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.
A case for Amla at No 3
Moving Hashim Amla to No 3 could solve the Proteas’ batting frailties, but would it be a ludicrous decision? Asks KHALID MOHIDIN.
AB dims ProteaFire
AB de Villiers’ retirement feels to me like a slap in the face for all South African cricket fans.
SA lacks world-class all-rounders
The Proteas desperately need a bowling all-rounder to fill Morne Morkel’s void in the World Cup XI.
A peep into the future
Morne Morkel’s farewell will spark a snowball effect with the 2019 ICC World Cup set to be the valedictory for key senior players in the Test side.
What is Proteas’ game plan?
The Proteas were thumped 5-1 in the ODI series and still show no evidence of having an active game plan.
Ngidi must replace Steyn
Lungi Ngidi is the perfect replacement for Dale Steyn in Ottis Gibson’s four-man pace attack.
Blood next generation in T20Is
Proteas coach Ottis Gibson must use T20 international cricket to give playing opportunities to South Africa’s promising youngsters.
Proteas must turn to youth
Ottis Gibson should turn to future prospects and pick the Proteas’ World Cup squad now.
De Bruyn must replace Duminy
Theunis de Bruyn deserves to replace the retired JP Duminy at No 4 for the Proteas in their Test series against Bangladesh.
Axe AB as captain
AB de Villiers should not have regained his role as Proteas ODI skipper earlier this season.
Parnell over Morkel for Champions Trophy
The Proteas should sacrifice Morne Morkel for a deep batting lineup.
Toyana should lead the Proteas’ new generation
Geoffrey Toyana’s eye for young talent makes him the prime candidate to replace Russell Domingo.
Cohesiveness is the Proteas’ secret weapon
Team cohesiveness is the secret weapon responsible for the Proteas’ immaculate run of form.
