De Kock, Philander make rankings gain

Quinton de Kock and Vernon Philander saw the benefits of their performances against England as they climbed the latest ICC Test match rankings.

Proteas’ rollercoaster year

The Proteas managed to finish 2019 on a welcome high after beating England by 107 runs. SACricketmag.co.za reflects on the ups and downs of the past year.

New year’s wishes for the Proteas

The Proteas will head into 2020 determined to recover from the problems of 2019.

Boucher back where he belongs

One match into his time in charge of the team he served with distinction, Mark Boucher knows that there’s still a mountain to climb to get the Proteas back to their rightful place in the game, writes DANIEL GALLAN.

Maharaj brings balance

Keshav Maharaj won’t dominate the headlines after the Proteas’ resounding victory over England, but his value should not be overlooked, writes DANIEL GALLAN.

‘We needed this confidence boost’

Hear what captains Faf du Plessis and Joe Root had to say after the Boxing Day Test, which the Proteas won comfortably.

Watch: Nortje’s revenge over Archer

Look back at Anrich Nortje’s dismissal of Jofra Archer as the Proteas cruised to a convincing victory over England in the first Test.

Faf: We don’t have a lot of superstars

Shorn of superstars, the Proteas beat England by 107 runs in the first of four Test matches as a result of the team’s overall strength, writes DANIEL GALLAN at Centurion.

Malan a must at Newlands

The injury to Aiden Markram and subsequent call-up of Keegan Petersen point to Cape Cobras stalwart Pieter Malan finally making his Test bow in the new year.

Pollock: Nortje a find for South Africa

The emergence of Anrich Nortje, particularly in the absence of Lungi Ngidi, was one of the reasons for South Africa’s victory over England, says Shaun Pollock in what he called a ‘quality performance’ from the Proteas.

Root downplays Archer’s arrows

England’s captain Joe Root does not believe that Jofra Archer’s back-to-back beamers to Anrich Nortje in the closing stages of day two of the first Test will leave a mark on the rest of the series, writes DANIEL GALLAN at Centurion.

Highlights: Proteas seal win

Highlights from day four of the first Test as South Africa completed a 107-run win over England at SuperSport Park.

SA U19 out to avoid series whitewash

Tough times don’t last but tough people do and South Africa under-19s head coach, Lawrence Mahatlane, believes his players will only learn from their difficult position as they prepare to face India under-19s in the third Youth One-Day International in East London on Monday. 

Player ratings: Proteas start well

The Proteas ensured a winning start to their new management regime and, in the process, their first non-defeat in six attempts as they beat England on Sunday. WADE PRETORIUS rates the players.

Nortje, Rabada lead SA to victory

The Proteas bowling unit led by Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje ensured the hosts romped to a 107-run victory as England slumped to 268 all out on day four of the first Test at Centurion, writes WADE PRETORIUS.