Proteas have a player who can ’stay in the fight’ in Marco Jansen
Johannesburg - The importance of ‘throwing the first punch,’ and then ‘staying in the fight,’ are two of the Proteas’ favourite analogies.
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Proteas look at 270-300 as good targets, eye Maharaj's crucial role
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen said a target of between 270-300 in the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch would be sufficient to get spinner Keshav Maharaj into the game.
United down Taipans, build on NBL momentum
Table-topping Melbourne United have fought off a spirited challenge from the Cairns Taipans to win 89-73 for their fourth straight NBL success.
ICC Women's World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur, Rajeshwari Gayakwad Guide India To Two-Run Win vs South Africa In Warm-Up
Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur struck form with a timely hundred as India eked out a narrow two-run win over South Africa in a warm-up match of the ICC Women's World Cup on Sunday. The India vice-captain, who had regained some form with her first fifty in 12 months during the final ODI against New Zealand, slammed a 119-ball 114 with the help of 11 boundaries. The innings will calm the nerves of the team management as she remains a key player for India's World Cup campaign.
Plays of the day: Kagiso Rabada shines for Proteas with 5/60
Johannesburg - With the second Test evenly poised with South Africa leading New Zealand by 211 runs in the second innings at stumps on day three, Proteas bowler Kagiso Rabada’s performance was one of the standout moments of the day.
Australian men's squad arrives in Pakistan for first tour in 24 years
Australia has arrived in Pakistan for its first tour since 1998, with Test captain Pat Cummins describing the occasion as a «special moment».
Women's World Cup: Harmanpreet, Rajeshwari guide India to two-run win over South Africa in warm-up game
Harmanpreet Kaur struck form with a timely hundred as India eked out a narrow two-run win over South Africa in a warm-up match of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Sunday. The India vice-captain, who had regained some form with her first fifty in 12 months during the final ODI against New Zealand, slammed a 119-ball 114 with the help of 11 boundaries. The innings will calm the nerves of the team management as she remains a key player for India's World Cup campaign.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3 Report: New Zealand Strike Back As South Africa Stumble To 140/5
After being outplayed for two days, New Zealand held hope they could salvage the second Test as they reduced South Africa to 140 for five at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Sunday. It gave the Proteas an overall lead of 211 with five wickets remaining after posting 364 in their first innings and then bowling New Zealand out for 293. But there has been a momentum shift in the Test after South Africa dominated the first two days.