Proteas player ratings: Maharaj marches on, hope rises for Mulder

RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas after their convincing win in Gqeberha.

Mulder in the wilderness, Proteas still seek No 7

South Africa’s seemingly never-ending search for a genuine Test all-rounder continues, writes RYAN VREDE.

Proteas player ratings: Spinners shine, Mulder mediocre

RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas after their Kingsmead demolition.

Proteas must let Harmer loose

The Proteas can ill-afford to look beyond Simon Harmer for their series opener against Bangladesh, writes RYAN VREDE.

Proteas must not be shamed into dropping standards

There is a debate raging about whether talented players who don’t meet minimum fitness standards should be considered for Proteas selection. There shouldn’t be, writes RYAN VREDE.

More questions than answers for ‘on their day’ Proteas

There is no structure in place for consistent Proteas success. They appear to be reliant on feeling and talent. That’s not what defines champion teams, writes @Ryan_Vrede.

Proteas player contracting mustn’t reward mediocrity

While the majority of the 16-man contracted Proteas players group announced last week earned performance-based retentions, a few were rewarded for average contributions, writes RYAN VREDE.

Proteas Women an inspiration – for those who can watch them

It is a shame millions of South Africans have been robbed of the opportunity to see the Proteas Women’s triumph of talent, temperament and tactics, writes RYAN VREDE.

The Proteas Test team they may have to pick

RYAN VREDE picks the Test XI, including a completely new bowling attack, the Proteas should go with if IPL-contracted players leave before the series against Bangladesh.

Don’t use ‘loyalty’ lie to hang IPL-bound Proteas

Questioning a player’s loyalty to his country because he decides to fully participate in the IPL at the expense of a Test series against Bangladesh is a juvenile argument, writes RYAN VREDE.

The SA spin revolution we should have seen coming

A situation where 50% of the top domestic bowlers are spinners reflects a dramatic shift in South African cricket that must be nurtured, writes RYAN VREDE.

SA’s black African batsmen crisis continues

The prospect of unearthing the next Temba Bavuma looks bleak, writes RYAN VREDE.

Warne’s wonder breathed life into cricket

Shane Warne gave the game a gift it desperately needed by introducing it to the non-cricket lover in a way no player has done since, writes RYAN VREDE.

Five lessons from Proteas’ incredible bounce-back

RYAN VREDE analyses the key learnings from a Proteas’ Test victory against New Zealand that came just six days after a humiliating defeat.

Batting the key to Proteas breaking into Test elite

The Proteas bowlers have consistently shown that they’re world-class. However, when the batting fires, the team shifts from being mediocre to irrepressible, writes @Ryan_Vrede.