
Colour not a factor – Zondi
Convenor of selectors Linda Zondi has expressed his views on transformation saying that his selection choices will not be based on colour.
Convenor of selectors Linda Zondi has expressed his views on transformation saying that his selection choices will not be based on colour.
Sri Lanka coach, Graham Ford, warned his side of the ‘huge challenge’ that lies ahead on their tour of South Africa.
On this day in 1998, South Africa sealed their first ever victory over West Indies. SA’s only other encounter against the Windies was a loss in their first Test since readmission in 1991-92.
The Proteas will do battle with the Springboks next Thursday in their Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup match.
SACricketmag.com rates the Proteas’ player performances from their 2-1 Test series victory against Australia.
Vernon Philander appears to be well and truly back to his best after a Man-of-the-Series display Down Under.
Vernon Philander has praised the Proteas bowling unit, emphasising its youthfulness, togetherness and work ethic.
Vernon Philander remains unsure about the pink ball after the Proteas were beaten by Australia in Adelaide.
Stephen Cook scrapped his way to 81 as he helped the Proteas to 194-6 to take a slender 70-run lead through to day four.
Australia found two breakthroughs to leave the Proteas on 100-2, trailing their opponents’ first-innings total by 24 runs.
A fifty from Mitchell Starc allowed Australia to get to 383 in the morning session on day three in Adelaide.
The Proteas have a crucial day ahead of them, as they look to clean up the tail quickly to stand any chance of pulling off a result.
Usman Khawaja’s unbeaten 138 made it Australia’s day as they go into day three on 307-6, despite a late onslaught from the Proteas’ pace attack.
A brilliant century from Usman Khawaja has taken Australia through to the final session on 209-3, trailing the Proteas by 50 runs.
Kyle Abbott struck twice in the morning session before a recovery mission from Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith got Australia to 109-2 by tea.