Perfect practice
There is reason for reflection as well as celebration after South Africa’s successful run chase against Australia in Harare on Wednesday.
There is reason for reflection as well as celebration after South Africa’s successful run chase against Australia in Harare on Wednesday.
It’s fitting that Quinton de Kock is being spoken about in the same breath as Sir Vivian Richards and Kevin Pietersen.
Just as we were sitting bolt upright digesting the best-ever Test debut performance by a South African spinner, we are reminded of the fact that it will be another four months before we get to see the world’s No1-ranked team in action again.
A tribute to Jacques Kallis, who defined cricket in South Africa over the past two decades, and retired from the international game recently.
When the Proteas take on Zimbabwe in their one-off Test, Imran Tahir and Alviro Petersen shouldn’t be in the match XI.
The Proteas have sufficient time before the World Cup to offset the loss of Jacques Kallis following his retirement from all international cricket.
Hashim Amla, in his first series as the Proteas Test captain, passed with flying colours to prove he has what it takes to lead a side in transition.
Being at the Commonwealth Games at Glasgow 2014 reminds me of when cricket was a medal sport. Back in 1998, in Kuala Lumpur. What a golden moment it was too, with South Africa winning the final, against Australia.
The legality of ball-tampering is no longer a simple right or wrong issue, given the imbalance between bat and ball.
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.
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.
The Proteas need 20 wickets in at least one of the next two Tests to secure a historic series victory in Sri Lanka.
Cricket is in danger of losing its character if administrators insist on beating the personality out of unique players.
The Proteas need their great all-rounder to find form – and fitness – sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.
JP Duminy’s versatility will be a determining factor in the Proteas’ success or failure in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka.