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No love lost as Oz take on #ProteaFire
Article
/ 13 November 2014

No love lost as Oz take on #ProteaFire

Expect fireworks and sledging in the ODI series between two of the top cricket teams in the world.

By Neil Manthorp
ODIs will stretch Proteas as World Cup pressure mounts
Article
/ 6 November 2014

ODIs will stretch Proteas as World Cup pressure mounts

Every opportunity to play at the iconic Australian stadiums should be consumed voraciously, even if in lesser formats and with far less at stake.

By Neil Manthorp
‘Windgat mannetjie’ lets off steam
Article
/ 6 November 2014

‘Windgat mannetjie’ lets off steam

Young talent Theunis de Bruyn has plenty of people talking – and he is not shy to do some straight talking himself.

By Luke Alfred
One day at the Wanderers
Article
/ 31 October 2014

One day at the Wanderers

Attendances at domestic matches are depressingly low, despite offering great value-for-money entertainment.

By Luke Alfred
AB continues to stump convention
Article
/ 30 October 2014

AB continues to stump convention

Driven not only by versatility but also a rarely seen creativity, De Villiers should be a tonic for any potential selection headaches.

By Neil Manthorp
Chill factor favours Proteas
Article
/ 23 October 2014

Chill factor favours Proteas

The Proteas "won rusty" at the start of their New Zealand tour, but win they did.

By Neil Manthorp
Stripped-down fee for all is now cricket
Article
/ 23 October 2014

Stripped-down fee for all is now cricket

India – and money – dictates the game, which is going to bite those who so readily sold out.

By Neil Manthorp
Proteas pitched against the odds
Article
/ 16 October 2014

Proteas pitched against the odds

The Black Caps are an all-star team and will brutally test the strength of the South Africans.

By Neil Manthorp
Rich life rough on kasi trailblazers
Article
/ 9 October 2014

Rich life rough on kasi trailblazers

Those talented enough to make it to KwaZulu’s top cricketing schools face enormous language, cultural and academic challenges.

By Fatima Asmal
Can SA’s good player relations catch on internationally?
Article
/ 9 October 2014

Can SA’s good player relations catch on internationally?

Cricket president N?Srinivasan is infamous for being against player influence, but South African Tony Irish may be just the man to thaw him.

By Neil Manthorp
Townships bat against the odds
Article
/ 2 October 2014

Townships bat against the odds

Taking cricket to KwaZulu-Natal’s impoverished areas presents several challenges, but the rewards are great.

By Fatima Asmal
Black players conflicted over new CSA quotas
Article
/ 11 September 2014

Black players conflicted over new CSA quotas

Nothing but good intentions from CSA, but black players who earned their spot aren’t so happy with ‘token’ places.

By Neil Manthorp
The kids who could bloom into Proteas
Article
/ 11 September 2014

The kids who could bloom into Proteas

A spot in the Dolphins squad could be the first step to greatness for two hard-working teenagers.

By Fatima Asmal
Phangiso stakes claim for a spot in World Cup squad
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Phangiso stakes claim for a spot in World Cup squad

Aaron Phangiso has grabbed a belated opportunity to confirm his position as a worthy second Ptoteasspinner behind Imran Tahir.

By Neil Manthorp
R&R gives Proteas a major break
Article
/ 30 August 2014

R&R gives Proteas a major break

Their score vindicated De Villiers’s point that cricket is played as much in the head as on the field.

By Neil Manthorp
McLaren takes up heavy Kallis mantle
Article
/ 21 August 2014

McLaren takes up heavy Kallis mantle

The new Proteas all-rounder may only come in at number seven, but he does take regular wickets.

By Neil Manthorp
Jayawardene bows out of Test cricket with a half century knock
Article
/ 18 August 2014

Jayawardene bows out of Test cricket with a half century knock

Mahela Jayawardene enjoyed a fitting farewell to Test cricket on home ground as Sri Lanka completed a 2-0 series win against Pakistan.

