STATS: SA vs Pakistan at the Bullring
South Africa head to the Wanderers for the final Test of the three-match series against Pakistan with an unassailable 2-0 lead. ANITHA MADIKIZELA looks at the stats ahead of the encounter.
Hamza: Not sure if I’m playing or not
The uncapped Zubayr Hamza isn’t guaranteed a berth in South Africa’s XI for this week’s third and final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, but is prepared if afforded the chance.
Malan on standby to be 100th Protea
Pieter Malan could become the 100th post-isolation Protea if he is selected to replace opener Aiden Markram, who is still struggling with an injury, in the final Test against Pakistan.
Elgar named Proteas stand-in captain
Dean Elgar will captain the Proteas in the final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers, while Pieter Malan will be on standby as an Aiden Markram replacement.
Markram back into top 10 batters
Aiden Markram’s brilliant 78 against Pakistan at Newlands has pushed the Proteas opener back into the ICC’s top 10 batters list.
Shadab injury ruled out 5-bowler option, says Arthur
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur confirmed in an interview with ESPNcricinfo that the injury to all-rounder Shadab Khan restricted the travelling side from playing five bowlers in the first two Tests against South Africa.
Gibson brushes off Arthur’s ‘strange’ pitch criticism
Ottis Gibson has described Mickey Arthur’s comments about South African pitches not being good enough for Test cricket as ‘strange’, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.
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.
