Proteas punched up, smacked down

The tour that should never have been, ended with a clutch of harsh realisations for the Proteas and the selectors, writes RYAN VREDE.

Ashwin out of Test after 500th wicket

India’s Ravichandran Ashwin withdrew from the ongoing third Test against England on Friday, just hours after becoming only the ninth player in history to take 500 Test wickets.

Highlights: Australia vs Proteas Women (Only Test, Day 2)

Annabel Sutherland struck a double hundred as Australia built a massive lead over the Proteas Women in Perth.

Aussies pile pain on Proteas Women

Annabel Sutherland’s double century propelled Australia to a mammoth 499-run first-innings lead against the Proteas in the one-off women’s Test at the WACA Ground.

India feel the force of England's Bazball

Opener Ben Duckett smashed a century to lead England’s attacking reply after India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reached 500 Test wickets in the third match of the series.

Watch: 'Proteas put up a good fight'

Proteas captain Neil Brand says his team deserves credit for competing with a very good New Zealand side.

Watch: 'Bedingham showed his class'

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad on captain Neil Brand’s decision not to bowl himself in New Zealand’s second innings and David Bedingham’s performances with the bat.

Highlights: New Zealand vs Proteas (2nd Test, Day 4)

Kane Williamson guided New Zealand to a historic Test series win against the Proteas.

Black Caps cruise to historic series win

New Zealand won a Test series against South Africa for the first time with Kane Williamson hitting an unbeaten century to steer them to a seven-wicket victory in the second Test.

Highlights: Australia vs Proteas Women (Only Test, Day 1)

The Proteas Women were skittled for 76 on day one of the one-off Test in Perth.

Proteas Women wilt in Perth heat

Australia dominated day one of the one-off women’s Test against South Africa at the  WACA Ground.

Rohit, Jadeja tons get India out of trouble

Centuries from captain Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja helped India recover and then dominate after early blows on day one of the third Test against England.

Watch: Centurion Bedingham batted 'smarter'

David Bedingham on his maiden Test century, the Proteas’ batting collapse and Dane Piedt’s late strike.

Highlights: New Zealand vs Proteas (2nd Test, Day 3)

David Bedingham’s maiden Test century helped the Proteas set New Zealand 267 to win the second Test, and the series, in Hamilton.

Proteas collapse after Bedingham century

David Bedingham scored 110 for the Proteas, who were bowled out for 235 in their second innings of the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Thursday.