Reverse sweeping Ryan Rickelton threw caution to the wind to make Test debut mark
Proteas debutant Ryan Rickelton said the reverse sweep he played to get off the mark on his Test debut was borne out of nervous tension.
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Bavuma leads South Africa to 233 for four at close v Bangladesh
DURBAN :Temba Bavuma scored an unbeaten half-century as South Africa reached 233 for four at the premature close on a stop-start opening day of the first test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Thursday.
Bangladesh win toss and will bowl in first test v S. Africa
DURBAN : Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against hosts South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday, a surprise decision on a wicket likely to turn later on.
South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Bangladesh Aim To Carry Momentum In Test Series
South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: After winning the ODI series 2-1, the Bangladesh cricket team will aim to carry the momentum in the two-match Test series beginning March 31 at the Kingsmead in Durban. Considered as underdogs, the visiting Bangladesh team will aim for another upset as they strategies to conquer the hosts in their own den under the leadership of Mominul Haque. South Africa, on the other hand, will aim to start well under the inspiring captaincy of Dean Elgar and put aside the disappointment of the ODI series. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Sharks coach insists Kolisi, Notshe NOT dropped for Dragons battle: 'The rotation is premeditated'
The Sharks have put two Springbok loose forwards on the bench, Sikhumbuzo Notshe and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, but that is no sign that they are dropping their guard against the Dragons.
Proteas go out of their way to make themselves 'uncomfortable' in mission to tame Tigers
The Proteas have afforded themselves no luxuries at training ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh starting at Kingsmead on Thursday.
Larmour 'unlikely' to return in time for Connacht games but targets South Africa tour
Jordan Larmour says it's "unlikely" he'll be fit for Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 double-header with Connacht, but is hopeful of making his return from injury for the tour of South Africa later in April.
Du Toit leads Sharks against Dragons as Kolisi moves to bench
Sharks coach Sean Everitt has made alterations to his side for Friday night's United Rugby Championship clash against Welsh outfit Dragons in Durban.