Elgar: Petersen poised to fill Faf’s shoes
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Elgar: Petersen poised to fill Faf’s shoes

Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar has hinted that Knights batsman Keegan Petersen is likely to be given a chance in the top order for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. (more…)

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May 31, 2021
Proteas opener Elgar signs for Somerset
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Proteas opener Elgar signs for Somerset

Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar has agreed to join English county side Somerset as an overseas player, retaining his links with the national side.

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January 19, 2017
Proteas lose openers before lunch at the Wanderers
Stephen Cook of South Africa during the International Test Series 2016/17 match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg South Africa on 12 January 2017 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Proteas lose openers before lunch at the Wanderers

The Proteas lost two quick wickets as they battled to 79 for two at lunch on the first day of the third Test against Sri Lanka, at the Wanderers on Thursday, writes MARK SALTER.

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January 12, 2017
Elgar’s ton puts Proteas nicely in command at Newlands
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 02: Dean Elgar of the Proteas celebrates his century during day 1 of the 2nd test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at PPC Newlands on January 02, 2107 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images)
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Elgar’s ton puts Proteas nicely in command at Newlands

Dean Elgar welcomed a career-best score and and Quinton de Kock a complementary milestone, as South Africa climbed to a formidable 297 for six on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday.

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January 3, 2017
Hazlewood: Aussies need to get into the swing of things
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Hazlewood: Aussies need to get into the swing of things

Aussie paceman Josh Hazlewood admits that he is searching for an answer to the Proteas’ reverse-swing bowling.

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November 11, 2016
Proteas power to commanding position in Perth
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Proteas power to commanding position in Perth

Centuries from JP Duminy and Dean Elgar, in a partnership of 250, put the Proteas in a dominant position on day three of the first Test against Australia on Saturday. On that foundation, the…

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November 5, 2016