Tampering a grey area
The legality of ball-tampering is no longer a simple right or wrong issue, given the imbalance between bat and ball.
Spinners must support Steyn
While Dale Steyn put on an exhibition of seam bowling in Galle, the Proteas need their spinners to make more of a contribution in the decisive Test in Colombo.
A promising start
After many feared the loss of Graeme Smith would leave a gaping hole at the top of the order, it was edifying to see Dean Elgar score a ton in the first Test.
20 steps to success
The Proteas need 20 wickets in at least one of the next two Tests to secure a historic series victory in Sri Lanka.
Requiem for the maverick
Cricket is in danger of losing its character if administrators insist on beating the personality out of unique players.
Proteas need Kallis to fire
The Proteas need their great all-rounder to find form – and fitness – sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Duminy key to ODI fortunes
JP Duminy’s versatility will be a determining factor in the Proteas’ success or failure in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka.
‘Don’t mess with Test cricket’
Former Proteas wicketkeeper Mark Boucher and England batsman Kevin Pietersen took to Twitter on Tuesday to criticise the plan to introduce day/night Tests to cricket.
Turning the tables
Quinton de Kock will have a shot at redemption as well as a world record when he takes guard against the Sri Lankan spinners this Sunday.
Sri Lanka have the momentum
After their T20I, ODI and Test series wins in England, Sri Lanka will be brimming with confidence ahead of the Proteas’ tour next month.
A tale of two one-Test wonders
Albie Morkel and Imraan Khan both made their Test debuts for South Africa against Australia at Newlands, from 19-22 March 2009. Neither played another Test.
A glimpse into the new-look Proteas?
The biggest debate involving Proteas selectors, coach and captain Hashim Amla will be about the new skipper himself.
The Proteas don’t need three captains
Hashim Amla, as the Test captain, should have been appointed the national leader in all three formats.
Entering the era of calm
South Africa’s new Test captain is well equipped for the job, and will lead the Proteas with zen-like focus.
Let the captains do the talking
I have had my say in SA Cricket magazine about on-field sledging, and now I want to cover the off-field banter. There was a lot of big talk during the Test series against Australia, mostly by Graeme Smith and Michael Clarke.
