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New Zealand vs South Africa: Matt Henry savours 'surreal' seven-wicket haul in NZ great Richard Hadlee's presence

New Zealand's Matt Henry made a memorable return to Test cricket in the opening match against South Africa and the 30-year-old said it was "surreal" to match a benchmark set by Richard Hadlee, who cheered him on at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. Henry's seven for 23 blew away South Africa who were bundled out for 95, their lowest against New Zealand, and put the home side in the box seat. It was a stunning display of pace bowling by Henry, playing his first Test in eight months only because Trent Boult is away on paternity leave. Only Ajaz Patel (10-119) and Hadlee (9-52) have returned better Test figures by a New Zealander. Hadlee, who was present at the ground to cheer Henry, had also claimed 7-23 against India in 1976.

Is there a way back for Proteas after NZ nightmare? 'Cricket is a funny game'

The Proteas were rocked on day one of the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday, but fast bowler Duanne Olivier believes it is the "South African way" to show character in times like these.

Quarantine not to blame for slow starts to Test series, says Proteas' Duanne Olivier

Cape Town - The Proteas' notorious slow starts to Test series could prove to be their Achilles Heel in New Zealand after another chastening opening day in Christchurch on Thursday.

Henry savours 'surreal' seven-wicket haul in NZ great Hadlee's presence

WELLINGTON : New Zealand's Matt Henry made a memorable return to test cricket in the opening match against South Africa and the 30-year-old said it was "surreal" to match a benchmark set by Richard Hadlee, who cheered him on at the Hagley Oval on Thursday.

The Springboks should not snub the All Blacks as SA rugby push for Six Nations inclusion

Cape Town - SANZAAR chairman Marcelo Rodriguez acknowledged the fact that there “has been much speculation about the future” of the Rugby Championship, and expressed his delight that the tournament has been confirmed until at least 2025.

'We play for something greater than us': Germany eye cricket World Cup glory

With a grandfather who played first-class cricket, and a father who had a distinguished career for South Africa, it might be easy to think Michael Richardson was always destined for international cricket.

’We are still in the game’, says Proteas bowler Duanne Olivier after dreadful first day against New Zealand

Johannesburg - The Proteas have no other option but to look ahead to tomorrow, the sun rising and hopefully better fortunes for them in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Plays of the day: First time in 90 years South Africa bowled out for under 100 batting first

The Proteas had a dismal day with the bat against New Zealand on the day 1 on the first Test against New Zealand. Stuart Hess looks at the highlights of the day.

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New Zealand vs South Africa: Matt Henry savours 'surreal' seven-wicket haul in NZ great Richard Hadlee's presence

Is there a way back for Proteas after NZ nightmare? 'Cricket is a funny game'

Quarantine not to blame for slow starts to Test series, says Proteas' Duanne Olivier

Henry savours 'surreal' seven-wicket haul in NZ great Hadlee's presence

The Springboks should not snub the All Blacks as SA rugby push for Six Nations inclusion

'We play for something greater than us': Germany eye cricket World Cup glory

’We are still in the game’, says Proteas bowler Duanne Olivier after dreadful first day against New Zealand

Plays of the day: First time in 90 years South Africa bowled out for under 100 batting first