Domingo pleased with progress
It was always going to be a tough season for the Proteas after the retirements of Jacques Kallis and Graeme Smith, but Russell Domingo is happy with the Test squad’s response.
It was always going to be a tough season for the Proteas after the retirements of Jacques Kallis and Graeme Smith, but Russell Domingo is happy with the Test squad’s response.
Hashim Amla says the Proteas haven’t been able to play their brand of cricket since he has taken over the captaincy, but he’s pleased with how the team has adapted to unfavourable conditions.
Dane Piedt was the standout in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, claiming eight wickets, the most by a South African spinner on debut, to lead the Proteas to a nine-wicket win over their northern neighbours.
Andrew Hall rolled back the years to deliver a polished performance with bat and ball, but it wasn’t enough to get Northants over the line. Gareth Stevens reports.
After reaching 397, thanks to Faf du Plessis’ 98 and half-centuries from Quinton de Kock and JP Duminy, the Proteas took one wicket to leave Zimbabwe 113 runs behind going into day four.
The Zimbabwean attack managed to keep their team in the Test by restricting the flow of runs, but South Africa are in a position to pull away on day three.
Wayne Madsen‘s fantastic start to the Royal London One-Day Cup puts him on top of the run-scoring pile, reports Gareth Stevens.
Marchant de Lange took four wickets to put South Africa A in control of their four-day match against Australia A, as the hosts were dismissed for 239 on day one in Townsville. Gareth Stevens reports.
The Royal London One-Day Cup’s mid-week games produced some one-sided results, but the Saffas once again contributed more than their fair share. Gareth Stevens reports.
Saffas experienced contrasting emotions over the weekend as some helped their teams progress from the T20 Blast quarter-finals, while others fell short. Gareth Stevens reports.
Mthokozisi Shezi took six wickets to help South Africa A beat the Australian National Performance Squad, reports Gareth Stevens.
Jacques Rudolph‘s century in Glamorgan’s mid-week Royal London One-Day Cup fixture was not enough to stave off defeat, reports Gareth Stevens.
Praise has poured in from past and present players after Jacques Kallis announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Wednesday.
The Proteas all-rounder has announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket, after retiring from Test cricket at the end of last year.
Colin Ingram‘s half-century helped Somerset secure a share of the points in their Royal London One-Day Cup fixture on Tuesday, reports Gareth Stevens.