Bangladesh stumble after Proteas post huge total

Bangladesh lost four wickets in their first nine overs in a hapless reply to South Africa’s mammoth first innings of 575-6 at stumps on day two of the second Test in Chattogram.

Watch: Mulder reaches 100 with big six

Wiaan Mulder brought up his maiden Test century in emphatic fashion.

Rabada back as No 1 Test bowler

Proteas quick Kagiso Rabada has regained the No 1 position in the ICC’s Test bowling rankings after finishing with nine wickets in the first match against Bangladesh in Mirpur.

Dolphins host WP in 4-Day Series opener

South African domestic cricket’s focus shifts to red-ball cricket this week with the start of the 4-Day Series.

Bowling and fielding carried Lions – Jones

All-rounder Evan Jones believes the Central Gauteng Lions’ consistency in the field was key to their defending their T20 Challenge title.

Ajaz ’emotional’ on Mumbai return

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel says returning to his birthplace Mumbai after his 10-wicket haul there three years ago made for an “emotional” homecoming ahead of the third Test against India.

Australia coach handed new deal

Andrew McDonald will remain Australia’s head coach until at least the end of 2027 after having his contract extended.

Watch: ‘This ranks as my favourite hundred’

Tristan Stubbs on his maiden Test century, using the sweep shot, batting with Tony de Zorzi, and handling the heat.

Highlights: Bangladesh vs Proteas (2nd Test, Day 1)

Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs struck maiden Test centuries on a dominant day for the Proteas.

De Zorzi, Stubbs tons put Proteas on top

Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs put South Africa in command on 307-2 and left Bangladesh floundering after day one of the second Test in Chattogram.

Titans were ‘chasing a ghost’ in T20 final

Northerns Titans head coach Mandla Mashimbyi put their huge eight-wicket loss against the Central Gauteng Lions in the T20 Challenge final down to poor batting.

Uncapped Bethell in England squad

Uncapped spin bowling all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been included in a 16-man England squad for their upcoming Test tour of New Zealand.

Wade retires from international cricket

Australian World Cup winner Matthew Wade has retired from international cricket and will become an assistant coach with the national team.

Bangladesh aim to bounce back

Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam says he is determined to level the series against South Africa in the second and final Test, after a crushing seven-wicket defeat in the opener.

Watch: ‘Top six hungry to contribute’

Proteas captain Aiden Markram looks ahead to the second Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram, which starts on Tuesday.