Narrow-minded Nortje’s damaging debut
Anrich Nortje’s performance on day one of this week’s second Test in Pune is, unfortunately, indicative of the Proteas’ muddled thinking and game plans in India.
Five ways the Proteas can beat India
India and the Proteas will contest a key Test series opener in Visakhapatnam. The Proteas have not won a Test series in India since 2000. How can they get it right this time?
Rassie is ready to deliver
One of the Proteas’ few success stories from the World Cup, Rassie van der Dussen, now wants to kick on and do more for his country.
HD Ackerman: Tackle the problems
The Proteas limped out of World Cup contention with two round-robin matches remaining. SA Cricket magazine columnist HD Ackerman offers his version of the way forward.
SA cricket’s precarious position
It might get worse before it gets better, writes Gary Lemke in his latest SA Cricket Magazine column.
Pictures: Jofra Archer fells Steven Smith
Australian batsman Steven Smith retired hurt, but later returned, after being felled by England fast bowler Jofra Archer on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s in London on Saturday.
Talking points about SA’s Test, T20I squads
The Proteas squads for the September and October tour of India, which will comprise three T20Is and as many Tests, have been named.
The six casualties of CSA’s restructure
The ‘dynamic new structure‘ revealed by Cricket South Africa on Sunday has left several men without a job.
Maketa must succeed Gibson
Unless an outrageously obvious candidate emerges, Malibongwe Maketa must succeed Ottis Gibson.
Who was left out? Aussies’ Ashes discards
Australia have trimmed their provisional 25-man squad for the Ashes series to a final 17. Here are the eight unlucky discards – and why.
Kirsten: Keep a lid on it
Gary Kirsten is a World Cup winner as a coach and one of the giants of South African cricket, and he believes the Proteas have every chance of success in England… if they don’t overhype their chances, writes COLIN BRYDEN.
Mag Preview: Bring It Home Boys
Three of South Africa’s big guns will need to be in peak form to win the trophy for the first time.
Mag Preview: Best of the Rest
We look at five other countries who have the ability to surprise and knock over a few ‘favourites’ in this year’s tournament.
Mag Feature: Andile Phehlukwayo
The Proteas again have a world-class No 7 who is a match-winner with bat and ball, and will play a big role at the World Cup, writes GARY LEMKE.
Preview: Clouds that hover
The defending champions arrive in England with questions still surrounding the cheating that tore the sport apart.
