Proteas ratings: Odd glimmer of hope on nightmare tour Down Under
The Proteas were schooled in Australia, suffering a 2-0 series loss on a tour that has raised alarm bells over the current state of the Test side.
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Smith joins Khawaja with century, Australia 394-4
SYDNEY :Steve Smith celebrated his 30th century and Usman Khawaja moved past 150 to push Australia to 394 for four at tea, as South Africa's hopes of a face-saving win faded on a placid day-two wicket during the third test in Sydney on Thursday.
'I try to be more consistent': How Nortje became Proteas' standout bowler in Australia
Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje gave an honest assessment of how he improved his performances from a wobbly first Australia Test to becoming SA’s standout performer by the third at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Speedster Nortje weighs in on bad light debate: 'It's probably the right decision'
Anrich Nortje, who possesses the bowling speed to hurt any batter, said it was "probably the right decision" to call off play after only 47 overs were bowled for bad light during the first day of the third Test between Australia and South Africa on Wednesday.
Harmer catch: Nortje says Proteas 'were convinced it's out'
Star Proteas performer on day one of the third Test against Australia, Anrich Nortje, said they were convinced that Simon Harmer’s slip catch on Marnus Labuschagne, given not-out, was out.
South Africa frustrated as Australia 138-1 in rain-hit third test
SYDNEY : Australia were 138 for one when bad light halted play before rain brought tea early on day one of the third test against South Africa in Sydney on Wednesday.
Lion-hearted Nortje's double strike keeps Proteas afloat on rain-hit 1st day in Sydney
South Africa strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on Wednesday to prise Australia's grip on the third Test in Sydney as rain plagued the opening day.
Australia 68-1 on day one of third test v South Africa
SYDNEY : South Africa struck to remove David Warner cheaply but Australia held firm to be 68 for one at lunch on day one of the third test on Wednesday after home captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat.