Gibson: SA pitches should favour Proteas
Ottis Gibson says that until the ICC asks for standardised pitches around the world, he expects home tracks to continue to favour the Proteas, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.
India celebrate first Test series win in Australia
Rain washed out play on day five of the fourth and final Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground as India took the series 2-1 for their first series triumph in Australia in 72 years of trying, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Faf suspended for final Test
The Proteas have been dealt a bitter blow with the news that skipper Faf du Plessis has been suspended from the third Test after a ‘second minor over rate offence’.
Faf: We never ask for ridiculous pitches
Faf du Plessis has insisted that he and Proteas coach Ottis Gibson have never asked for ‘ridiculous’ home pitches to be prepared, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
WATCH: Faf on nine-wicket win
Faf du Plessis chats to the media after the Proteas’ nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands.
T20 the big change in Test cricket – Faf
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis has highlighted the influence of the T20 format on the drastic reduction of playing days in Test cricket, writes KHALID MOHIDIN at Newlands.
Proteas claim series win over Pakistan
The Proteas knocked off the 41 runs required for victory for the loss of one wicket to win the second Test at Newlands and secure the series against Pakistan 2-0, but Hashim Amla suffered an arm injury which will have Proteas fans holding their breath, writes SIMON LEWIS.
HIGHLIGHTS: Aus vs India (Day 4)
Rain and bad light came to Australia’s aid on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground after Australia were forced to follow on.
Kuldeep five-for pushes Aus to the brink
Kuldeep Yadav took 5-99 to rattle Australia on the fourth day at the Sydney Cricket Ground, bowling the hosts out for 300 to enforce the follow-on, writes SIMON LEWIS.
WATCH: Kagiso Rabada on his 4-61
Kagiso Rabada chats to the media after taking 4-61 against Pakistan at Newlands on day three of the second Test in Cape Town.
WATCH: Asad Shafiq on his 88 vs Proteas
Asad Shafiq speaks to the press after his 88 off 118 balls for Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands against the Proteas.
Proteas roll through Pakistan as series win awaits
The Proteas picked up seven wickets in the third session of play to bowl Pakistan out and leave themselves needing just 41 runs in the morning to secure a second Test win, and with it an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, writes SIMON LEWIS.
WATCH: Donald’s bowling masterclass
While Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada are the two current kings of world pacemen, Allan Donald will forever be remembered as the King among Kings of fast bowlers, and he shares some of his knowledge and insights with SuperSport’s Mike Haysman.
Pakistan regroup to reach tea on 177-3
Solid batting by Shan Masood and Asad Shafiq after lunch helped Pakistan to match their first innings score on day three of the second Test in Cape Town, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Pakistan two down at lunch as series victory beckons
Another brilliant session from the Proteas has left Pakistan in deep trouble at lunch on day 3 of the second Test in Cape Town, writes SIMON LEWIS.
