From bad to worse as Proteas crumble, then fumble: 'Guys don't do it on purpose'
On all fronts, the first day of the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday was one to forget for the Proteas.
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Watch: Matt Henry Picks Up 7 Wickets As New Zealand Steamroll South Africa In 1st Innings Of 1st Test
Matt Henry celebrated a career-best seven wicket haul as New Zealand rolled South Africa for 95 in their first innings inside two sessions on the opening day of the first Test in Christchurch on Thursday. Tea was taken early when tail-ender Duanne Oliver was out for one to end the innings with Henry taking seven for 23 as New Zealand cashed in on winning the toss and asking South Africa to bat in bowler-friendly conditions.
S.Africa bundled out for 95 after Henry seven-for
:Matt Henry claimed a career-best 7-23 as New Zealand bundled out South Africa for 95 in two sessions to take charge of the opening test in Christchurch on Thursday.
Kiwis send Proteas to bat in first Test
New Zealand have won the toss and sent touring South Africa in to bat in the first cricket Test between the teams since 2017.
Proteas comfortable underdogs heading into battle with world champions
The Proteas will into their first Test against New Zealand - the current World Test Championship holders - as comfortable underdogs in Christchurch on Thursday.
Jonty Rhodes takes up dual role of batting and fielding coach at Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings fielding coach Jonty Rhodes has taken up the additional role of batting coach following the departure of Wasim Jaffer. Rhodes is considered one of the best fielders of all time but also made more than 8000 runs for South Africa. The 52-year-old was also sitting alongside head coach Anil Kumble and co-owners at the IPL auction table last week.
Proteas bowling coach Langeveldt thrilled with SA players making IPL cut
Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt said the Indian Premier League provides an excellent platform for South Africa's cricketers to learn and hone their skills.
Rabada stands to earn an incredible R45 600 per ball in the IPL ... and it could be more
Kagiso Rabada, justifiably given his reputation as the Proteas' bowling kingpin, emerged as South Africa's most expensive player at this past weekend's Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.