Lyon: We pay SA respect
Australia spin bowler Nathan Lyon says he is expecting a fierce battle against the Proteas in the opening Test in Durban.
Australia spin bowler Nathan Lyon says he is expecting a fierce battle against the Proteas in the opening Test in Durban.
Steve Waugh has praised the current Australian attack ahead of their Test series against South Africa, beginning at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.
Morne Morkel has received praise from Australian great Steve Waugh after the South African seamer announced he would be leaving international cricket after the series against Australia.
Proteas coach Ottis Gibson says they will approach the Test series against Australia differently to the recent one against India.
Australia quick Josh Hazlewood believes the forthcoming four-Test series against the Proteas could be ‘tougher than the Ashes’.
Dale Steyn, who was sidelined after the first Test against India, is struggling to play a part in the Test series against Australia.
Steve Smith says Australia want to exploit a low-morale Proteas side after their 5-1 ODI series defeat to India.
Australia paceman Jackson Bird has been ruled out of Australia’s Test squad for their tour to South Africa and was replaced by speedster Chadd Sayers.
AB de Villiers has been ruled out of the first three ODIs against India due to a finger injury.
Dean Elgar says the Test between the Proteas and India at the Wanderers should have been abandoned earlier on Friday, because of the dangerous pitch.
Virat Kohli says beating the Proteas in their own conditions at the Wanderers was satisfying.
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas were outplayed from day one of the Wanderers Test.
India ripped through the Proteas batting order late on day four to claim a 63-run victory at the Wanderers.
The Proteas were 136-3 in pursuit of 241 at tea on day four at the Wanderers.
South Africa need 172 runs to win following a solid display by Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla in the first session on day four at the Wanderers.