Philander’s five put Proteas in charge in second Test
South Africa's paceman Vernon Philander (C) shares light moment with wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock as team walk off the field following Australian team dismissal on day first of the second Test cricket match between Australia and South Africa in Hobart on November 12 , 2016. / AFP / SAEED KHAN / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE-- (Photo credit should read SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Philander’s five put Proteas in charge in second Test

A scintillating day of Test cricket saw the Proteas build an 86-run lead after 15 wickets fell on day one of the second Test in Hobart, Australia on Saturday, writes TOM SIZELAND.

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November 12, 2016
Hazlewood: Aussies need to get into the swing of things
epa05615238 Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood receives the ball during a bowling spell on day one of the first Test match between Australia and South Africa at the Western Australia Cricket Ground (WACA) in Perth, Australia, 03 November 2016. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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Hazlewood: Aussies need to get into the swing of things

Aussie paceman Josh Hazlewood admits that he is searching for an answer to the Proteas’ reverse-swing bowling.

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November 11, 2016
Maharaj plans on more of the same against Aussies
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: Keshav Maharaj of South Africa celebrates after dismissing Steve Smith of Australia without scoring during day two of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at the WACA on November 4, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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Maharaj plans on more of the same against Aussies

Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj will stick to the same game plan if selected to play in the second Test against Australia starting in Hobart on Saturday.

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November 10, 2016
Ace Proteas duo suspended till January
RANDBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 18: Shabnim Ismail and Trisha Chetty of South Africa during the CSA & 67 Minutes on Nelson Mandela Day at SOS Childrens Village in Mamelodi on July 18, 2014 in Randburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)
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Ace Proteas duo suspended till January

Trisha Chetty and Shabnim Ismail are to undergo counselling after being suspended from the Proteas Women’s cricket squad until 31 January next year.

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November 9, 2016
De Kock and Rabada rise up the rankings
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 29: Kagiso Rabada and Quinton de Kock during the Proteas media opportunity at Level 8, Capital Hill on June 29, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Rynners/Gallo Images)
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De Kock and Rabada rise up the rankings

Quinton de Kock and Kagiso Rabada have achieved career-best positions in the ICC rankings after their stand-out performances in the first Test against Australia. 

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November 8, 2016
All-round excellence sees Proteas power to Perth Test win
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 06: Kagiso Rabada of South Africa celebrates with team mates after dismissing Adam Voges of Australia during day four of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at the WACA on November 6, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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All-round excellence sees Proteas power to Perth Test win

The Proteas have completed a remarkable turnaround in the first Test against Australia, thrashing them by 177 runs in Perth on Monday, writes TOM SIZELAND.

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November 7, 2016
Rabada gets five as Proteas edge closer to victory
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 06: Usman Khawaja of Australia bats during day four of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at the WACA on November 6, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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Rabada gets five as Proteas edge closer to victory

Kagiso Rabada secured his five-wicket haul towards the end of the morning session to leave the Proteas just three wickets away from victory in the first Test against Australia in Perth on Monday.

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November 7, 2016
Proteas power to commanding position in Perth
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Proteas power to commanding position in Perth

Centuries from JP Duminy and Dean Elgar, in a partnership of 250, put the Proteas in a dominant position on day three of the first Test against Australia on Saturday. On that foundation, the…

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November 5, 2016
Weakened Proteas attack up their game as Australia collapse
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: Keshav Maharaj of South Africa celebrates after dismissing Steve Smith of Australia without scoring during day two of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at the WACA on November 4, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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Weakened Proteas attack up their game as Australia collapse

From 158-0 to 244 all out, an incredible fightback from the Proteas has seen them restrict Australia’s lead to just two runs in the first Test in Perth on Friday.

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November 4, 2016