Woeful Proteas thrashed by depleted Australia to lose 2nd Test, series
The Proteas capitulated against rampant top-ranked Australia on Thursday to lose the second Test in Melbourne by an innings and 182 runs and with it the series.
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'It's a red flag': Langeveldt implores impactful Proteas star Rabada to find better control
Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt has posed a challenge for lead pacer Kagiso Rabada to be better with his control after South Africa chased leather on the third day of the second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Langeveldt hopes Proteas can bat for 2 days to save Melbourne Test
Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt hopes that their batters can deliver and bat for the next two days to save the second Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Langeveldt concedes bowlers had 'tough' MCG shift, says batting blowout is group work
Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt admitted the Melbourne Test against Australia had been a tough exercise for the bowlers.
Proteas near Test series defeat after Australia dominate in Melbourne
Australia closed in on winning the second Test and the series against South Africa on Wednesday after Alex Carey struck a maiden century to leave them in a commanding position.
Carey grabs maiden ton as Australia declare with mammoth lead
MELBOURNE :Wicketkeeper Alex Carey savoured a maiden century before Australia declared at 575 for eight, bringing tea early on day three of the second test with South Africa's hopes of levelling the series all but gone.
Warner rates 'magical' Boxing Day double-ton among his best innings
MELBOURNE : Australia opener David Warner said his double-century in the Boxing Day test against South Africa was among the finest knocks of his career after coming into the match under pressure to score runs.
Australia 479-7 at lunch after early Nortje blitz
MELBOURNE : Anrich Nortje struck twice in two balls as South Africa rallied with four wickets early on day three of the second test but Australia pushed their lead to an imposing 290 runs by lunch on Wednesday.