Five Proteas definitely going to T20 World Cup
The home T20Is have delivered a mixed bag from the Proteas, but there were some performers who have put their hands up.
Steyn: We must learn more from mistakes
Fast bowler Dale Steyn has outlined the improvement the Proteas need to implement during Sunday’s second T20I against Australia at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
Du Preez set for milestone ODI
After more than a decade at the top of the order, Mignon du Preez is set to become the first South African woman to play 100 T20 Internationals when the Proteas Women take the field against England in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday.
Zampa a massive threat
Adam Zampa has quietly become Australia’s best white-ball spinner by mastering variations in flight and encouraging the batsmen to go after him.
Proteas bowl first at the Wanderers
Proteas captain Quinton de Kock won the toss and opted to bowl first in Friday’s first T20I against Australia at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Hamza, Kruger ready for Kimberley showdown
Knights coach Alan Kruger insists they are not yet pressing panic buttons in their pursuit of the One-Day Cup semi-finals despite a woeful start to the 2019-20 campaign.
Paine calls out Stokes' hypocrisy
Tim Paine has taken Ben Stokes to task for encouraging his side’s fans to get involved in the game but then cry foul when another set of fans do the same.
New leadership dynamic taking shape
The Proteas and Quinton de Kock in particular would benefit from Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers’ inclusion at the T20 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Rabada's 'renewed focus'
Bowling coach Charl Langeveldt is looking forward to the returning Kagiso Rabada’s ‘renewed focus’ during this month’s T20I series against Australia.
All-round Maharaj downs Cobras
An all-round display by captain Keshav Maharaj helped the log-leading Dolphins stretch their lead at the top of the One-Day Cup table with a convincing 26-run win over the Cape Cobras in Cape Town on Wednesday.
Linde is the Proteas' T20I missing link
After being handed a surprise Test debut in India last October, George Linde has been curiously absent from all Proteas squads in the home summer.
Smith: It's just words, it doesn't affect me
Australia batsman Steve Smith, like teammate David Warner, is expecting a hostile reception from South African crowds during this month’s T20I series.
Cricket South Africa's disservice to Magala
Cricket South Africa is not doing Sisanda Magala or his public profile any favours by keeping him in the limited-overs squads, but ruling him out of match time for this month’s England series.
KP: Faf might not last long as a soldier
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has questioned whether batsman Faf du Plessis will enjoy an extended stay in the Proteas Test XI without the captaincy.
Waugh: South Africa wanted it too much
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has suggested the Proteas were ‘too one-dimensional and regimented’ to win World Cups.
