Steyn re-ignites his passion
Dale Steyn says his passion and hunger to win games for South Africa has been the pillar behind his reign as arguably the best fast bowler of his generation.
Part-time spinners put SA on top
Dean Elgar and JP Duminy took a wicket each in the final session on day one to give South Africa the edge in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Thursday. Dale Steyn (3-30) and Morne Morkel also chipped in to limit Bangladesh to 246-8 at stumps after they resumed after tea on 154-3. The bowling attack also managed to… Read more →
Duminy, Steyn keep SA in it
A double strike by JP Duminy after lunch had Bangladesh in trouble on the first day, but they recovered well and went to tea on 154-3 in Mirpur on Thursday. Duminy struck in consecutive overs, first removing Mominul Haque for 40, with new wicketkeeper Dane Vilas taking a good catch behind the stumps. Imrul Kayes (30) was next, getting trapped… Read more →
Twitterati’s tribute to Steyn
The wires were buzzing after Steyn became the second South African to take 400 Tests wickets .@DaleSteyn62 in 400 club – joint second fastest to the mark, only the second from SA: http://t.co/dgCrpe2tgX pic.twitter.com/0nTkKnLS0s — Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) July 30, 2015 @DaleSteyn62 400thwicket taker second after @shaunpollock hurrahhhhh bunch of a winner! Proud of you — RSA Min of Sport… Read more →
Steyn strikes early but Tigers steady at lunch
Bangladesh went to lunch on 75-1 after recovering well from Dale Steyn’s early strike which took his Test tally to 400 wickets on day one of the second Test in Mirpur. Imrul Kayes (28) and Mominul Haque (34) are at the crease. Tamim Iqbal became Dale Steyn’s 400th Test victim as the fast bowler joined Shaun Pollock as only the… Read more →
Steyn gets his 400th Test wicket
Tamim Iqbal became Dale Steyn’s 400th Test victim as the fast bowler joined Shaun Pollock as only the second South African to achieve the milestone, in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur. Hashim Amla took the catch at first slip off the third ball of Steyn’s third over as he became the joint second fastest bowler, in terms of… Read more →
Dale Steyn in numbers
SACricketmag.com takes a look at Dale Steyn’s career bowling stats as he celebrates taking his 400th Test wicket in the second match against Bangladesh in Mirpur.
Steyn joins elite 400-club
Dale Steyn is the joint second fastest bowler ever to reach 400 Test wickets. SACricketmag.com looks at who is on the list.
Selectors drop De Kock for Vilas
The out-of-form Quinton de Kock will be dropped for the second Test against Bangladesh, which starts on Thursday, and be replaced by Dane Vilas.
Morkel hints at new tactics
South Africa’s bowling attack are prepared to go to the extreme to take the necessary 20 wickets they need to beat Bangladesh in the second and final Test.
Elgar: We have the experience
South Africa won’t be undercooked for the deciding Test against Bangladesh despite bad weather making it difficult to train.
CSA release India tour itinerary
The detailed fixture list of South Africa’s highly anticipated tour to India in October and November this year was announced by CSA and the BCCI on Monday.
The force was with us, says Amla
Hashim Amla says South Africa were confident of getting a win in the first Test against Bangladesh, especially on a deteriorating pitch, before rain washed our the final two days.
Rain forces draw in first Test
The first Test between South Africa and Bangladesh ended in a draw after rain washed out the final two days in Chittagong.
‘No target plans yet’
Simon Harmer says South Africa won’t focus on setting a specific target just yet and won’t look further than the first session when the first Test against Bangladesh resumes on Friday.
