Curran’s young shoulders carry England
England’s baby-faced 21-year-old Sam Curran put in a mature performance with the ball at SuperSport Park at Centurion as he carried his more experienced teammates.
De Kock puts to bed batting-order debate
When Sam Curran had Rassie van der Dussen caught at first slip in the 33rd over at SuperSport Park in Centurion, the scoreboard read 97-4 and South Africa were in trouble. Clearly Quinton de Kock hadn’t been paying attention.
De Kock’s counterattacking 95 saves SA
Near-centurion Quinton de Kock carried the Proteas to a 277-9 at the close of play on day one of the first Test against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.
De Kock and Pretorius punch back
A counter-attacking half-century from wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock steered the Proteast to 187-5 at tea on day one of the first Test against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.
Proteas lose three wickets before lunch
The Proteas slipped to 79-3 at lunch on day one of the first Test against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.
SA bat first as Rassie, Pretorius debut
England captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bowl first on day one of the first Test against the Proteas at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.
Root ‘frustrated’ ahead of series opener
When Joe Root touched down in South Africa on 14 December, he would have been confident of maintaining England’s 20-year unbeaten record in Test series in this country.
Faf draws inspiration from Klopp
A chance encounter with Liverpool’s enigmatic manager Jurgen Klopp left an impression on Faf du Plessis.
Rabada refined but still fired up
Kagiso Rabada has sent out an ominous warning to England’s batsmen ahead of the four-match Test series where he plans to be no less aggressive in his attacking approach.
Bavuma aware of heavy load
Injured batsman Temba Bavuma has opened up on his position, not only in the Proteas side but also as a role model for future generations of cricket-loving South Africans.
Test debut for Rassie confirmed
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has confirmed batsman Rassie van der Dussen and all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius will debut in this week’s first Test against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
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Maharaj irons out ‘technical fault’
The Proteas’ Keshav Maharaj has relished working with former Test spinner Paul Harris, ahead of this week’s series opener against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
How Philander was more than good enough
Vernon Philander will call time on his career after the series against England and has proven to himself and his doubters that he was more than good enough to play Test cricket.
Philander reportedly nearing Kolpak deal
Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander is reportedly close to signing a Kolpak contract.
