Faf: Personal sledging from both sides

Faf du Plessis discusses the controversy in the first Test between Quinton de Kock and David Warner after the Proteas’ 118-run defeat against Australia.

Faf calls for ruthless tail-end bowling

Faf du Plessis says the Proteas bowlers must improve on their ruthlessness when bowling at Australia’s tail. 

De Kock the instigator, implies Smith

Steve Smith says Quinton de Kock crossed the line with personal comments which evoked an emotional response from David Warner. 

‘Seniors need clearer game plans’

Aiden Markram says game plans failed the senior batsmen on a wicket which lacked excessive lateral movement.

CSA ponder viability of Global League

The Cricket South Africa (CSA) board and members council met over the weekend and discussed the viability of a financially sustainable T20 Global League.  

Maketa after day three

Proteas assistant coach Malibongwe Maketa addresses the media after day three of the first Test against Australia in Durban. 

Bancroft: No early declaration

The Proteas could face a frustrating morning on day four as Cameron Bancroft confirmed that Australia will bat until they are all out. 

Lyon: We’re in a great position

Nathan Lyon reflects on becoming Australia’s sixth-highest all-time Test wicket-taker.  

Marsh: Starc the best in the world

Mitchell Marsh praised his teammate Mitchell Starc whose five-for helped skittle the Proteas out for 162 at Kingsmead on Friday.

‘We can turn this around’

AB de Villiers says the Proteas can turn their 189-run deficit around to take the upper hand against Australia. 

‘300-plus a good total’

Australia opening batsman David Warner says that 300-plus would be a solid first-innings score against the Proteas.

Klaasen released to Titans

Heinrich Klaasen has been released from the Proteas Test squad to join the Titans for their Sunfoil Series match against the Warriors in East London on Thursday.

SA vs Aus preview (1st Test)

Your essential guide to the first Test between the Proteas and Australia at Kingsmead in Durban, which starts on Thursday.

Slow wicket expected in Durban

Faf du Plessis says he has learnt his lesson and has not asked the groundsmen for specific wickets for the Australia Test series. 

Elgar expects a fierce battle

Dean Elgar says he expects a tough contest against Australia in the first Test at Kingsmead.