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Harmer's call-up a warning to Tahir

Harmer's call-up a warning to Tahir

Offspinner Simon Harmer has been added to South Africa's Test squad for the New Year's Test against West Indies in Cape Town, following Imran Tahir's expensive showing in Port Elizabeth

30-Dec-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Test drawn after fifth-day washout

Test drawn after fifth-day washout

A waterlogged outfield and persistent rain ruled out any chance of play on the fifth day of the Port Elizabeth Test, which ended in a draw with only 201 overs having been possible over five days

30-Dec-2014•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

'We can still win' - Morkel

'We can still win' - Morkel

Morne Morkel said that if South Africa batted quickly on the final morning, it would be difficult for West Indies to survive 50-60 overs

29-Dec-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

West Indies collapse after big stand

Centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels steered West Indies past the follow-on mark before a familiar collapse revived the possibility, albeit slight, of a South Africa win

29-Dec-2014•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

South Africa have to be creative, smart - Donald

South Africa have to be creative, smart - Donald

Allan Donald, South Africa's bowling coach, has said the side will look to be innovative and aim to break into West Indies' long batting tail on the fourth day of the Port Elizabeth Test

28-Dec-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Brathwaite, Samuels fight after Steyn blitz

Brathwaite, Samuels fight after Steyn blitz

West Indies had the better of large swathes of day three, but Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, with bat and ball respectively, made the high-impact contributions that ensured South Africa remained in control

28-Dec-2014•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Du Plessis admits weather frustration

Du Plessis admits weather frustration

Faf du Plessis expressed his frustration after rain wiped out most of the second day's play in Port Elizabeth, believing that the weather had handed West Indies a way back into the game

27-Dec-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

West Indies dismiss du Plessis on rain-hit day

West Indies dismiss du Plessis on rain-hit day

Rain ensured only six overs were possible on day two, and West Indies managed to pick up their third wicket in that time

27-Dec-2014•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Peters savours tough debut

Peters savours tough debut

On a slow Port Elizabeth track against a well-set South Africa line-up, being patient was the only way to get wickets, according to debutant Kenroy Peters

26-Dec-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Elgar, du Plessis deflate West Indies

Elgar, du Plessis deflate West Indies

Dean Elgar's third Test century and an unbeaten 99 from Faf du Plessis put South Africa in a dominant position at the close of day one in Port Elizabeth

26-Dec-2014•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Exciting times for fresh faces - Amla

Exciting times for fresh faces - Amla

The possibility of a third debutant under Hashim Amla's captaincy lurks in Temba Bavuma and the captain believes he will have the same safety net the other pair had to settle in

25-Dec-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Gentler conditions may help West Indies rally

Gentler conditions may help West Indies rally

After an massive victory in Centurion, few will argue with Hashim Amla's assessment that it is "difficult to fault anything in the last performance," while West Indies seek better consistency in less lively Port Elizabeth conditions

25-Dec-2014•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

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