Faf: Pitch preparation a concern
Faf du Plessis says he is concerned with CSA’s processes regarding the preparation of home pitches.
Ruthless SA apply finishing touches
At times it’s been men against boys as South Africa wrapped up a Test series in style against an Indian team lacking fight.
Elgar: Ngidi has a special attitude
Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar expects great things from fast bowler Lungi Ngidi.
Proteas bowlers to finish off India
Dean Elgar believes the Centurion pitch will help South Africa’s bowlers to beat India on Wednesday and take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
SA stand on brink of series victory
The fat lady has cleared her throat and now we’re just waiting to hear her sing in the second Test at Centurion.
‘Pitch has a sub-continent feel’
Morne Morkel says the pitch for the second Test against India has been the toughest he has ever bowled on at Centurion.
Morkel: 250 lead could be enough
Morne Morkel has ruled out a draw at Centurion and says a lead of 250 might be enough for the Proteas.
Ngidi’s fight for fitness
Proteas debutant Lungi Ngidi says it was a struggle to get back to full fitness after a lengthy injury layoff.
SA should already be out of sight
After the pyrotechnics of a Newlands Test that was over inside three days of actual playing time, this first day at Centurion was tame by comparison. Which is understandable. But. There’s always a but.
Faf, Kohli differ on pitch
Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli have opposing views on the SuperSport Park wicket ahead of the second Test.
Harris: Gibson approach brilliant
Paul Harris says he loves Ottis Gibson’s approach to play four seamers against India.
Markram: Batsmen can get runs here
Aiden Markram insists that there are opportunities for batsmen to make an impact despite the seamer-friendly wickets.
Markram: Elgar calms me
Aiden Markram says his opening partnership with Dean Elgar has helped him to settle into the Proteas Test side.
Markram aims to up intensity
Aiden Markram hopes that increasing the intensity of his training will help him cope with the quick highveld pitches.
Proteas go up 1-0
The Proteas beat India by 72-runs in the first Test at Newlands and take a 1-0 lead to the Highveld.
