Opinion

Just let them bat

There’s a time and a place for shuffling around the batting order, and more times than not, the Proteas don’t get it right.

The Proteas were finally able to express themselves against West Indies, and now I can’t see any other side winning the series.

South Africa’s new spin trio was responsible for the unlikely yet timely win against Australia in Guyana.

Dale Steyn needs to prove that he’s got the fitness to last long spells if he wants to continue playing Test cricket.

The ODI series against West Indies and Australia is a great opportunity to give some fringe players an extended run.

The Chris Gayle show next moves to England with Somerset, with the West Indian playing in the Natwest T20 Blast.

The IPL is nothing if not a wild roller-coaster ride of hope, glory … and despair for some of the Saffas.

International cricket will lose its competitiveness if players continue to choose domestic T20 cricket over Test matches.

England’s proposed points system will threaten the sovereignty of Test matches.

Kevin Pietersen should be given the chance to work his way into the Proteas squad, when he becomes eligible to play for them next year.

In the World T20, AB and Faf were scratching through the garbage in search of a run. Now they are high-rolling in the IPL.

The Proteas have made the right decision in opting against the day-night Test against Australia.

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen will never play for the Proteas.

The T20 carnival is over, so let’s open the champagne, hail the heroes and check their stats.

It’s good to hear that CSA CEO Haroon Lorgat has promised no knee-jerk reaction to the Proteas latest World Cup failure.