Highlights: Proteas vs England (1st T20I)
A 28-run Beuran Hendricks over gave England all the momentum they needed to clinch a five-wicket victory over South Africa in the first of three T20 Internationals at Newlands on Friday.
Proteas player ratings: 1st T20I
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE rates every Proteas player’s performance at Newlands out of 10.
Brilliant Bairstow slaughters SA
Jonny Bairstow scored 86* off 48 deliveries to guide England to a five-wicket victory over South Africa.
LIVE: Proteas vs England (1st T20I)
Follow the live action from Newlands as the Proteas take on England in the first of three T20 Internationals.
Kneeling: Every man for himself
The Proteas’ stance on kneeling is confusing at best, frightening at worst, and showcases the complexity of teams taking an agreed position on issues that polarise individuals within those teams, writes RYAN VREDE.
Rabada: It's like we're in luxury prisons
Kagiso Rabada says living in a bio-secure bubble is tough, but adds that players are fully aware of their privilege.
Proteas player tests positive for Covid-19
An unnamed Proteas player has tested positive for coronavirus and two more are in isolation after being in close contact with him.
Spotlight on Boucher
Mark Boucher’s competency as Proteas head coach will be revealed over the summer, writes RYAN VREDE.
Let Quinny loose
There’s room for both Quiton de Kock and Kyle Verreynne in the Test squad if you reconsider the former’s role, writes Ryan Vrede.
Markram mirrors Amla
Aiden Markram’s slump in form will reveal whether he has the temperament to match his immense talent. There is hope for him in the trajectory of Hashim Amla’s career, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas have immense white-ball potential
There was a time in recent cricket history when the Proteas were a white-ball force. Getting back there is going to take time, but there are signs of life, writes RYAN VREDE.
Why kneeling still matters
Kneeling in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement has gone out of fashion in cricket and it’s a shame, writes RYAN VREDE, hoping the Proteas don’t disregard its symbolic importance when they resume playing.
AB's brilliance soaring
Elite athletes are often rejuvenated by the challenge of proving their worth. That’s what we’re seeing with AB de Villiers, writes RYAN VREDE.
Miller’s time out
David Miller’s IPL future hangs in the balance and it could have negative consequences for the Proteas, writes RYAN VREDE.
Watch – Tribute to King Kallis
Jacques Kallis was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame over the weekend. Here are some of the best moments from throughout his remarkable career.
