Prince's Verreynne appraisal must excite Proteas fans
Ashwell Prince offered insight into Kyle Verreynne’s mental constitution that reinforced the sense that the kid is special and has to be a three-format player for the Proteas, writes RYAN VREDE.
Rewind: Proteas' last Test series in the Caribbeean
CARL LEWIS takes a nostalgic look back at the Proteas’ last tour to West Indies when a Graeme Smith-led side won a three-match series 2-0.
Prince: Verreynne one of the three best batsmen in SA
Cobras coach Ashwell Prince says he rates Kyle Verreynne as one of the top batsmen in South African cricket, hailing the youngster’s ‘mentality’ as one of his biggest strengths.
The way forward for Proteas needs focus on feeder system
The Proteas have slumped to seventh in the Test rankings and their prospects in the other formats aren’t encouraging. Their rehabilitation will require a long-term approach that should include four key features in the structure of South African cricket, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas Test squad: Talking points
The Proteas squad was recently announced for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies. CARL LEWIS discusses the biggest talking points from the 18-man squad.
Five of the best: Proteas vs West Indies
CARL LEWIS lists the five best individual match-winning performances from South Africans against the Windies in the Caribbean.
Talking points: No Faf in T20I squad is puzzling
CSA has announced its T20I and Test squads for the upcoming tour of the Caribbean against the West Indies. CARL LEWIS highlights some interesting talking points.
Caribbean tour vital for Test resurgence - Mpitsang
Cricket South Africa convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang believes the upcoming Test series against the West Indies is an important corner for the Proteas to turn.
Proteas have 'patriotism' problems
Simon Harmer and Kyle Abbott would improve the Proteas’ chances of winning Test matches. The last time I checked, that was reason enough for any player to be in the selection mix, argues RYAN VREDE.
Rewind: AB's amazing 169 against Australia
Enjoy this vintage weekend ‘rewind’ by looking back when AB de Villiers compiled a dominant 169 against Australia at the WACA in 2012 to help set up another away-series win for the Proteas.
Amla embodies the spirit of Mandela
Hashim Amla is deeply missed in a playing context, but the South African continues to be one of the most powerful voices in cricket, evidenced most recently by his moving offering on the Palestine issue, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas tumble in Test rankings
The Proteas have slumped to the seventh in the ICC Men’s Test Rankings on Thursday – their joint-lowest position ever.
Just pick the best available team
If your objective is winning a major trophy, you have to pick the best available players. And if the Proteas want to win the T20 World Cup, they have to pick ‘freelancers’, writes RYAN VREDE.
T20 World Cup: Six bolters for Proteas selection
With the T20 World Cup scheduled for later this year, CARL LEWIS highlights some potential selection bolters that could add quality ahead of the showpiece.
Watch: When Steyn ripped through Australia
On Wednesday, a ‘rewind’ video featuring Dale Steyn garnered over 6,000 likes and 1000 retweets on SA Cricket magazine’s Twitter page. So, here’s another throwback to his 10-wicket haul to seal a famous series win over Australia at the MCG in 2008.
