Philander likely to bat in rescue mission
Vernon Philander has been discharged from hospital and is expected to bat on day three, with the Proteas on 126-8.
Rossouw fires Hampshire to victory
Rilee Rossouw struck an unbeaten 45 against Gloucestershire to send Hampshire into third in the Natwest T20 Blast South Group.
Proteas in search of a superhero at The Oval
South Africa’s Jekyll and Hyde display on the tour of England continued as they threatened to wave the white flag on another seamer-friendly day at The Oval, writes GARY LEMKE.
The conditions were incredibly tough — Simons
Eric Simons says tough conditions and fantastic bowling from Toby Roland-Jones contributed to the Proteas battling on 126-8 at stumps on day two.
Roland-Jones rolls through Proteas
Debutant Toby Roland-Jones took 4-39 to leave the Proteas struggling on 126-8 by stumps on day two at The Oval.
Morkel claims Cook again
Morné Morkel’s 10th Test dismissal of Alastair Cook is the South African Play of the Day.
Proteas lose Elgar on stroke of tea
Dean Elgar departed for eight on the last over before tea, after Ben Stokes’ century got England to 353 on day two at The Oval.
England bowled for 353
Kagiso Rabada and Morne Morkel took three wickets apiece as England were bowled out for 353 in their first innings, while Vernon Philander has been sent to hospital for tests.
'We desperately needed the win'
Shukri Conrad said that his SA A side needed the win against India to build momentum for the rest of the triangular series.
Stokes lifts England to 269-6
Morne Morkel removed Alastair Cook early, but Ben Stokes pushed on to 64 in the morning session on day two at The Oval.
There for the taking on 171-4
If the Proteas’ bowlers can continue to make the most of the conditions at The Oval on day two, then this could turn in their favour very quickly.
Warner airs pay dispute frustrations
David Warner has hit back at the row between the Australia players and Cricket Australia regarding the pay dispute.
'Moving day' lies ahead at The Oval
This would have been a coin toss that Faf du Plessis was happy to lose, because he too would have taken the decision to bat first, writes GARY LEMKE.
We need to make an impact – KG
Kagiso Rabada says the Proteas’ bowlers must take advantage of the conditions and wipe out England early on day two.
Cook resists Proteas onslaught
Vernon Philander struck twice on a rain-affected day, as England posted 171-4 on day one of the third Test at The Oval.
