A lack of depth will haunt Proteas' World Cup crack
A lack of depth in critical positions, as well as the scarcity of X factor, threatens to undermine the Proteas’ T20 World Cup challenge, writes RYAN VREDE.
Tsolekile alleges Smith never wanted him in his team
Former Proteas wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile told the Social Justice and Nation Building hearings on Monday that the former Proteas captain, Graeme Smith, did not want him playing in his team.
Shamsi: I make sure we never back down
Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has opened up about his on-field attitude following his impressive performance in the Proteas’ 33-run T20I win over Ireland on Monday.
Shamsi stars as Proteas overcome Ireland
Tabraiz Shamsi recorded figures of 4-27 to inspire the Proteas to a 33-run win over Ireland in the first T20I on Monday.
The Proteas have a Malan problem
Janneman Malan is making consistent statements about his international white-ball competency that demands he be considered in the game’s shortest format. However, with six matches before the World Cup, when and where do you fit him in, asks RYAN VREDE.
Proteas labour to win after Malan, De Kock heroics
Janneman Malan and Quinton de Kock produced a stunning 225-run opening partnership to set up victory over Ireland on Friday, although the bowlers then laboured as the Proteas ultimately came away with just a 70-run win.
RECAP: Proteas vs Ireland (3rd ODI)
Follow the live action as the Proteas take on Ireland in the third ODI.
SJN: A mess featuring meaningful moments
Cricket for Social Justice and Nation-building (SJN) hearings were meant to be a platform for those testifying to expose deep inequalities in cricket. There’s been painfully little of that, and more subjective fluff that is derailing what was a noble and necessary process, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas set for changes as Bavuma calls for action
Proteas ODI captain Temba Bavuma has suggested it’s time for action rather than talking, and that changes are set to be made to the South African team.
Shock defeat follows logically for shocking Proteas
Losing to Ireland is unacceptable and embarrassing and the nature of the defeat suggests this Proteas ODI side has an uncertain future, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas wilt as Ireland claim shock victory
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie led from the front with a hundred as his side beat South Africa for the first time in an ODI with a 43-run success at Malahide on Tuesday.
Maharaj is a bold step Proteas can take
Keshav Maharaj hasn’t played a T20I game for the Proteas, but he could be the missing piece in the bowling puzzle for the World Cup, writes RYAN VREDE.
Ireland's first ODI against South Africa abandoned
Rain led to the first ODI between Ireland and South Africa at Malahide being abandoned this past Sunday.
Ireland v SA Preview: Key players, pitch and schedule
South Africa take on Ireland in a three-match ODI series, starting on Sunday, 11 July to 16 July. All the matches will be played in Dublin’s Malahide Cricket Club.
World Cup pieces missing for Proteas
With six matches to go before the T20 World Cup starts in the UAE, the Proteas are still searching for pieces to the event puzzle and having to confront the tough selection dilemmas, writes RYAN VREDE.
