Proteas bowlers redeem miserable batting effort in Karachi
Inexplicable decisions caused a Proteas slump to 220 all out on the first day of the Test against Pakistan in Karachi, only for their bowlers to excel and put them in charge.
Ryan Vrede
Tea: Proteas implode as Pakistan take control
The Proteas endured a nightmare middle session during which they lost four wickets for just 85 runs.
Lunch: Proteas stumble, then stabilise
The Proteas lost two wickets in the morning session but Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis set the innings on course once more.
Spin in focus for Proteas
Proteas head coach Mark Boucher says the wicket in Karachi is likely to spin far more than it has historically, explaining that reverse swing may not be a factor.
The Proteas’ most pressing questions
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE looks at five key issues facing the Proteas as they prepare to battle Pakistan in a two-Test series.
Faf wary of Pakistan’s spin threat
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas batters need a multi-dimensional skill set to negotiate the threat posed by Pakistan’s spinners.
Root steadies England’s shaky ship
Sri Lanka scored 381 and then had England under pressure before Joe Root brought some stability to the innings in Galle.
India hand Proteas successful bowling blueprint
With the series against Australia all but confirmed, there are lessons to be learned for the Proteas from India’s bowling strategies against Steve Smith and co, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Lions’ Rickleton rocks Cobras
Lions opener Ryan Rickleton scored a century to help guide his team to a six-wicket bonus-point victory over the Cobras in the One Day Cup Potchefstroom.
Matthews ton anchors Sri Lanka’s day
Sri Lanka were 229-4 at stumps on the first day of the second Test against England after an Angelo Matthews century gave them a much-needed confidence boost.
Steyn, Morris released from RCB
Dale Steyn and Chris Morris have been released from the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League draft next month. Steyn hardly played for RCB this season, and recently announced that he wouldn’t be playing for the franchise in the upcoming IPL, and also wouldn’t be available for any other team. Morris played regularly, and his all-round… Read more →
Proteas Women edge thriller against Pakistan
The Proteas Women beat Pakistan by three runs despite an ordinary batting performance in the first ODI of the series in Durban.
Kirsten’s work at the heart of India’s success, not the IPL
The argument that the Indian Premier League is directly responsible for India chasing down a massive target to win their series is flawed. It has more to do with a thinking transformation that Gary Kirsten was the catalyst for, writes RYAN VREDE.
Incredible India pull off one of the great Test wins
The most immense collective effort helped India chase down a massive target to beat Australia by three wickets and win the series, reports RYAN VREDE.
Kallis needs to prove his worth
Great players rarely make great coaches in any sport. Jacques Kallis has an opportunity to prove his worth and should be given the space to do so, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
