The new players Mickey Arthur brought into the Protea bowling line-up have some very big shoes to fill, writes Ken Borland.
SA have dropped fast bowlers Makhaya Ntini and Andre Nel from the one-day squad to play Kenya and Bangladesh later this month.
Andre Nel took three wickets and sparked a collapse by England on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
Andre Nel took three wickets and sparked a slump by England on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
SA quick Andre Nel has insisted he will keep ”Gunther”, the nickname for his aggressive on-field personality, under control in the third Test.
South Africa coach Mickey Arthur has no doubts Andre Nel can fill the gap left by the injured Dale Steyn.
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The adverse publicity surrounding the selection of the Proteas is a matter of concern to all cricket lovers, Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola said on Friday.…
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South Africa fast bowler Charl Langeveldt withdrew on Tuesday from next month’s tour to India after his selection had caused controversy. Langeveldt, who is black, was included…
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The chief executive of South Africa’s players’ association on Thursday urged axed fast bowler Andre Nel not to make a decision regarding his future in the heat of the moment. Nel…
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