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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – MARCH 11:  South Africa’s Paul Adams celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Dion Nash lbw for 14 on the first day of the second test at Jade Stadium, Christchurch, Thursday.  (Ross Setford/Getty Images)

‘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

“Smith and Boucher are greatly loved by a segment of the South African cricketing public, in whose eyes they can do no wrong. Challenging or criticising them is apparently an act of treason.” (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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

Mark Boucher during the South African national cricket team training session at Six Gun Grill Newlands on January 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

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

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA – APRIL 11: South Africa players celebrate the wicket of Yasir Ali of Bangladesh during day 4 of the 2nd ICC WTC2 Betway Test match between South Africa and Bangladesh at St George’s Park on April 11, 2022 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Dark clouds of different shapes hover over Proteas and England

Both face challenges but the ostensible similarity is superficial

The three cricketeers:

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

Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith has ‘agreed in principle’ to step in to help restore Cricket South Africa. (Gallo)

Graeme Smith heeds call to help stabilise SA cricket

Titans chief executive appointed as interim CEO

Kevin Pietersen during the Ashes thrashing.

England pulls plug on Pietersen’s hopes for a return

South Africa-born batsman Kevin Pietersen’s hopes of a recall to the national team were in tatters due to "lack of trust" in the player.

Proteas Captain Hashim Amla says that winning their three-Test series against the West Indies will “take care of everything else”.

New era for SA cricket as Amla made skipper

Hashim Amla’s appointment as permanent skipper signals changing times for the Proteas.

Graeme Smith bows out a different captain

The caring, empathetic man who has left the cricket field is a far cry from the brash young batsman who took the Proteas helm more than a decade ago.

Captain Graeme Smith retires from international cricket with a defeat.

Harris bowls Australia to Proteas series win

Australia’s Ryan Harris took the last two wickets as South Africa came within five overs of saving the third Test – skipper Graeme Smith’s final game.

Proteas still hope for draw against Australia

Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers helped the Proteas to 71 for four, at stumps on day four of the third Test against Australia.

SA’s Graeme Smith tries to catch out Australia’s David Warner.

Smith’s retirement brings SA’s reality into stark contrast

Graeme Smith’s departure from international cricket will push the Proteas into a new period – lacking experience and, potentially, a leader.

Proteas Test captain Graeme Smith quits international cricket

Proteas Test captain Graeme Smith quits international cricket

Proteas Test captain Graeme Smith has announced an end to his international career, which will take affect after the current series against Australia.

Starting a formal business in South Africa is arduous, time-consuming, and expensive. (File photo)

Proteas bowled out for 287

South Africa has been bowled out for 287 in their first innings against Australia on day three of the third Test.

SA’s Graeme Smith tries to catch out Australia’s David Warner.

Wicket caused Proteas to lose, says Smith

Following Australia’s win over the Proteas at the weekend, Graeme Smith has downplayed SA’s under-performance, saying the wicket aided Aussie’s win.

Proteas’ win a tribute to Kallis, says Smith

SA captain Graeme Smith says his team’s victory over India was part of "a fitting tribute" to Jacques Kallis, who has announced his retirement.

Proteas bid King Kallis farewell with series victory

Jacques Kallis has bowed out of his final Test match for SA, playing a crucial part in the 10 wicket win over India.

Proteas Test captain Graeme Smith.

India ‘shocked’ by Proteas Test draw decision

Virat Kohli says India was surprised by the Proteas’ decision to draw the five-day Test, but their Test captain Graeme Smith has defended the choice.

Graeme Smith.

Concussion knocks Graeme Smith out of ODIs

Test captain Graeme Smith has been withdrawn from last three one-day internationals against Pakistan because of "post concussion syndrome".