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Faf: Hashim is our rock at No 3

Captain Faf du Plessis has confirmed that batsman Hashim Amla will return to third position in the order for South Africa’s Test series opener against Pakistan, which gets under way in Centurion on Wednesday.

Steyn must stem emotions

Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says Dale Steyn will need to keep his emotions in check on the cusp of becoming South Africa’s most successful Test wicket-taker.

Pace the key against Pakistan - Elgar

Dean Elgar believes the pace and bounce at Centurion will hassle Pakistan as the players make their final preparations for the first Test on Boxing Day.

Stats: SA vs Pakistan, Centurion

SuperSport Park in Centurion will play host to the Boxing Day Test match for the first time in history, but it will be a known enemy that the Proteas will encounter when they face off against Pakistan for the 13th time on home soil.

Molefe a product of a growing spin pipeline

Kgaudise Molefe’s Khaya Majola Week campaign affirms South Africa’s strong spin-bowling production line, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Abbas out of Boxing Day Test

Pakistan have confirmed that their danger man, Mohammad Abbas, will miss out on the Boxing Day Test against the Proteas at Centurion, with Shadab Khan also on the injured list.

India drop openers

India have ditched their experienced opening pair and replaced them with two Test novices, while Peter Handscomb has been given the boot by the Australian selectors, as all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been recalled for the high-pressure Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Thunder take top spot in WBB

The Sydney Thunder moved to the top of the Women’s Big Bash League with a six-wicket win over the Hobart Hurricanes at Sydney on Monday, while the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder enjoyed comfortable wins in the men’s Big Bash.

Five fine fielding picks

The 4-Day Franchise Series match between the Warriors and the Cape Cobras at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth (won by the Cobras with 3.2 overs to spare) showcased some terrific fielding moments.

Steyn looks beyond Pollock record

Fast bowler Dale Steyn does not want to be limited to just surpassing former seamer Shaun Pollock’s record as South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket.