IPL a waning spectacle that needs a rethink
The IPL is marked more by mediocrity than moments of magic and has largely lost its appeal. It’s time for a “Super League”, writes RYAN VREDE.
IPL excellence and the case of the missing Proteas
A clutch of Proteas T20 batsmen are excelling in the IPL but an alarming number of bowlers are seeing no action, writes @Ryan_Vrede.
Miller’s renaissance transforms Proteas picture
David Miller has grown into the player many envisaged when he first played international cricket. Now to figure out where he should bat in T20 cricket, writes RYAN VREDE.
Boucher, Smith and the circus that’s CSA
Cricket South Africa failed to create a climate for reconciliation. Its board must step down, writes RYAN VREDE.
Ghost of Faf torments immature Proteas selectors
A lack of investment in Faf du Plessis for the T20 World Cup should be seen as a lack of ambition, writes RYAN VREDE.
Four areas in which SA’s next DOC must excel
Graeme Smith’s successor has a tough task ahead and should focus on four key areas, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas selectors must be brave with Brevis
Dewald Brevis is a generational talent who is ready to play international cricket, writes RYAN VREDE.
Mulder in the wilderness, Proteas still seek No 7
South Africa’s seemingly never-ending search for a genuine Test all-rounder continues, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas must let Harmer loose
The Proteas can ill-afford to look beyond Simon Harmer for their series opener against Bangladesh, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas must not be shamed into dropping standards
There is a debate raging about whether talented players who don’t meet minimum fitness standards should be considered for Proteas selection. There shouldn’t be, writes RYAN VREDE.
More questions than answers for ‘on their day’ Proteas
There is no structure in place for consistent Proteas success. They appear to be reliant on feeling and talent. That’s not what defines champion teams, writes @Ryan_Vrede.
Proteas Women an inspiration – for those who can watch them
It is a shame millions of South Africans have been robbed of the opportunity to see the Proteas Women’s triumph of talent, temperament and tactics, writes RYAN VREDE.
Don’t use ‘loyalty’ lie to hang IPL-bound Proteas
Questioning a player’s loyalty to his country because he decides to fully participate in the IPL at the expense of a Test series against Bangladesh is a juvenile argument, writes RYAN VREDE.
The SA spin revolution we should have seen coming
A situation where 50% of the top domestic bowlers are spinners reflects a dramatic shift in South African cricket that must be nurtured, writes RYAN VREDE.
Warne’s wonder breathed life into cricket
Shane Warne gave the game a gift it desperately needed by introducing it to the non-cricket lover in a way no player has done since, writes RYAN VREDE.
