The Proteas’ laid-back selectors have their work cut out for them.
The astonishing return of Zimbabwe Cricket is being bankrolled by the man labelled a tyrant, writes Neil Manthorp.
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/ 29 January 2010
Graeme Smith says his relationship with the former coach was dragged through the mud and it hurt. Neil Manthorp reports.
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/ 15 January 2010
It’s unfortunate that the Proteas need to wait another nine months for the Pakistani prodigy to join the team, writes Neil Manthorp.
Makhaya Ntini’s omission from the starting XI for the third Test against England was a stark reminder that the Proteas are not an exclusive club.
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/ 18 December 2009
Contrary to popular belief international cricketers aren’t always in the best position to assess who is in form and who isn’t.
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/ 4 December 2009
Key decision-makers in the Proteas squad still need to learn lessons that come only with experience, writes Neil Manthorp.
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/ 20 November 2009
With the exception of Graeme Smith, nobody’s place in the one-day side is completely secure, writes Neil Manthorp.
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/ 6 November 2009
If it’s true that a dying buffalo often lurches to life in a spasmodic fit soon before expiring, cricket may well do something similar this summer.
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/ 23 October 2009
Cricket is moving to where the money is. Neil Manthorp asks how Test cricket will stay alive without the incentives of the IPL.