Nortje happy to have character tested
Fast bowler Anrich Nortje enjoys working with the experienced Kagiso Rabada and Vernon Philander during the Proteas’ ongoing Test series against India.
Faf: A lot of questions that need answers
Captain Faf du Plessis was confronted by several inadequacies, as the Proteas suffered an innings and 137-run defeat by India on day four of the second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Sunday.
Bavuma: I don’t have the answers
Vice-captain Temba Bavuma lamented a poor display from the batsmen, after the Proteas collapsed to 275 all out in response to India’s 601-5 declared on day three of the second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday.
Barnes: I think we bowled quite well
Bowling coach Vincent Barnes welcomed a marked improvement in the Proteas’ performance with the ball on day one of the second Test against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Muthusamy comfortable with discomfort
Spinner Senuran Muthusamy is eager to keep adapting to typically subcontinental conditions, ahead of the Proteas’ second Test against India in Pune this week.
Faf reiterates Proteas’ resilience
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis is expecting the pitch for this week’s second Test against India in Pune to turn more than in last week’s series opener in Visakhapatnam.
Nkwe: I want the team to have courage
Interim team director Enoch Nkwe has implored the Proteas to be courageous and respond well in this week’s second Test against India in Pune, after Sunday’s heavy defeat in the series opener in Visakhapatnam.
Faf contemplates changes for second Test
Captain Faf du Plessis pondered the composition of the Proteas’ XI for this week’s second Test against India in Pune, after Sunday’s heavy 203-run defeat in the series opener in Visakhapatnam.
Elgar: My stamp on my innings
Opening batsman Dean Elgar savoured a superb century, as the Proteas proved dominant on day three of the first Test against India at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Friday.
Philander’s ‘Where’s Wally?’ moment
With the umpteenth boundary of India’s hefty first-innings total the ball jammed into the advertising cushioning on day two of the Proteas’ Test series opener at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
Ngidi, De Bruyn on Test kit names and numbers
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi and batsman Theunis de Bruyn talk about the Proteas’ new playing kit, which features names and numbers. These debuted in the recent Ashes series and will continue across other Test series.
Muthusamy on when spinners come into play
Debutant Senuran Muthusamy bowled just five overs on day one of the Proteas’ Test series opener against India in Visakhapatnam.
Faf welcomes ‘refreshing’ local knowledge
Captain Faf du Plessis has relished the insight and input of batting coach Amol Muzumdar ahead of the Proteas’ first Test against India in Visakhapatnam this week.
Maharaj to stay ‘under radar’
The in-form Keshav Maharaj is looking forward to shouldering plenty of responsibility during the Proteas’ Test series in India next month.
Philander eager to ‘give first punch’
All-rounder Vernon Philander welcomed solid preparation ahead of next week’s first Test, after the Proteas’ three-day fixture against the Indian Board President’s XI ended in a draw on Saturday.
