Faf: Media for you and media against you
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis refuses to be drawn into debate about the form of batsman Temba Bavuma and others during the ongoing Test series against England.
Candidates to succeed Du Plessis - and why
Faf du Plessis remains the Proteas skipper, surviving a leadership clear-out that claimed most of the coaching staff, but his position is still under threat.
Hamza backs himself to come good
The talented Zubayr Hamza is carefully navigating the pressure that comes with batting in third position for the Proteas in Test cricket.
Keep calm, carry on with Faf
The calls to drop Proteas captain Faf du Plessis are far-fetched and more leeway should be given as he tries to lead the team to a series win, writes PHILASANDE SIXABA.
Runs will help Maharaj shine
South Africa’s batsmen need to give left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj something to bowl at if they want him to take advantage at St George’s Park, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
No ICC awards for Proteas men
Women’s cricketers Lizelle Lee and Shabnim Ismail were South Africa’s only winners at the International Cricket Council awards this week.
Nortje determined to succeed in PE
Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje is eager to perform at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth this week.
Nkwe asks for more patience with Bavuma
Assistant coach Enoch Nkwe has reiterated the Proteas’ belief and confidence in batsman Temba Bavuma’s ability at Test level.
Enoch Nkwe has the right sort of ego
Ego manifests in two ways in elite sport. The first is a by-product of perennial success that translates into unbridled self-confidence. Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacher, Simone Biles – these great champions use their ego as a platform to push beyond the confines of modesty, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
Proteas set for another AB hokey-pokey
AB de Villiers is probably the best batsman to have ever played for South Africa, and the temptation to try pry him out of retirement is understandable. Still, it’s hard to argue that a recall for ‘Mister 360’ would serve the game in the long term.
Faf seeking clarity in muddled times
Everyone with an opinion on cricket, from the beer-guzzling punter to the meticulous, data-obsessed coach, will tell you that the leap from domestic to international ranks is a gargantuan one, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
AB: I've been talking to Boucher, Smith
Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers is open to coming out of international retirement for this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia.
Proteas' Test record at St George's Park
The Proteas boast a positive Test record at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth and will hope to keep that intact when they take on England in the third Test. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at the numbers ahead of Thursday’s start.
Anderson, Broad hatched Faf plan
Stuart Broad and James Anderson conspired to ensure that there would be no Faf du Plessis heroics with South Africa looking to drive home the advantage in the first innings of the Newlands Test.
Revealed: Why Broad, Stokes argued
England fast bowler Stuart Broad has shared the reasons behind the on-field argument with star all-rounder Ben Stokes during the Boxing Day Test.
