Australia 'comfortable' with Pakistan security

Pat Cummins says Australia are excited by what lies ahead as they prepare to jet into Pakistan on their first tour since 1998.

Pick these Proteas to battle Black Caps

RYAN VREDE selects a Proteas XI with the highest potential to bounce back from a humiliating loss and salvage the series against New Zealand.

Elgar: Markram needs to return the favours

Captain Dean Elgar says the Proteas can’t afford to carry passengers in their batting lineup.

Elgar banks on Proteas bouncing back

Proteas captain Dean Elgar believes his side will improve in the must-win second Test against New Zealand.

Anderson 'praying' for England recall

England great James Anderson hopes his record-breaking international career has not been ended following his dramatic omission from the upcoming tour of the West Indies.

Root 'grateful' to survive Ashes cull

England captain Joe Root insists his revamped team can bounce back in the West Indies after a crushing Ashes series loss.

Watch: Proteas must adapt to conditions

Proteas opening batsman Sarel Erwee reflects on his Test debut against New Zealand and looks ahead to the second Test.

Black Caps eye historic series win

New Zealand go into the second Test against the Proteas on Friday on the cusp of clinching the series and reclaiming the mantle of No 1 in the world.

Five areas Proteas must address urgently

RYAN VREDE looks at South Africa’s biggest areas of concern ahead of the second Test against New Zealand.

Wagner: Proteas wins no more special than others

Pretoria-born New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner says beating the Proteas is no different to him than beating any other team.

Bavuma: Elgar's success is my success

Proteas Test vice-captain Temba Bavuma says his relationship with captain Dean Elgar is built on “honesty and no bulls**t”.

It's 'not looking good' for Ngidi

The Proteas could again be without fast bowler Lungi Ngidi for the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch, which starts on Friday.

Kiwi hero Henry to get another go at Proteas

Trent Boult will not return to New Zealand’s lineup for the second Test against the Proteas in Christchurch.

Rohit's Test captaincy appointment praised

Indian pundits and players have hailed Rohit Sharma as the new all-format skipper after he replaced Virat Kohli in one of world cricket’s biggest jobs.

Why Proteas spinner didn't get picked

George Linde has revealed why he did not travel to New Zealand with the Proteas.