
Elgar frustrated by slow start
Dean Elgar addresses the media ahead of the third Test against Australia at Newlands.
Dean Elgar addresses the media ahead of the third Test against Australia at Newlands.
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.
Proteas bowler Kagiso Rabada’s appeal against his two-match suspension, which has ruled him out for the rest of the series against Australia, has just begun at an undisclosed venue.
The Australians have admitted they will target Vernon Philander over his ‘hacked account’ tweet in which Steve Smith was accused of starting the ‘Rabada Saga’.
Chris Morris and Duanne Olivier have been included in the Proteas squad for the remaining two Tests against Australia.
Australia’s bowlers are planning to change tactics in targeting AB de Villiers, the standout batsman of the series.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan and reserve player Nurul Hasan were both docked 25% of their match fee after their actions during an ill-tempered victory over Sri Lanka.
Former Springbok lock Bakkies Botha has joked that he is available to take Kagiso Rabada’s place in the Proteas team for the third Test against Australia at Newlands.
Proteas veteran Dale Steyn confirmed that he won’t be available for the third Test against Australia at Newlands next week.
Kagiso Rabada, who is contesting an ICC ban for making ‘inappropriate contact’ with Australia captain Steve Smith, admits it was his fault.
Proteas bowler Kagiso Rabada will make his case to the ICC against a two-match ban on Monday.
Australia seamer Mitchell Starc has revealed he disagreed with captain Steve Smith’s plan to bowl to South Africa’s AB de Villiers at St George’s Park.
Proteas bowler Dale Steyn has acknowledged that even if he recovers in time for the fourth Test against Australia, getting back into the team will be difficult.
Dali Mpofu, a high-profile advocate more known for fighting political battles, will represent Kagiso Rabada in his appeal against a two-Test ban.
Proteas bowler Dale Steyn feels the intensity shown in the current series between South Africa and Australia is good for the game.