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.
AB unlocks beast mode
On this day in 2015, AB de Villiers hit 17 fours and eight sixes for his 66-ball 162 in the World Cup against the West Indies.
Did CSA know of Olivier's Kolpak plans?
If Cricket South Africa were unaware that Duanne Olivier was intending to become a latest Kolpak player, then they are justified to feel aggrieved, writes GARY LEMKE.
Kolpak conundrum: Did Duanne time it just right?
With Brexit threatening to end the opportunity for cricketers to sign Kolpak deals that allow them access to lucrative county contracts (and invaluable playing opportunities), Duanne Olivier’s timing appears to be just right.
Life after Olivier: Eight options
A couple of years ago, Kyle Abbott, Hardus Viljoen and Marchant de Lange – and more recently Duanne Olivier – led the fast bowlers among South Africa’s Test bowling bench strength.
Smith: I retired young, but no regrets
Former South African captain Graeme Smith has reiterated that his retirement from international cricket, personally rather than professionally, came at the right time.
AB: I've always been a people pleaser
Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers remains comfortable with last year’s decision to retire from international cricket despite ongoing criticism.
Olivier departure: What was said
Fast bowler Duanne Olivier has ended a burgeoning Proteas career for the foreseeable future after signing a Kolpak contract with Yorkshire.
Olivier exit epitomises opportunism
Duanne Olivier’s decision to pursue a career in England via a Kolpak contract with Yorkshire is a huge loss for South African cricket, but admittedly a sign of the times, writes Jonhenry Wilson.
Olivier signs Kolpak deal with Yorkshire
Proteas fast bowler Duanne Olivier has ended a burgeoning international career for the foreseeable future by signing a Kolpak contract with Yorkshire.
Ingram wants to play for Proteas again
Batsman Colin Ingram has expressed ambition to play for South Africa again.
Benkenstein must offer batting solutions
Dale Benkenstein needs to answer questions about the deterioration of the Proteas’ batting under his watch, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Ngidi, Nortje in Proteas ODI squad
South Africa have recalled the services of Titans’ Lungi Ngidi and named the exciting Warriors speedster Anrich Nortje as part of the ODI squad to face Sri Lanka in a five-match series on home soil.
Olivier breaks into top 20 bowling rankings
South Africa’s Duanne Olivier was one of very few Proteas’ highlights during their historic series Test series loss against Sri Lanka, and climbs to No 19 in the ICC bowler rankings.
