Dean Elgar
South Africa opt to bat in Elgar's final Test
South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against India amid glorious sunshine at Newlands on Wednesday as the hosts seek a series sweep against the top ranked side in the world.
Elgar looking to bow out on top
Dean Elgar will be looking to conclude his international career on another high as he unexpectedly captains South Africa in the second and last Test against India, which starts at Newlands on Wednesday.
Elgar saddened by decline of Test cricket in South Africa
On the eve of his 86th and final Test match, Dean Elgar said he was "sad" South Africa would be sending a weakened team to play two Test matches in New Zealand in March.
Elgar named SA captain for farewell Test against India
Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the final Test of the series against India, Cricket South Africa confirmed after the conclusion of the first game on Thursday. Bavuma sustained an injury while fielding on Day 1 of the Test match and as a result, played no further part in the game after scans revealed a hamstring strain.
Elgar scores 'special' century in farewell series
The left-hander now has scored a ton at all Test venues in South Africa.
Elgar hits attacking century against India
Earlier, KL Rahul scored 101 for India – his eighth Test century and his second in successive matches in Centurion.
South Africa star to retire after India Tests
Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar is set to retire after the two-match Test series at home against India.
Elgar ready for 'World Cup final' against England
South Africa captain Dean Elgar is treating the Test series decider against England at the Oval "like a World Cup final" as the Proteas seek to recover from a heavy defeat.
Stage set for England-South Africa series-decider
England and South Africa go into Thursday’s final Test at The Oval without key batsmen as each looks to secure a series that is intriguingly poised at 1-1 after emphatic victories by both sides.
South Africa opt to bat in Elgar's final Test
South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against India amid glorious sunshine at Newlands on Wednesday as the hosts seek a series sweep against the top ranked side in the world.
Elgar looking to bow out on top
Dean Elgar will be looking to conclude his international career on another high as he unexpectedly captains South Africa in the second and last Test against India, which starts at Newlands on Wednesday.
Elgar saddened by decline of Test cricket in South Africa
On the eve of his 86th and final Test match, Dean Elgar said he was "sad" South Africa would be sending a weakened team to play two Test matches in New Zealand in March.
Elgar named SA captain for farewell Test against India
Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the final Test of the series against India, Cricket South Africa confirmed after the conclusion of the first game on Thursday. Bavuma sustained an injury while fielding on Day 1 of the Test match and as a result, played no further part in the game after scans revealed a hamstring strain.
Elgar scores 'special' century in farewell series
The left-hander now has scored a ton at all Test venues in South Africa.
Elgar hits attacking century against India
Earlier, KL Rahul scored 101 for India – his eighth Test century and his second in successive matches in Centurion.
South Africa star to retire after India Tests
Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar is set to retire after the two-match Test series at home against India.
Elgar ready for 'World Cup final' against England
South Africa captain Dean Elgar is treating the Test series decider against England at the Oval "like a World Cup final" as the Proteas seek to recover from a heavy defeat.
Stage set for England-South Africa series-decider
England and South Africa go into Thursday’s final Test at The Oval without key batsmen as each looks to secure a series that is intriguingly poised at 1-1 after emphatic victories by both sides.
‘Our bowlers are extremely hungry for success’
Captain Dean Elgar believes South Africa’s fearsome four-prong pace attack will only get better as he admits he is unsure of what the wicket holds for the second Test against England at Old Trafford that starts on Thursday.
