Faf: We don't have a lot of superstars
Shorn of superstars, the Proteas beat England by 107 runs in the first of four Test matches as a result of the team’s overall strength, writes DANIEL GALLAN at Centurion.
Malan a must at Newlands
The injury to Aiden Markram and subsequent call-up of Keegan Petersen point to Cape Cobras stalwart Pieter Malan finally making his Test bow in the new year.
Pollock: Nortje a find for South Africa
The emergence of Anrich Nortje, particularly in the absence of Lungi Ngidi, was one of the reasons for South Africa’s victory over England, says Shaun Pollock in what he called a ‘quality performance’ from the Proteas.
Root downplays Archer's arrows
England’s captain Joe Root does not believe that Jofra Archer’s back-to-back beamers to Anrich Nortje in the closing stages of day two of the first Test will leave a mark on the rest of the series, writes DANIEL GALLAN at Centurion.
Highlights: Proteas seal win
Highlights from day four of the first Test as South Africa completed a 107-run win over England at SuperSport Park.
SA U19 out to avoid series whitewash
Tough times don’t last but tough people do and South Africa under-19s head coach, Lawrence Mahatlane, believes his players will only learn from their difficult position as they prepare to face India under-19s in the third Youth One-Day International in East London on Monday.
Player ratings: Proteas start well
The Proteas ensured a winning start to their new management regime and, in the process, their first non-defeat in six attempts as they beat England on Sunday. WADE PRETORIUS rates the players.
Nortje, Rabada lead SA to victory
The Proteas bowling unit led by Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje ensured the hosts romped to a 107-run victory as England slumped to 268 all out on day four of the first Test at Centurion, writes WADE PRETORIUS.
Watch: Maharaj's wild celebrations
Keshav Maharaj could not be contained after sending Ben Stokes back to the pavilion as the Proteas moved towards victory in the first Test against England at Centurion.
Uncapped Petersen joins Proteas squad
Keegan Petersen has been named as the replacement for Aiden Markram ahead of the second Test against England at Newlands.
Nortje and Pretorius strike before lunch
The Proteas limited England to 171-3 at lunch on day four of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Quotes of the decade: 'Tough being me'
Very quotable quotes from 2010 to 2019.
Malan 'not preoccupied' by probable debut
The uncapped Pieter Malan will likely open the batting alongside the experienced Dean Elgar during the Proteas’ second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town next week.
England couldn't do it again, could they?
SA Cricket Mag contributors Daniel Gallan and Philasande Sixaba discuss South Africa’s lower order runs, England’s top order improvement and the chance of a repeat of history.
Stokes, Broad's 'problem with each other'
Fast bowler Stuart Broad and vice-captain Ben Stokes shared an on-field spat during day three of England’s first Test against the Proteas at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
