New Zealand 'leap of faith' pays off for South African Conway
By his own admission, Devon Conway was struggling in South Africa before a bold move to New Zealand turned around his cricketing fortunes in spectacular fashion.
'Universe Boss' Gayle finds T20 world getting smaller
Chris Gayle heads to the T20 World Cup determined to prove that he remains a headline act rather than an ageing crowd-puller living off his reputation.
Family affair as PNG make global bow at T20 World Cup
Charles Amini’s two brothers, his parents and a grandfather all played cricket for Papua New Guinea, and there’s even a stadium named after the family. But he is the only one to reach a World Cup – and happily claims bragging rights.
Six memorable moments from T20 World Cup
The 2021 T20 World Cup gets underway in the UAE and Oman on 17 October. We look at six memorable moments from the previous six tournaments.
Five times when cricket tours were abandoned
New Zealand’s decision to call off their series in Pakistan on Friday just as the first ODI was about to start is not the first time the global cricket calendar has been upended by an abandoned tour.
Five players to watch as IPL rivalries are revived
The IPL roars back this Sunday in the UAE, more than four months after being halted by the coronavirus pandemic in India. These are the players to watch …
Preview: India's tour of Australia
India will do battle with Australia for the next three months in all three formats of the game. NERINA DREYER previews the much-anticipated clash between two cricket giants.
Most underrated Proteas: Jacques Rudolph
In the fourth part of a new series, ANDRE HUISAMEN identifies the elegant Jacques Rudolph as one of the most underrated former Proteas.
Most underrated Proteas: Simon Harmer
In the third part of a new series, JUANDRE JOUBERT identifies off-spinner Simon Harmer as one of the most underrated former Proteas.
Tracking CSA's demise
South African cricket is in crisis. Here is a timeline of how things fell apart.
Analysis: Faf, Rabada lead Saffa charge
Faf du Plessis and Kagiso Rabada have been sensational in IPL so far, and here’s a look at how the South Africans have been doing in the 2020 edition.
Galiem reflects on impressive first season
Two months ago 23-year-old Dayyaan Galiem walked away as the big winner at the Multiply Titans’ annual awards dinner having claimed three top prizes. He chatted to ANDRE HUISAMEN about his breakthrough season at the Pretoria-based team.
The strength of silence
Cricket South Africa has Peter de Villiers-ised its transformation agenda, writes RYAN VREDE.
Understanding cause and effect
The proposed Restoration Fund for cricketers who feel wronged by racial prejudice has the potential to be a complex mess and doesn’t address the root cause, writes RYAN VREDE.
Kallis was the complete cricketer
There is so much negativity in the sporting world and there is so much uncertainty, but this week there was only positivity and certainty with Jacques Kallis’ induction into the ICC Cricket’s Hall of Fame, writes MARK KEOHANE for IOL Sport.
