CSA interim board granted two-month extension
Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa has given Cricket South Africa’s interim board two more months to try to fix the deeply dysfunctional governing body.
Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa has given Cricket South Africa’s interim board two more months to try to fix the deeply dysfunctional governing body.
Ravi Ashwin’s century in Chennai was a joy to watch, but leaves one wondering how the Proteas still haven’t found an Ashwin of their own. In Kagiso Rabada, they have one with the potential to be just that, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas out of 10 for their performances in the T20I series against Pakistan.
David Miller struck a valiant 85 but it wasn’t enough as Pakistan got over the line with a four-wicket victory over the Proteas on Sunday, securing a 2-1 series win.
Dwaine Pretorius took a five-for to break Pakistan’s spine, before Reeza Hendicks and Pite van Biljon dealt the death blow with a 77-run partnership in a six-wicket victory that kept the Proteas in the series.
Cricket South Africa has confirmed that Pakistan will tour the country in April to conclude the Proteas’ summer season of cricket.
Proteas captain Heinrich Klaasen says there were times in Thursday’s defeat to Pakistan where his team’s bowlers could’ve been tighter.
Mohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 104 off 64 deliveries as Pakistan beat the Proteas by three runs in the first T20I in Lahore on Thursday.
Ahead of Thursday’s opening T20I encounter between Pakistan and the Proteas in Lahore, ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at the record between the two teams in the shorter format.
Ahead of Thursday’s first T20I between the Proteas and Pakistan in Lahore, SA Cricket magazine writers pick their starting XI for the match.
Proteas batsman David Miller is hoping his experience could be of value to the second-string T20I squad that will take on Pakistan.
It’s too late to legislate the disbandment of the ‘Big Three’ comprising India, Australia and England. They’ve stolen cricket. The game’s last hope is that the people who care make their voices heard and their presence felt, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Proteas batsman Heinrich Klaasen has revealed that he was seriously ill after being infected with Covid-19 during England’s tour to South Africa last year.
Cricket South Africa has written to the International Cricket Council concerning financial compensation for less wealthy nations when scheduled tours don’t go ahead, and how postponed or cancelled tours compromise the integrity of the World Test Championship.
The Proteas concluded another disappointing tour of the sub-continent with a 95-run defeat by Pakistan on Monday. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at three areas of concern for the South Africans.