AB de Villiers is probably the best batsman to have ever played for South Africa, and the temptation to try pry him out of retirement is understandable. Still, it’s hard to argue that a recall for ‘Mister 360’ would serve the game in the long term.
Everyone with an opinion on cricket, from the beer-guzzling punter to the meticulous, data-obsessed coach, will tell you that the leap from domestic to international ranks is a gargantuan one, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers is open to coming out of international retirement for this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia.
The Proteas boast a positive Test record at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth and will hope to keep that intact when they take on England in the third Test. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at the numbers ahead of Thursday’s start.
Stuart Broad and James Anderson conspired to ensure that there would be no Faf du Plessis heroics with South Africa looking to drive home the advantage in the first innings of the Newlands Test.
England fast bowler Stuart Broad has shared the reasons behind the on-field argument with star all-rounder Ben Stokes during the Boxing Day Test.
Former Proteas coach Gary Kirsten has been impressed with the start of director of cricket Graeme Smith, head coach Mark Boucher and batting consultant Jacques Kallis’ tenures.
Former Proteas batsman JP Duminy has retired from playing all forms of cricket.
Bowling consultant Paul Harris has implored the Proteas batsmen to afford spinner Keshav Maharaj a big first-innings total to work with during this week’s third Test against England at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
A response is needed from the Proteas in the third Test against England that starts at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Thursday, ANDRE HUISAMEN outlines the biggest areas of concern.
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has issued an apology for his actions during the Newlands Test as the series moves to the third Test at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth this week.
The third Test of the series between South Africa and England returns to the scene of the very first Test between the two countries.
The 4-Day Domestic Series season reaches crunch time for the five teams trying to wrestle the title away from the Lions as they begin round seven across the country from Monday.
The Proteas need to seize the big moments with the bat in the remaining Tests against England if they want to ensure a series win, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
The Proteas haven’t had a formidable opening pair since the days of the Graeme Smith and Herschelle Gibbs combination. But options have become available …
