Proteas staring down the barrel
At the close of play on Friday, 22 wickets had fallen in two days, making it highly unlikely that the first Test will last five.
‘Proteas needed to get a lead’
What the SuperSport pundits had to say after the second day of the first Test between India and South Africa in Mohali.
Proteas staring down the barrel
At the close of play on Friday, 22 wickets had fallen in two days, making it highly unlikely that the first Test will last five.
The Freedom series
The match-up between the Proteas and India has been called the Freedom Series in recognition of the two countries great leaders, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.
India in control at tea
India were 13-1 at tea on day two of the first Test in Mohali, a lead of 30 runs after they bowled South Africa out for 184.
‘Positive mindset key on day two’
Dean Elgar says South Africa will have to stay positive when they resume their first innings on 28-2 on Friday in Mohali.
‘India have the edge’
Ashwell Prince, HD Ackerman and Eric Simons could not agree on which team was in control after day one of the first Test between India and South Africa.
Elgar leads from the front
The first two sessions belonged to South Africa, but India took two wickets before the close of play to leave the first Test evenly balanced after day one in Mohali.
Proteas in control at lunch
Three wickets in the morning session put South Africa in control of the first Test as India went to lunch on 82-3 in Mohali on Thursday.
Proteas forced to adapt
The loss of JP Duminy for the first Test against India in Mohali will change the dynamics and balance of the South African team.
Blow for Proteas as Duminy misses out
JP Duminy has been ruled out of the first Test against India, which starts in Mohali on Thursday.
Ending the drought
Vernon Philander’s form has nosedived since 2012 and he needs to get it back or face becoming a footnote in history, writes TOM EATON.
India vs SA: 5 talking points
Five talking points ahead of the first Test between India and South Africa in Mohali on Thursday.
The spin conundrum
South Africa face a spin dilemma ahead of the first Test against India, but whoever they pick should be backed for at least the first two games.
Stiaan: My biggest test yet
The only way to establish yourself as a batsman in South Africa’s Test team is by sheer weight of runs. No-one understands this better than Stiaan van Zyl.