By Kuldip Lal
Minnows brave ridiculous odds
Article
/ 8 August 2014

Minnows brave ridiculous odds

With nothing to lose, Zimbabwe will fight for nothing less than a win, says Test captain Brendan Taylor.

By Neil Manthorp
King Kallis quits quietly
Article
/ 1 August 2014

King Kallis quits quietly

Following his worst and last series, Jacques Kallis has retired before what would have been his sixth World Cup.

By Neil Manthorp
Amla leads Proteas to historic Test series win in Sri Lanka
Article
/ 28 July 2014

Amla leads Proteas to historic Test series win in Sri Lanka

Hashim ​Amla, playing his first series since succeeding Graeme Smith as Test captain, has fought off Sri Lanka’s spinners to seal a 1-0 series win.

By Abhaya Srivastava
Quicks bowl Proteas to rare win in Sri Lanka
Article
/ 20 July 2014

Quicks bowl Proteas to rare win in Sri Lanka

Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel ripped through the Sri Lanka batting lineup to seal a 153-run win on Sunday.

By Reuters
Sangakkara keeps Sri Lanka hopes alive against Proteas
Article
/ 19 July 2014

Sangakkara keeps Sri Lanka hopes alive against Proteas

Kumar Sangakkara smashed his 49th half-century as Sri Lanka fought back on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa on Saturday.

By Abhaya Srivastava
De Kock, De Villiers star in Proteas series win in Sri Lanka
Article
/ 12 July 2014

De Kock, De Villiers star in Proteas series win in Sri Lanka

Aggressive hundreds from Quinton de Kock and AB de Villiers gave the SA cricket team their first ODI series win over Sri Lanka on the island.

By Staff Reporter
Amla guides SA to 304-5 against Sri Lanka
Article
/ 6 July 2014

Amla guides SA to 304-5 against Sri Lanka

Opener Hashim Amla has smashed 109 off 130 balls to steer South Africa to a formidable 304-5 in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka.

By Sapa Afp
Proteas must solve Sri Lanka puzzle right off the bat
Article
/ 4 July 2014

Proteas must solve Sri Lanka puzzle right off the bat

Why Tahir is so expensive and ineffective in Tests but a wicket-taker in limited-overs cricket.

By Neil Manthorp
Proteas can learn a lot from crabs
Article
/ 26 June 2014

Proteas can learn a lot from crabs

Tucking into shellfish requires skill and they hold many surprises, not unlike the Sri Lankan team.

By Neil Manthorp
Amla to captain Proteas’ Test team
Article
/ 3 June 2014

Amla to captain Proteas’ Test team

Batsman Hashim Amla has been named South Africa’s Test cricket captain, a tough choice between him, AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis.

By Staff Reporter
Piedt, Van Zyl can’t be ignored
Article
/ 15 May 2014

Piedt, Van Zyl can’t be ignored

The board of Cricket South Africa will only discuss the selection on June 3, but two new players should be on the list having been consistently good.

By Neil Manthorp
Tough choices for conveners ahead of Sri Lanka tour
Article
/ 8 May 2014

Tough choices for conveners ahead of Sri Lanka tour

Cricket South Africa transformation manager Jordaan and high-performance coach Barnes will both sit on the selection debate but will not have a vote.

By Neil Manthorp
How new brooms will clean up CSA
Article
/ 1 May 2014

How new brooms will clean up CSA

With no more ‘Indian money’ to paper over the cracks, cricket’s fat is being trimmed and the sport in SA is undergoing a reboot.

By Neil Manthorp
IPL grows up in Emirates
Article
/ 24 April 2014

IPL grows up in Emirates

With less sensation and more skill, the league is sweeping up the mess made in the boardroom.

By Neil Manthorp
Sri Lanka beat India to win maiden World T20 title
Article
/ 6 April 2014

Sri Lanka beat India to win maiden World T20 title

Sri Lanka have lifted their maiden World Twenty20 title following their six-wicket victory against former champions India.

By Amlan Chakraborty
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