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After a two-and-a-half year wait for a recall, Nick Compton was greeted by the world's No. 1 bowler on a murky day and responded with an innings of immense character and skill

Dale Steyn missed three Tests in India to raise questions about his future. But he translated his excitement at a comeback into three vital wickets

Six years ago injury forced the fast bowler to give up his dreams after just two Tests. He now coaches schoolkids and is settled in his role as a family man

South Africa's win-loss record at home hasn't been great, but since their readmission to Tests, England's win in 2004-05 is the only time a team other than Australia beat them in a series at home

They have been the No. 1 Test team in the world for a long time, but their stock has dipped so much recently that a loss to England could topple them off their throne

Playing the No. 1 team on their own patch will be a huge challenge for an inconsistent England side but there are signs of weakness in South Africa to be exploited

Morne Morkel, the South Africa fast bowler, hopes that James Anderson is passed fit for the first Test at Durban for the sake of the series

Amid growing concerns about the depth and quality of South Africa's batting reserves, the time may be nigh for one of the country's most consistent performers to earn a call-up

The country whose team sits atop the Test rankings continues its fight to establish its democratic credentials. Cricket is one of the canvases on which the struggle takes place

Temba Bavuma ground out an unbeaten half-century on the opening day of the Sunfoil Series, but the likes of Hashim Amla, Dean Elgar, and JP Duminy all failed to click - worrying signs ahead of the upcoming home series against England

Haroon Lorgat, Cricket South Africa's chief executive, is looking to aggressively support black Africans' participation in the game

Daniel Brigham looks back on England's thunderous Test series in South Africa in 2004-05, one of their most impressive overseas wins of all time

Their decision to block every delivery in Delhi required not just discipline but also infinite amounts of concentration, patience, adaptability and excellent technique

The year 2015 has been James Taylor's, with noteworthy performances across formats underlining his importance in a dynamic England middle order

Our correspondent battles spoilsport cops on the weary last leg of South Africa's dismal tour of India

Sanjay Manjrekar, Ajit Agarkar and Aakash Chopra assess India's future, marvel at R Ashwin's skill and rate South Africa as the only team who can pull off a blockathon

South Africa set new records for slow batting, while India's spinners raised the bar even higher over the four Tests

ESPNcricinfo marks the South Africa players out of 10 following their 3-0 series defeat in India

A long and bruising tour of India shone a harsh light on the frailties of an inexperienced South African side that is dealing with a difficult transition