Olivier’s third five-for topples Pakistan

Duanne Olivier completed his third five-for of the series as Pakistan were skittled for 185 halfway through day two of the third Test at Wanderers.

Olivier ends circus first session

Duanne Olivier took two crucial wickets after six missed opportunities by the Proteas at the start of the first session on day two of the third Test against Pakistan.

Pendulum swings at Wanderers

The final session saw nine wickets fall for 53 runs as the Proteas were toppled for 262 before Vernon Philander’s double strike saw Pakistan end day one on 17-2 writes KHALID MOHIDIN. 

Hamza, De Bruyn take SA past 200

Zubayr Hamza and Theunis de Bruyn took the Proteas past the 200-run mark at the tea break on day one of the third Test against Pakistan.

Markram sets the tone for SA

Aiden Markram reached his fifth half-century as the Proteas scored 108-1 by lunch on day one of the third Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers.

Hamza debuts, Proteas bat first

Zubayr Hamza became the 100th capped post-isolation Protea as South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first in the third Test against Pakistan.

Uncovered: Zubayr Hamza (Episode 3)

Khalid Mohidin chatted to Zubayr Hamza in episode three of SACricketmag.com’s exclusive documentary series, Uncovered.

Van der Dussen in Proteas ODI squad

Lions batsman Rassie van der Dussen is the only uncapped player in the Proteas’ 14-man ODI squad for the first two ODIs against Pakistan.

Watch: In conversation with Gibbs

Watch HD Ackerman chat to Herschelle Gibbs about his 14-year career. 

Malan on standby to be 100th Protea

Pieter Malan could become the 100th post-isolation Protea if he is selected to replace opener Aiden Markram, who is still struggling with an injury, in the final Test against Pakistan. 

Bavuma possesses invaluable attributes

Temba Bavuma’s performances in the Test series against Pakistan prove why he is a crucial cog in the Proteas’ batting unit, writes KHALID MOHDIN. 

Gibson brushes off Arthur’s ‘strange’ pitch criticism

Ottis Gibson has described Mickey Arthur’s comments about South African pitches not being good enough for Test cricket as ‘strange’, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands. 

Gibson: SA pitches should favour Proteas

Ottis Gibson says that until the ICC asks for standardised pitches around the world, he expects home tracks to continue to favour the Proteas, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.

Faf: We never ask for ridiculous pitches

Faf du Plessis has insisted that he and Proteas coach Ottis Gibson have never asked for ‘ridiculous’ home pitches to be prepared, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.  

T20 the big change in Test cricket – Faf

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis has highlighted the influence of the T20 format on the drastic reduction of playing days in Test cricket, writes KHALID MOHIDIN at Newlands.