The universal struggle
No team in the world would have beaten India in the conditions we saw in Nagpur for the third Test.
Win vital in Delhi
Even though the series is lost, South Africa should pick their strongest XI to try to win the final Test against India.
Dolphins sinking fast
The Dolphins’ decline in the Ram Slam Challenge since losing Kevin Pietersen accelerated when they went down by eight wickets to the Knights on Saturday.
Knights secure first Slam win
An opening partnership of 90 between Reeza Hendricks and Rilee Rossouw gave the Knights the foundation for a 29-run win over the Highveld Lions in Potchefstroom on Wednesday night.
Altered approach
A draw will be a good result for South Africa in the third Test against India in Nagpur.
Hashim Amla’s greatest test
The Proteas need Hashim Amla to fire as a leader and batsman if they are to win the next two Tests in India.
De Kock makes his mark
Quinton de Kock smashed a brilliant 85 from 51 balls to set up a nine-run win for the Titans over the Cape Cobras at Newlands on Friday night.
So, farewell, Mitchell Johnson
So farewell, then, Mitchell Johnson, the enigmatic Australian quickie who announced his retirement from Test cricket on Tuesday, never to be forgotten by the Proteas.
Rain delays day 3
Play was due to start early Monday to make up for Sunday’s washout, but rain again kept the covers on, holding up day three of the Proteas’ second Test against India in Bengaluru.
Wiese crushes Knights
David Wiese, returning from injury, applied a stranglehold which gave the Titans a one-run win over the Knights in the Ram Slam Challenge in Bloemfontein on Friday night.
McLaren signs for Hampshire
Ryan McLaren’s performance in a four-match stint with Hampshire this year, which helped them keep their place in the first division, has earned him a full contract.
Taking a stand
It’s about time black players started standing up for themselves. They have more power than they realise.
Cobras power breaks Knights
The Cape Cobras pulled off a spectacular victory over the Knights in their Ram Slam match with an all-round display of power-hitting in Kimberley on Wednesday.
Proteas need to reshuffle the pack
Vernon Philander’s promotion to the top of the order in the first Test against India was more than just an experiment. It shows a lack of confidence in the other options available to the Proteas.
The bigger picture
Playing on the type of wicket we saw in Mohali first up was a good thing, even if South Africa came up short.
