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Steyn sidelined for remainder of India series

The South Africa fast bowler will be reassessed in four to six weeks' time

08-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda

Persistent showers force third day washout in Cape Town

The entire third day of the Newlands Test was lost to rain, although there might not have been too many people complaining as a result considering Cape Town is in the middle of a severe drought

07-Jan-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

India could chase 350 to win - Pujara

While Kagiso Rabada believed the pitch was difficult, the India batsman said the visitors could overhaul anything around 350 in the final innings to go 1-0 up in the series

06-Jan-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Steyn won't bowl further in first Test, could miss rest of series

The fast bowler suffered tissue damage in his heel and could take four to six weeks to recover

06-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

South Africa ahead despite Pandya's all-round heroics

A Hardik Pandya counterattack came at just the right time for India as the Newlands Test continued to surprise

06-Jan-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

De Villiers changed the game in one over - SA batting coach

At 12 for 3, South Africa were looking for some calm, for someone to absorb the pressure and block out a few overs. But AB de Villiers had other ideas

05-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

South Africa make big strikes after falling for 286

Cape Town dealt almost exclusively in hair-raising action. The day began with three wickets in the first six overs. And it ended with three more in nine. The fast bowlers, from both teams, had fun

05-Jan-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

South Africa v India: fierce rivalry or a memorable series?

No longer are India terrified travellers, but South Africa have home-ground advantage and a chance to avenge a horror 2015 tour. Either way, both teams are planning to have some fun in the coming months

04-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

India face uncertain conditions with skill and hope

South Africa will be as determined to secure this series, what with the scores to settle from their last tour to India

04-Jan-2018•The Preview by Sidharth Monga in Cape Town

Philander not convinced yet that Kohli's India travel better

Asked about the general reputation this India team seems to carry - of being better travellers than the earlier teams - the South Africa quick said he wasn't impressed just yet

03-Jan-2018•Sidharth Monga in Cape Town

Gibson wary of rushing Steyn back into action

South Africa's head coach knows the fast bowler could be undercooked following his long injury layoff and doesn't want him breaking down mid-Test

02-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

Newlands trying hard to provide SA pace in drought conditions

A shortage of water in the region means giving the pitch what it needs to come alive - as South Africa no doubt prefer - is a challenge

31-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

'Respect the way he plays, but it's all about getting AB out'

They are team-mates in the IPL and friends off the field, but Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers will only be batsmen to dismiss as soon as possible when South Africa begin their Test series against India

30-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Du Plessis, Steyn in full-strength SA Test squad

Allrounder Chris Morris has recovered from a groin injury to be part of the 15-member squad, which will assemble in Cape Town on Tuesday

29-Dec-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Morkel's form poses selection headache for South Africa

The fast bowler's five-for against Zimbabwe means South Africa may have to choose between him and Dale Steyn for the first Test against India

28-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

CSA, SACA headed for possible showdown over player contracts

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and its players are set for a showdown in the coming months as discussions over their MOU, which expires at the end of April, begin

28-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

De Villiers happy with South Africa's India preparation

The stand-in captain said both South Africa's batsmen and bowlers got enough out of the four-day Test

27-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

CSA hopeful of Indian players in revamped Global T20 league

But with India planning a home international season at the same time as the proposed league, it will be difficult for CSA to convince the BCCI to release its players

27-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

South Africa wrap up four-day Test in two days

Morne Morkel and Keshav Maharaj were South Africa's first and second-innings bowling heroes as Zimbabwe folded for 68 and 121 in a combined 72.4 overs

27-Dec-2017•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

De Kock out of game with hamstring strain

The team management is confident he will be ready for the first Test against India, which begins on January 5

26-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

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