Where have SA’s openers gone?
The Proteas selectors have created a problem for themselves by replacing Stephen Cook with Theunis de Bruyn at the top.
The Proteas selectors have created a problem for themselves by replacing Stephen Cook with Theunis de Bruyn at the top.
Before we reach into the box of superlatives in praise of this Proteas team that bossed New Zealand in Wellington, we need to praise two people who are unlikely to hog the headlines in the coming days.
There is an 80% forecast for rain on the fifth day, with a draw the most likely result between New Zealand and South Africa.
There’s no commitment in sport anymore, so after 106 Tests and 12 years, AB de Villiers is allowed to pick and choose.
An on-fire Dale Steyn is going to be central to the Proteas’ chances of success Down Under. Featured in the latest edition of SA Cricket magazine.
The Proteas have a selection issue on their hands when they travel to Australia in November.
Kagiso Rabada is not only a winner on the field but more importantly off it as well.
Russell Domingo carried the air of a man resigned to his fate when he faced the media after another botched assignment.
The Chris Gayle show next moves to England with Somerset, with the West Indian playing in the Natwest T20 Blast.
Kevin Pietersen should be given the chance to work his way into the Proteas squad, when he becomes eligible to play for them next year.
It’s good to hear that CSA CEO Haroon Lorgat has promised no knee-jerk reaction to the Proteas latest World Cup failure.
Think of the positives. At least Gulam Bodi is being brought to book and will be accountable for his corrupt activities.
AB de Villiers is the cover feature in the current issue on sale of SA Cricket magazine. GARY LEMKE had this to say before the start of the England series.
Let’s talk about South Africa, South Africa. Let’s talk about what has gone wrong in 2015.
Every armchair critic is a national selector and no South African squad will ever be met with universal approval.