Steyn carries Proteas attack
South Africa’s premier fast bowler took five wickets to leave Sri Lanka on 283-9 at the end of the third day in Galle.
Proteas take control
Sri Lanka survived a testing spell at the end of day two, but South Africa are in the driving seat in the first Test at Galle.
A promising start
After many feared the loss of Graeme Smith would leave a gaping hole at the top of the order, it was edifying to see Dean Elgar score a ton in the first Test.
Honours even on day one
Sri Lanka took four wickets in the evening session to fight back after a fluent century from Dean Elgar on day one of the first Test in Galle.
The Second Coming
Imran Tahir is the blueprint for how to manage Proteas players who fail at their first crack at international cricket. By Ryan Vrede
The new era begins
We preview the first Test of new Proteas skipper Hashim Amla’s reign, which starts in Galle on Wednesday morning.
News wrap from SL: 15 July
Proteas opening bowler Vernon Philander has spoken of the need for early wickets in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting in Galle on Wednesday.
News wrap from SL: 14 July
Read about all the developments concerning the Proteas in Sri Lanka, including feedback from their ODI series triumph, the lead up to the Tests and Senanayake’s ban.
20 steps to success
The Proteas need 20 wickets in at least one of the next two Tests to secure a historic series victory in Sri Lanka.
SA blow Sri Lanka away
The Proteas completed their first ODI series victory on Sri Lankan soil, winning the third ODI by 82 runs on Saturday.
Batsmen key in series decider
We preview the third and deciding ODI in Hambantota, taking place on Saturday 12 July at 6:30am SA time.
AB – 268 was doable
Proteas ODI captain AB de Villiers has hailed Hashim Amla’s performances in the ODI series, but lamented the lack of support the opener had in the second game on Wednesday night.
Proteas crumble in 2nd ODI
The Sri Lankan spinners ripped through South Africa’s middle order to record a comprehensive victory in Pallekele, reports Gareth Stevens.
De Kock vs Phangiso
Watch Quinton de Kock take on Aaron Phangiso in Sri Lanka … on the squash court. Part of the Proteas’ tour diaries series.
Proteas wary of wounded Lankans
The Proteas have vowed to guard against complacency ahead of the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Wednesday.
