South Africa has a reputation as a top-class fast-bowling factory, but a worrying trend is developing: the flat wicket, writes Mark Salter. (more…)
Cobras speedster Dane Paterson has been called up to replace the injured Morne Morkel for the second Test against Bangladesh. (more…)
Three wickets in 19 ferocious deliveries from Kagiso Rabada destroyed Bangladesh’s resistance as the Proteas wrapped up the first Test before lunch. (more…)
The injury-enforced absence of Morné Morkel, as well as the likelihood of rain on day five has boosted Bangladesh’s chances of survival. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)
Bangladesh were 49-3 in pursuit of 424 at tea on day four in Potchefstroom. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)
Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma played positively to stretch the Proteas’ lead to 379 at lunch on day four in Potchefstroom. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)
Had this been the start of a brave new dawn for Test cricket, the South African and Bangladesh players could have shaken hands and booked a round of Sunday golf, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)
The Proteas were in firm control of the first Test, 230 runs ahead, when bad light stopped play in Potchefstroom. (more…)
Four wickets in a session swung the first Test in favour of the Proteas after a resolute fight by Bangladesh in Potchefstroom. (more…)
The batsmen did their job on a flat Senwes Park pitch and now it’s up to the bowlers to turn the screws on day three of the first Test in Potchefstroom, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)