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Proteas must all bloom to steal show
Article
/ 2 June 2017

Proteas must all bloom to steal show

For SA to lift the trophy, the efforts of the whole team and not just the star players will be needed

By Daniel Gallan
Black cricketers, you’re on your own
Article
/ 28 April 2017

Black cricketers, you’re on your own

The shortage of adequate support networks compounds this problem for black players not in the national team.

By Editorial
‘Gutless’ ICC accused of bias
Article
/ 10 March 2017

‘Gutless’ ICC accused of bias

Former players slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for not issuing sanctions after Kohli accused Smith of abusing the review system.

By Faisal Kamal
Black Caps scrap a thriller
Article
/ 10 March 2017

Black Caps scrap a thriller

SA’s under-pressure Temba Bavuma proved instrumental in turning a modest total into a respectable one.

By Neil Manthorp
Cricket’s rising stars run gauntlet
Article
/ 17 February 2017

Cricket’s rising stars run gauntlet

Both the Proteas and the Black Caps are on the up, which promises an exciting challenge.

By Neil Manthorp
Test championship signals new dawn for five-day game
Article
/ 10 February 2017

Test championship signals new dawn for five-day game

"All the new proposals must be ratified at the next ICC meeting in April, by which time the BCCI might be fully “functional” again"

By Neil Manthorp
Change sets Proteas on right path
Article
/ 3 February 2017

Change sets Proteas on right path

Despite the departure of top players, there is a big pool of young players to draw from.

By Firdose Moonda
Russell Domingo silences his critics
Article
/ 19 January 2017

Russell Domingo silences his critics

They were very vocal when the Proteas were battling. Now that they are winning praise is due.

By Neil Manthorp
The future of South African cricket is black and bright
Article
/ 13 January 2017

The future of South African cricket is black and bright

Whites must stop whining about the flight of talent, as the system is still heavily stacked in their favour

By Tim Fish Hodgson
Dean Elgar leads South Africa back into the breach in second test against Sri Lanka
Article
/ 2 January 2017

Dean Elgar leads South Africa back into the breach in second test against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka struggled to make further inroads with Du Plessis the only wicket to fall

By Mark Gleeson Author
South Africa need five wickets to win first test
Article
/ 29 December 2016

South Africa need five wickets to win first test

South Africa, who won the toss and opted to bat, amassed 286 runs in their first innings and Sri Lanka scored 205 in reply.

By Mark Gleeson Author
[Updated] JP Duminy powers South Africa to 174-2 at tea
Article
/ 26 December 2016

[Updated] JP Duminy powers South Africa to 174-2 at tea

JP Duminy and Hashim Amla continued to lift the run rate with an unbeaten 69-run partnership dominated by Duminy’s fine strokeplay

By Mark Gleeson Author
Young Ones come into their own
Article
/ 22 December 2016

Young Ones come into their own

After dazzling victories again Australia, the Proteas and Sri Lanka could put on quite a show come Boxing Day

By Neil Manthorp
Ball-tampering a Faf about nothing
Article
/ 25 November 2016

Ball-tampering a Faf about nothing

Shining the ball has long been cricketing custom, but it will now have to be addressed officially.

By Neil Manthorp
Faf du Plessis guilty of ball tampering, but cleared to play
Article
/ 22 November 2016

Faf du Plessis guilty of ball tampering, but cleared to play

Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of ball-tampering and fined.

By Sudipto Ganguly
Editorial: Racism – it’s just not cricket
Article
/ 18 November 2016

Editorial: Racism – it’s just not cricket

Racism in Australian cricket or in Mpumalanga – we don’t need an explanation and we don’t need to "just shrug it off".

By Editorial
​Bavuma stops clock in sizzling style
Article
/ 11 November 2016

​Bavuma stops clock in sizzling style

Time often stands still during moments of sporting greatness, and this week’s unbelievable runout must rank among the best.

By Neil Manthorp
​Australia out for revenge
Article
/ 4 November 2016

​Australia out for revenge

The players are itching to bounce back against the Proteas after their ODI routing in South Africa.

By Nick Mulvenney
How to quietly rattle Aussies’ cage
Article
/ 21 October 2016

How to quietly rattle Aussies’ cage

The inimitable gems in left-armer Paul Harris’s repertoire might be the Proteas’ secret weapon in Perth next month.

By Luke Alfred
​Kallis’s lesson on continually improving was lost on Cricket South Africa
Article
/ 26 August 2016

​Kallis’s lesson on continually improving was lost on Cricket South Africa

The outstanding player had mastered a shot that was tucked away — until it was needed by his team.

By Neil Manthorp
The nice guys of cricket leave being dickheads to, well, the real dickheads
Article
/ 19 August 2016

The nice guys of cricket leave being dickheads to, well, the real dickheads

New Zealand give their all on the field, but the players are out there to have a good time

By Neil Manthorp
CSA’s match-fixing investigation is not over but the worst is probably behind us
Article
/ 12 August 2016

CSA’s match-fixing investigation is not over but the worst is probably behind us

There are always people who will believe the big fish have been let off the hook but proving it is another story.

By Neil Manthorp
Money challenges the Proteas’ allure
Article
/ 8 July 2016

Money challenges the Proteas’ allure

Loyalty to the national team can only go so far when a well-paid, laid-back career beckons.

By Neil Manthorp
AB de Villiers takes a small step to the next big thing
Article
/ 24 June 2016

AB de Villiers takes a small step to the next big thing

Still recovering from the hurt of the World Cup, De Villiers will start itching for a real challenge.

By Neil Manthorp
Proteas spin their way back into form
Article
/ 17 June 2016

Proteas spin their way back into form

South Africa are trying new things with bat and ball, breathing fresh life into 50-over cricket.

By Neil Manthorp
Proteas go from wilted to winners
Article
/ 9 June 2016

Proteas go from wilted to winners

Shamsi shines as team recovers from West Inides defeat to down Australia and keep series hopes alive.

By Neil Manthorp
Island life no breeze with much at stake
Article
/ 3 June 2016

Island life no breeze with much at stake

As the tri-series begins, the value of international cricket fixtures is coming under closer scrutiny.

By Neil Manthorp
Does CSA really want the answers?
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Does CSA really want the answers?

The probe of South African cricket needs the right resources and enough time if it is to be successful.

By Neil Manthorp
Coaching booms but some will not Prosper
Article
/ 13 May 2016

Coaching booms but some will not Prosper

It’s tough learning the ropes, but some aspirants try to wangle a shortcut.

By Neil Manthorp
Transformation: Sports farce in land of pantomime
Article
/ 28 April 2016

Transformation: Sports farce in land of pantomime

Transformation isn’t just a sporting issue; it’s a social, cultural and historical one – something the minister has failed to grasp.

By Luke Alfred
SA cricket goes under the microscope
Article
/ 14 April 2016

SA cricket goes under the microscope

From the Proteas to the provinces and franchises, the local game is set for some changes for the better.

By Neil Manthorp
Golden times in Gauteng sport
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Golden times in Gauteng sport

More and more, the province’s ambitious and well-run cricket and rugby teams are honing the skills of the best players.

By Luke Alfred
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