SA vs Eng: Talking points (Day 2)
JON CARDINELLI reflects on the big moments that shaped day two of the first Test at Kingsmead.
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Bowlers give England edge
South Africa were 137-4 and trail England by 166 runs at stumps on day two at Kingsmead.
Broad burst rocks SA
South Africa are 55-2 at tea after losing Stiaan van Zyl and Hashim Amla early in their innings.
Morkel sparks England collapse
A fired-up Morné Morkel took four wickets in the first session on day two to reduce England to 303 all out.
England on top in Durban
Nick Compton and James Taylor’s 125-run partnership boosted England to 179-4 at the close of day one of the first Test.
SA vs Eng: Talking Points (Day 1)
JON CARDINELLI reflects on the big moments that shaped day one of the first Test at Kingsmead.
Compton, Taylor lead fightback
Nick Compton and James Taylor have steered England to 121-3 at tea on day one of the first Test in Durban.
Rain mars first session
England were 12-1 when rain stopped play and brought an end to the first session of the Test against South Africa in Durban.
Proteas: 5 talking points
JON CARDINELLI examines the hosts ahead of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
Battling for balance
Two years on, and the Proteas’ Test side is still struggling to fill the void left by Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis. JON CARDNELLI reports.
Steyn’s fitness is key
South Africa’s plan to intimidate and destroy England’s batsmen will hinge on the fitness of Dale Steyn.
Back to square one
The decision to reinstate AB de Villiers at wicketkeeper highlights the Proteas’ desperation and lack of progress.
SA brought down to earth
The loss in Dehli completed a disastrous and ultimately humbling Test series for the Proteas.
No progress without honesty
The Proteas must look inward for answers after losing a Test series to India in disappointing fashion.
Hashim Amla’s greatest test
The Proteas need Hashim Amla to fire as a leader and batsman if they are to win the next two Tests in India.
