Dean Elgar: News
Despite being on the wrong side of fate at the beginning of his international career, where his first ODI was washed out and his Test debut was delayed by an injury, cricketer Dean Elgar has established himself as a mainstay in the South African Test side. He is not a batsman who can wow the audience with cover drives or square cuts like other left-handers, but he is a player with an airtight technique who relish playing on challenging tracks and make a statement with his numbers. Elgar made his first-class debut for Free State in the 2005-06 season. With the number of runs he scored, he finally came into the national selection radar. After missing his first Test series due to injury, he finally made his Test debut in 2012 against Australia. Although he was handed his ODI debut as well in the same year, he did not suit the format. After Graeme Smith's retirement in 2014, Elgar became the first-choice opener for South Africa. Over the years, he has become one of the toughest wickets to obtain for bowlers. His record of being the only batsman in the Test history to carry his bat through the innings three times proves that.
Decoding highest 4th-innings scores for SA batters in Tests
Aiden Markram's stellar performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has propelled South Africa to a remarkable victory over Australia.
South African batters with 150-plus scores in 2023-25 WTC cycle
South Africa will have a chance to script history as they gear up to take on Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's, starting on June 11.
World Test Championship: Top run-getters for South Africa across editions
As South Africa prepare to take on Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's, the performance of their top batters has become a hot topic of discussion.
'Virat Kohli spat at me,' Dean Elgar makes shocking claim
Former South African batter Dean Elgar has made a shocking revelation regarding his first interaction with Indian batting ace Virat Kohli.
Team India records its first-ever Test win in Cape Town
The Indian cricket team has claimed its first-ever Test win in Cape Town.
Dean Elgar bows out: His notable stats and records (Tests)
Dean Elgar departed for 12 in his final Test innings during the 2nd Test against India at Newlands, Cape Town.
Decoding Mohammed Siraj's stellar Test stats outside Asia
Mohammed Siraj ran through South Africa's batting line-up on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test in Cape Town to register a career-best six-wicket haul.
Virat Kohli enters the top 10 of ICC Test Rankings
Virat Kohli has broken into the top 10 of the latest ICC Test Rankings following an impressive show against South Africa in the Test series opener in Centurion.
SA's Dean Elgar completes 1,000 Test runs against India: Stats
South African opener Dean Elgar has completed 1,000 Test runs against India. He got to the mark with his fourth run on Day 1 of the second Test in Cape Town.
Dean Elgar averages 46.31 (Tests) in Cape Town: Key stats
South Africa will face India in the second Test on January 3 in Cape Town to wrap up the series.
South Africa tame India in Boxing Day Test (Centurion): Stats
South Africa beat India by an innings and 32 runs in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.
SA take 163-run lead in Centurion; can India script history?
South Africa racked up a mammoth 408 in response to India's 245 in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.
Marco Jansen hammers his career-best Test score: Key stats
South African all-rounder Marco Jansen tormented the Indian bowling attack on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.
Dean Elgar slams his highest Test score against India: Stats
Senior opener Dean Elgar's masterclass put South Africa on top against India in the ongoing Boxing Day Test match in Centurion.
Boxing Day Test: Ton-up Elgar helps SA gain first-innings lead
Dean Elgar's knock put South Africa on top against India in the ongoing Boxing Day Test in Centurion.
Dean Elgar slams 14th Test century in his final series
South Africa's senior batter Dean Elgar has slammed his 14th century in Test cricket.
Dean Elgar accomplishes 16,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Key stats
South African batting icon Dean Elgar has surpassed 16,500 runs in First-Class cricket.
South Africa vs India, Test series 2023-24: Key player battles
The South Africa versus India Test series starts on Boxing Day with the first encounter to be played in Centurion.
Dean Elgar set to retire following India Test series: Stats
Former South Africa Test captain Dean Elgar is all set to call time on his 12-year International career following the Test series against India.
2nd Test, Day 1: Markram, Zorzi help SA post 311/7
South Africa posted 311/7 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test versus West Indies.
