New ball move surprised Crawley

England opener Zak Crawley was another surprised by Faf du Plessis’ decision not to hand the new ball to premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada.

What the toss … Faf’s not the worst

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis’ wretched run out in the middle before match’s get underway is bad but still short of the South African record for most consecutive Test match tosses lost.

Player ratings: Seniors dropped the ball

The Proteas took the match deep but ultimately did not have enough to contain the English threat at Newlands. WADE PRETORIUS rates the players.

Nortje strikes as England stretch lead

Anrich Nortje’s spell of fiery fast bowling finally yielded reward but the Proteas continue to chase the game at tea on the third day of the second Test at Newlands, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

Pattinson grabs outfield blockbuster

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson sent the SCG crowd and his teammates into hysteria when he screamed around the outfield to catch a skyed Todd Astle shot.

Kallis: New ball, so who knows?

South African batting consultant Jacques Kallis shares his views on his new role with the Proteas backroom staff and gives his thoughts on day three of the second Test.

Highlights: England in cruise control

On day three of the second Test between the Proteas and England the visitors took a commanding lead at Newlands.

Signs of life for SA cricket

There is finally some good news for cricket fans to cheer about after a tumultuous few weeks for the game in South Africa.

Saca on CSA’s inaction: Enough is enough

The South African Cricketers’ Association will meet on Friday with the possibility of the players taking some form of industrial – or protest – action a topic up for discussion.

Highlights: Proteas on top at Newlands

Highlights from day one of the second Test between South Africa and England taking place at the picturesque Newlands in Cape Town.

Brace yourself

Cricket South Africa are failing to take advantage of the good sporting mojo as they head towards even more uncertainty.

Prove the doubters wrong

It’s easy to be cynical and it comes naturally for many Proteas fans, but can the national team prove the doubters wrong, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

All roads lead to India for Jonty

Jonty Rhodes has put his hand up to coach India but not the Proteas … why?

Move with the times

The World Cup showed why cricket needs to update its laws if it wants to continue to appeal to fans, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

Preview: The World Cup final

New Zealand’s Black Caps, ever the underdogs, may yet thrive as the outsiders when they face hosts England in the final of the World Cup at Lord’s on Sunday, writes WADE PRETORIUS.