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Mark Boucher

Proteas’ loss, as three duck early
Sport
/ 13 January 2024

Proteas’ loss, as three duck early

Three fine cricketers have retired early and unhappily, but it’s not all doom and gloom

By Luke Alfred
The unwritten story of the Proteas  – The side who said they could
Sport
/ 10 July 2022

The unwritten story of the Proteas – The side who said they could

A team of late developers, without superstars, has departed for England to write the next chapter in their remarkable journey

By Luke Alfred
‘Bundle of documents’ landed on CSA’s doorstep before Boucher disciplinary decision
Sport
/ 11 May 2022

‘Bundle of documents’ landed on CSA’s doorstep before Boucher disciplinary decision

The package reportedly contained potentially incriminating information about members of the national cricket team in the late 1990s

By Luke Alfred
Boucher, Smith fiascos symptomatic of sordid legacy at Cricket South Africa
Sport
/ 10 May 2022

Boucher, Smith fiascos symptomatic of sordid legacy at Cricket South Africa

Because of what history has bestowed on the board it will take a long time to restore trust and credibility

By Richard Calland
Untold millions lost on Cricket SA’s long list of legal spats
Sport
/ 4 May 2022

Untold millions lost on Cricket SA’s long list of legal spats

The country’s cricketing overlords have seemingly become acquainted with every legal firm in Johannesburg

By Luke Alfred
Dark clouds of different shapes hover over Proteas and England
Sport
/ 19 April 2022

Dark clouds of different shapes hover over Proteas and England

Both face challenges but the ostensible similarity is superficial

By Richard Calland
Boucher and Elgar’s partnership key for faltering Proteas, but bigger issues await coach at home
Sport
/ 17 February 2022

Boucher and Elgar’s partnership key for faltering Proteas, but bigger issues await coach at home

The Proteas players say they will come to Boucher’s support in his fight against racism allegations, but first they must focus on the Test series against the Kiwis

By Luke Alfred
‘Friendly’ Aussies ready for hostile tour
Article
/ 17 February 2020

‘Friendly’ Aussies ready for hostile tour

Coach Justin Langer and captain Aaron Finch are hopeful the game will be played in good spirits despite the expectation of crowd jeers

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Past Proteas run the rule over new-look team
Article
/ 12 February 2020

Past Proteas run the rule over new-look team

The South African side showed a mixed bag against England in the ODI series, and now have three T20s to build on the positive aspects

By Eyaaz Matwadia
From De Kock the dasher to Quinny the dutiful
Article
/ 23 January 2020

From De Kock the dasher to Quinny the dutiful

Quinton de Kock’s cricketing brain has made him South Africa’s new ODI skipper. But if his batting genius is to win games on its own, first he must give up the keeper’s gloves.

By Lungani Zama
Cricket SA’s myopic new hierarchy
Article
/ 10 January 2020

Cricket SA’s myopic new hierarchy

The English Tests have offered some promising performances but there’s little reason to be excited about the future of the Proteas

By Luke Feltham
Light at the end of the tunnel for Boucher
Article
/ 16 July 2012

Light at the end of the tunnel for Boucher

The doctor treating former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher says he could regain some vision in his left eye and play again.

By Sapa
Proteas have to keep the Boucher spirit
Article
/ 12 July 2012

Proteas have to keep the Boucher spirit

Wicketkeeper Mark Boucher’s injury might have ironically given the Proteas the extra edge they need to face England, writes Neil Manthorp.

By Neil Manthorp
Determined Boucher was one to rally the troops
Article
/ 12 July 2012

Determined Boucher was one to rally the troops

South Africa lost one of its most prized cricketing assets when Mark Boucher was forced to call time on his cricket career, writes Nickolaus Bauer.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Tsolekile steps in for retired Boucher
Article
/ 11 July 2012

Tsolekile steps in for retired Boucher

Highveld Lions wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile has been recalled to the Proteas, after eight years in the wilderness, as a replacement for Mark Boucher.

By Sapa
Boucher bows out of international cricket
Article
/ 10 July 2012

Boucher bows out of international cricket

Veteran Proteas wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has announced his retirement from international cricket after undergoing surgery on his left eye.

By Sapa
Boucher set for emergency eye surgery after injury
Article
/ 9 July 2012

Boucher set for emergency eye surgery after injury

Mark Boucher will undergo eye surgery after suffering a freak accident during the first day of the Proteas’ tour opener against Somerset.

By Sapa Afp
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Article
/ 6 March 2012

Proteas push for No. 1 Test ranking in NZ series

The Proteas have their claim to the world No. 1 Test ranking to keep in mind when they begin their three-match Test series against New Zealand.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 February 2012

Titans in the lead for SuperSport Series trophy

Recording the largest victory margin in South African first-class cricket, the Titans beat the Dolphins to almost lift the SuperSport Series trophy.

By Staff Reporter
When the gloves come off
Article
/ 27 January 2012

When the gloves come off

Wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has six months of Test cricket left before his Proteas career ends.

By Neil Manthorp
Philander moves 12 places in bowling rankings
Article
/ 19 December 2011

Philander moves 12 places in bowling rankings

Proteas medium fast bowler Vernon Philander rocketed up 12 places on the Reliance ICC Test Bowling rankings released on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
Doubt will eat at the Proteas
Article
/ 15 December 2011

Doubt will eat at the Proteas

While South African cricket battles with its management, Sri Lanka have nothing to lose in their upcoming series, which spells danger for the Proteas.

By Neil Manthorp
Kallis shines for charity at Simola
Article
/ 28 July 2011

Kallis shines for charity at Simola

In a three-way charity putting competition against Mark Boucher and Barry Richards, Jacques Kallis put his colleagues to shame at Simola Golf Estate.

By Staff Reporter
Kallis ‘one of the greatest ever’
Article
/ 6 January 2011

Kallis ‘one of the greatest ever’

Jacques Kallis was hailed as a cricketing great by teammate Mark Boucher and opponent Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday.

By Colin Bryden
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Article
/ 5 January 2011

Kallis defies pain to lift Proteas

Jacques Kallis grafted a brave unbeaten half-century to lift SA to 212-6 at tea on the fourth day of the third Test against India on Wednesday.

By Ken Borland
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Article
/ 22 September 2010

Batsman Ingram gets Proteas call-up

South Africa named batsman Colin Ingram in their squad on Tuesday for the limited-overs series against Zimbabwe and Pakistan next month.

By Staff Reporter
‘Ouch!’ on the couch
Article
/ 16 April 2010

‘Ouch!’ on the couch

The Proteas’ laid-back selectors have their work cut out for them.

By Neil Manthorp
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Article
/ 18 January 2010

Proteas hold onto second place Test ranking

South Africa’s victory over England in the final Test at the Wanderers saw the Proteas retain their position as the world’s number two Test team.

By Jane Bramley
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Article
/ 4 March 2009

SA bowlers under the spotlight in second Test

South Africa’s bowlers will be under the spotlight in the second Test against Australia, which starts at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday.

By Chris Burnes
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Article
/ 28 November 2008

Proteas send Bangladesh tumbling

South Africa’s fiery fast bowling and lively fielding on Friday sent Bangladesh tumbling to their second successive innings defeat.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 November 2008

Duminy sets up big Proteas win

JP Duminy hit 90 and took three wickets with his off-spin as SA scored a comfortable 159-run win against Kenya in the first ODI on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 August 2008

Proteas defeated by England Lions

The Proteas slipped to a six-wicket defeat at the Derby county ground in Britain with more than eight overs to spare against the England Lions.

By Staff Reporter
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