Imran Tahir: Lessons, tales and fond memories
Imran Tahir signs off on his illustrious career against Australia as the country’s long-time No 1 spinner. Here, our staff reflects on some of his most memorable moments in our Lessons from Tahir.
Imran Tahir signs off on his illustrious career against Australia as the country’s long-time No 1 spinner. Here, our staff reflects on some of his most memorable moments in our Lessons from Tahir.
Only a single member of the SA Cricket magazine team believes the Proteas will end their World Cup campaign with a win against Australia in Manchester on Saturday.
As Imran Tahir prepares for his final ODI match for the Proteas, we remember three occasions where he weaved his magic in the green and gold.
A long overdue Proteas performance was how all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo described his side’s nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka as he continued to stress the team’s effort cannot be called into question.
Hashim Amla says he is feeling ‘fit and good’, but will only make a decision on his international future after the World Cup.
Following the Proteas’ win over Sri Lanka, veteran spinner Imran Tahir spent time working with both teammate Tabraiz Shamsi and opponent Jeffrey Vandersay.
Captain Faf du Plessis says the Proteas’ nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street was a welcome break from the pain of the World Cup, but still feels hollow. DANIEL GALLAN reports.
Thankfully, South African cricket fans don’t have to go full into full meltdown mode and burn their Proteas shirts in public because while victory over Sri Lanka was a matter of too little too late, it at least lifted some of the gloom around a poor World Cup campaign, writes GARY LEMKE.
Without the pressure of trying to advance to the playoffs, the Proteas turned in a complete performance. WADE PRETORIUS rates the efforts of the South Africans.
Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis scored half-centuries to steer the Proteas to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street. JON CARDINELLI reports.
South Africa need 204 runs to win after dismissing Sri Lanka for a modest total at Chester-le-Street.
South Africa have won the toss and elected to bowl in the World Cup match against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street.
There remains a loyal fan base behind the Proteas in Durham despite South Africa’s early exit from the competition.
The SA Cricket magazine team believe the Proteas will derail Sri Lanka’s hopes for a top-four place when the teams meet at Chester-le-street on Friday.
JP Duminy charted new territory when he became the first to overtly apologise to the public back home following the Proteas’ World Cup woes. DANIEL GALLAN reports.