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Faf du Plessis: An Unlikely Legend of Cricket

Sidelined for so long but now so often the centre of attention: there is something unique about Faf.

7 reasons why South Africa won

This is why the Proteas bounced back to win the Test series 3-1 despite losing the first Test to Australia.

Rewind to 1969-70: Australia in SA, Part 4

The 4th and final Test marked the peak of South Africa's dominance over Australia, and the start of repercussions for Apartheid.

A captain's responsibility extends beyond his team

Steve Smith has disappointed the many fans who admired him and should be ashamed of himself.

Nathan Lyon enters the 300 club

If he continues his impressive vein of recent form, Lyon has the potential to be a truly great off-spinner.

Rewind to 1969/70: Australia in South Africa, Part 3

The third article in a look back to Australia's last four-Test series in South Africa.

Room for passion, but not abuse

Incidents like the ones between Australia and South Africa are unnecessary and take the focus away from the cricket being played.

High time that umpires step up

The incidents with Australia and South Africa have shown that umpires need to play a more prominent role on the field.

The World's Best Fast Bowler

Kagiso Rabada is a precocious talent who has the potential to become one of the best pacers of all time.

Did Usman Khawaja save his career at Port Elizabeth?

Can the elegant yet inconsistent left-handed batsman keep up the form he showed in the 2nd Test against South Africa?

The Irresistible Kagiso Rabada

The young, fast bowler has become the mainstay of the South Africa bowling attack and his presence will be missed.

Rewind to 1969/70: Australia in South Africa, Part 2

The second article in a look back to Australia's last four-Test series in South Africa.

The Return of Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh has made a strong case for himself as a future captain of Australia.

Re-evaluating Dean Elgar: An Interview

The brave & nuggety opening batsman for South Africa deserves praise for his skill & consistency.

A look at Hashim Amla's Test career

How good is Hashim Amla? This study of his numbers tells us whether he is a great or just really good.

7 things South Africa must do to defeat Australia

The Proteas need to do a lot if they want to beat the Aussies in a Test series at home for the first time since readmission.

Rewind to 1969/70: Australia in South Africa: Part 1

The first article in a look back to Australia's last four-Test series in South Africa.

South Africa (1st and 2nd Test) : Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Theunis de Bruyn, AB de Villiers, Dean Elgar, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Morne Morkel, Wiaan Mulder, Lungisani Ngidi, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada

Australia (Test) : Steven Smith (captain), David Warner (vice-captain), Cameron Bancroft, Usman Khawaja, Peter Handscomb, Shaun Marsh, Tim Paine (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Jon Holland, Jhye Richardson, Chadd Sayers