Proteas build fortress against Bangladesh
An opening stand of 243 in 54 overs by Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram set the tone for the Proteas on day one against Bangladesh.
More bounce and pace in Bloem – Faf
Faf du Plessis says that a more grassy wicket was prepared for Bloemfontein to ensure more pace and bounce from the pitch.
Faf: We want consistency
Describing the first Test against Bangladesh as ‘perfect’, Proteas captain Faf du Plessis now wants a repeat performance to show consistency.
Amla, Elgar shake up ICC rankings
Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar have moved up the ICC Test Player Rankings after notching fine centuries in the first Test against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom.
We want pace wicket, says Faf
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has demanded a wicket more suited to his pace attack in the second Test against Bangladesh.
‘All-round spotless performance’
Faf du Plessis has praised the Proteas for a perfect all-round performance in the first Test victory against Bangladesh.
Faf: We performed our skill sets well
Faf du Plessis was happy with the way the Proteas executed their game plan in tough Potchefstroom conditions.
Faf, Temba up the tempo
Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma’s record-breaking partnership of 142 is our Play of the Day.
Tossing the game away?
The bizarre decision by the Bangladesh captain to bowl first on a good batting strip is our Play of the Day.
Perfect time for Markram debut – Faf
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis said that it is the ideal time for Aiden Markram to make his Test debut.
Faf lands ODI captaincy
CSA has announced that Faf du Plessis will captain the Proteas ODI side, which makes him the South African captain across all formats.
Faf on captaining World XI against Pakistan
Faf du Plessis sees his role as captain for the World XI’s clash against Pakistan as an opportunity to grow himself as a leader.
Faf to captain World XI
Faf du Plessis will captain the World XI side to play Pakistan in a three-match T20 series, starting 12 September in Lahore.
That was Duminy’s last chance – Faf
Faf du Plessis has admitted that the first Test against England was JP Duminy’s last chance to impress in a Proteas Test shirt.
AB isn’t keen to play – Faf
AB de Villiers informed Proteas Test skipper Faf du Plessis that he’s not keen to play Test matches again.
