De Villiers leads as SA bat
The Proteas have won the toss and decided to bat first in the inaugural four-day Test against Zimbabwe in Port Elizabeth.
Faf out; AB takes over
AB de Villiers will captain the Proteas in their day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Tuesday in Port Elizabeth, after Faf du Plessis was ruled out because of a viral infection.
Faf Test return in doubt
Faf du Plessis’ return for the Boxing Day four-day Test against Zimbabwe has been stalled by a viral infection.
Maketa a trump card for Proteas in PE Test?
Assistant coach, Malibongwe Maketa, says he’s prepared for the day-night Test match against Zimbabwe starting at St George’s Park on Tuesday.
I will drive Gibson’s vision – Maketa
Malibongwe Maketa says he is comfortable with his role as assistant coach to Ottis Gibson ahead of the Proteas’ four-day pink-ball Test against Zimbabwe.
Four-day pink-ball Test explained
The playing conditions of the four-day Boxing Day Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
AB amped for pink-ball challenge
AB de Villiers is excited to face the pink ball in the first ever four-day day-night Test against Zimbabwe at St George’s Park.
Gibson faces selection dilemma
AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn have given Proteas coach Ottis Gibson selection dilemmas ahead of the day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting in Port Elizabeth on Boxing Day.
Zimbabwe handed a lesson
Zimbabwe were given a hint of the task ahead when a young SA Invitation side beat then by five wickets under lights in Paarl.
Steyn sets off for Test camp
Proteas star Dale Steyn was not missed as the South African XI cut through the Zimbabweans in their day-night warm-up match in Paarl.
Four-day Test against Zimbabwe
Check out the modified playing conditions announced by the ICC for the four-day Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe not far away.
Four-day Test changes
The Proteas’ four-day Test against Zimbabwe in Port Elizabeth will have extra overs and extended playing time, says the ICC.
Two new caps in Zim squad
Zimbabwe have taken the opportunity to blood new talent in the one-off, four-day Test under lights against South Africa.
Steyn tested for Test return
Dale Steyn has been selected for the SA Invitation team to play Zimbabwe from 20-22 December; his first extended match since November last year.
De Villiers wants Test return
AB de Villiers has set his sights on a Test return as he prepares to take part in a three-day match for the South African Invitation XI against Zimbabwe.
