Boucher can erase past with World Cup win

Mark Boucher’s average record will be forgotten if the Proteas win the T20 World Cup but what state will he leave the team in, asks RYAN VREDE?

Proteas’ pummelling rooted in tactical malaise

It is better to be committed to having an identity than to having none like the Proteas do, writes RYAN VREDE.

The Proteas team to beat England

RYAN VREDE picks a Proteas team that could win the Test series at The Oval.

Cricket’s hostile takeover is complete

India, England and Australia’s takeover of international cricket will fundamentally change the game for the worse, writes RYAN VREDE.

Proteas on mission to humble England

RYAN VREDE picks his Proteas XI to beat England in the upcoming three-Test series.

Proteas T20 World Cup watch: Who’s going, who’s staying?

The T20 World Cup squad picture became clearer following the Proteas’ series victory over England, writes @Ryan_Vrede.

‘Stubbs has everything, he is a special talent’

Tristan Stubbs’ franchise head coach Robin Peterson says the 21-year-old is equipped to be a future star for the Proteas, writes RYAN VREDE.

Five Proteas questions to answer before T20 World Cup

RYAN VREDE looks at the five key questions the Proteas are faced with in the series against England.

How much longer can 50-over cricket survive?

The ODI format is on life support and its end is near, writes RYAN VREDE.

CSA has grown some balls

Cricket South Africa’s decision to surrender what could be critical World Cup qualifying points in favour of protecting its financial interests is bold, brave and, critically, absolutely right, writes RYAN VREDE.

World Test Team of the Year (so far)

Ryan Vrede omits the year’s leading wicket-taker and does not pick an Indian player (gulp).

The Proteas Test team to beat England

RYAN VREDE picks a Proteas Test team that can take England at home, and invites you to debate him.

Proteas won’t be pushovers in England

The Proteas’ bowling attack is better equipped than New Zealand’s to reopen England’s batting wounds, writes RYAN VREDE.

T20 World Cup: Where the Proteas stand

The India series revealed how close the Proteas are to mounting a significant T20 World Cup challenge, but also highlighted just how far they are in meaningful ways.

The trouble with Temba and the way forward

An urgent plan needs to be put in place to transform Temba Bavuma from a liability to an asset, writes RYAN VREDE.