How much longer can 50-over cricket survive?

The ODI format is on life support and its end is near, writes RYAN VREDE.

CSA has grown some balls

Cricket South Africa’s decision to surrender what could be critical World Cup qualifying points in favour of protecting its financial interests is bold, brave and, critically, absolutely right, writes RYAN VREDE.

Proteas won't be pushovers in England

The Proteas’ bowling attack is better equipped than New Zealand’s to reopen England’s batting wounds, writes RYAN VREDE.

The trouble with Temba and the way forward

An urgent plan needs to be put in place to transform Temba Bavuma from a liability to an asset, writes RYAN VREDE.

Five takeaways from Proteas' pummelling of India

The Proteas clobbered India in Cuttack in a performance laden with lessons. RYAN VREDE examines the five standouts.

Plenty to celebrate in Proteas' performance

Experimentation, composure and execution marked the Proteas’ seven-wicket victory over India, writes RYAN VREDE.

10 matches, 5 pressing Proteas questions

RYAN VREDE asks five defining questions for the Proteas ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia and picks a team to win the tournament.

Saffas review: Rabada the lone bowling star in IPL

Kagiso Rabada was the sole standout with the ball at the IPL as Proteas bowlers struggled to assert themselves or spent the entire tournament sidelined.

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.