READER STORY: A couple of classy sledges
Reader Richard James Roundtree shares some classic quips he’s heard in junior cricket games that he’s umpired.
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READER STORY: Driving under the influence in Eastern Europe
Reader Grant Baben reports from an unusual (but thriving) cricketing outpost – Bulgaria – that delivered an unexpected international career.
READER STORY: Wayne’s (cricket) world
Reader Wayne Mandabva shares his cricket journey (and a great century story) with SACricketmag.com readers.
READER STORY: Winning together… as a team
Reader Aaron Blackburn is the opening batsman and captain for Umhlali Prep U9A Cricket Team in Ballito and shares a valuable cricket lesson for all cricketers.
READER STORY: Player-umpire fails!!
Reader Quintin Ludeke shares his side’s experience of being on the ‘wrong’ side of umpiring decisions in Cape Town club cricket…
Proteas overpower Sri Lanka, claim series
In a rain-interrupted run chase, the Proteas overpowered Sri Lanka to win the third ODI at Kingsmead by 71 runs on the DLS method to claim a 3-0 series win. SIMON LEWIS reports.
Awesome Aussies serve notice on World Cup
It what will go down as one of the great ODI comebacks of all time, Australia romped home to a sensational victory after India had posted a massive 358-9 to level the ODI series 2-2 at Chandigarh on Sunday, writes SIMON LEWIS.
De Kock on fire with masterful century
Quinton de Kock shone with the bat once again for South Africa, slamming a brilliant 121 runs as South Africa posted a belligerent 331-5 against Sri Lanka in the third ODI at Kingsmead. SIMON LEWIS reports.
READER STORY: My maiden century … inspired by Barry Richards
Reader Joshua Botha shares the story of a big moment in the life of any batsman, scoring his first century … and how Barry Richards helped him get there.
Proteas in to bat after Sri Lanka win toss
The Proteas will bat first in the third ODI in Durban after Sri Lanka won the toss, writes SIMON LEWIS.
READER STORY: My England league cricket dream
Reader Denovan Ekstraal shares his cricketing journey and his dream of playing league cricket in England.
Malan ton outweighs Erwee’s heroics
Janneman Malan and Sarel Erwee scored breathtaking undefeated centuries for the Cape Cobras and Dolphins respectively as the Cobras stole an eight-wicket win with 12 balls to spare in their One-Day Cup clash at Pietermaritzburg on Saturday.
Parsons stars as SA U19 defeat Afghanistan
Bryce Parsons starred once again for the SA U19 side as they tasted victory for the first time on their tour of India, defeating Afghanistan U19 by nine runs at Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.
READER STORY: Advice for parents of cricketers
A proud parent shares his experiences and insights gained from many years of being a father to a son with dreams of one day playing for the Proteas.
No World Cup for Markram?
Aiden Markram’s incredible back-to-back centuries (followed by a quick-fire 85 on Friday) in the One-Day Cup have garnered him ringing endorsements on social media to make the Proteas World Cup squad, but SIMON LEWIS thinks it’s all a little bit premature.
