Morkel: Banging it in short was key
Fast bowler Morne Morkel was pleased a vehement decision to attack the West Indian batsman with short-pitched bowling reaped success on day four of the second Test at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
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Dolphins closing in
The Dolphins ripped out 14 wickets on a frenetic third day to move to the brink of a big victory over the Titans in their Sunfoil Series match at Kingsmead on Monday.
Rain rescues wobbly Windies
Imran Tahir and Morné Morkel ripped through the West Indies’ lower order to reduce the tourists to 275-9 on day four at St George’s Park.
‘Always hard in PE’
Watch Allan Donald, the Proteas bowling coach, talk about what work lies ahead at St George’s Park if South Africa were to win the second Test against the West Indies.
Play resumes after rain delay
The West Indies resumed their first innings on 147-2 after a lengthy rain delay on day four at St George’s Park.
Quotes of the Year: SA Cricket
South African cricketers had a lot to say – comical, quirky, sarcastic and more – in 2014.
Donald: Chanderpaul the target
Proteas bowling coach Allan Donald believes the wicket of Shivnarine Chanderpaul is key to the chances of his team snatching victory.
St George’s, Day 3: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day three of the Test at St George’s Park.
Runs flow in Paarl and Durban
Tons of runs and a tough day for bowlers on the second day of the latest Sunfoil Series matches, as the Cobras fight back against the Knights’ 570, while the Titans struggle in the face of the Dolphins’ 508
Windies rebuild after double strike
The West Indies were 147-2 in reply to South Africa’s 417-8 dec when bad light stopped play on day three at St George’s Park.
Fastest half-tons in Test cricket
Dale Steyn struck the joint fourth-fastest half-century in the history of Test cricket, against the West Indies on Sunday. Jacques Kallis also features on the illustrious list.
Morkel ends Windies resistance
The West Indies were 59-2 in reply to South Africa’s 417-8 dec at tea on day three at St George’s Park.
Steyn slams SA to 417
Dale Steyn’s quickfire 58 allowed the Proteas to declare at 417-8 shortly after lunch on day three at St George’s Park.
Proteas in race against time
South Africa will need to declare sooner rather than later on day three if they’re to get a result at St George’s Park.
Proteas need to move
The Proteas are going to have to speed up the gameplan if they are to win the second Test, says Faf du Plessis.
