Stiaan stakes claim
South Africa gained a lot from the recent Test series despite the mediocre opposition.
Newlands, Day 4: 8 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day four of the Test at Newlands.
Harmer sparks Windies collapse
South Africa require another 115 runs to win after Simon Harmer took four wickets to wrap up the West Indies second innings on day four, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
‘Harmer has key role,’ says AB
South Africa will be looking to Simon Harmer to maintain his good form and break the West Indies resistance.
SA rip through top order
The West Indies were two wickets down and four runs behind South Africa’s first innings score at the close of day three, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
Newlands, Day 3: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day three of the Test at Newlands.
AB stands firm as Proteas fold
AB de Villiers scored a sparkling 148 but couldn’t prevent South Africa from slumping to 421 all out at tea on day three, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
Double setback for Proteas
The West Indies claimed two big wickets to reduce South Africa to 313-5 at lunch on day three, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
Stage set for Proteas
South Africa will resume their first innings with their two best batsmen at the crease on day three of the deciding Test, reports Jon Cardinelli at Newlands.
Nurture your roots, says Lloyd
Clive Lloyd, one the greats of West indies cricket has warned South Africa to safeguard their future.
Faf faces up to media
Proteas top-order batsman Faf du Plessis speaks to the media following the second day’s play at Newlands.
Faf: ‘It’s up to AB and Amla now’
Proteas batsman Faf du Plessis, held his hand up and said: ‘I messed up’.
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 →
