Holder rearguard keeps Windies in contest as Proteas struggle to wrap up tail
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S Africa fast bowler Nortje out of second test v West Indies
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje for the second and final test against West Indies that starts at The Wanderers on Wednesday after he picked up a mild groin injury and is to be rested.
Proteas batting coach hopes Cricket SA can 'think outside of box' to improve domestic game
Proteas batting coach Justin Sammons believes that more focus should be placed on South Africa's first-class game to help the national team's cause.
Proteas rocked again by Aussies, series whitewash possible despite rain
Australia need 14 South African wickets on the final day of the third and final Test in Sydney to claim a 3-0 series whitewash.
Australia take Head-start in first test against South Africa
Travis Head struck a belligerent half-century to give Australia the upper hand on day one of the series-opening test against South Africa after the home side's bowlers dominated on a green Gabba wicket on Saturday.
South Africa recall batsman De Bruyn for Australia test series
South Africa have selected fast bowler Gerald Coetzee for the first time and handed a recall to batsman Theunis de Bruyn for their crucial three-test tour of Australia that starts next month.
Watch: Batter Bamboozled, Gets Bowled Leaving Delivery Outside Off-Stump In County Match
While English pitches are known for the seam and swing movement, County matches often produce some mind-blowing deliveries from spinners. While English leg-spinner Matt Parkinson is often the artist, having provided some contenders for the "ball of the century", the latest entrant to the unofficial competition comes from South African off-spinner Simon Harmer. Bowling for Essex against Northamptonshire in Division 1 of the County Championship, Harmer produced a peach of a delivery that left New Zealand's Will Young completely bamboozled.
South Africa's Elgar ready for 'World Cup final' against England
South Africa captain Dean Elgar is treating the Test series decider against England at the Oval "like a World Cup final" as the Proteas seek to recover from a heavy defeat.