England lose Burns for rest of SA series
England will be without opening batsman Rory Burns for the remainder of this month’s Test series against the Proteas.
Malans and other SA brothers
Proteas opening batsman Pieter Malan joined brother Janneman Malan in international cricket on day one of the second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday. Other brothers have played cricket for South Africa, too.
Time for transformation rethink
The appointment of former Proteas Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis and Mark Boucher to prominent roles surrounding the national team has drawn criticism from politicians who feel the trio are emblematic of resistance to transformation in South African cricket.
South Africa U19 ‘in a good space’
South Africa U19 batting coach Siya Sibiya is happy that the team is in a good frame of mind and focused as they prepare to take on India in the first match of the Youth One-Day International Quadrangular series in Chatsworth on Friday.
Root still undecided about second Test XI
England captain Joe Root resorted to superstition when talking about his selection dilemma ahead of the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town. DANIEL GALLAN reports.
Bavuma won’t feature in second Test
Captain Faf du Plessis has confirmed series debutant Rassie van der Dussen will be named in the Proteas XI for this week’s second Test against England at Newlands ahead of the fit-again Temba Bavuma.
Amla: I don’t miss Test cricket
Former Proteas batsman Hashim Amla is enjoying the latest chapter of a prolific career, after retiring from international cricket last year.
Faf: I don’t see colour
Faf du Plessis has confirmed what we all knew already. Pieter Malan, the 30-year-old opening batter who has toiled in South African domestic cricket for 13 years, will make his international debut against England in the second Test at his home ground of Newlands.
Philander eyes fitting farewell at Newlands
Proteas seamer Vernon Philander is anticipating an emotional farewell at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.
De Kock sees fire in Rabada’s eyes again
Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has welcomed fast bowler Kagiso Rabada’s early positive impact on the Test series against England.
Van der Dussen: Malan a typical fighter
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen is looking forward to playing alongside possible debutant Pieter Malan during this week’s second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town.
Archer in doubt for Newlands Test
Fast bowler Jofra Archer’s participation in England’s second Test against the Proteas at Newlands in Cape Town is in doubt.
New year’s resolutions for five Proteas
Five Proteas, in particular, are pursuing change in 2020.
Maketa comes in to aid U19 cause
Malibongwe Maketa has joined the South Africa under-19 squad, currently preparing for the ICC under-19 World Cup, as a high performance consultant.
Proteas’ rollercoaster year
The Proteas managed to finish 2019 on a welcome high after beating England by 107 runs. SACricketmag.co.za reflects on the ups and downs of the past year.
