The Protea’s didn’t choke, they just changed their game plan, writes Neil Manthorp.
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/ 24 September 2009
The truth is that crowds are entertained by close finishes and anything that can be done to bring bowlers back into the game has to be a good thing.
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/ 18 September 2009
With the rise in popularity of T20 cricket, the 50-over game is facing some serious challenges.
The Proteas find themselves on top of the pile, and there isn’t a dissenting voice to be heard anywhere.
Dale Steyn’s actions in taking Myprodol do not even count as a misdemeanour, but they are a reminder that cricket is moving away from its past.
South Africa’s victory in the 1998 Champions Trophy appears to have been systematically removed from the collective memories of players and fans alike
Lalit Modi has every reason to have a holiday to celebrate the successful staging of the second Indian Premier League season in South Africa.
As the curtain comes down on the IPL this week, several lessons can be learned.
The new kings of cricket need to be fair.
Despite its short-term exposure, the IPL provides a welcome glimpse of cricketers at the end of their careers, writes Neil Manthorp.