Pitch imperfect but stop the excuses

The Newlands wicket exposed many Proteas batsmen as lacking adequate technique and temperament for a dogfight. This is Test cricket. It’s meant to be hard, writes RYAN VREDE.

India crush Proteas to level series

India beat South Africa by seven wickets despite a stunning century by Aiden Markram on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Thursday to level the series.

India set small target after Markram century

Aiden Markram hit a thrilling century for South Africa but India moved closer to a series-levelling win on the second morning of the Test at Newlands.

Something wrong with Newlands pitch – Prince

Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince says “there’s something wrong” at Newlands after an extraordinary 23 wickets fell on the first day of the second Test against India.

Advantage India after crazy day

India hold a good chance of levelling the series with South Africa after 23 wickets fell on the first day of the second and final Test at Newlands.

India collapse gives Proteas hope

India lost their last six wickets for no runs in 11 balls as wickets tumbled on the first day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands.

Proteas left reeling after Siraj barrage

Mohammed Siraj engineered an extraordinary South African batting collapse as the hosts were bowled out for 55 before lunch on the first day of the second Test at Newlands.

RECAP: Proteas vs India (2nd Test)

Get live text commentary and score updates from the first Test at Newlands.

Elgar saddened by decline of Test cricket in SA

Dean Elgar says he is “sad” South Africa will be sending a weakened team to play two Test matches in New Zealand in March.

Proteas target series win at Newlands

Dean Elgar will bid to bring the curtain down on his Test career by captaining the Proteas to victory in the second and final Test against India.

Bedingham put Proteas before SA20

David Bedingham says a call from Proteas coach Shukri Conrad persuaded him to make himself available for the Test team rather than seek a place in the SA20.

Waugh: SA don’t care about Test cricket

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh says New Zealand shouldn’t bother playing a Test series against a depleted Proteas team in February.

Warner retires from ODI cricket

Dynamic Australian opener David Warner called time Monday on ODI cricket ahead of his farewell Test against Pakistan this week.

Brand to captain depleted Proteas

Northerns Titans batsman Neil Brand will captain the Proteas on their two-match Test tour of New Zealand next month.

A bright new dawn and an age-old question

Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad was rewarded for an investment in new blood. But discarding Dean Elgar represents a huge risk, writes RYAN VREDE.