Elgar eyes victory in crazy second test
South Africa players celebrate after Nandre Burger runs out Mohammed Siraj of India during day one of the International Test Series 2023/24 game between South Africa and India at Newlands Cricket Ground on 3 January 2024 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Elgar eyes victory in crazy second test

South Africa will fancy their chances of victory if they can set India a target of 100 or more although captain Dean Elgar was at a loss to explain a frenetic opening day of the second and final test at Newlands on Wednesday. (more…)

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Dean Elgar looks to end test career on a high
Dean Elgar of South Africa during walking off the field after being caught behind for 185 runs day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Dean Elgar looks to end test career on a high

Dean Elgar will be looking to conclude his international career on another high as he unexpectedly captains South Africa in the second and last test against India, which starts at Newlands on Wednesday.

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Retirement provides Dean Elgar with freedom for century
Dean Elgar of South Africa scores 100 runs during the 1st Test Cricket match between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion on the 27 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Retirement provides Dean Elgar with freedom for century

The freedom of impending retirement from the test arena allowed South Africa opener Dean Elgar to produce one of his best innings as his unbeaten 140 handed the hosts an 11-run lead over India after day two of the first test at Centurion on Wednesday. (more…)

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Elgar: We need to enjoy these moments
The Proteas celebrate

Elgar: We need to enjoy these moments

Proteas captain Dean Elgar saluted his “special bunch” of players after they overpowered England by an innings and 12 runs in the first Test at Lord’s on Friday.

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