Root shines as England take control
Joe Root scored a century in his 100th Test, guiding England to a dominant day one total against India in Chennai.
Ryan Vrede
Where have all the leaders gone?
The Proteas have gone from a generation with a surplus of highly competent leaders in the same team, to having no obvious candidates for captain in the present day. SA Cricket magazine editor, RYAN VREDE, reflects on the sorry state of affairs.
Rain stops play in seesaw day
The heavens opened and halted play for a day during which Pakistan recovered from 22-3 to take control of the first Test in Rawalpindi against South Africa.
De Kock released from ‘burden’ of Proteas Test captaincy
Mark Boucher has confirmed that Quinton de Kock won’t continue as the Test skipper following the conclusion of the Pakistan series.
Cricket Australia: We offered to host
Cricket Australia claims it offered to host the three-Test series against South Africa but that offer was rejected.
Cricket needs an uprising
Cricket Australia’s decision to cancel their tour of South Africa despite unprecedented protocols being met and a proven record of South Africa being able to establish an effective bio-secure environment, showcases once more that the immense power Australia, England and India have needs to be broken.
Proteas’ problems run deep
The Proteas have so many significant problems that it is now inevitable they will be trapped in a long cycle of inconsistent performances in Test cricket, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Watch: Vince denied century by ‘accidental’ wide
Andrew Tye has come under fire for seemingly purposefully bowling a wide to deny James Vince a century in a Big Bash League match.
Malan brothers drive Cobras to victory
Janneman and Pieter Malan scored 95 and 53 respectively as the Cobras snapped their losing streak, beating the Lions by 76 runs in Potchefstroom.
Rabada: Triumph for equal opportunity
Kagiso Rabada’s rise illustrates what is possible when a gifted, young black player enjoys the same opportunities as gifted white ones, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Markram leads Proteas fightback but Pakistan strike late
Aiden Markram scored 74, anchoring the innings as the Proteas wiped out a 158-run deficit, but the tourists lost three late wickets to leave them 29 runs ahead with just six wickets in hand.
Tea: Proteas steady as they chip away at lead
Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen ensured the Proteas stabilised affairs in the middle session of play against Pakistan in Karachi.
Lunch: Pakistan punish toothless Proteas
Pakistan added runs quickly in the morning session to get 158 ahead and put the Proteas under immense pressure.
Potgieter, Hendricks power Lions to victory
Delano Potgieter and Dominic Hendricks scored 96* and 91*, respectively, for the Lions as they beat the Warriors by six wickets in Potchefstroom.
Wade cut for South African tour
Matthew Wade has been dropped from Australia’s Test squad for the series against South Africa, while Travis Head earns another crack.
