And now for Plan D
The Proteas’ hopes of a World Cup recovery plan have been thrown into disarray with the news that Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Pretorius is the best option
In the absence of Dale Steyn for Thursday’s opening World Cup match against England, Ottis Gibson must pick Dwaine Pretorius over Chris Morris, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Tour Diaries: World Cup is here…
Tour Diaries starts now, as KHALID MOHIDIN takes you with him on his first-ever Cricket World Cup journey.
More than ‘X-factor’ needed from Morris
Chris Morris will need to find consistency if he aims to help the Proteas lift the World Cup Trophy, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Faf can deliver World Cup success
A fragile sporting nation is crying out for another crowning moment, and Faf du Plessis is the ideal candidate to deliver it, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Pick on form, not reputation
KHALID MOHIDIN looks at the different ways the Proteas could line up in England and picks his controversial World Cup.
Axing franchises could aid SA cricket
Dropping the six franchises can invigorate the competitiveness of cricket in South Africa, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Who’s on the plane to England?
KHALID MOHIDIN tries to climb into the minds of the Proteas selectors in an attempt to predict the Proteas’ 15 tickets on the plane to England.
Has AB found a second wind?
AB de Villiers’ words proved to be premature when he cited ‘tiredness’ as his reason for retirement from international cricket in May, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Benkenstein must offer batting solutions
Dale Benkenstein needs to answer questions about the deterioration of the Proteas’ batting under his watch, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
SA’s Test Championship dilemma
The Proteas wasted vital opportunities to test new talent in preparation of building their Test Championship side, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Rassie dents Klaasen’s World Cup hopes
The recent rise of Rassie van der Dussen has stunted Heinrich Klaasen’s chance for a starting position in the Proteas’ World Cup XI, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Bavuma possesses invaluable attributes
Temba Bavuma’s performances in the Test series against Pakistan prove why he is a crucial cog in the Proteas’ batting unit, writes KHALID MOHDIN.
SA cricket has fast bowling covered
South African cricket fans have no need to sweat over the fast-bowling pipeline, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Elgar’s ODI selection clogs talent pipeline
Dean Elgar’s ODI call-up has blocked the opportunity for new talent to be discovered, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
