Proteas bowlers redeem miserable batting effort in Karachi

Inexplicable decisions caused a Proteas slump to 220 all out on the first day of the Test against Pakistan in Karachi, only for their bowlers to excel and put them in charge.

Tea: Proteas implode as Pakistan take control

The Proteas endured a nightmare middle session during which they lost four wickets for just 85 runs.

Lunch: Proteas stumble, then stabilise

The Proteas lost two wickets in the morning session but Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis set the innings on course once more.

Proteas' Test record against Pakistan

Ahead of Tuesday’s significant opening Test match between Pakistan and the Proteas in Karachi, ANDRE HUISAMEN unpacks the South Africans’ record against Pakistan in the longer format.

Spin in focus for Proteas

Proteas head coach Mark Boucher says the wicket in Karachi is likely to spin far more than it has historically, explaining that reverse swing may not be a factor.

The Proteas' most pressing questions

SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE looks at five key issues facing the Proteas as they prepare to battle Pakistan in a two-Test series.

Faf wary of Pakistan's spin threat

Faf du Plessis says the Proteas batters need a multi-dimensional skill set to negotiate the threat posed by Pakistan’s spinners.

Root steadies England's shaky ship

Sri Lanka scored 381 and then had England under pressure before Joe Root brought some stability to the innings in Galle.

India hand Proteas successful bowling blueprint

With the series against Australia all but confirmed, there are lessons to be learned for the Proteas from India’s bowling strategies against Steve Smith and co, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.

Matthews ton anchors Sri Lanka's day

Sri Lanka were 229-4 at stumps on the first day of the second Test against England after an Angelo Matthews century gave them a much-needed confidence boost.

Kirsten's work at the heart of India's success, not the IPL

The argument that the Indian Premier League is directly responsible for India chasing down a massive target to win their series is flawed. It has more to do with a thinking transformation that Gary Kirsten was the catalyst for, writes RYAN VREDE.

Pant hails 'biggest moment of my life'

India batsman Rishabh Pant has described his team’s triumph in Australia as a ‘dream’ after he narrowly got the visitors over the line in Brisbane on Tuesday.

India victory: Twitter goes ballistic

The cricketing world was treated to a spectacular finishing in Brisbane on Tuesday. Here’s how social media reacted to India’s heroic victory over Australia.

Incredible India pull off one of the great Test wins

The most immense collective effort helped India chase down a massive target to beat Australia by three wickets and win the series, reports RYAN VREDE.

Kallis needs to prove his worth

Great players rarely make great coaches in any sport. Jacques Kallis has an opportunity to prove his worth and should be given the space to do so, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.