Five takeaways from Proteas’ pummelling of India

The Proteas clobbered India in Cuttack in a performance laden with lessons. RYAN VREDE examines the five standouts.

Plenty to celebrate in Proteas’ performance

Experimentation, composure and execution marked the Proteas’ seven-wicket victory over India, writes RYAN VREDE.

Five Proteas players under pressure

RYAN VREDE analyses the players for whom the India series matters most in the context of the T20 World Cup.

10 matches, 5 pressing Proteas questions

RYAN VREDE asks five defining questions for the Proteas ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia and picks a team to win the tournament.

Saffas review: Rabada the lone bowling star in IPL

Kagiso Rabada was the sole standout with the ball at the IPL as Proteas bowlers struggled to assert themselves or spent the entire tournament sidelined.

Saffas review: Miller magic lights up IPL as batters shine

RYAN VREDE analyses the contributions of the South African batsmen in this year’s IPL.

IPL a waning spectacle that needs a rethink

The IPL is marked more by mediocrity than moments of magic and has largely lost its appeal. It’s time for a “Super League”, writes RYAN VREDE.

IPL excellence and the case of the missing Proteas

A clutch of Proteas T20 batsmen are excelling in the IPL but an alarming number of bowlers are seeing no action, writes @Ryan_Vrede.

Miller’s renaissance transforms Proteas picture

David Miller has grown into the player many envisaged when he first played international cricket. Now to figure out where he should bat in T20 cricket, writes RYAN VREDE.

Boucher, Smith and the circus that’s CSA

Cricket South Africa failed to create a climate for reconciliation. Its board must step down, writes RYAN VREDE.

Ghost of Faf torments immature Proteas selectors

A lack of investment in Faf du Plessis for the T20 World Cup should be seen as a lack of ambition, writes RYAN VREDE.

Four areas in which SA’s next DOC must excel

Graeme Smith’s successor has a tough task ahead and should focus on four key areas, writes RYAN VREDE.

World Cup worry as Saffa bowlers struggle in IPL

South Africa’s best batter at the IPL is not in the T20 World Cup picture, while just one Proteas bowler features in the top 20 wicket-takers. RYAN VREDE examines the situation.

Proteas selectors must be brave with Brevis

Dewald Brevis is a generational talent who is ready to play international cricket, writes RYAN VREDE.

Reviewing a summer of success for potent Proteas

The Proteas have defied expectations this summer and are on track to contest the World Test Championship final.