A peep into the future
Morne Morkel’s farewell will spark a snowball effect with the 2019 ICC World Cup set to be the valedictory for key senior players in the Test side.
Markram breaks into top 10
After just 10 Tests, South Africa opener Aiden Markram has broken into the top 10 of international batsmen following his exploits in the Test series against Australia.
Philander’s 200th wicket
Vernon Philander dismissing Mitchell Marsh at the Wanderers for his 200th Test wicket is our Play of the Day.
Philander seals historic victory
Vernon Philander took 6-21 as the Proteas thrashed Australia by 492 runs to secure a 3-1 series win.
Philander leads Aussie rout
Australia were left in tatters and staring a heavy defeat in the face when they closed day two of the fourth Test on 110-6, still 378 behind the Proteas’ first offering.
Philander’s story
Our cover star, Vernon Philander, shares his story.
Aussies target Philander tweet
The Australians have admitted they will target Vernon Philander over his ‘hacked account’ tweet in which Steve Smith was accused of starting the ‘Rabada Saga’.
Philander account ‘hacked’
Vernon Philander has denied posting a tweet in which he accuses Australia captain Steve Smith of causing the incident which got Kagiso Rabada banned.
‘One for all, all for one’
The ‘one for all, all for one’ mentality is what makes the Proteas four-man pace strikeforce so potent, says Vernon Philander.
After 24 Tests, Rabada is world No 1
Kagiso Rabada, aged just 22 and having played just 24 Tests, has risen to No 1 in the ICC Test rankings following the first Test against India at Newlands.
Faf: This was an advert for Test cricket
Faf du Plessis and Vernon Philander addressed the media after their 72-run victory against India in the Newlands Test.
Philander: I wanted to contribute
Vernon Philander stood up when it counted to secure his best Test figures and finally close down India.
Philander wants No 7 role
Vernon Philander talks about wanting the No 7 role, Newlands conditions and Ottis Gibson’s influence.
Gibson brings a clear vision – Philander
Vernon Philander says Ottis Gibson has brought structure to the Proteas bowling unit.
Philander thwarts Dolphins
A fighting innings of 80 from Vernon Philander gave the Cobras first-innings honours against the Dolphins in Oudtshoorn.
