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Du Plessis praises groundsman for quelling Herath's threat

Du Plessis praises groundsman for quelling Herath's threat

South Africa wanted a pitch to nullify the threat of Rangana Herath, and that is what they got in Port Elizabeth

30-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda

Terrible shots led to our downfall - Mathews

Terrible shots led to our downfall - Mathews

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews singled out poor shot selection in both innings as the main factor behind their 206-run loss to South Africa in Port Elizabeth

30-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Port Elizabeth

Abbott hastens South Africa's crushing win

Abbott hastens South Africa's crushing win

South Africa made full use of the second new ball to rip through Sri Lanka's last five wickets and complete a 206-run win in Port Elizabeth, an hour and 10 minutes into day five

30-Dec-2016•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Karunaratne explains run-out mishap

Karunaratne explains run-out mishap

Sri Lanka's loss of five wickets in what is now an unlikely run chase was sparked by a run out involving two players fropm the same club who would normally trust their understanding

29-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Loose dismissals harm Sri Lanka in 488 chase

Loose dismissals harm Sri Lanka in 488 chase

A succession of soft dismissals left Sri Lanka in danger of a big defeat in the first Test despite their batsmen, almost without exception, looking comfortable at the crease in their pursuit of 488

29-Dec-2016•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

I've developed a thick skin - Cook

I've developed a thick skin - Cook

By Stephen Cook's own admission, his century against Sri Lanka was not as intense as some of his recent innings, but it was a crucial knock given the questions over who will be dropped once AB de Villiers returns to the side

28-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Cook century drives South Africa's dominance

Cook century drives South Africa's dominance

Stephen Cook's third Test hundred moved South Africa into a dominant position on a third day of rain delays and rapid scoring in Port Elizabeth

28-Dec-2016•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

'We gave away some easy wickets' - Chandimal

'We gave away some easy wickets' - Chandimal

There was no specific plan to score fast, says Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper-batsman

27-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Port Elizabeth

South Africa surge ahead on seamers' day

South Africa surge ahead on seamers' day

Vernon Philander and Kyle Abbott led South Africa's fightback after they were bowled out for 286 early on day two, giving Sri Lanka no respite as they went to stumps seven down for 181

27-Dec-2016•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Famous St George's brass band asked to pipe down

Famous St George's brass band asked to pipe down

Port Elizabeth's famous brass band have been asked to push pause during play between South Africa and Sri Lanka by match referee David Boon

26-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Advantage Sri Lanka as Lakmal grabs four

Advantage Sri Lanka as Lakmal grabs four

Suranga Lakmal picked up four wickets in an innings for only the second time in a 32-Test career as South Africa ended the first day of their Test series against Sri Lanka at a vulnerable 267 for 6

26-Dec-2016•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Du Plessis wants SA to set the pace

Du Plessis wants SA to set the pace

"We good when we're in trouble, but we're trying to change that and become a team that dominates and puts the opposition under pressure first," Faf du Plessis said ahead of the Boxing Day Test

25-Dec-2016•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Hosts hold edge, but young side gives Sri Lanka hope

Hosts hold edge, but young side gives Sri Lanka hope

There is little doubt that South Africa have an advantage over Sri Lanka, who have been poor travellers on previous tours, but the visitors are hopeful of building on the potential shown by a young side recently

25-Dec-2016•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Port Elizabeth

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