Struggling batsmen not an issue
The Proteas batsmen’s failings ahead of the first Test against England should not be too much of a concern.
Steyn’s fitness is key
South Africa’s plan to intimidate and destroy England’s batsmen will hinge on the fitness of Dale Steyn.
Van Zyl has point to prove
After a difficult series against India, Stiaan van Zyl knows the clock is ticking on his continued selection as an opener for the Test side.
Hoping for glory
The tourists seem light in key areas but will be looking to regroup and find the right balance in South Africa, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH in Sport Monthly.
Home advantage is a blessing
Every armchair critic is a national selector and no South African squad will ever be met with universal approval.
A big black hole
Twenty years since 1995 there should be 10 Kagiso Rabada’s in the Proteas Test squad, writes TOM EATON in Business Day/Sunday Times Sport Monthly.
Donald: England can do it
Proteas legend Allan Donald believes South Africa’s recent mauling in India will give England plenty of hope of victory in the Test series which starts on Boxing Day.
World Cup T20 fixtures announced
South Africa will return to the city where they lost their first Test series in nine years away from home when Faf du Plessis’s men start their World Cup T20 campaign in India against England.
Zondi defends Tahir, De Kock omission
Convener of selectors Linda Zondi says Imran Tahir’s Test career is not over despite him being left out of the squad to face England in the first two Tests.
Vilas out as AB keeps wicket
After recognising that AB de Villiers should not keep wicket and shoulder the burden of batting, the Proteas selectors have announced that he will again take the gloves for the first two Tests against England starting after Christmas.
Finn targets early comeback
Injured England fast bowler Steven Finn hopes to be back to full fitness ahead of the second Test against South Africa.
Indians cash in on wipeout
The unilateral nature of the Test series against South Africa has given a number of Indian players a lift in the ICC’s Test rankings and damaged the Proteas.
Philander out of first two Tests
Vernon Philander will miss the first two Tests against England through injury while some players will play domestic cricket before the series starts.
Graeme Smith ponders comeback
Graeme Smith has hinted at a return to international cricket, saying the Masters Champions League in the UAE could be the catalyst.
‘No favourites in England series’
The South African team who takes on England in the first Test in Durban will differ from the one who went down in New Delhi.
