Maharaj set for surgery, lengthy layoff after Achilles rupture during Proteas' Windies rout
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Markram, De Zorzi bat SA into strength, but Windies fight back to even out first day
What should have been a day of strength for South Africa ended with honours even as the West Indies fought back to contain their hosts on the first day of the second Test on Wednesday.
Proteas coach Conrad backs veteran Elgar: If the player is still performing, they'll stay
Proteas red-ball coach Shukri Conrad said a senior candidate like Dean Elgar remains a cornerstone of his team even though South Africa is at the short end of the stick regarding Test match scheduling.
South Africa to field two spinners in second test v West Indies
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa have recalled middle-order batsman Ryan Rickelton and the spin duo of Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj for the second and final test against the West Indies at The Wanderers on Wednesday.
Rickelton returns as Proteas ring changes, back spin for Windies series decider
The Proteas have made four changes to their side for the second and final Test against West Indies starting in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Proteas adamant wily Dean Elgar remains 'massive' to their cause, but does he feel the same?
Has Temba Bavuma dropped a hint that Dean Elgar, one of his key allies in the Proteas leadership group, is considering his international future?
Markram’s ton gets South Africa off to flying start but Windies fight back
PRETORIA : A century from South Africa opener Aiden Markram helped pile on the early runs on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Tuesday (Feb 28), only for the West Indies to fight their way back into the contest and have their hosts 314-8 at close of play.