It seems peculiar that a mountain-climbing polar explorer should make such a material difference to winning a cricket Test series.
The Kevin Pietersen saga has unfairly overshadowed Graeme Smith’s achievement as the most capped captain of all time.
The Proteas have had to tread carefully around the South African-born batsman’s feud with his captain.
Proteas coach Gary Kirsten is a graduate of the Eric Simons coaching philosophy and has implemented many of his ideals, writes Neil Manthorp.
Proteas captain Graeme Smith says his squad is psychologically prepared for the three-Test series against England.
Wicketkeeper Mark Boucher’s injury might have ironically given the Proteas the extra edge they need to face England, writes Neil Manthorp.
Old school is no longer cool as the coach forges a new team culture to prepare cricketers mentally for the season, writes Neil Manthorp in Harare.
Tino Best was the talk of the cricket-playing world last week when he recorded the highest-ever score by a number 11 batsman in a Test match.
Top cricket players are noticeably absent from South Africa’s international 20-overs’ side, says Neil Manthorp.
Dave Richardson, the new chief executive of the International Cricket Council, is certainly no pushover, writes Neil Manthorp.