Olivier’s maiden five-for stuns Pakistan
Duanne Olivier completed a career-best 6-37 as Pakistan were skittled for 181 by tea on day one of the Boxing Day Test at Centurion.
Steyn goes into lunch on 422
Dale Steyn became South Africa’s leading wicket-taker as Pakistan posted 76-4 at lunch on day one of the Boxing Day Test.
Pollock congratulates Steyn for record
Proteas legend Shaun Pollock congratulated Dale Steyn for surpassing him as South Africa’s leading wicket-taker.
Steyn eyes 422 as SA bowl first
The Proteas lost the toss and will bowl first in the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at Centurion.
India grind out healthy start on Boxing Day
Australia’s bowlers toiled hard on day one at the MCG, while the Indian batters built a solid foundation in the Boxing Day Test as they look to take a lead in the Test series.
14 wickets tumble as NZ fight back
New Zealand were rolled out for 178 in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Christchurch, but fought back to reduce the visitors to 88-4 by the close of play.
Steyn must stem emotions
Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says Dale Steyn will need to keep his emotions in check on the cusp of becoming South Africa’s most successful Test wicket-taker.
Pace the key against Pakistan – Elgar
Dean Elgar believes the pace and bounce at Centurion will hassle Pakistan as the players make their final preparations for the first Test on Boxing Day.
Stats: SA vs Pakistan, Centurion
SuperSport Park in Centurion will play host to the Boxing Day Test match for the first time in history, but it will be a known enemy that the Proteas will encounter when they face off against Pakistan for the 13th time on home soil.
Abbas out of Boxing Day Test
Pakistan have confirmed that their danger man, Mohammad Abbas, will miss out on the Boxing Day Test against the Proteas at Centurion, with Shadab Khan also on the injured list.
India drop openers
India have ditched their experienced opening pair and replaced them with two Test novices, while Peter Handscomb has been given the boot by the Australian selectors, as all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been recalled for the high-pressure Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Preview: SA vs Pakistan (1st Test)
The Proteas are aiming for a winning start in their first Test series against Pakistan since 2013, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
WATCH: ‘I hope I don’t have a dark side’ – Duanne Olivier
Proteas paceman Duanne Olivier speaks to the press ahead of the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion that starts on Boxing Day.
Cummins to develop all-rounder role
Burgeoning Pat Cummins is eager to contribute more with the bat for Australia.
Hazlewood finds ‘right direction’
Joint vice-captain Josh Hazlewood is confident that Australia are winning back trust during the ongoing Test series against India.
