The black African batting crisis shows no signs of ending

The four-day season is almost done, and one of South African cricket’s great deficiencies persists: there are just no black African batsmen pressing for Test honours, laments RYAN VREDE.

UAE duo's ban reminder that corruption lives on

Match-fixing had disappeared from cricket’s consciousness until a UAE duo were pinned for it this week. It’s a reminder that this scourge continues to be one of the game’s greatest threats.

Moaning is not a cricket argument

In the wake of the two-day Test pitch in Ahmedabad being deemed ‘average’ by the International Cricket Council, one has to examine why England and their friends in the media can’t let go of a game and a series in which they simply failed to match India.

Timeline: Aiden Markram's Test journey

After a turbulent time, featuring bad form and multiple injuries, Aiden Markram appears rejuvenated to take his Test career to the next level. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at his red-ball journey to date.

Vaughan's Archer questions show just how out of touch he is

Michael Vaughan questioning Jofra Archer’s appetite for Test cricket is reflective of how many from the former England captain’s generation lack insight into the mentality of game’s younger generations.

Expanded domestic structure puts spotlight on SA's elite coaching

RYAN VREDE asks: If one of the objectives of a 15-team domestic structure is broadening the potential to build international-quality players, where are the elite coaches who contribute significantly to growing that calibre of player going to come from?

Verreynne must lead a bold new Proteas future

Kyle Verreynne can no longer be denied a Proteas Test spot, and there needs to be a broader, bold selection philosophy that rewards domestic form in order to arrest the team’s batting mediocrity.

Pant knocking on the door of greatness

Rishabh Pant is quickly becoming a modern-day superstar, setting a new bar for wicketkeeper-batsmen in Test cricket, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.

Bavuma's appointment is immensely powerful

Temba Bavuma’s appointment as the first permanent black African captain is a wonderful moment for South African sport, and invokes memories of when Siya Kolisi first became Springbok skipper, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Steyn's honesty is refreshing

Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn’s honest reflections on contemporary issues in the game should not be overlooked, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.

T20 Challenge: Five standout players so far

Having reached the halfway stage of the CSA T20 Challenge in Durban, ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at five players who have been impressive so far.

Just how good is George Linde?

SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE wonders out loud about whether George Linde knows he has the same base-talent level as some of South Africa’s great all-rounders.

Maharaj's Proteas T20 case must be heard

There seems to be no clear cricket reason for the continued omission of Keshav Maharaj from the Proteas T20I set-up, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.

Is there value in newly minted Morris?

Does the world’s most expensive T20 player, Chris Morris, have a Proteas future? SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE scrutinises his case.

Three players to watch: The Cobras

The Cobras will field a young and talented squad for the upcoming Cricket South Africa T20 Challenge. ANDRE HUISAMEN picks three players to look out for.