Ego manifests in two ways in elite sport. The first is a by-product of perennial success that translates into unbridled self-confidence. Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacher, Simone Biles – these great champions use their ego as a platform to push beyond the confines of modesty, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
AB de Villiers is probably the best batsman to have ever played for South Africa, and the temptation to try pry him out of retirement is understandable. Still, it’s hard to argue that a recall for ‘Mister 360’ would serve the game in the long term.
Everyone with an opinion on cricket, from the beer-guzzling punter to the meticulous, data-obsessed coach, will tell you that the leap from domestic to international ranks is a gargantuan one, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
The South Africa U19s sealed a convincing eight-wicket triumph over their Nigerian counterparts in the teams’ second ICC U19 Cricket World Cup warm-up match in Pretoria on Tuesday.
Sarel Erwee struck a steely 136 before the Dolphins bowlers cut through the batting of the Lions as they reached the halfway stage of their 4-Day Domestic Series clash well placed in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday.
Centuries by Matthew Kleinveldt and George Linde put the Cape Cobras in a strong position after the second day of their 4-Day Domestic Series match against the Titans in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Mbulelo Budaza’s splendid four-wicket haul helped the Knights gain a stronghold over the Warriors on the second day of their 4-Day Domestic Series match in East London on Tuesday.
Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers is open to coming out of international retirement for this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia.
The Proteas boast a positive Test record at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth and will hope to keep that intact when they take on England in the third Test. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at the numbers ahead of Thursday’s start.
AB de Villiers’ much-anticipated Big Bash debut proved quite significant for his new Brisbane Heat team as he contributed a quick-fire 40 at the Gabba on Tuesday.
Administrators from India, England, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand were in Mumbai on Monday to discuss plans to expand the leadership of world cricket.
Stuart Broad and James Anderson conspired to ensure that there would be no Faf du Plessis heroics with South Africa looking to drive home the advantage in the first innings of the Newlands Test.
England fast bowler Stuart Broad has shared the reasons behind the on-field argument with star all-rounder Ben Stokes during the Boxing Day Test.
An Auckland man has been banned from attending cricket in New Zealand for two years after admitting he abused England fast bowler Jofra Archer.
Former Proteas coach Gary Kirsten has been impressed with the start of director of cricket Graeme Smith, head coach Mark Boucher and batting consultant Jacques Kallis’ tenures.
