The pitch debate

Twitter reaction to the conditions in Nagpur where 20 wickets fell before lunch on day two.

Knights secure first Slam win

An opening partnership of 90 between Reeza Hendricks and Rilee Rossouw gave the Knights the foundation for a 29-run win over the Highveld Lions in Potchefstroom on Wednesday night.

Harmer defends Nagpur pitch

Simon Harmer defended the wicket in Nagpur after the first day’s play as it looks unlikely that the third Test will last five days.

‘Proteas need a lead’

A first-innings lead will be crucial if South Africa want to stay in the third Test against India.

India fall for 215

Morne Morkel and Simon Harmer took seven wickets between them to bowl India out for 215 on the first day of the third Test in Nagpur. Hashim Amla will be relatively happy with the performance of his bowlers. Morkel (3-35) left the field after the first ball of his 17th over, but according to journalists at the ground it’s nothing serious…. Read more →

Elgar, Morkel strike early

South Africa managed to take two wickets in the opening session of the third Test as India went to lunch on 85-2 in Nagpur.

Toyana asks for bigger effort

Lions coach Geoff Toyana believes his side’s Ram Slam T20 match against the Knights on Wednesday will define their campaign.

India win toss and bat

South Africa have picked two specialist spinners for the third Test against India after Dale Steyn failed to recover in time from a groin injury.

Amla calls for big improvement

Hashim Amla says it’s time his side played like the No 1-ranked team they are when the third Test against India starts on Wednesday in Nagpur.

Cullinan calls for batting order reshuffle

Former Proteas batsman Daryll Cullinan wants to see AB de Villiers bat at No 3 and says if JP Duminy doesn’t score runs in the next two Tests his ‘career is over’.

Morkel ready to step up

It doesn’t happen often, but Morne Morkel will have to lead from the front if  Dale Steyn fails to recover for the third Test against India.

Test series: All the statistics

All the statistics ahead of the third Test at Nagpur, starting on 25 November. The first Test was won by India and the second ended in a draw after four days were lost to rain.

The shy fighter

While not the most naturally gifted player, Gary Kirsten will go down as one of the best openers in the history of South African cricket.

Five bowlers crucial for T20 success

South Africa must pick five match-winning bowlers in their squad if they want to win the T20 World Cup in India next year.

A double ton to save his career

We celebrate Gary Kirsten’s 48th birthday on Monday by looking back on his then record-equaling 275 against England in Durban in 1999.