Stuart Hess

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

A Boxing Day Test at the MCG is more than a cricket match Down Under

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Following the harrowing defeat in the first Test on a poorly prepared pitch in Brisbane, the onus will once more be on the Proteas batters to find a way to score ...

Jofra Archer returns to England squad for Proteas ODI series

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Jofra Archer has been recalled to the England squad for the three-match One-Day International series against South Africa, which will be played next month.

Jofra Archer back in powerful England squad for ODI series against Proteas

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Jofra Archer has been recalled to the England squad for the three-match One-Day International series against South Africa, which will be played next month.

Proteas batters require more focus at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

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The Proteas hope batting conditions in Melbourne will be better than Brisbane, but it’s still going to require more from them in the second Test against Australia. ...

Proteas’ Khaya Zondo would just like a Test he plays in to last at least three days

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While not wanting to read too much into what kind of pitch South Africa and Australia will encounter for the historic Boxing Day Test next week, Khaya Zondo said ...

Proteas take a two-day break as dark cloud continues to hang over batting

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Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, the Proteas have been given a two-day break as a cloud continues to hang over the team’s batting.

Australia victory over Proteas marred by poor pitch

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To be fair to him, the Gabba’s curator, David Sandurski, wasn’t happy with the pitch that he and his staff provided.

KG laments Proteas batters’ failings after first Test loss to Australia

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Kagiso Rabada took eight wickets in the first Test against Australia that finished on Sunday with the home team triumphant, although their pursuit of 34 saw them ...

Kagiso Rabada laments failures of Proteas batters after first Test loss to Australia

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Kagiso Rabada took eight wickets in the first Test against Australia that finished on Sunday with the home team triumphant, although their pursuit of 34 saw them ...

Plays of the Match: Short, but not so sweet first Test for Proteas at the Gabba

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IOL Sport’s Stuart Hess looks at the Plays of Match during the first Test between the Proteas and Australia at the Gabba, which ended after just two days with a ...

‘34 wickets in two days . . . ’ Dean Elgar slams green Gabba pitch after two-day finish

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The record shows the Proteas lost by six wickets, but all the focus afterwards was on the Gabba surface, with captain Dean Elgar saying he asked the umpires whether ...

Gabba’s ‘green mamba’ firmly in spotlight as Australia roll Proteas in two days

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It didn’t cause any physical danger for batters, but the Gabba pitch was hopelessly too favourable for the bowlers and rendered a competitive contest ...

Plays of Day 1: Khaya Zondo’s catch, Anrich Nortje wonder ball can’t save batsmen’s blushes

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IOL Sport’s Stuart Hess looks at the Plays of Day 1 of the first Test between the Proteas and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane.

‘Window is open’ for Proteas despite another batting disaster, says Kyle Verreynne

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Proteas top-scorer Kyle Verreynne explained that despite the heavy grass covering on the pitch, the surface was good for batting and held no demons.

Batting calamity . . . Proteas wilt again on the green, green grass of the Gabba

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By the end of the eleventh over - on a green Gabba track - four of the Proteas’ top five batters were back in the changeroom with only 27 runs, Australia running ...

Mitchell van Buuren, Dominic Hendricks tons propel Lions to top of CSA One-Day Cup table

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Mitchell van Buuren and Dominic Hendricks provided the backbone for another prodigious Lions effort ensuring that the Knights’ awful bowling was punished.

Proteas to go with five bowlers for first Test against Australia

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The Proteas on the eve of the opening match of the three Test series, captain Dean Elgar hinted strongly that the tourists would use a 6-5 batter/bowler split.

Proteas should judge Australia on their deeds, not their words

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Proteas captain Dean Elgar expects a feisty Test series when they face Australia in the first of three matches starting on Saturday.

Bavuma firmly in the spotlight ahead of Australia Tests

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While David Warner is firmly in the spotlight in Australia, it’s the same for the Proteas vice-captain, although in Temba Bavuma’s case he’s not had to concern himself ...

To sledge or not to sledge - Warner - that is the question for the Proteas

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The once pugnacious David Warner, has been at the centre of a swirl of controversy this season, while his poor form with the bat has also led to speculation that ...

Temba Bavuma firmly in the spotlight as Proteas prepare to battle Australia

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While David Warner is firmly in the spotlight in Australia, it’s the same for the Proteas vice-captain, although in Temba Bavuma’s case he’s not had to concern himself ...

Another hundred for Rickelton gives Lions easy win in One Day Cup

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Ryan Rickelton scored another century as the Lions beat the North West Dragons in their One Day Cup game at the Wanderers on Wednesday.

Five areas of interest ahead of the Proteas’ Test series against Australia

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IOL Sport’s Stuart Hess looks at a few areas of interest ahead of the first Test between South Africa and Australia, starting in Brisbane on Saturday.

Steve Smith keen to take on Proteas bowling attack

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Steve Smith, who took over as captain for the second Test against the West Indies last week, with Pat Cummins absent due to injury, was full of praise for the Proteas ...

Steve Smith wary of variety in Proteas bowling attack

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Steve Smith, who took over as captain for the second Test against the West Indies last week, with Pat Cummins absent due to injury, was full of praise for the Proteas ...

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