Balance was all wrong
The decision to go into the first Test against India with only five specialist batsmen was a shocker.
Bowling key for both teams
The difference between India and South Africa in the Test series might just come down to who has the more effective bowling attack.
Proteas deserve praise
South Africa’s thrashing of India by 214 runs to win the ODI series was one of their best performances in quite a while.
Proteas must make some changes
Dean Elgar should play in the final ODI against India and open the batting.
Move AB up the order
AB de Villiers should bat in the top three in One-Day Internationals instead of coming in at No 4.
Crucial six months ahead
South Africa’s tour to India is the start of a new era and the most critical time period the Proteas have had for years.
‘Imran Tahir is my first-choice’
Three specialist spinners were picked for the Tests, but Imran Tahir should go to India as the first-choice for South Africa.
Selection headache ahead
The South African selectors have some tough decisions to make going forward after the recent tour by New Zealand.
What is wrong with our cricket?
After the heavy defeat by New Zealand in the second One-Day International, South African cricket is at the crossroads.
Progress in T20 cricket too slow
South Africa’s inconsistency in T20I cricket has been disappointing.
Van Wyk selection a strange one
Picking Morne van Wyk ahead of Quinton de Kock for the incoming tour of New Zealand doesn’t make sense to me.
Rabada the only shining light
The emergence of fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was the only real positive out of South Africa’s tour to Bangladesh.
Senior players must step up
The most worrying aspect of South Africa’s performance in the first Test against Bangladesh was the performances of the senior players.
SA must turn it around
South Africa must play their best possible XI in the first Test match against Bangladesh.
Batsmen have been disappointing
South Africa’s batting order needs to play more attacking cricket if they want to win the third ODI against Bangladesh.
