Pitch perfect for the pampered
The pitch prepared for Wednesday’s second ODI between South Africa and Zimbabwe was not poor, but a welcome change, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
Steyn success a product of the pitch
Fast bowler Dale Steyn’s ODI comeback reaped plenty of benefit from a Manguang Oval pitch riddled with inconsistent bounce, but impressed nonetheless, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
Boucher, Behardien get cold feet
The Titans’ decision to block out a draw in the opening match of the 4-Day Franchise Series typified why South African first-class competition is inferior to the entertaining four-day cricket showcased by Australia and England, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
Proteas should maul Zimbabwe
Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says South Africa’s performances must be taken with a pinch of salt as Zimbabwean cricket is in a state of crisis.
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.
CSA swaps SuperSport bane for SABC boon
The last time domestic cricket appeared on free-to-air television in South Africa was when Benson and Hedges were the title sponsor of the List A tournament in the early 1990s – and T20 cricket hadn’t been invented yet, writes JAMES RICHARDSON.
SA’s forgotten ODI man rightly remembered
Dean Elgar’s return to South Africa’s ODI squad was long overdue.
Smith exemplifies England’s alternative thinking
England’s squad selection for the Test tour of Sri Lanka later this year has, again, revealed Ed Smith is the best thing to happen to them since Kevin Pietersen, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
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.
Parnell – what could have been
Wayne Parnell deserved another go at international level. Instead, he is another lost to a Kolpak contract, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
Anderson… or McGrath?
Dennis Lillee will be turning in his old age home if he’s been reading the recent comments by Jimmy Anderson and Glenn McGrath complementing each other in the media.
How not to drop Alastair Cook
Cook dodges the axe by retiring ahead of the fifth Test, writes Simon Lewis.
Don’t mess with Mother Cricket
The cricketing gods might be teaching England a lesson.
Confused Proteas need to play smart
The tour to Sri Lanka highlighted a flawed playing strategy from South Africa.
Markram at a crossroads
Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX believes Aiden Markram will carry scars from his batting struggles in Sri Lanka.
