Shamsi can win fans after Tahir exit
Imran Tahir’s decision to retire from ODI cricket after this year’s World Cup leaves Tabraiz Shamsi at a turning point, rather than a crossroads, writes Jonhenry Wilson.
Imran Tahir announces ODI retirement
Proteas leg-spinner Imran Tahir will retire from ODI cricket after the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
WATCH: Faf on 112 not out vs Sri Lanka
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis speaks to the media after picking up the Man of the Match award for his undefeated 112 off 114 balls against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at the Wanderers on Sunday.
Morkel: Australia is going to be my home
Former Proteas fast bowler Morne Morkel has effectively expressed interest to play in Australia’s Big Bash League as a local player.
Faf pleased with clinical chase
Opening batsman Quinton de Kock and leg-spinner Imran Tahir were at the fore of captain Faf du Plessis’ praise as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Sunday’s first ODI at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Classy Faf ton seals first ODI win
Faf du Plessis’ magnificently measured ton secured an eight-wicket win for the Proteas in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the Wanderers. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Tahir, Ngidi rein in Sri Lanka
Lungi Ngidi’s early strikes and Imran Tahir’s dominance in the middle overs helped the Proteas bowl Sri Lanka out for 231 at the Bullring. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Nortje debuts, Proteas bowl first
The Proteas won the toss and will bowl first in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the Bullring, KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Nortje keen to reap reward after ankle surgery
Fast bowler Anrich Nortje is hopeful a tough decision to withdraw from the Cape Town Blitz’s Mzansi Super League campaign late last year will yield reward for the Proteas three months later.
Morkel highlights Proteas’ Kolpak struggles
Former Proteas fast bowler Morne Morkel has urged Cricket South Africa be proactive about encouraging players to not sign Kolpak contracts.
Is Benkenstein to blame for batting?
The masses are calling for Dale Benkenstein (a man with a magnificent cricketing pedigree) to be fired as Proteas’ batting coach, but SIMON LEWIS believes Benkenstein is not the man to shoulder the blame for the Proteas’ woes with the bat.
Benkenstein a convenient scapegoat
Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says South Africa’s batting woes can be remedied by taking collective responsibility rather than apportioning individual blame.
Hendricks, De Bruyn earn full contracts
Cricket South Africa has announced the Proteas Men’s squad and the Proteas Women’s squad players to be awarded national contracts for the 2019-20 season.
Team of the Month: February 2019
SACricketMag.com’s composite XI, selected from the month’s top performers in international, franchise, provincial and U19 cricket.
KP understands Olivier’s Proteas exit
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has vehemently supported Proteas fast bowler Duanne Olivier’s decision to effectively exchange an international career for a three-year stint with Yorkshire in county cricket.
