Years to the real heroes – Part 1
In the first piece of a two-part series, SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE dissects the records of the top five Test run-scorers in a calendar year, and re-ranks them according to difficulty and significance.
How the 'Big Three' stole cricket
It’s too late to legislate the disbandment of the ‘Big Three’ comprising India, Australia and England. They’ve stolen cricket. The game’s last hope is that the people who care make their voices heard and their presence felt, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
England move to top of WTC standings
England took a big step towards securing their place in the World Test Championship final after beating India by 227 runs on Tuesday.
Watch: Anderson at his best
Jimmy Anderson bowled one of the best overs ever seen in Test cricket, taking two wickets in four balls against India on day five.
CSA writes to ICC after Australia tour snub
Cricket South Africa has written to the International Cricket Council concerning financial compensation for less wealthy nations when scheduled tours don’t go ahead, and how postponed or cancelled tours compromise the integrity of the World Test Championship.
Markram makes his mark, De Kock crashes
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas players out of 10 in the series defeat by Pakistan.
Pakistan pummel pathetic Proteas
South Africa lost seven wickets for 33 runs to collapse in the most disgraceful fashion, handing Pakistan a series victory in Rawalpindi.
India in strife as England excel
England’s bowlers, lead by Dom Bess’ four-for, blitzed India after their batsmen did just so in scoring a massive first innings total
Pakistan punish impotent Proteas
Pakistan finished the third day’s play in Rawalpindi 200 runs ahead with four wickets in hand, after yet another spineless batting performance from the Proteas.
Root shines as England take control
Joe Root scored a century in his 100th Test, guiding England to a dominant day one total against India in Chennai.
Where have all the leaders gone?
The Proteas have gone from a generation with a surplus of highly competent leaders in the same team, to having no obvious candidates for captain in the present day. SA Cricket magazine editor, RYAN VREDE, reflects on the sorry state of affairs.
Rain stops play in seesaw day
The heavens opened and halted play for a day during which Pakistan recovered from 22-3 to take control of the first Test in Rawalpindi against South Africa.
De Kock released from 'burden' of Proteas Test captaincy
Mark Boucher has confirmed that Quinton de Kock won’t continue as the Test skipper following the conclusion of the Pakistan series.
Australia opt out of three-Test tour to SA
Cricket Australia has confirmed it has decided to postpone the forthcoming tour of South Africa due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Nortje: Proteas looking to bounce back
Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje says the tour of Pakistan has been tough, but the Proteas are looking forward to bounce back in the second Test.
