Henry Nicholls and Matt Henry spearheaded a commanding display as New Zealand built a 387-run first-innings lead that left South Africa in deep strife on day two of the first Test.
New Zealand dominated South Africa to hold a 21-run lead on day one of the first Test in Christchurch.
Captain Dean Elgar says selecting a spinner for the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch, which starts on Thursday, is a “hot-topic debate” for the Proteas.
Twenty-year-old left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen was the find of the Proteas’ Test series against India, writes Simon Borchardt.
Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar says Dolphins opener Sarel Erwee is “maybe the favourite now” to replace Keegan Petersen at No 3.
Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar says he and white-ball skipper Temba Bavuma have “an extremely good relationship”.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the two-match Test series against South Africa in Christchurch.
Proteas captain Dean Elgar says the team has thrown its support behind coach Mark Boucher, who faces a disciplinary process on charges of racism that could result in his dismissal.
Proteas batsman Keegan Petersen will not leave with the team for New Zealand on Wednesday for their two-Test series in Christchurch.
Off-spinner Simon Harmer will return to the Proteas Test set-up for the two-match tour of New Zealand next month.