Proteas exposed by old frailties
Every armchair critic is a national selector – and each one of them has been right since before the start of the World Cup.
Focus on McLaren, Parnell
The rejection of Ryan McLaren and the poor form of Wayne Parnell are quickly becoming moot points, as South Africa explore the depths of the part-time bowling ranks in Australasia.
Steyn sparks to life
That fiery spell by Dale Steyn in Canberra was an important one in the context of South Africa’s World Cup campaign.
AB a freakish talent
The Proteas will win the World Cup if AB de Villiers continues on his current batting course.
Nice win. Now let’s chase a total
It’s going to take more than a big win against the West Indies to convince me that the Proteas are now the team to beat.
Waiting on Steyn to fire
The best bowler in world cricket is yet to leave his mark on the 2015 showpiece.
Rossouw kick-started campaign
It took South Africa 30 overs to shake off the fear of failure in Sydney, coming off their heaviest-ever World Cup defeat.
SA can turn things around
While the loss to India exposed some flawed tactics and selections, there is still time for South Africa to set things right.
Big wake-up call
Where does one start after losing to India like that? I found the result at the MCG very surprising, to say the least.
Proteas a disjointed mess
The failure of the collective has been more concerning than the failure of South Africa’s star players.
Just a bad day at the office
Defeat was bitterly disappointing but it was the manner of the capitulation that was worse.
The case for David Wiese
Now, not after serious injury to a first-choice player or a belated admission of incorrect selection, is the time to act – and David Wiese must be drafted into South Africa’s World Cup squad.
Proteas fast bowlers hold key
Expect South Africa’s pace attack to bomb India’s batsmen with the short ball at the MCG on Sunday.
SA will prefer being in Australia
South Africa will be happy to be out of Hamilton with the win and David Miller and JP Duminy showing what they’re made of.
Proteas must take fight to India
The South African quicks will need to be more aggressive against Virat Kohli and company at the MCG on Sunday.
