Proteas’ golden-era Test teams will never be matched
The Proteas’ fall to seventh in the Test rankings is a sad state of affairs, but it also serves as a reminder that iconic teams from the recent past were as good as it gets, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Just pick the best available team
If your objective is winning a major trophy, you have to pick the best available players. And if the Proteas want to win the T20 World Cup, they have to pick ‘freelancers’, writes RYAN VREDE.
T20 World Cup: Six bolters for Proteas selection
With the T20 World Cup scheduled for later this year, CARL LEWIS highlights some potential selection bolters that could add quality ahead of the showpiece.
Proteas to tour West Indies in June
South Africa will tour the West Indies next month at the start of an intensive build-up to the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled for India in October, the national federation announced on Thursday.
Deal with the devil will destroy South African cricket
After looking on the verge of purging itself from the toxic members’ council, the interim board and government conceded to a resolution that will ‘save’ cricket in the short term but kill it eventually, writes RYAN VREDE.
It’s burn or fly for South African cricket
Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa gave cricket the hard reset it needed, but that drastic step will mean nothing if the corrective action isn’t carefully considered, writes RYAN VREDE.
Time to complete the AB transaction
AB de Villiers will turn the Proteas from T20 World Cup place fillers to title contenders. His inclusion in the squad is critical, despite what unsophisticated rationale rooted in ‘patriotism’ will tell you, writes RYAN VREDE.
Watch: Brilliant season for Nortje
Anrich Nortje had a brilliant Test season. Take a look at some highlights below.
Have your say: Should Boucher stay or go?
Following the Proteas’ most recent series defeat, head coach Mark Boucher acknowledged that he takes responsibility for the team’s poor performances.
AB on Proteas return: It would be fantastic
AB de Villiers has admitted he will be speaking to head coach Mark Boucher at the end of the IPL campaign about a possible return to international cricket, saying it would be ‘fantastic’ to play for the Proteas again.
CSA mess: Time to dismantle a toxic body
Let the purge of the power drunk at Cricket South Africa begin. The game deserves better, even at the expense of an international ban, writes RYAN VREDE.
Boucher ‘not going to make excuses’ for bad results
Head coach Mark Boucher is not ignoring the fact that poor results have increased the pressure on his ambitions to turn the Proteas into a dominant cricketing force again.
SA vs PAK T20I series: 5 talking points
There are so many factors to consider when analysing the current Proteas set-up. With a T20 World Cup looming later this year, CARL LEWIS identifies the biggest talking points from the 3-1 T20I series loss to Pakistan.
Boucher’s Verreynne rationale is rubbish
Picking a generational talent like Kyle Verreynne whenever he is available is a no-brainer, even if it means he bats out of position. Mark Boucher is failing in the most obvious selection of them all and it’s sickening that he defends it, writes RYAN VREDE.
Absence of key players proved challenging – Van der Dussen
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen says the absence of Temba Bavuma and the six IPL players was evident throughout the T20I series defeat by Pakistan.
