T20 series: 5 talking points
Tom Sizeland discusses Farhaan Behardien’s captaincy and the relevance of T20s in the aftermath of the Proteas’ series defeat to Sri Lanka.
Tom Sizeland discusses Farhaan Behardien’s captaincy and the relevance of T20s in the aftermath of the Proteas’ series defeat to Sri Lanka.
Farhaan Behardien and Russell Domingo believed they should have defended 169 in their defeat to Sri Lanka at Newlands on Wednesday.
A disastrous fielding performance from the Proteas and 68 from Niroshan Dickwella allowed Sri Lanka to win by five wickets and clinch the series.
Jade de Klerk’s 5-32 set up a SA U19 victory over Zimbabwe in their CSA Youth Triangular Series match at Boland Park on Wednesday.
Farhaan Behardien has won the toss and has decided to bat in the Newlands decider against Sri Lanka.
The Titans aim for top spot with a victory over the Cobras in thier round eight Sunfoil Series clash starting on Thursday in Centurion.
The Knights and Warriors aim for victory in Bloem as they hunt Sunfoil Series log-leaders Dolphins.
The nature of T20 cricket makes it difficult for new players to make their mark, but Proteas batting coach Neil McKenzie has praised the way they’ve stepped up.
Chris Morris says he has committed himself to CSA, despite time on the sideline hampering his chances of ODI and Test selection.
Trisha Chetty and Shabnim Ismail have been selected for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifying squad, following a three-month suspension.
Daryn Smit has announced his retirement from the Dolphins after 14 years at the Durban-based franchise.
Proteas skipper Farhaan Behardien has hinted at a No 3 spot for AB de Villiers, while a promotion up the order for David Miller is expected too.
AB has returned to captain the Proteas in the ODI series against Sri Lanka, while Lungi Ngidi will be in line to make his debut.
Eight universities will go head-to-head in the third edition of Varsity Cricket, which is set to get underway on 30 January.
KFC Mini Cricket coach Basid Oomarje has been working tirelessly at Easterns to identify and develop raw talent in underprivileged communities.