Proteas need to prove India series win wasn’t a fluke and bounce back against New Zealand
Johannesburg - Elgar said he is still struggling to understand how his side played so badly in the first Test against New Zealand.
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The Proteas’ five heaviest defeats ever
Cape Town — The Proteas suffered their second biggest defeat in their history when they were crushed by New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
Plays of the first Test: Proteas completely outplayed at Hagley Oval
Johannesburg — Dean Elgar’s Proteas were completely outplayed by New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch after just three days.
Off form Aiden Markram likely to be dropped by Proteas for second Test against New Zealand
Johannesburg — The axe is likely to fall on Aiden Markram as the Proteas ponder the outcome of the first Test against New Zealand which finished at lunchtime on the third day in Christchurch.
Rohit Sharma replaces Virat Kohli as India’s new Test captain
New Delhi — Rohit Sharma was on Saturday named India's Test captain, one of the highest-pressure jobs in world sport, completing his takeover of the leadership across cricket formats after Virat Kohli's exit.
’Our intensity was lacking’ - Frustrated Dean Elgar is searching for answers after Proteas terrible display
Johannesburg - Dean Elgar bemoaned a lack of intensity from his players following South Africa’s embarrassing first Test defeat to New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Saturday.
Plays of the day: Lack of control with the ball costs Proteas
The Proteas were on the receiving end of a New Zealand masterclass once again on day two of the first Test at the Hagley Oval on Friday. Stuart Hess looks at the highlights of the day.