
Bosch, Jansen put Proteas on top
Debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81* and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion.
Debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81* and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion.
Corbin Bosch scored 81* to give South Africa the edge against Pakistan in Centurion.
Zimbabwe and their veteran batsman Sean Williams created Test records on Friday against Afghanistan.
Steve Smith’s 140 and Australia’s pace attack put them in the driving seat on Friday.
Dane Paterson took five wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against the Proteas in Centurion.
Dane Paterson took five wickets as the bowlers dominated in Centurion.
Veteran middle-order batsman Sean Williams was unbeaten on 145 as Zimbabwe posted 363-4 against Afghanistan on the first day of the first Test in Bulawayo.
Australia’s top order dominated in front of more than 87,000 fans at the MCG before India hit back.
Australia’s top four all slammed 50 or better to take a firm grip on day one of the fourth Test against India, with fearless teenage opener Sam Konstas stealing the show.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma on Tuesday announced an all-pace attack for the first Test against Pakistan starting in Centurion on Thursday.
India captain Rohit Sharma was coy Tuesday on how his team will line up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia.
India suffered a blow on Monday when pace bowler Mohammed Shami was ruled out of the final two matches of the five-match series against hosts Australia.
Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Bevon Jacobs earned a maiden call-up Monday for their T20 series against Sri Lanka.
Host nation Pakistan has chosen Dubai as a neutral venue for next year’s Champions Trophy after India refused to travel to its neighbour for the tournament.
Pakistan beat the Proteas by 36 runs (DLS method) at the Wanderers to win the series 3-0.