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.

Pakistan edge Proteas to claim series win

Pakistan inflicted further misery on the Proteas with a narrow three-wicket victory in the final T20I at SuperSport Park on Friday, wrapping up a 3-1 series win.

Mulder debuts as Proteas bat first in deciding T20I

Wiaan Mulder will make his T20I debut with the Proteas batting first again after Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in Friday’s fourth and final clash in Centurion.

LIVE: Proteas vs Pakistan (4th T20I)

Follow the live action from SuperSport Park where the Proteas take on Pakistan in the fourth and final T20I, needing nothing but victory to avoid a series defeat.

Boucher: Talks with AB 'very much open'

Proteas coach Mark Boucher has once again said there is still a chance for AB de Villiers to be part of the Proteas T20 World Cup squad later this year.

Boucher on Verreynne: Lubbe was backed in the top order

Proteas coach Mark Boucher has explained Kyle Verreynne’s exclusion from the T20I team, saying it was agreed beforehand that Wihan Lubbe would get a chance in the top order.

Klaasen: We need to address fielding hiccups

Proteas stand-in captain Heinrich Klaasen wasn’t pleased with his side’s poor effort in the field during Wednesday’s nine-wicket loss to Pakistan in Centurion.

Imposing Markram has found his mojo

Aiden Markram is increasingly establishing a formidable presence at the crease. He should be an automatic selection for this year’s T20 World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Azam fires Pakistan to resounding victory in Centurion

Pakistan captain Babar Azam produced a knock of the highest quality, smashing 122 from 59 deliveries as Pakistan hammered the Proteas by nine wickets in the third T20I in Centurion on Wednesday.

Proteas' spin surge bodes well

After a barren period for the Proteas spinners in T20Is, they have taken more than half the team’s wickets in matches in 2021. This is a piece of the World Cup puzzle that could be critical to their performance at the tournament, writes RYAN VREDE.

Van der Dussen returns as Proteas bat first in 3rd T20I

Rassie van der Dussen has recovered from injury as the Proteas bat first in the all-important third T20I against Pakistan in Centurion on Wednesday.