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.
Five lessons from Proteas’ incredible bounce-back
RYAN VREDE analyses the key learnings from a Proteas’ Test victory against New Zealand that came just six days after a humiliating defeat.
Batting the key to Proteas breaking into Test elite
The Proteas bowlers have consistently shown that they’re world-class. However, when the batting fires, the team shifts from being mediocre to irrepressible, writes @Ryan_Vrede.
Giant step backwards for impotent Proteas
No reasonable cricket fan would have expected the Proteas to beat New Zealand. However, losing within three days and in the manner they did was pathetic, writes RYAN VREDE.
Kohli, De Kock gear up for ODI series
Two deposed captains, Virat Kohli and Quinton de Kock, could play significant roles in a three-match ODI series between South Africa and India, starting at Boland Park in Paarl on Wednesday.
U19 series shared after West Indies win
South Africa U19 suffered a 19-run defeat in the final Youth ODI against the West Indies in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday.
Proteas vs India (1st Test)
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Rain ruins day two of Centurion Test
No play was possible on the second day of the first Test between South Africa and India in Centurion due to rain. #SAvIND
Watch: I had a job to do after lunch – Ngidi
Lungi Ngidi reflects on his bowling performance against India on day one of the first Test in Centurion.
India seek to conquer final frontier in South Africa
Virat Kohli hopes to lead his country to a historic triumph in South Africa in a three-match Test series that starts in Centurion on Sunday.
India’s tour to proceed but T20I series postponed
BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that India’s tour of South Africa will go ahead.
SA government confident India tour will take place
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says it will do all it can to ensure India’s tour of South Africa takes place.
Proteas T20 World Cup review: The winners (and loser)
RYAN VREDE assesses the most notable individual contributions to the Proteas, on and off the field, at the T20 World Cup.
The ‘us’ and ‘them’ gulf in cricket has never been wider
England, Australia, India and, most recently, New Zealand have reiterated that they are the game’s controlling quartet. The International Cricket Council is powerless to curb their behaviour, the most recent examples of which robbed Pakistan of life-giving tours, writes RYAN VREDE.
England to host New Zealand, South Africa for Tests in 2022
England will play home Test series against world champions New Zealand and South Africa in 2022, cricket chiefs announced on Wednesday, unveiling a packed schedule.
