Proteas into Aussie tail

Keshav Maharaj took the wicket of Mitchell Starc with the last ball before lunch as South Africa had Australia at 300-8 on day two of the first Test at Kingsmead.

‘300-plus a good total’

Australia opening batsman David Warner says that 300-plus would be a solid first-innings score against the Proteas.

Proteas in charge in Durban

Australia were on 225-5 when bad light stopped play in their first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.

Proteas pick up vital Smith wicket

South Africa had the upper hand after removing Australian captain Steve Smith in the second session, which ended with the visitors on 170-4.

Proteas toil in the Durban sun

South Africa made a major breakthrough just before lunch on day one of the first Test when they removed David Warner for 51 to leave Australia at 95-3.

Bad light stops play in Durban

Australian’s Mitchell Marsh and Tim Paine sensibly walked off the field when they were offered the light by the umpire towards the end of the first day of the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban.

SA vs Aus preview (1st Test)

Your essential guide to the first Test between the Proteas and Australia at Kingsmead in Durban, which starts on Thursday.

Slow wicket expected in Durban

Faf du Plessis says he has learnt his lesson and has not asked the groundsmen for specific wickets for the Australia Test series. 

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. 

‘Aussie attack one of the greatest ever’

Steve Waugh has praised the current Australian attack ahead of their Test series against South Africa, beginning at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.

‘Morne’s retirement good news for batsmen’

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 to have new approach for Aussie series

Proteas coach Ottis Gibson says they will approach the Test series against Australia differently to the recent one against India.

SA series ‘tougher than the Ashes’

Australia quick Josh Hazlewood believes the forthcoming four-Test series against the Proteas could be ‘tougher than the Ashes’.

Steyn on the edge

Dale Steyn, who was sidelined after the first Test against India, is struggling to play a part in the Test series against Australia.

Smith aims to keep SA confidence low

Steve Smith says Australia want to exploit a low-morale Proteas side after their 5-1 ODI series defeat to India.