Proteas: What to look for in the 1st Test
This first Test against the West Indies represents the start of a new dawn in South African cricket, with opening bat and mainstay Dean Elgar taking over the reins as Proteas captain, writes CARL LEWIS.
Williamson to miss second Test
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second and final Test against England at Edgbaston with an elbow injury.
Windies look to pounce on unsettled South Africa
West Indies start a two-Test contest against South Africa on Thursday with the home side believing they have their best chance in 30 years of overcoming the unsettled visitors in a series at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia.
The world watches as the ECB tackles Robinson's racism
The ECB made the correct decision to suspend Ollie Robinson for racist, sexist and Islamophobic tweets. What they decide to do next is critical because it sets a precedent for others to follow, writes RYAN VREDE.
Williamson urges New Zealand to 'start afresh' in second Test
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has told his side they must ‘start afresh’ in next week’s second and final Test against England at Edgbaston after some ‘superb’ cricket enabled them to have the better of a drawn series opener at Lord’s.
England suspend Robinson pending racism probe
Ollie Robinson will miss next week’s second Test against New Zealand at Edgbaston after being suspended from all international cricket pending an investigation into racist and sexist Twitter messages, the ECB announced this past Sunday.
Proteas: More problems than promise
As a Test team the Proteas are swamped with problems. RYAN VREDE says these are the seven most important to solve.
England labour to New Zealand draw
England had little to do with the challenge offered by New Zealand captain Kane Williamson’s enterprising last-day declaration as the first Test at Lord’s ended in a draw on Sunday.
Bavuma: Conway has always been exceptionally talented
Proteas limited-overs captain Temba Bavuma has joined the cricketing world in lavishing praise upon Devon Conway following his sensational double century on debut.
The Conway inquisition must end
South Africans seeking to turn Devon Conway’s loss to New Zealand into a race issue fail to acknowledge what is self-evident – his gift just bloomed later than most and in an environment which facilitated that. Let’s celebrate a wonderful talent, not wrongly denigrate a system, writes RYAN VREDE.
Ramela: SA throttled and stifled Conway, NZ let him shine
Following Devon Conway’s century on Test debut for the Black Caps, Omphile Ramela credits his success to perseverance and finding the right environment to succeed.
Conway double ton has Black Caps in control
Devon Conway made 200 on his Test debut before England captain Joe Root helped the hosts recover from a top-order collapse on the second day of the series opener at Lord’s on Thursday.
Immaturity is no excuse for prejudice
England debutant Ollie Robinson faces an uncertain international future after racist, sexist and Islamophobic tweets were uncovered. Those excusing it as ‘immaturity’ don’t understand the impact this has on the targets and cricket. It’s time to stop the excuses and severely punish offenders, writes RYAN VREDE.
Watch: Conway's magical moment
Here’s a look at all the angles in the moment Devon Conway recorded his maiden Test century at Lord’s.
Shastri: India ready for 'biggest-ever' Test
India’s upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand will be their biggest-ever game, coach Ravi Shastri said on Wednesday as the team set off for an extended England tour.
