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Over and out: The Proteas captain Dean Elgar at a post-match presentation at the Test between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town on 4 January. (Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

Proteas’ loss, as three duck early

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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

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

Dean Elgar of South Africa reacts during day one of the First Test Match in the series between New Zealand and South Africa at Hagley Oval on February 17, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

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

Steven Smith of Australia talks to coach Justin Langer during a Australia Nets Session at Trent Bridge. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
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‘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

Worthy cause: The South African side lost the last ODI to England on Sunday, but drew the series and can now look forward to the rest of the year. (Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

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

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.

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

Mark Boucher arrives at the Cape Town International airport after an eye injury that shocked cricket fans.

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.

Mark Boucher’s retirement from international cricket might give the Proteas the push they need.

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.

Mark Boucher receives treatment for a second time after being struck in the face by a bail during a friendly match between Somerset and South Africa.

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.

Highveld Lions wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile will replace Mark Boucher.

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.

Mark Boucher receives treatment for a second time after being struck in the face by a bail during a friendly match between Somerset and South Africa.

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.

Mark Boucher receives treatment for a second time after being struck in the face by a bail during a friendly match between Somerset and South Africa.

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.

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.

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.

When the gloves come off

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