PROTEAS

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje

Proteas' Anrich Nortje welcomes any bowling challenge

Proteas paceman Anrich Nortje has suggested that the bowling attack is ready and capable of cleaning up in any eventuality as they prepare for a must-win Test against Australia.

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Batting coach Justin Sammons backing Proteas to hit back in Australia Test series

Proteas batting coach Justin Sammons is backing the tourists to hit back and challenge Australia when the two teams lock horns in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Khaya Zondo

Khaya Zondo says Proteas are hopeful for a better pitch ahead of Boxing Day Test

Khaya Zondo is hopeful the Proteas get a better pitch for the Boxing Day Test against Australia but says as players they cannot worry about it and have to play what is in front of them.

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ICC rates Gabba pitch for first Test between Australia and Proteas as 'below average'

The pitch in Brisbane for the first Test between Australia and the Proteas has been rated as "below average" by the International Cricket Cricket Council (ICC).

Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar admits temptations ahead of second Australia test

Proteas red-ball captain Dean Elgar has admitted to being tempted to change things up ahead of their second Test against Australia in Melbourne next week.

Kagiso Rabada and Dean Elgar

Kagiso Rabada admits frustration with Proteas' batting woes but calls for patience

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada admits he is frustrated with the national team's batting woes in Test cricket but has called for patience with an inexperienced team.