‘Harmer has key role,’ says AB
South Africa will be looking to Simon Harmer to maintain his good form and break the West Indies resistance.
Newlands, Day 3: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day three of the Test at Newlands.
Double setback for Proteas
The West Indies claimed two big wickets to reduce South Africa to 313-5 at lunch on day three, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
Stage set for Proteas
South Africa will resume their first innings with their two best batsmen at the crease on day three of the deciding Test, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
Nurture your roots, says Lloyd
Clive Lloyd, one the greats of West indies cricket has warned South Africa to safeguard their future.
Faf: ‘It’s up to AB and Amla now’
Proteas batsman Faf du Plessis, held his hand up and said: ‘I messed up’.
World Cup squad deconstructed
Disappointment awaits half of South Africa’s 30-man preliminary squad, as the final 15 for February’s World Cup is announced on Wednesday.
Day 2: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day two of the Test at Newlands. BATSMAN OF THE DAY Hashim Amla played some majestic drives through the covers and straight of the wicket. His half century was superbly paced, and the Proteas will be looking for a similarly controlled effort on day three. BOWLER OF THE DAY Dale Steyn… Read more →
Proteas batsmen chip away
South Africa were 227-3 at the close of day two thanks to the measured performances of Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands. The Proteas were not exactly struggling when Amla and De Villiers came together with the score at 157-3. And yet, more patience was certainly required after set batsmen of the quality of Alviro… Read more →
Elgar falls after rapid start
South Africa were 48-1 in response to the West Indies’ first innings total of 329 at lunch on day two, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
‘Domestic set-up the key’
Simon Harmer believes the standard of domestic cricket played a part in his dream debut in the third Test at Newlands
Newlands, Day 1: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day one of the Test at Newlands.
Ramdin leads Windies fightback
Denesh Ramdin scored 53 to help the West Indies to 276-6 at the close of day one, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
MVP 10: Kyle Abbott
There was no shortage of candidates for this week’s MVP award.
Proteas look at risks
Some interesting decisions could be made when South Africa ponder their third and final XI for the series against the West Indies, at Newlands, starting on Friday.
