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.
SA on verge of building lead
A draw is on the cards after South Africa finished day three on 61 without loss, still 17 runs behind Bangladesh with two days to play in Chittagong.
Proteas stand firm at tea
South Africa are 55 runs behind at tea on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh in driving seat
South Africa are 78 runs behind after they dismissed Bangladesh for 326 on day three of the first Test in Chittagong. The 326 is Bangladesh’s highest ever Test score against South Africa. It was a frustrating session after lunch for the visitors as Shakib Al Hasan (47) and Liton Das (50) shared a 82-run partnership. Simon Harmer finally broke the… Read more →
De Kock fined for shoulder bump
South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Wednesday.
Bangladesh take the lead
Bangladesh have taken control of the first Test against South Africa and will start building their first innings lead after lunch on day three.
Rain ends even contest
Bangladesh ended the second day of the first Test 69 runs shy of South Africa’s total of 248 after rain brought a premature end to proceedings in Chittagong on Wednesday.
Philander strikes before rain
Vernon Philander got the crucial wicket of Mahmudullah for 67 as rain stopped play in Chittagong with Bangladesh on 178-4.
Elgar provides SA breakthrough
Bangladesh still has the edge on day two of the first Test despite losing the wicket of Tamim Iqbal just before tea.
