Proteas skipper Bavuma caps off miserable Centurion batting return with historic Test pair
At SuperSport Park, Centurion
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Nortje bags 5-36 as South Africa take big lead v West Indies
PRETORIA: Fast bowler Anrich Nortje ripped through the West Indies middle order to take 5-36 as South Africa opened up a 179 run lead with six second innings wickets remaining at the close of the second day of the see-saw first test at Centurion Park on Wednesday (Mar 1).
Mark Taylor Urges Australian Selectors To Take Call On David Warner's Test Future Before Ashes
Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has urged selectors to take a call on under-fire opener David Warner's future in Test cricket before the Ashes later this year. Warner has been undergoing a prolonged lean patch in the longest format of the game. He had scores of 1, 10 and 15 in the opening two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy before being ruled out of the remaining two matches due to a concussion and elbow fracture.
Cheteshwar Pujara's 100th Test: How Indian Players Fared In Their Milestone Match
Cheteshwar Pujara ended his eventful 100th Test match by hitting the winning runs against Australia in Delhi on Sunday. Pujara, who remained unbeaten on 31 in the second innings, became only the second player after Ricky Ponting to hit the winning runs in their 100th Test match. But the Saurashtra batter also scored a duck in the first innings, becoming the seventh international player and second Indian after Dilip Vengsarkar to register this unwanted score in the 100th Test.
From 'Vinnige Fanie' to the Steyn remover: SA's 5 magical bowling performances Down Under
Magical and unforgettable fast-bowling spells are required to win Test matches and series in Australia and the Proteas haven't been short of those.
First Test fighters: Proteas haven't always spat the dummy in opening Aussie salvos Down Under
The Proteas have been on the receiving end of famous beatings Down Under, but their first Test showings in Australia have often been dogfights they've seen off.
Australia's Lyon eyes Adelaide Oval records at his former workplace
MELBOURNE : Nathan Lyon was once employed as a groundsman at Adelaide Oval but the Australia spinner will this week bid to become the highest wicket-taker at the admired cricket ground in the second test against West Indies starting on Thursday.
Isthmian South East outfit Faversham Town appoint former Maidstone United under-23s boss Simon Austin as their new manager
Isthmian South East club Faversham have appointed their new manager.