Vilas keeps Dolphins afloat
A fighting innings of 145 from Dane Vilas pulled the Dolphins from the brink of disaster on day one of the Sunfoil match against the Cobras.
A fighting innings of 145 from Dane Vilas pulled the Dolphins from the brink of disaster on day one of the Sunfoil match against the Cobras.
Proteas team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee has confirmed that Vernon Philander will be back for the second Test against Bangladesh.
Vernon Philander will miss the opening Sunfoil Series match for the Cobras due to a long injury layoff, which has halted a Test return against Bangladesh.
Temba Bavuma and Vernon Philander will be a part of the Cobras squad for their pre-season campaign.
Faf du Plessis says Vernon Philander’s availability for the fourth Test is in doubt, due to a stiff lower back.
England captain, Joe Root, says he is well aware of the threat that Vernon Philander poses for the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
Vernon Philander says that he hopes the Proteas can correct the mistakes they made at The Oval with a series-levelling win at Old Trafford.
Vernon Philander is fully fit after recovering from his viral infection, as he looks to help the Proteas draw the series 2-2 at Old Trafford.
Vernon Philander has been discharged from hospital and is expected to bat on day three, with the Proteas on 126-8.
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis says that when the pitch offers seam movement, there’s no bowler on this planet better than Vernon Philander.
Joe Root raced to a 40-ball 50, despite the Proteas’ quick start toppling England’s openers as the hosts go to lunch on day two at 85-2.
Vernon Philander believes that the Proteas could have turned the match situation around on day one had Keshav Maharaj not dismissed Joe Root off a no-ball.
Vernon Philander says that the Proteas never displayed their best fielding on day one against England.
Vernon Philander continuing his successful record at Lord’s by ending with 3-46 on day one against England, is Khalid Mohidin’s Play of the Day.
Vernon Philander believes that the disappointment of the England tour thus far will not affect the Proteas in the four-match Test series.