The 5 best South African batting performances in New Zealand
It's not a case of New Zealand counting their lucky stars that both Tests, the first of which starts on Thursday, are going to be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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Proteas hoping runs will be easier to find at Hagley Oval in first Test
Johannesburg - South Africa start their brief two-match Test series against New Zealand (midnight tonight) knowing they have the bowlers to win, but still unsure if the batters can provide substantial totals.
Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi back on top of ICC T20 rankings
Cape Town - Tabraiz Shamsi's disappointment of not being snapped up at last weekend's Indian Premier League auction has been softened with his return to the top of the ICC T20 bowling rankings on Wednesday.
Proteas will not experience earthquakes, icy weather but New Zealand tour remains spectacular
Cape Town - Everyone knows about the tradition and aura surrounding Springbok rugby tours to New Zealand.
Dean Elgar says the Proteas know New Zealand will be ’dangerous’ with or without key players
Cape Town - Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar believes the absence of key players in the New Zealand team makes no difference to the almighty challenge that lays ahead for his team in the first Test starting at Hagley Oval on Thursday.
Proteas comfortable underdogs heading into battle with world champions
The Proteas will into their first Test against New Zealand - the current World Test Championship holders - as comfortable underdogs in Christchurch on Thursday.
Proteas wary of being deceived by a possible Green Mamba as spinner debate continues
The Proteas are wary of being seduced by the lure of a proverbial Green Mamba at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch when they commence the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday.
Rassie, IPL-bound Proteas have not lost sight of NZ tour after auction frenzy
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen said their focus is firmly on their international assignments after the frenzy of the weekend's Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.