England end day one on 260-6
Highlights of day one of the fourth Test at Old Trafford between the Proteas and England.
‘I always prepare to play’
Duanne Olivier says that he was not caught off guard by his selection on the morning of the fourth Test resulting from the injuries of Chris Morris and Vernon Philander.
Saffas dominate at Lord’s
Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw stole the show at Lord’s in Hampshire’s six-wicket win over Middlesex on Thursday.
‘Drawing a series is not a negative’
Faf du Plessis says England are a good team at home and that a series draw against them will be important as they aim to maintain their ‘proud away record.’
Kuhn or Markram?
Heino Kuhn or Aiden Markram? SACricketmag.com managing editor Tom Sizeland discusses the selection debate.
Proteas must fix mistakes made at The Oval
Vernon Philander says that he hopes the Proteas can correct the mistakes they made at The Oval with a series-levelling win at Old Trafford.
Bolt on his love for cricket
Usain Bolt gives some insight on how he grew up watching cricket and how he fell in love with the sport.
Boycott gets pranked on Test Match Special
The BBC’s Test Match Special use the South African government to play a prank on former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott.
Faf lauds Elgar’s gritty ton
Faf du Plessis says that the Dean Elgar has shown the Proteas batters what is needed to bat in Test match cricket.
England exploited conditions well – Birrell
Proteas assistant coach, Adrian Birrell, said England’s ability to take advantage of the conditions is what kept them on top of the Proteas.
We had to dig deep — Bavuma
Temba Bavuma says the Proteas tail had to fight hard to avoid the follow-on in the first innings at The Oval.
Morris a work in progress – McKenzie
Neil McKenzie said Chris Morris is an X-Factor bowler, who will be able to bounce back after going for 1-91 from his 17 overs on day two.
The game is even – KG
Kagiso Rabada believes the third Test at The Oval is in the balance, heading into day two.
Behind the scenes
Proteas opener Heino Kuhn takes us behind the scenes in the Proteas’ dressing room at The Oval.
Faf warns against complacency
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis says England will be keen to respond, following all the criticism they endured after the their second Test defeat at Trent Bridge.
