Magala belies hefty frame
Cape Town Blitz fielder Sisanda Magala took two outstanding catches in Friday’s victory over the Jozi Stars in the opening fixture of the 2019 Mzansi Super League.
Gayle knows when to move on
The twilight of West Indian batsman Chris Gayle’s playing career is being extended through the Mzansi Super League this month.
From IPL and BBL to MSL for Kirsten
Head coach Gary Kirsten’s experience with the Hobart Hurricanes in Australia’s Big Bash League and the Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League will be valuable to the Durban Heat during the 2019 Mzansi Super League.
‘We wanted to stamp our authority’
Captain Quinton de Kock appreciates the superb performances of batsman Janneman Malan and bowler Dale Steyn, after the Cape Town Blitz beat the Jozi Stars by 15 runs in the opening fixture of the 2019 Mzansi Super League at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday.
Malan, Magala, Steyn sink Stars for Blitz
Opening batsman Janneman Malan outdid fellow Proteas cricketer Reeza Hendricks, as the Cape Town Blitz beat the Jozi Stars by 15 runs in the opening fixture of the 2019 Mzansi Super League at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday.
Why CSA needs MSL success
The Mzansi Super League has long been a contentious thorn in Cricket South Africa’s backside and as much as they were able to successfully get it off the ground in 2018, the spotlight will be lit heavily on the 2019 edition, writes Philasande Sixaba.
Miller rues absence of stars from 2018
New head coach Donovan Miller will miss former captain Dane Vilas, seamer Beuaran Hendricks and others during the Jozi Stars’ 2019 Mzansi Super League campaign.
Rabada doesn’t see weak links in MSL
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is eager to set an early precedent, as the Jozi Stars and Cape Town Blitz contest the opening match of the 2019 Mzansi Super League at the Wanderers on Friday.
Hales wants ‘a good bond’ with Kirsten
England batsman Alex Hales is looking forward to working with head coach Gary Kirsten during the Durban Heat’s 2019 Mzansi Super League campaign.
Prince ‘will try to keep things the same’
Head coach Ashwell Prince has reiterated the importance of continuity, ahead of the Cape Town Blitz’s 2019 Mzansi Super League campaign.
Bumper preview: Mzansi Super League
A tournament beset by early problems is heading into an all-important second edition, writes Jonhenry Wilson in SA Cricket magazine.
Smuts: Allow individuals to be individuals
Captain Jon-Jon Smuts is looking forward to the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants’ individual talents translating to collective success in the 2019 Mzansi Super League, which will start this week.
Mzansi Super League like ‘school’ for Faf
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis will again use the Mzansi Super League as an audition, of sorts, for selection ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup in Australia.
Vilas will captain Durban Heat
Former Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Dane Vilas has been appointed captain of the Durban Heat for this year’s edition of the Mzansi Super League.
Morkel ponders England’s top-order plans
Former Test fast bowler Morne Morkel has all but suggested the Proteas target opening batsman Rory Burns during the series against England later this year.
