Pitch imperfect but stop the excuses

The Newlands wicket exposed many Proteas batsmen as lacking adequate technique and temperament for a dogfight. This is Test cricket. It’s meant to be hard, writes RYAN VREDE.

Highlights: Proteas vs India (2nd Test, Day 2)

Aiden Markram’s superb century couldn’t prevent a Proteas defeat at Newlands.

India crush Proteas to level series

India beat South Africa by seven wickets despite a stunning century by Aiden Markram on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Thursday to level the series.

Watch: Markram’s sublime century

Highlights of Aiden Markram’s incredible hundred in tough batting conditions at Newlands.

India set small target after Markram century

Aiden Markram hit a thrilling century for South Africa but India moved closer to a series-levelling win on the second morning of the Test at Newlands.

Warner falls in farewell Test

Pakistan captured the key wickets of Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja before rain washed out the second day’s play in the third Test in Sydney.

Something wrong with Newlands pitch – Prince

Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince says “there’s something wrong” at Newlands after an extraordinary 23 wickets fell on the first day of the second Test against India.

Watch: Prince on Newlands pitch

Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince gives his thoughts on a Newlands pitch that saw 23 wickets fall on day one of the second Test against India.

Highlights: Proteas vs India (2nd Test, Day 1)

Twenty-three wickets fell at Newlands on Wednesday, as the Proteas batted twice.

Advantage India after crazy day

India hold a good chance of levelling the series with South Africa after 23 wickets fell on the first day of the second and final Test at Newlands.

Watch: Kohli’s classy gesture towards Elgar

Virat Kolhi was among the first to congratulate Dean Elgar on his Test career after the Proteas opener was dismissed in his final innings at Newlands on Wednesday.

Watch: Commentary gold from Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri’s take on India’s collapse at Newlands on Wednesday became an instant cricket commentary classic.

India collapse gives Proteas hope

India lost their last six wickets for no runs in 11 balls as wickets tumbled on the first day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands.

Proteas left reeling after Siraj barrage

Mohammed Siraj engineered an extraordinary South African batting collapse as the hosts were bowled out for 55 before lunch on the first day of the second Test at Newlands.

RECAP: Proteas vs India (2nd Test)

Get live text commentary and score updates from the first Test at Newlands.