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'Mission accomplished' - Ottis Gibson on South Africa's 3-0 sweep of Pakistan

'Mission accomplished' - Ottis Gibson on South Africa's 3-0 sweep of Pakistan

While South Africa's quicks stood out, the coach and stand-in captain Dean Elgar also credited the batsmen for their grind on tough pitches

14-Jan-2019•Liam Brickhill in Johannesburg

Mickey Arthur disappointed at loss, but confident in long-term plans

Mickey Arthur disappointed at loss, but confident in long-term plans

Arthur said he can't fault the attitude and work ethic of his players, but added that the 0-3 loss was unacceptable

14-Jan-2019•Danyal Rasool at the Wanderers

Duanne Olivier, Kagiso Rabada end Pakistan resistance for 3-0 sweep

Duanne Olivier, Kagiso Rabada end Pakistan resistance for 3-0 sweep

South Africa demonstrated the ruthless instinct that has brought them seven straight series win at home, rounding up the seven Pakistan wickets they needed before lunch

14-Jan-2019•The Report by Alan Gardner

Azhar Mahmood points out inexperience in Pakistan's attack

Azhar Mahmood points out inexperience in Pakistan's attack

The Pakistan bowling coach said that the pitch had flattened out and his was a young attack which, admittedly, could have bowled better

13-Jan-2019•Danyal Rasool at the Wanderers

Pakistan fight in pursuit of 381 after Quinton de Kock century

Pakistan fight in pursuit of 381 after Quinton de Kock century

Babar Azam and Asad Shafiq counterattacked to hold up South Africa's charge to a 3-0 series win

13-Jan-2019•The Report by Andrew Miller

Injury scare for Steyn, Olivier says he is "perfectly fine"

Injury scare for Steyn, Olivier says he is "perfectly fine"

Steyn walked off in the first hour of play, clutching the same shoulder he's had surgery on

12-Jan-2019•Liam Brickhill

Sarfraz Ahmed rues 'three bad shots' in Pakistan's collapse

He included his own dismissal among the avoidable ones that he felt had cost Pakistan the chance of getting close to South Africa's first-innings total

12-Jan-2019•Danyal Rasool at the Wanderers

Duanne Olivier, Hashim Amla wrest control for South Africa

Duanne Olivier, Hashim Amla wrest control for South Africa

Duanne Olivier claimed his third five-for of the series before Hashim Amla helped guide South Africa into a 212-run lead with five wickets standing

12-Jan-2019•The Report by Alan Gardner

'Plan of controlling run rate worked' - Amir

'Plan of controlling run rate worked' - Amir

Left-arm fast bowler believes it's still only "50-50" despite Pakistan's outstanding bowling day

11-Jan-2019•Danyal Rasool in Johannesburg

Mohammad Amir peeved by Sarfraz Ahmed's criticism

Mohammad Amir peeved by Sarfraz Ahmed's criticism

'Leave this question,' the fast bowler said when probed about his captain's remarks. 'Are we done?' Five minutes into his press conference, he walked out

11-Jan-2019•Danyal Rasool and Umar Farooq

'Probably the best I've batted in a session' - Markram

'Probably the best I've batted in a session' - Markram

He put on 126 with Hashim Amla, hitting 14 boundaries before lunch alone to quickly put Pakistan on the defensive

11-Jan-2019•Liam Brickhill

Pakistan seamers hit back after Aiden Markram sets punishing tone

Pakistan seamers hit back after Aiden Markram sets punishing tone

Pakistan's bowlers hauled themselves off the canvas after a lethargic start to the Johannesburg Test, taking seven wickets for 33 runs after tea

11-Jan-2019•The Report by Alan Gardner

Pakistan consider changes after 'disappointment' of series defeat

Pakistan consider changes after 'disappointment' of series defeat

Azhar Ali admitted Pakistan could alter the balance of their side for the third and final Test

10-Jan-2019•Danyal Rasool in Johannesburg

No let up for Pakistan as South Africa eye whitewash

No let up for Pakistan as South Africa eye whitewash

South Africa could include two debutants, in Pieter Malan and Zubayr Hamza, while Pakistan are mulling whether to play allrounder Faheem Ashraf

10-Jan-2019•The Preview by Liam Brickhill

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