Proteas are some way off world's best Test sides

The series between England and India has highlighted the gulf that exists between the Proteas and the format’s elite, writes RYAN VREDE. 

Throwback: Steyn’s stunning five-for vs India (2011)

Look back at highlights from an incredible spell of swing bowling from Proteas great Dale Steyn during the third Test against India at Newlands in 2011.

Proteas handed tough T20 World Cup draw

The Proteas will start their T20 World Cup campaign against Australia on 23 October after the ICC released the fixture list for the tournament in the UAE and Oman.

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.

Prince's loaded testimony saddens and compels action

Ashwell Prince’s gut-wrenching testimony at the Cricket for Social Justice and Nation Building hearings raised complex issues that left one feeling helpless, but rolling over is not an option, writes RYAN VREDE. 

Prince: Proteas were never unified

Former Proteas batter Ashwell Prince says that he never felt the Proteas side was a unified one. Despite being part of the national team’s trailblazing success, Prince says he did not feel welcome.

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.

Proteas to tour Sri Lanka before T20 World Cup

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed the Proteas’ outbound tour to Sri Lanka for five limited-overs matches from 2 to 14 September.

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. 

De Kock's revival is as welcome as it is timely

Quinton de Kock’s sensational return to form has reaffirmed his unequivocal value as the most important member of the Proteas squad for the T20 World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

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.

Proteas claim series sweep over Ireland

A 127-run opening partnership between Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks set up a 49-run victory for the Proteas in the third T20I against Ireland on Saturday.

Adams' testimony forces Boucher and co into moment of reckoning

Stories like the one Paul Adams shared about allegedly being called a “brown sh**” by current Proteas head coach Mark Boucher and other teammates is exactly what the Social Justice and Nation Building (SJN) hearings should be about, writes RYAN VREDE.