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.
What happened to the other 6 double-centurion debutants?
New Zealand’s Devon Conway became just the seventh batsman in Test cricket’s 144-year history to make a double century on debut. We take a look at those who scored double centuries before him and what came of their respective careers.
Record-breaking Conway joins elite company
New Zealand’s Devon Conway became just the seventh batsman in Test cricket’s 144-year history to make a double century on debut with a score of exactly 200 against England at Lord’s on Thursday.
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.
SA-born duo put England to the sword, Conway ends on 200
Johannesburg-born Devon Conway recorded a stunning double century, while enjoying a fruitful 40-run final-wicket stand with Pretoria-born Neil Wagner as New Zealand recorded 378 all out in the first innings against England.
Titans coach to join Proteas management
Titans head coach Mandla Mashimbyi has been temporarily appointed to serve as one of the Proteas assistant coaches for their trip to the West Indies.
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.
England bowler apologises for racist and sexist tweets
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson on Wednesday apologised after a series of tweets of a racist and sexist nature came to light during his Test debut against New Zealand 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.
Conway dominates day one at Lord's
South African-born Devon Conway dominated day one to hand New Zealand the edge at stumps of the first Test. On debut, Conway scored an unbeaten 136, the highest-ever score for a debutant at Lord’s, and took New Zealand to 246-3 at stumps.
North West Cricket elects new president
North West Cricket (NWC) held its annual general meeting for the first time in four years on Monday, 31 May at the Senwes Park president suite.
Four things to know about England-NZ series
Test cricket returns this week as England host New Zealand in a two-match Test series at Lord’s and then Edgbaston over the next two weeks. The tour was arranged hastily, so there are a few things to note ahead of the first ball on Wednesday morning.
Rewind: On this day in 2002
On this day 19 years ago, former Proteas captain Hansie Cronje passed away when the plane he was travelling in crashed into the Outeniqua Mountains northeast of George Airport.
