Faf: We never ask for ridiculous pitches
Faf du Plessis has insisted that he and Proteas coach Ottis Gibson have never asked for ‘ridiculous’ home pitches to be prepared, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
WATCH: Sarfraz Ahmed on series loss
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed speaks to the media after his side lost the second Test at Newlands, with the Proteas taking an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
WATCH: Faf on nine-wicket win
Faf du Plessis chats to the media after the Proteas’ nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands.
T20 the big change in Test cricket – Faf
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis has highlighted the influence of the T20 format on the drastic reduction of playing days in Test cricket, writes KHALID MOHIDIN at Newlands.
Resilience key to Proteas dominance
Kagiso Rabada says resilience is the key to South Africa’s success as they close in on a seventh successive home series win.
Proteas roll through Pakistan as series win awaits
The Proteas picked up seven wickets in the third session of play to bowl Pakistan out and leave themselves needing just 41 runs in the morning to secure a second Test win, and with it an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, writes SIMON LEWIS.
WATCH: Abbas on sports anchor experiences
Khalid Mohidin chats to Zainab Abbas as she shares her experiences as a sports anchor who has covered cricket all around the world.
WATCH: Bavuma press conference
Temba Bavuma after his 75 on day two of the second Test at Newlands.
WATCH: Arthur press conference
Mickey Arthur says he’s disappointed with the South African pitches.
Arthur: SA wickets aren’t good enough
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur slated South African pitches in the post-match press conference after day two of the second Test at Newlands.
Proteas push past Pakistan
Day two of the second Test at Newlands started badly for the Proteas, but they pushed on resolutely to gain an 11-run lead by lunch.
Who is better than us? asks Steyn
Dale Steyn praised the Proteas’ ‘phenomenal bowling attack’ after they skittled Pakistan for 177 at Newlands on day one of the second Test.
Olivier starts, Faf confirms
Faf du Plessis has confirmed that Duanne Olivier will start in the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands.
Rabada expects five-day clash
Kagiso Rabada believes that the Newlands wicket will see a five-day clash that is even between batters and bowlers in the second Test against Pakistan.
Fortune was on our side – Elgar
Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar admits that luck played its part in the Proteas’ six-wicket win against Pakistan in the Centurion Boxing Day Test.
