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Cook omission raises doubts about domestic quality

Cook omission raises doubts about domestic quality

Stephen Cook's continued omission from South Africa's Test plans has reawakened concerns about the quality of the Sunfoil Series, the country's first-class franchise competition

08-Jan-2016•Firdose Moonda

South Africa unchanged for last two Tests

South Africa unchanged for last two Tests

South Africa have named an unchanged squad for the last two Tests of the home series against England

08-Jan-2016•Firdose Moonda

Cook rues misses which led to nervous final day

Cook rues misses which led to nervous final day

Alastair Cook admitted that missed chances cost England dear in the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

06-Jan-2016•George Dobell at Newlands

Amla steps down as South Africa captain

Amla steps down as South Africa captain

Hashim Amla has resigned as South Africa captain following the second Test against England at Newlands

06-Jan-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

England survive scare but South Africa are buoyed

England survive scare but South Africa are buoyed

From nowhere, a smouldering Newlands Test burst into life. A final day that many anticipated would bring unbearable drudgery became an urgent England battle for survival

06-Jan-2016•The Report by David Hopps

Broad fined after telling Dar 'get on with the game'

Broad fined after telling Dar 'get on with the game'

Stuart Broad has been fined 30% of his match fee for telling umpire Aleem Dar to "just get on with the game" during the fourth day of the Newlands Test

06-Jan-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Historic Bavuma ton helps SA achieve parity

Historic Bavuma ton helps SA achieve parity

Temba Bavuma's maiden Test hundred lit up Newlands as South Africa were able to declare on 627 for 7, just two runs behind England on first innings

05-Jan-2016•The Report by David Hopps

Serene Amla steers SA towards safety

Serene Amla steers SA towards safety

Hashim Amla notched his first Test century in more than a year, ending the third day unbeaten on 157 to marshal South Africa towards safety at Newlands

04-Jan-2016•The Report by David Hopps

Stokes only thought sixes, not a triple

Stokes only thought sixes, not a triple

Alastair Cook gave Ben Stokes the chance to reach a triple century on the second day at Newlands, but Stokes only had one thought in his mind: keep hitting every ball for six

03-Jan-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Stokes record and Bairstow's ton tramples South Africa

Stokes record and Bairstow's ton tramples South Africa

This was joy, utter joy, no matter where your loyalties lie: a feat to stir the youthful, cheer the sick and bring reveries from the old. Ben Stokes bludgeoned one of the great attacking Test innings - the second fastest double century in Test history

03-Jan-2016•The Report by David Hopps

Smith still pondering greater SA role

Smith still pondering greater SA role

Graeme Smith has confirmed that his role with the South Africa squad is on an ad-hoc basis although added that he was pondering further involvement having been asked to help

02-Jan-2016•Firdose Moonda

Stokes assault wrests initiative after Rabada fires

Stokes assault wrests initiative after Rabada fires

England reached tea on 167 for 3 on the opening day at Newlands after Nick Compton fell to the final ball of the second session

02-Jan-2016•The Report by David Hopps

Head must rule heart over Anderson - Cook

Head must rule heart over Anderson - Cook

Alastair Cook has admitted England will be taking "a risk" if they select James Anderson in their team for the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town

01-Jan-2016•George Dobell in Cape Town

England aim to exploit destabilised SA

England aim to exploit destabilised SA

ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test cricket of 2016 as South Africa face England at Newlands

01-Jan-2016•The Preview by David Hopps

Steyn ruled out, de Kock recall likely

Steyn ruled out, de Kock recall likely

Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the second Test against England in Cape Town due to the shoulder injury he suffered in Durban.

01-Jan-2016•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

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