Plays of the day: Lack of control with the ball costs Proteas
The Proteas were on the receiving end of a New Zealand masterclass once again on day two of the first Test at the Hagley Oval on Friday. Stuart Hess looks at the highlights of the day.
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Simon Katich Quits SunRisers Hyderabad After Franchise Ignores Pre-Auction Plans: Report
Former Australia batter Simon Katich has quit the Indian Premier League (IPL) SunRisers Hyderabad less than two months before the tournament starts. As per a report in 'The Australian', Katich decided to walk out after a disagreement on how the team was being managed and he also felt that the franchise disregarded the pre-auction plans. Earlier, SunRisers Hyderabad was involved in a major controversy after they sacked David Warner as captain last season and then the batter was even ousted from the playing XI.
NZ build strong lead against Proteas
Henry Nicholls reached his 13th half century and Neil Wagner made 49 as nightwatchman as New Zealand built a 140-run lead over South Africa at lunch on the second day of the first cricket Test.
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.
NZ vs SA 1st Test: New Zealand ahead after Matt Henry's seven-wicket haul destroys South Africa
Christchurch on Thursday after Matt Henry spearheaded the attack with a career-best seven for 23. Henry's bounce and movement saw South Africa fold for 95 before tea, and at stumps New Zealand had benefitted from the wicket browning off in the late afternoon and were 116 for three. Henry Nicholls was not out on 37 with nightwatchman Neil Wagner, dropped in the final over, on two. Crucial to New Zealand's performance was Tom Latham winning the toss -- for the first time in the nine Tests he has been captain -- and putting South Africa in to bat.
New Zealand In Command After Matt Henry's Seven Destroys South Africa
New Zealand dominated South Africa to hold a 21-run lead on day one of the first Test in Christchurch on Thursday after Matt Henry spearheaded the attack with a career-best seven for 23. Henry's bounce and movement saw South Africa fold for 95 before tea, and at stumps New Zealand had benefitted from the wicket browning off in the late afternoon and were 116 for three.
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 wary of being deceived by a possible Green Mamba as spinner debate continues
The Proteas are wary of being seduced by the lure of a proverbial Green Mamba at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch when they commence the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday.