World Cup squad deconstructed
Disappointment awaits half of South Africa’s 30-man preliminary squad, as the final 15 for February’s World Cup is announced on Wednesday.
Day 2: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day two of the Test at Newlands. BATSMAN OF THE DAY Hashim Amla played some majestic drives through the covers and straight of the wicket. His half century was superbly paced, and the Proteas will be looking for a similarly controlled effort on day three. BOWLER OF THE DAY Dale Steyn… Read more →
Proteas batsmen chip away
South Africa were 227-3 at the close of day two thanks to the measured performances of Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands. The Proteas were not exactly struggling when Amla and De Villiers came together with the score at 157-3. And yet, more patience was certainly required after set batsmen of the quality of Alviro… Read more →
Petersen falls short again
Alviro Petersen was dismissed for 42 as South Africa went to tea at 135-2, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
Elgar falls after rapid start
South Africa were 48-1 in response to the West Indies’ first innings total of 329 at lunch on day two, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
‘Domestic set-up the key’
Simon Harmer believes the standard of domestic cricket played a part in his dream debut in the third Test at Newlands
Newlands, Day 1: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day one of the Test at Newlands.
Ramdin leads Windies fightback
Denesh Ramdin scored 53 to help the West Indies to 276-6 at the close of day one, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
Proteas look at risks
Some interesting decisions could be made when South Africa ponder their third and final XI for the series against the West Indies, at Newlands, starting on Friday.
Duminy back for Windies T20Is
All-rounder JP Duminy and spinner Aaron Phangiso have been named in South Africa’s squad for January’s Twenty20 International series against the West Indies.
Proteas’ 2nd Test report cards
We rate the South African XI out of 10 – after Tuesday’s drawn second Test with the West Indies at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
Amla not ‘too fussed’ about draw
Captain Hashim Amla acknowledged the positives, as South Africa’s second Test against the West Indies ended in a disappointing, rain-affected draw at St George’s Park on Tuesday.
Proteas call up Harmer
The uncapped Simon Harmer has been added to South Africa’s squad for the remainder of the three-Test series against the West Indies.
Morkel’s the man
The Proteas must bowl first in the third Test at Newlands and give the ball to the red-hot Morné Morkel.
Christmas with the Proteas
With the rain playing havoc with the second Test in Port Elizabeth, watch what the Proteas got up to at Christmas. One big happy family in the Eastern Cape.
