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.
Australia unchanged for PE
For the third straight Test, Australia will field the same undefeated line-up for the second clash against the Proteas at St George’s Park, starting Friday. In the midst of the David Warner-Quinton de Kock stairwell saga, Australia captain Steve Smith has demanded that his players stay focused on the task at hand: to defeat South Africa in each Test and… Read more →
I’ll do it differently, says Warner
David Warner says he would react differently if an incident similar to the tunnel row with Quinton de Kock were to happen again.
‘Quinny did nothing wrong’
Ottis Gibson says Quinton de Kock is not guilty of the level one offence he has been charged with.
De Kock to appeal charge
South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock will contest the ICC charge of bringing disrepute to the game and have a hearing on Wednesday evening.
Warner available for PE Test
David Warner is free to play in the second Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth after accepting match referee Jeff Crowe’s sanctions for his stairwell incident with Quinton de Kock on Sunday.
Watch: Warner insults De Kock first
A video has emerged of Australia’s David Warner verbally abusing Quinton de Kock of South Africa as the players walked off the field for the tea break at Kingsmead on Sunday.
Moosajee is lying, says Paine
Australia wicketkeeper Tim Paine has come out in defence of his vice-captain David Warner, saying allegations made by Proteas team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee are ‘blatantly untrue’.
Warner, De Kock charged
Australia’s David Warner and Quinton de Kock of South Africa were both charged by the ICC for their confrontation at Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday.
Steyn: Rabada playing with handcuffs
Proteas bowler Dale Steyn believes the fear of being banned is holding teammate Kagiso Rabada back in the Test series against Australia.
Markram in world top 20
Aiden Markram’s scores of 32 and 143 in the first Test against Australia have lifted him into the world top 20 in the latest ICC rankings.
Warner ‘a bully’, says Harris
David Warner shows all the characteristics of a bully, says former Protea and commentator Paul Harris.
Proteas ‘will push Candice jibes’
Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg believes South Africa will target David Warner by using his wife, Candice, as bait.
Back on track
One of South Africa’s finest fast bowlers says there’s still plenty of gas left in the tank, writes GARY LEMKE. Deep inside Morne Morkel, there’s a batsman waiting to get out. ‘It’s one of my cricketing regrets,’ the big man says. ‘I have underachieved as a batsman. I’m not talking about wanting an average of 40, but batting is something I… Read more →
Pressure builds on SA batsmen
The Proteas’ chances of bouncing back against Australia will hinge on their ability to post more top – and middle –order partnerships of substance.