Dean Elgar smashes his 23rd Test fifty: Key stats
South Africa's opening Test batter Dean Elgar scored a superb 118-ball 71 on Day 1 of the first Test versus West Indies at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
SA vs WI, Test series: Here is the statistical preview
South Africa will host West Indies for a two-match Test series, starting on February 28.
Temba Bavuma named South Africa's Test captain: Decoding key stats
Temba Bavuma has replaced Dean Elgar as South Africa's Test captain.
Elgar wants to continue as SA's Test captain: His stats
South Africa lost their second successive Test series with Dean Elgar at the helm.
AUS vs SA, 3rd Test: Preview, stats, Fantasy XI
Stakes will be incredibly high when Australia and South Africa lock horns in the third and final Test of the series, starting January 4.
South Africa's Dean Elgar breaches 5,000-run mark in Tests: Stats
South African skipper Dean Elgar steered past the 5,000-run mark in the longest format in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia.
Australia vs South Africa, Tests: Here is the statistical preview
Australia are gearing up to host South Africa in an all-important three-Test series, starting December 17.
ENG vs SA, 1st Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
England and South Africa will battle it out in a three-match Test series with the first encounter starting tomorrow at Lord's.
South Africa thrash Bangladesh, win Test series 2-0: Records broken
South Africa beat Bangladesh by 332 runs on Day 4 of the second Test in Port Elizabeth to seal the series 2-0.
Port Elizabeth Test, Day 1: Elgar powers SA to 278/5
South Africa looked menacing on the first day's play in the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh in Port Elizabeth.
Durban Test: SA thrash Bangladesh, take a 1-0 lead
South Africa trounced Bangladesh by 220 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.
Durban Test, Day 4: Bangladesh need 263 runs to win
South Africa looked promising since the start of Day 4 against Bangladesh in Durban.
Durban Test, Day 1: Elgar, Bavuma propel SA to 233/4
South Africa made the most of the conditions on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead.
Newlands Test: India elect to bat, Virat Kohli returns
South Africa and India are squaring off in the 3rd Test at Newlands, Cape Town.
South Africa beat India in 2nd Test, level series 1-1
South Africa have beaten India in the second Test at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
Johannesburg Test: SA respond well in pursuit of 240
The second Test match between South Africa and India is well poised at stumps on Day 3.
Johannesburg Test: India get crucial wickets of Elgar and Petersen
South Africa (102/4) batted well before losing three wickets in the first session on Day 2 of the second Test versus India in Johannesburg.
SA vs IND, Day 5: Visitors get three crucial wickets
The Indian cricket team managed to pick up three crucial wickets in the first session on Day 5 of the first Test against South Africa.
SA vs IND, 1st Test: Key takeaways from Day four
South Africa are 94/4 at stumps in the fourth innings of the ongoing first Test in Centurion against India.
WI vs SA, Day 1: Here are the key takeaways
South Africa made a comeback after losing early wickets on Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies.
SA name Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma as new captains
Cricket South Africa has made the desired changes in captaincy roles after removing Quinton de Kock as skipper across formats.
Captaincy comes naturally to me: Dean Elgar
South African opener Deal Elgar expressed interest in captaining South Africa in Test cricket.
Dean Elgar believes he was not out following DRS controversy
South African opener Dean Elgar has said that he was pretty confident that he was not out despite being dismissed under controversial circumstances during the second Test against England.
India vs SA, Day 3: Here are the records broken
India still have a 117-run lead against South Africa after a fascinating third day of the ongoing first Test match in Vizag.
Five best career moments of Dale Steyn
On Monday, South African fast bowler Dale Steyn called it quits from Test cricket.
Dean Elgar to lead SA in third Test against Pakistan
South African opening batsman Dean Elgar will lead the side in the third and final Test match against Pakistan.
SA vs AUS 4th-Test: Proteas on top against sorry Aussies
South Africa have gained serious momentum against Australia in the ongoing fourth Test with a 401-run lead.
Elgar equals world record in 3rd Test against Australia
South African opening batsman Dean Elgar found himself in the record books of Test cricket after equaling the record of carrying his bat through out an innings.
#ThatWas2017: Test Cricket's best XI for 2017
Test cricket has seen some remarkable records been broken in the last 12 months.