Spotlight on the other ‘C-word’ as T20 World Cup looms

The World Cup narrative will focus on the Proteas choking but there’s another ‘C’ word that could be far more significant, writes Ryan Vrede.

‘Free-spirited’ Proteas not bringing baggage into T20 World Cup

South Africa, perennial under-achievers in ICC events, will go into the T20 World Cup unburdened by high expectations.

Markram emerges as Proteas’ unlikely anchor

In the absence of Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram’s form will be absolutely crucial to the Proteas at the T20 World Cup, writes RYAN VREDE.

CSA announces new kit sponsor

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced Castore as its official apparel partner for the next three years.

Lack of domestic batting quality frightening

The CSA Provincial T20 Knock Out has exposed glaring deficiencies across the board in our cricket, most notably in our batting. It is going to cost the Proteas dearly in the years ahead. An intervention is urgently needed and it starts with Graeme Smith, writes RYAN VREDE.

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. 

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. 

Maharaj shows up as potential Test skipper

It only took a chance opportunity for Keshav Maharaj to push his name to the forefront of the candidates to succeed Dean Elgar as Test skipper, writes RYAN VREDE.

Quinny climbs to career best in T20 rankings

Proteas batsman Quinton de Kock has risen four places to reach a career-high spot in the ICC Men’s T20 Batting Rankings.

Boucher: We want players to peak at the right time

Proteas coach Mark Boucher believes the IPL experience for several South African players in the UAE will serve the team well ahead of the T20 World Cup.

The coaching crisis that threatens cricket’s future

The appointment of ex-Proteas players to key international coaching positions despite most having a complete lack of experience is perplexing and potentially damaging for the game. It’s time we start giving elite coaching the respect and attention it deserves, writes RYAN VREDE. 

RECAP: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (3rd T20I)

The Proteas thrashed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets on Tuesday to claim a 3-0 series win.

Shamsi, Markram inspire Proteas to series win

Spinners Tabraiz Shamsi and Aiden Markram set up a crushing nine-wicket win for South Africa in the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Sunday to clinch the series.

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.