Kepler’s son swaps counties
Former South African captain Kepler Wessels’ son, Riki, has left Nottinghamshire for Worcestershire.
Jonhenry Wilson
SA’s Meschede extends Glamorgan stay
The South African-born Craig Meschede has signed a two-year contract extension with Glamorgan.
Second ODI preview: South Africa vs Zimbabwe
Sunday’s low-scoring first ODI, which spanned a mere 60% of a possible 100 overs, didn’t really afford either team time to genuinely test each other – or themselves. The second fixture in Bloemfontein will, hopefully, span the distance, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
Explainer: Who is Bernadine Bezuidenhout?
The South African-born Bernadine Bezuidenhout is playing for New Zealand in the ongoing T20I series against Australia.
Klaasen: I am still under pressure
Wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen is acutely aware of an inferior position in the Proteas’ pecking order, despite striking a match-winning innings in the first ODI against Zimbabwe at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley last week.
Banned Bancroft continues comeback
Banned Australian Test batsman Cameron Bancroft will play for Willetton District Cricket Club later this month.
Behardien: Money is a nice incentive
Batsman Farhaan Behardien has admitted ‘the money is obviously a nice incentive’, as the Titans prepare for the inaugural Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy.
Warne ‘felt so totally let down by’ Waugh
Former Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne has heavily criticised ex-captain Steve Waugh in a new book.
Curran brother to play club cricket in Cape Town
The middle brother of England Test cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, Ben, will play club cricket in Cape Town later this year.
Pollock record-breaker retires
Batsman Johann Myburgh, who broke the great Graeme Pollock’s record as the youngest double-centurion in South African first-class cricket, has retired.
Who SA should replace or retain for second ODI
A brief series against ODI minnows Zimbabwe effectively affords South Africa the opportunity to mix and match throughout, especially after a comfortable victory in Kimberley.
Ngidi: I’m carrying a lot of confidence
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi relished the opportunity to bowl with the wind – and capitalise on recent success against Sri Lanka – in Sunday’s first ODI against Zimbabwe at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley.
Duminy: Pitch did more than expected
The nature of the pitch was the centre of attention, after South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in Sunday’s first ODI at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley.
Derbyshire’s record-breaker, Wayne Madsen
South African cricketers have often excelled in England’s County Championship, but Wayne Madsen is a player usually overlooked by the media and fans alike.
Boucher, Behardien get cold feet
The Titans’ decision to block out a draw in the opening match of the 4-Day Franchise Series typified why South African first-class competition is inferior to the entertaining four-day cricket showcased by Australia and England, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
