Strength of World Cup challenge rests on Proteas bowlers
Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi are the foil to a misfiring batting lineup. They will be the foundation upon which any strong World Cup challenge is built, writes RYAN VREDE.
Philander to help bring ‘positive change’ to Pakistan
Former Proteas speedster Vernon Philander has been put in charge of Pakistan’s bowling for the T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka’s new mystery spinner picked for T20 World Cup
Maheesh Theekshana has been included in Sri Lanka’s 15-man squad for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup.
Set expectations low for Proteas’ World Cup campaign
The T20 World Cup has come a year and a coach too soon for the Proteas, writes RYAN VREDE.
Linde’s omission a dark moment in SA cricket
There is no cricket reason for George Linde’s omission. His treatment is an indictment of the selectors’ competency, writes RYAN VREDE.
Teams could pull out of T20 World Cup – Paine
Australia Test captain Tim Paine believes teams could withdraw from next month’s T20 World Cup or boycott playing Afghanistan over the Taliban’s reported ban on women participating in sport.
Windies recall Rampaul, select Chase for T20 World Cup defence
Experienced fast bowler Ravi Rampaul earned a recall while Roston Chase received his first T20 call-up as the West Indies named a 15-man squad for the defence of their World Cup title.
Why Faf, Morris and Tahir weren’t picked for Proteas
Selection convener Victor Mptisang and director of cricket Graeme Smith have explained the omission of Faf du Plessis, Chris Morris and Imran Tahir from the Proteas’ T20 World Cup squad.
Bangladesh pick Kiwi-conquering players for T20 World Cup
All of the Bangladesh players who completed a series win over New Zealand on Wednesday have been named in their squad for next month’s T20 World Cup.
Watch: The Proteas’ not so secret weapon
Ryan Vrede believes Dwaine Pretorius is the most valuable player in a T20 World Cup context for the Proteas.
Faf’s Proteas career all but over as selectors show their hand
The Proteas selectors appear to have retired Faf du Plessis from international cricket by omitting him from the last series before the T20 World Cup. They may live to regret that decision, writes RYAN VREDE.
Tahir’s World Cup dream gets a shot of life
The Proteas selectors seem to have moved on from Imran Tahir. However, after his heroics in The Hundred he has re-entered a World Cup squad conversation with him controlling his international future, writes RYAN VREDE.
Could spin be the Proteas’ secret weapon?
The Proteas could play up to four spinners at the T20 World Cup in a bold move that would shock the cricket world.
Celebrating Shamsi’s rise
Tabraiz Shamsi’s ascent in T20I cricket is testimony to the value of an apprenticeship, dedication to his craft and an unrelenting belief in his gift. He goes to the T20 World Cup as one of the format’s match-defining forces, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas’ T20 World Cup squad picture taking shape
With just three matches to go before the T20 World Cup begins, RYAN VREDE looks at the composition of the final squad as matters stand.
