Proteas should maul Zimbabwe

Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says South Africa’s performances must be taken with a pinch of salt as Zimbabwean cricket is in a state of crisis.

Confused Proteas need to play smart

The tour to Sri Lanka highlighted a flawed playing strategy from South Africa.

Markram at a crossroads

Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX believes Aiden Markram will carry scars from his batting struggles in Sri Lanka.

Maharaj can be the go-to man

Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX believes Keshav Maharaj has what it takes to become the best spin bowler South Africa has produced.

Proteas caught winging it

Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says South Africa were caught out during the Test series by winging it on the subcontinent.

Proteas must heed history lessons

Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says South Africa’s high-risk batting approach backfired.

Steyn still packs a mean punch

Former Proteas spin bowler Pat Symcox says Dale Steyn can still turn a game in an over.

AB put himself first, rather than his country

Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says AB de Villiers put himself rather than his country first when quitting his international career.

Markram’s emergence a big boost for SA

South Africa have unearthed a gem in Aiden Markram, says former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX. 

Morkel quit Proteas too soon

Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says Morne Morkel could have played international cricket for another two years.

Lehmann created a terrible culture

Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says Australia’s cricket culture became a mess under coach Darren Lehmann.

Rabada will learn his lesson

Taking a stand on the merits of the Kagiso Rabada banning for the remainder of the four-Test series against Australia seems an easy one at the outset.