There were a few Proteas internationals on show as the English domestic first-class season got underway, with spinner Simon Harmer starring with bat and ball for Essex.
Proteas allrounder Senuran Muthusamy is set for stint in English county cricket next season after signing a contract with Kent.
England and Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings has revealed he had two operations to remove skin cancer from his chest last year and warned against the dangers of continued exposure to the sun.