• Perfect practice

    Perfect practice

    There is reason for reflection as well as celebration after South Africa’s successful run chase against Australia in Harare on Wednesday.

    For Piedt's sake. Give us more Tests

    For Piedt’s sake. Give us more Tests

    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. 

    Farewell to the King

    Farewell to the King

    A tribute to Jacques Kallis, who defined cricket in South Africa over the past two decades, and retired from the international game recently.

    Tahir and Petersen must go

    Tahir and Petersen must go

    When the Proteas take on Zimbabwe in their one-off Test, Imran Tahir and Alviro Petersen shouldn’t be in the match XI.

    Filling the Kallis gap

    Filling the Kallis gap

    The Proteas have sufficient time before the World Cup to offset the loss of Jacques Kallis following his retirement from all international cricket. 

    A-plus for Amla

    A-plus for Amla

    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.

    Malaysian triumph

    Malaysian triumph

    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.

    Spinners must support Steyn

    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

    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.

    Requiem for the maverick

    Requiem for the maverick

    Cricket is in danger of losing its character if administrators insist on beating the personality out of unique players.

    Duminy key to ODI fortunes

    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.