One-down in Ashes ‘war’
Whatever the fortunes of their team, the Australians never let the standard of sledging slip.
All-rounder race to heat up
Ottis Gibson must continue to experiment with the aim of developing all-rounder options before the 2019 World Cup.
Rabada on road to greatness
Careful management of one of South African cricket’s prize assets will ensure that Kagiso Rabada takes his place among the Test bowling greats.
‘Only’ Bangladesh but give Proteas credit
Although Bangladesh have been poor, South Africa were ruthless in the second Test, writes GARY LEMKE. Cricket is a game of statistics, and those statistics based on Bangladesh’s previous trips to South Africa, suggested the second Test in Bloemfontein would be all over on the third day, with the visitors being bowled out for 180. They managed 172. Bangladesh have… Read more →
Maharaj living up to the hype
Keshav Maharaj has shown that he has the skill, as well as the mental strength to join and possibly surpass an elite group of South African Test spinners.
Bring back bat-ball balance
South Africa has a reputation as a top-class fast-bowling factory, but a worrying trend is developing: the flat wicket.
Aggressive Morkel the unsung hero
Morne Morkel will play no further part in Test series against Bangladesh, but he bowled superbly in the time he had, writes GARY LEMKE.
Proteas have time to push for the win
Had this been the start of a brave new dawn for Test cricket, the South African and Bangladesh players could have shaken hands and booked a round of Sunday golf, writes GARY LEMKE.
Proteas look to ramp up pressure
The batsmen did their job on a flat Senwes Park pitch and now it’s up to the bowlers to turn the screws on day three of the first Test in Potchefstroom, writes GARY LEMKE.
Proteas looking to bat just once
This was ammunition for all those trying to hasten the end of five-day Test cricket as we know it, writes GARY LEMKE.
Time for leaders to shine
The senior players will be under pressure to lift the team’s standards in what will be a crucial Test series against Bangladesh.
The heat is on the players
It’s certainly going to be a Sizzling Summer of Cricket, but will the players survive the heat?
Dale’s not done yet
Former Proteas batsman HD ACKERMAN says Dale Steyn should play for as long as he possibly can; until he knows he has nothing left to give to the game.
Mental edge a must
New coach Ottis Gibson will need to address the Proteas’ mental frailties as well as their technical shortcomings during this period of transition.
I was misconstrued
My comments about the way the Proteas team is selected were misunderstood, as I only want to see South African cricket survive and flourish.
