Vernon Philander becoming the 'new Jacques Kallis', says du Plessis
Cricket | Jul 18, 2017, 02:37 PM ISTThe right hander made significant contributions of 54 and 42 while batting at number seven and took three wickets in England's second inning.
The right hander made significant contributions of 54 and 42 while batting at number seven and took three wickets in England's second inning.
None of the England batsmen were able to contribute much in the side's second innings, with former skipper and opener Alastair Cook being the top scorer with 42 runs.
Chasing a mammoth target of 474 runs to win, the hosts failed to counter South Africa's bowling attack and were eventually collapsed to 133 all out in their second innings on the fourth day, succumbing to the second biggest defeat, in terms of runs,
South Africa's big lead was built on second-innings half-centuries by opener Dean Elgar (80), Hashim Amla (87) and captain Faf du Plessis (63).
Roach, who has not played a Test for 18 months, was chosen after displaying fine form in domestic competitions, said the chairman of selectors, Courtney Browne.
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Root's (78) departure began a collapse for England, and South Africa was left with three days to press for victory and a good chance to level the four-test series.
Duminy has failed to cross 40 runs in his last eight Test innings. He managed just 15 and two runs at the Lord's cricket Test against England.
India will take on hosts Sri Lanka in the first Test on July 26 at the Galle International Stadium, Galle.
Skipper Root hit his 12th Test century that helped England to recover from 76-4 to a promising 357-5 on Day 1 of the first Test at Lord's against South Africa.
Root will take over as England captain after Alastair Cook, who led the side for a record 59 Tests has stepped down from the top post.
All-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo, wicket-keeper batsman Heino Kuhn and medium Pacer Aiden Markram have been included in the 16-man South African squad led by Faf du Plessis.
Australian captain Steve Smith today said he was not sure if he was one of the "couple of individuals" from the Australian team who Virat Kohli did not want to be friends with.
Indian captain Virat Kohli today said he no longer considers Australian cricketers his friends after being targeted both on and off the field by them in a fiercely-fought Test series that his team won.
Indian captain Virat Kohli today described the 2-1 triumph over Australia as his side's best series win so far, saying his highly motivated teammates give it right back when poked.
Apart from some sensational batting and bowling performances, the series was also replete with controversies that really spiced up affairs between the two top cricket teams.
Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja on Monday said he asked Australian wicketkeeper Mathew Wade to have dinner with him once the Aussies lose to India in the fourth Test at the HPCA stadium here.
Indian opener Lokesh Rahul on Sunday said he was disappointed at not being able to capitalise upon the good starts into big score.
Kuldeep Yadav, who on Saturday made a memorable debut with a four-wicket haul against Australia, revealed that legendary Shane Warne taught him to bowl the flipper which he used to get his maiden Test wicket of David Warner.
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who bagged four wickets in his debut Test against Australia today, was showered with praises by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for his excellent performance.
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