Markram makes his mark, but Windies fight back to even out first day against SA
At SuperSport Park, Centurion
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WATCH | 'It's the most precious cap' says Nortje to Test debutant Coetzee
In what was a touching and telling moment of entry of the hard knock school of Test match bowling, Anrich Nortje was given the honour of presenting Gerald Coetzee with his Test cap for his debut against the West Indies at SuperSport Park on Tuesday.
South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test, Day 1 Live Score: South Africa Off To Rapid Start After Opting To Bat vs vs West Indies
SA vs WI, 1st Test, Day 1 Live Updates: South Africa openers, Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram, made a solid start after Temba Bavuma, in his first Test as captain, won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test against the West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday. Bavuma said at the toss that he expected conditions to be tricky at the start. The South African team showed five changes from the side that played in the third Test of a losing series in Australia in January. Opening batsman Tony de Zorzi and fast bowler Gerald Coetzee won their first caps. Keegan Petersen returned from injury while left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy, who played two Tests in India in 2019, was a surprise inclusion ahead of Keshav Maharaj. The West Indies made one change from the side that beat Zimbabwe by an innings and four runs in Bulawayo earlier this month as Kemar Roach replaced Gudakesh Moti. (LIVE SCORECARD)
New skipper Bavuma looking to fresh start for South Africa
South Africa start their two-test home series against West Indies at Centurion Park on Tuesday with a clean slate and a new positive attitude to their style of cricket, according to recently appointed captain Temba Bavuma.
Proteas shake-up: Bavuma handed Test captaincy, stands down from T20 role as De Zorzi called up
Temba Bavuma will captain South Africa in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, Cricket South Africa announced on Friday.
Bavuma named new test skipper in shake-up of S African cricket
JOHANNESBURG : Middle-order batsman Temba Bavuma has been named as the new captain of the South African test team for the two-match series against West Indies, but has relinquished leadership of the T20 side, officials confirmed on Friday.
Lions down WP to defend crown as One-Day Cup champions
The Lions successfully defended their Cricket South Africa (CSA) One-Day Cup title with a 62-run win against Western Province at the Wanderers on Thursday.
Parnell eager for WP to seal One Day Cup final spot: 'It's about rocking up'
Western Province captain Wayne Parnell believes that his side have got the squad to make the One Day Cup final and break a winless streak for the franchise.