Five lessons from Proteas’ incredible bounce-back
RYAN VREDE analyses the key learnings from a Proteas’ Test victory against New Zealand that came just six days after a humiliating defeat.
Batting the key to Proteas breaking into Test elite
The Proteas bowlers have consistently shown that they’re world-class. However, when the batting fires, the team shifts from being mediocre to irrepressible, writes @Ryan_Vrede.
Giant step backwards for impotent Proteas
No reasonable cricket fan would have expected the Proteas to beat New Zealand. However, losing within three days and in the manner they did was pathetic, writes RYAN VREDE.
Black Caps vs Proteas (1st Test)
Get live score updates and text commentary from the first Test at Hagley Oval from midnight (SA time).
New Zealand ‘leap of faith’ pays off for South African Conway
By his own admission, Devon Conway was struggling in South Africa before a bold move to New Zealand turned around his cricketing fortunes in spectacular fashion.
New Zealand cricket great Cairns paralysed after stroke
New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns has been left paralysed after suffering a stroke during a heart operation and faces “a long road to recovery”, his family said Friday.
McCullum leads tributes as Cairns fights for life
Black Caps great Brendon McCullum has put aside past differences to lead messages of support on Wednesday for former New Zealand star Chris Cairns, who is fighting for his life in a Sydney hospital.
Highlights: New Zealand vs India
Watch as New Zealand advance to their second-consecutive World Cup final after defending 239 to defeat India by 18 runs at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
De Bruyn in as Proteas bat
Stephen Cook has been dropped for Theunis de Bruyn, as the Proteas look to close out the series at a damp Seddon Park.
Third Test Preview: NZ vs SA
Your essential guide to the third Test between the Proteas and the Black Caps, which starts on Saturday.
2nd Test Preview: NZ vs SA
Your essential guide to the second Test between the Proteas and the Black Caps, which starts on Thursday.
Elgar, Duminy dig in
A rain-interrupted session saw Hashim Amla lose his wicket, before the Proteas crept up to a 66-run lead by lunch on day four.
Williamson wicket key
With Ross Taylor’s availability in doubt, the direction of this match could hinge on Williamson’s bat on day three.
1st Test preview: NZ vs SA
Your essential guide to the first Test between the Proteas and the Black Caps on Wednesday.
Morkel returns for first Test
Morne Morkel plays his first Test for over a year in what is an otherwise familiar side to face New Zealand in the first Test in Dunedin.
