‘We brought it on ourselves’
Australia’s stand-in captain Tim Paine admitted that they did not put up a fight on their way to a comprehensive 322-run third Test defeat by South Africa at Newlands.
Faf pre-match presser
Faf du Plessis addresses the media ahead of the third Test against Australia at Newlands.
‘It’s been a competitive series’
With the four-match series level at 1-1, South Africa and Australia this week meet in the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday.
Faf: KG shows pure passion
Faf du Plessis sees nothing wrong with the ‘passion’ Kagiso Rabada shows during his wicket celebrations.
Proteas to target Warner?
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas are aware that Australia batsman David Warner is just one offence away from picking up a two-match ban.
Faf: Bavuma an option
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas are considering replacing Theunis de Bruyn with Temba Bavuma for the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park.
Faf: Personal sledging from both sides
Faf du Plessis discusses the controversy in the first Test between Quinton de Kock and David Warner after the Proteas’ 118-run defeat against Australia.
Faf calls for ruthless tail-end bowling
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas bowlers must improve on their ruthlessness when bowling at Australia’s tail.
Starc too good for SA
Mitchell Starc picking up the wicket of South Africa captain Faf du Plessis at Kingsmead is our Play of the Day.
Slow wicket expected in Durban
Faf du Plessis says he has learnt his lesson and has not asked the groundsmen for specific wickets for the Australia Test series.
Proteas, India make water crisis donation
The Proteas and the Indian cricket team donated R100 000 to the Cape Town water crisis ahead of the third T20I at Newlands on Sunday.
Faf: We must play ‘mystery spin’ better
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas batsmen must get used to playing against India’s spinners.
Faf: We needed 300
The Proteas lost the first ODI to India in Durban on Thursday because they put too few runs on the board, not because of poor bowling, said captain Faf du Plessis.
Faf: We seek balance
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas will use the ODI series against India to find a balanced starting XI.
Faf: We were never on top
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas were outplayed from day one of the Wanderers Test.
