Proteas defend poor dismissals as Australia presses advantage

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 20:38 · Archive

South Africa have defended batting errors that have left them needing a fightback against Australia in their home Test series.

South Africa have defended a number of batting blunders against Australia that have left the Proteas at risk of a first home series loss in almost six years. Spinner Simon Harmer said it was easy for media and fans to criticise players without being in that situation themselves, noting that pressure affects decision-making. South Africa went to stumps at 4-140 in their second innings with a lead of just 40.

Proteas defend poor dismissals as Australia presses advantage — Image: The West Australian

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'Easy from the balcony': Proteas push back on criticsSpinner Simon Harmer has pushed back on questions over the poor dismissals which have left South Africa needing a big fightback against Australia.The West Australian · 29 Oct, 20:04
'Easy from the balcony': Proteas push back on criticsSpinner Simon Harmer has pushed back on questions over the poor dismissals which have left South Africa needing a big fightback against Australia.Perth Now · 29 Oct, 20:04

In this story: South Africa · Australia · Simon Harmer · Aiden Markram · David Bedingham · Temba Bavuma · Mitchell Starc · Shukri Conrad

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