WP reacts to ICC pitch rating
The financially-strapped Western Province Cricket Association says part of its turnaround strategy is to restore Newlands to its former glory.
Newlands punished for ‘unsatisfactory’ pitch
The Newlands pitch on which India beat the Proteas in less than two days last week has been rated “unsatisfactory” by the ICC.
AB weighs in on Newlands pitch
AB de Villiers says the pitch for the second Test between the Proteas and India was “pretty stock-standard”.
Newlands pitch prepared by part-timer
The Western Province Cricket Association cannot afford a full-time groundsman.
Newlands pitch required ‘more luck than skill’
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad says Newlands groundsman Braam Mong will have to “take it on the chin” after a poor pitch resulted in the shortest Test in history.
Something wrong with Newlands pitch – Prince
Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince says “there’s something wrong” at Newlands after an extraordinary 23 wickets fell on the first day of the second Test against India.
De Zorzi in dreamland after Newlands record
Western Province batsman Tony de Zorzi says his record 304* in the 4-Day Series match against the Free State Knights at Newlands “hasn’t sunk in yet”.
Newlands to host New Year’s Test against India
Cape Town and Paarl will host the majority of the matches during India’s tour to South Africa over December and January.
Throwback: Steyn’s stunning five-for vs India (2011)
Look back at highlights from an incredible spell of swing bowling from Proteas great Dale Steyn during the third Test against India at Newlands in 2011.
Most iconic cricket venues in the world
There are some pretty spectacular settings and stadiums in the world of cricket. ANDRE HUISAMEN picks his top-five favourite venues on the planet.
Watch: Cassiem in need of financial help
Boeta Cassiem, who has been selling ice cream and cooldrinks at Newlands for the past 55 years, opens up on the financial struggles for him under the Covid-19 pandemic.
Watch: Best Tests at Newlands – SA vs India
Who can forget the epic Test match between the Proteas and India, in 2018, where Vernon Philander put in a bowling masterclass to grab six 2nd innings wickets, leading South Africa to a 72-run win.
Stats: SA vs Pakistan at Newlands
Following a hard-fought six-wicket win in the Boxing Day test, the Proteas move on to the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town. ANITHA MADIKIZELA crunched the numbers to see what Newlands might have in store for players and fans.
Flint leaves Newlands for Wanderers
Newlands groundsman Evan Flint will trade Cape Town for Johannesburg to become the Wanderers’ new groundsman.
Highlights: Cobras vs Dolphins, Day 3
The Cobras gained the upper hand against the Dolphins on day three of their 4-Day Franchise Series match at Newlands in Cape Town.
