Proteas

Batting problems persist

A lack of significant individual scores and partnerships continues to compromise the Proteas in big Tests.

England vs SA: Player ratings

SACricketmag.com rates the Proteas players’ performances after their 3-1 Test series defeat to England.

Faf ‘doesn’t expect’ AB return

Faf du Plessis says that the Proteas need to accept that AB de Villiers might not return to Test cricket.

Faf keen on Gibson

Faf du Plessis welcomes the idea of the possible appointment of England bowling coach Ottis Gibson as the next Proteas head coach.

SA vs England: All the Test stats

South Africa return home following a disappointing 3-1 Test series defeat to England. Here is a list of statistics to help you see who fared best on both sides. MOST RUNS 461 Joe Root (Eng, HS 190) 330 Jonny Bairstow (Eng, HS 99) 329 Hashim Amla (SA, HS 87) 299 Ben Stokes (Eng, HS 112) 291 Dean Elgar (SA, HS… Read more →

Predictable end to a miserable tour

South African sporting teams have become accustomed to walking into the arrivals area at OR Tambo International with a crowd of supporters singing and dancing. That’s not going to happen for Faf du Plessis’ Proteas, writes GARY LEMKE.

‘Vern needs to work on his fitness’

Faf du Plessis said that injuries happen too often to Vernon Philander and that the seamer needs to work on staying fit.

We don’t have balance – Faf

Faf du Plessis expressed his admiration for England’s balanced lineup, stating that superior all-rounder depth was a major decider in their 3-1 series defeat.