When the Proteas were kings
JON CARDINELLI reflects on the day the Proteas beat England at Lord’s to win the 2012 Test series and claim the mace.
Faf’s departure won’t help SA cause
JON CARDINELLI charts the worrying decline of South Africa’s top six, following the retirement of Jacques Kallis and Graeme Smith six years ago.
Spicy SA decks harming Proteas
South African pitches greatly assist the Proteas when they play at home, but cripples them when they play elsewhere in the world.
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.
Elgar heroics in vain
Dean Elgar’s innings of 86 not out in volatile conditions at the Wanderers is our Play of the Day.
India fire to finish series on a high
India ripped through the Proteas batting order late on day four to claim a 63-run victory at the Wanderers.
Gritty Proteas claw their way back
The Proteas were 136-3 in pursuit of 241 at tea on day four at the Wanderers.
Fortune favours brave SA
South Africa need 172 runs to win following a solid display by Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla in the first session on day four at the Wanderers.
India on brink of consolation win
South Africa were 160-8 in pursuit of 241 on day four at the Wanderers.
Odds stacked against Proteas
India must be the favourites to claim nine wickets on an explosive pitch and win the match on day four at the Wanderers.
Rahane proves a point
Ajinkya Rahane’s courageous knock of 48 on an explosive Wanderers wicket is our Play of the Day.
Pitch could force Test abandonment
South Africa were 17-1 in pursuit of 241 when play was suspended due to the dangerous pitch conditions at the Wanderers.
Rahane puts India in control
Ajinkya Rahane scored 46 not out to boost India’s lead to 192 at tea on day three at the Wanderers.
India progress despite volatile pitch
Virat Kohli guided India to 100-4 at lunch on day three at the Wanderers.
Pressure on bowlers to fire
The Proteas need to be more assertive with the ball during the initial stages of day three at the Wanderers.
