The tricky task of judging Mahatlane

It is a little ironic that one of the longest-serving coaches in South Africa’s national cricket structures is afforded the least time to influence those under his charge.

Cricket in SA: Battles on and off the pitch

2019-20 was the season in which a dangerously over-heated system finally exploded. Cricket’s mess will take months – if not years – to wipe off the walls, writes LUKE ALFRED.

When the Proteas were kings

JON CARDINELLI reflects on the day the Proteas beat England at Lord’s to win the 2012 Test series and claim the mace.

Then and now: What we’ve learned this season

With the schedule cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the Proteas back from India seemingly before they left, what lessons can local cricket fans mull over across the winter, asks LUKE ALFRED.

Move Quinton de Kock to four

The problem that is No 4 in the Proteas batting order is easily sorted. The coach and selectors must do the right thing, writes GARY LEMKE.

SA cricket immune to coronavirus?

While sporting events around the world are being cancelled or postponed due to the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic, South African cricket continues – arguably ignorantly.

Boucher right to cast net wide

Mark Boucher’s decision to use 23 players across the 12 limited-overs matches against England and Australia will reap short- and long-term benefits, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Australia whitewash: Winners and losers

Following the ODI series whitewash over Australia, ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at the winners and losers from the series.

Collective performance a sign of progress

Quinton de Kock’s failure with the bat proved a blessing in disguise for South Africa in the ODI series against Australia, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Miller’s maturity shines through

Young Janneman Malan will rightly grab the headlines after his stunning century in the second ODI against Australia, but don’t overlook the gritty maturity of a reborn David Miller, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Fresh, sustainable middle order

South Africa have been through a few awkward middle-order options over the years, but can certainly settle on Kyle Verreynne and Heinrich Klaasen for the foreseeable future.

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.

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.

T20I series: Winners and losers

The Proteas were impressive at times during the three-match series loss to England. ANDRE HUISAMEN highlights which players enhanced their reputations and who took a knock.

Betting on it

With the presence of betting partners and sponsors in sport, it’s no surprise cricketers are still being targeted by bookies, writes GARY LEMKE.