Proteas show steel to earn gritty draw, avoid series whitewash against Aussies
The Proteas snapped a four-match losing streak when they drew the third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
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Zondo gives skipper Elgar shoulder to lean on: 'He's in good spirits, the sun will shine again'
Proteas middle-order Khaya Zondo said skipper Dean Elgar hasn't been visibly frustrated by the diminishing returns of his Australian tour.
Proteas batting banker Zondo confident of fifth-day resistance despite another batting blowout
Proteas batter Khaya Zondo remained confident of their ability to bat out the fifth day of the third Test against Australia despite another potential blowout at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
South Africa dig in after Australian declaration
SYDNEY : South Africa had made a battling 71 for three at tea on the fourth day of the rain-disrupted third test against Australia on Saturday after the hosts declared on 475-4 in pursuit of a win to sweep the series 3-0.
'Harsh' says Khawaja if denied double ton chance in Test
Usman Khawaja said it would be "harsh" if he was denied the chance of claiming his first Test double century by a declaration in Australia's third Test against South Africa.
Day 3 washout raises Khawaja conundrum for Australia in Sydney Test, Proteas relieved
The entire third day of the final Sydney Test was washed out Friday forcing a reappraisal of Australia's push for a series clean sweep over South Africa.
Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command
SYDNEY :Usman Khawaja was five runs short of a maiden double-century when play was abandoned on day two of the third test against South Africa on Thursday, with Australia in complete command at 475 for four.
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.