in WTC
The ICC has announced that percentage of points won will decide the next World Test Championship finalists after the system was adopted for the Covid-19-hit inaugural event.
